Book Of Potentia 2

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Book Of Potentia 2 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by SolarByte and was released on July 22, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Book Of Potentia 2 is a dungeon crawler where you play as a sorceress on her journey to retrieve her stolen spell book. The best part is it's 100% free!

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Charming retro pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic dungeon crawlers.
Engaging gameplay with a functional combat system and a variety of elemental spells.
Free to play, making it an accessible option for casual gamers looking for a quick experience.

Repetitive and uninspired level design, leading to a lack of depth and engagement.
Short gameplay experience with minimal content and no character progression or upgrades.
Technical performance issues, including frequent frame rate drops and control problems.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a sorceress on a quest to retrieve her stolen spell book, but it lacks depth and proper narrative structure, relying instead on repetitive procedurally generated dungeons. While some players find the gameplay engaging, many express disappointment in the minimal story content, suggesting it is not suitable for those seeking a rich narrative experience. Overall, it is recommended primarily for players looking for straightforward dungeon crawling action rather than a compelling story.
- “You play as a sorceress on a quest to retrieve her stolen spell book, venturing through procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters and treasure.”
- “All in all, I don't recommend this game to people looking for a game to get invested in (story-wise, etc.), but if you're just looking for a dungeon crawler and some instant action with no stupid quests or shops or useless stuff like that, then this is the game for you.”
- “It's short, no real story, but still engaging enough that it's really fun.”
- “The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, as they opted to try to use samey repetitive procgen algorithms as a substitute for adding such content to the game.”
- “Without any explanation nor a story or somewhat else this game just pushes you in a bad copy mixed out of the realm of the mad god and the binding of isaac.”
- “Oh, and notice how I say wizard, because this game literally has no story whatsoever.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered on dungeon exploration, enemy battles, and loot collection, offering a fun experience with solid controls. However, it is criticized for its simplistic mechanics, repetitive nature, uninspired level design, and lack of depth, which detracts from its overall charm.
- “The gameplay revolves around exploring dungeons, battling enemies, and collecting loot.”
- “There isn't much of a story, which is a bit disappointing, but it's still a genuinely fun dungeon crawler with great controls and fun gameplay.”
- “The game also suffers from a lack of depth in its gameplay mechanics.”
- “Book of Potentia 2 has some charm with its retro visuals, but it ultimately falls short due to its repetitive gameplay, uninspired level design, and poor technical performance.”
- “Simplistic gameplay with limited depth!”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Book of Potentia 2 feature a charming retro pixel art style, but many users feel it lacks depth and variety, with uninspired visuals and poorly defined spell graphics. Additionally, the game's technical performance is hindered by locked resolution and controls, limiting customization options and overall visual appeal.
- “Charming retro pixel art style!”
- “Book of Potentia 2 has some charm with its retro visuals.”
- “A choice was made to use retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Book of Potentia 2 has some charm with its retro visuals, but it ultimately falls short due to its repetitive gameplay, uninspired level design, and poor technical performance.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor technical performance, particularly due to frequent frame rate drops. While it features charming retro visuals, these issues detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Another significant issue is the game's technical performance.”
- “Poor technical performance with frequent frame rate drops!”
- “Book of Potentia 2 has some charm with its retro visuals, but it ultimately falls short due to its repetitive gameplay, uninspired level design, and poor technical performance.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious and time-consuming, often feeling it requires excessive effort without the benefit of cooperative play, leading to a sense of frustration.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It's a waste of time as it is tedious and not even co-op.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, often regarded as one of its standout features, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of great gameplay mechanics and the ability to enjoy the music while playing with friends locally.
- “Music is amazing, one of the best parts of the game.”
- “Good game, great music, you can play with friends (local computer) and has nice mechanics.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally find the game's replayability lacking due to its short length, limited spell variety, and overall lack of engaging content that would encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “This game is short, the spell variety is pretty useless, and there's no replay value.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game's stability is strong, noting that the coding is well-executed, resulting in minimal glitches or bugs.
- “The coding is on point; it's simple, so there are no glitches or bugs.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've experienced zero lag or instability, which really enhances the gameplay.”