Ashes of Immortality II

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In "Ashes of Immortality II," players are transported to the wilderness of Landis, where a young werewolf must unite his people to stop a fanatic threatening civilization. This direct sequel explores the dangers and beauty of nature, as well as the challenges of overcoming prejudice. From the creators of popular games like "Wind Child" and the first "Asals of Immortality."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

35%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

The game captures your interest quickly with a straightforward story and engaging quests.
It features nice artwork, smooth gameplay, and enjoyable sound effects and music.
For fans of 16-bit turn-based RPGs, it offers basic fun and is easy to learn.

The game is a significant downgrade from its predecessor, lacking content and depth.
Many gameplay mechanics are frustrating, including poor enemy design and a high miss ratio in combat.
The overall experience feels rushed and unpolished, with numerous bugs and a lack of direction.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its straightforwardness and engaging elements, while others criticize it for being poorly written and lacking depth compared to its predecessor. While certain players find the narrative enjoyable and well-paced, others feel it falls short, particularly in comparison to the first game, which was noted for its superb storytelling and humor. Overall, the narrative seems to have potential but is hampered by inconsistencies and a lack of compelling side content.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The first game excelled because of its superb storytelling, that was very well paced and dripping with dark humor and great dialogues; it was a gem.”
- “You will visit several locations (towns, woods, mountains, tunnels) with various clues as to what is going on, and they all feature assorted treasures to discover, monsters to fight, characters to deal with, and quests to finish.”
- “The story is okay thus far, but there are some things that don't make sense.”
- “There's a lame story about you being a werewolf and a magic sword, but it's so badly written that it's impossible to get into.”
- “It is shorter than the first one, the dungeons are awful and grindy, the loot is nonexistent, and the story is awful compared to the first one.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the game are limited by the RPG Maker engine, lacking full HD support and customization options, which results in a subpar fullscreen experience. However, the artwork is praised for its quality, and the game runs smoothly, complemented by effective sound effects and music. Overall, while the graphics do not push boundaries, they contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and the sound effects and music add to the overall game experience.”
- “Like all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options.”
- “The same laptop had no problem with the first one, and obviously the graphics here aren't pushing any boundaries.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the smooth gameplay and appealing artwork. Users find it contributes positively to the atmosphere, making the game more enjoyable.
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and the sound effects and music add to the overall game experience.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and sound effects and music add to the game experience.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive artwork and smooth performance, enhancing the overall experience with effective sound effects and music. However, there are concerns about potential performance issues that may need addressing.
- “The game features very nice artwork, runs smoothly, and the sound effects and music add to the overall game experience.”
- “Hopefully that will resolve performance issues.”
- “The game is plagued by performance issues that severely impact gameplay.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite the potential, the game's performance is hindered by poor optimization.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, with poorly designed dungeons and a lack of meaningful loot, such as rings and amulets that hinder character building. While potions that boost stats are affordably priced, the overall experience is marred by a disappointing story compared to its predecessor.
- “The dungeons are awful and grindy, the loot is nonexistent, and there are no rings or amulets in this game like the first one, which made character building possible.”
- “Grinding feels excessive and tedious, making the overall experience less enjoyable.”
- “The lack of meaningful rewards for grinding makes it feel pointless and frustrating.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The gameplay closely resembles that of the first volume, with notable similarities in both mechanics and plot elements.
- “The gameplay is reminiscent of the first installment, with the plot sharing several key elements from that game.”
- “The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and enjoy.”
- “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation compared to the previous installment.”
- “The controls are clunky and make it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”