Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair

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"Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair" is the sequel to "Atonement: Scourge of Time," taking place in an alternate timeline with different character alliances. The regenerating energy battle mechanic returns, and character progression is based on quest completion rather than experience points. Gear progression is non-linear, with enchantments that can be found and customized to suit the player's preferences. Enemy encounters are visible and optional.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair screenshot

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Atonement 2 is a good sequel that continues the story from the first game, providing a rich narrative experience.
The game features a unique skill point system that rewards exploration and completing quests, offering a different approach compared to traditional leveling systems.
The music and character design are praised, contributing to an engaging atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience.

The graphics and user interface are considered poor, with many reviewers describing them as outdated and unappealing.
The battle system is criticized for being monotonous and lacking depth, with some players finding the gameplay boring and repetitive.
Many players feel that the game does not stand up to its predecessor, citing a convoluted story and weaker character development.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The story of Atonement 2 is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its continuation from the predecessor and the rich narrative for a low-budget game, while others criticize it for being convoluted, lacking depth, and rehashing familiar tropes. The game features a straightforward storyline with a focus on exploration and character development, but many feel it falls short of its predecessor's standards, particularly in terms of music and storytelling quality. Overall, it offers a blend of engaging elements and frustrating clichés, making it a polarizing experience for players.
- “For a cheap game, it has a rich story.”
- “Story progression is really good and interesting.”
- “I thought this was an excellent continuation of the first story.”
- “A valiant effort by its developers to bring a little bit more original storytelling to your average RPG Maker fare, but - like most RPG Maker titles - it falls short.”
- “The story is convoluted; I don't really like the orb system compared to the previous weapons system, and the character development is much weaker here.”
- “The plot keeps all the elements I dislike in terms of world setting and narrative, and somehow worsens it with a nonsensical clash of timelines where you fight a clone of yourself and all the other clichés.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising it for creating a nice mood and dynamic atmosphere, particularly during combat and in the main menu. However, others feel it falls short compared to the original game's soundtrack, describing it as tasteless at times, though acknowledging some enjoyable tunes. Overall, while the music is generally considered above average, it does not reach the heights of its predecessor.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is creating a very nice mood and dynamic.”
- “And the music is still great and very much raises the bar compared to similar titles.”
- “Not up to the standards of its predecessor neither musically nor story-wise; nevertheless the pillars of the original remain -- it's flush with larger-than-life NPCs (sadly the returning favorites from the original don't include the 'near-immortals'), and tone-setting music (especially the boss music).”
- “I still tried playing this game for 0.5 hours or so, no, this game still sucks; aesthetics are trash, story is boring, music is bad.”
- “The music is tasteless to some degree but it does have some nice chirp tunes to listen to.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as horrid and trashy, while others noted improvements and rich details, particularly in environments. Comparisons to the original game highlighted a preference for its superior artwork and aesthetics. Overall, the graphics seem to be a point of contention, with opinions varying widely between poor and decent.
- “Talking about the original game, it had the best overall music, characters, and artwork (see gashrun's cool-looking defense pose), and the final boss' 'trinity' form was a concept that propelled this game to legendary.”
- “But still, the graphics are rich in details (rooms have many objects inside, etc.).”
- “Decent graphics for a RPG Maker game.”
- “Horrid graphics, UI, and fight system.”
- “Poor graphics, monotonous controls in inventory and battle controls.”
- “Aesthetics are trash; the story is boring, and the music is bad.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay of Atonement 2 combines traditional RPG elements with dungeon exploration, where players seek out replenishment pedestals while engaging in a battle system influenced by the game's lore and mechanics from its predecessor.
- “Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair on Steam is a video game featuring multipurpose RPG gameplay.”
- “The usual gameplay looks like this: enter a dungeon, either look for a replenish pedestal or go back.”
- “A lot of the lore, mechanics, and structure of Atonement 1.”
- “Atonement 2, ruptured by despair on Steam, is a video game featuring multipurpose RPG gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that the grinding aspect has improved, shifting from a tedious grind to a more rewarding system that encourages exploration and progression in the main story, making it more enjoyable for farming.
- “The system has changed from a grindy one to one that rewards exploration and progressing in the main story.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note that character development in the game is lacking compared to previous installments, with a convoluted story and an unsatisfactory orb system contributing to a diminished experience.
- “The story is convoluted; I don't really like the orb system compared to the previous weapons system, and the character development is much weaker here.”