Cladun X2

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Cladun X2 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by System Prisma and was released on August 14, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Cladun X2 is a hack n' slash dungeon crawler with a retro RPG finish and a nearly infinite level of character customization. From stats to equipment to character classes to creating your own hero, Cladun X2 promises an addicting experience that gamers new and old will fully enjoy.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game offers an extraordinary level of character customization, allowing players to create unique characters and weapons down to the pixel level.
Gameplay is engaging with a mix of story-driven and randomly generated dungeons, providing a variety of challenges and experiences.
The combat system is fun and reminiscent of classic action RPGs, with a good balance of challenge and mechanics that keep players engaged.

The PC port suffers from severe technical issues, including poor frame rates, controller recognition problems, and frequent crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
Resolution options are limited and poorly optimized for modern screens, leading to a frustrating visual experience.
The game lacks a clear tutorial and can be overwhelming due to its complex mechanics and systems, which may deter new players.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
60%
9%
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of simplistic yet engaging mechanics, featuring dungeon exploration, puzzles, and character management that provide depth and variety. While the pixel art graphics and some design choices may detract from the experience, the game offers a rich RPG system with unique mechanics that encourage experimentation and learning. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and rewarding, especially for its low price, despite some limitations like the lack of multiplayer options.
- “Fairly simplistic gameplay augmented by a fair amount of character and formation management.”
- “The gameplay is what makes the game really shine, but the lack of multiplayer in this game which basically begs for it can turn someone off.”
- “Not only is the action well designed for its genre but it is also complemented by the depth of the magic circle system and alternating main character gameplay.”
- “The base gameplay is a simple pixel action dungeon crawler.”
- “As of writing this review, I'm 13.2 hours in and still learning things about the game and its mechanics, and even still I don't think I fully understand how some of the core mechanics really function.”
- “The actual gameplay is basically divided into two games.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the compressed quality and random cutouts, while others praise the soundtrack as one of the game's highlights. There is a notable level of customization available, including the ability to import original music and create custom tracks, which adds depth for those interested in music creation. Overall, while the in-game music can be repetitive and occasionally problematic, it is generally regarded as enjoyable and enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack is one of the most amazing things from this game, but it's really compressed; thankfully, someone made a patch for that in the guide section.”
- “A game worthy of the NIS seal, with great music, super deep customization, and fun gameplay!”
- “Included with the game is an MML music editor and sprite designer, so you can create your own characters, weapons, armor, and music to be used in-game.”
- “The music cuts out randomly and just stops for the entire duration of time I have the game open.”
- “They compressed the tracks so much that they sound ruined, but there is a guide on how to put the original PSP music.”
- “Even though I can't run this game on my laptop (it crashes if I try to play), I spent an hour on the title screen listening to the music.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered serviceable but lacks depth and emotional engagement, with some players finding it hard to follow. While story dungeons are well-designed and challenging, many reviewers suggest that the focus is primarily on combat and customization rather than narrative. Overall, the story may not be a strong selling point, but it provides a basic framework for the gameplay experience.
- “Story dungeons are extremely fun, well designed, and difficult without going overboard (I only had to grind once near the end).”
- “Personally, I recommend not playing the random dungeons if you want to experience the story levels as intended, because you can easily overlevel in a random dungeon, messing up the difficulty balance completely and potentially ruining some of the fun.”
- “Customization options, good story, and a lot of post-game content, aka dungeon delving and grinding.”
- “Story: didn't really do anything for me, I couldn't care about the characters at all.”
- “Unfortunately, there are some story and cutscene elements sprinkled in, but nothing you can't just skip over.”
- “Story mode is not very detailed.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's graphics are characterized by outdated pixel art, reminiscent of 4-bit and 8-bit styles, which some players find charming while others consider them a drawback. Despite the nostalgic aesthetic, many users report significant performance issues, including low frame rates and resolution problems, particularly on PC. Overall, while the graphics may appeal to fans of retro games, they can detract from the experience due to technical limitations and bugs.
- “If you like big numbers in action RPGs and don't mind some dated pixel graphics and getting your hands dirty with customization, you'll love this one.”
- “A very good dungeon crawler with 8-bit retro graphics.”
- “Has a very pleasing aesthetic, and a lot of ways to play.”
- “Nothing wrong with the gameplay, but it has 4-bit graphics aimed at a screen the size of your palm.”
- “First, though it's a pixel art game, it gets less than 5 fps on laptops with integrated graphics, the same laptops that can play Risk of Rain, Nuclear Throne, Hyper Light Drifter and so on without issue.”
- “You can make your own music and heroes, weapons, etc., but the graphics are so out of date it feels meh.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that the game offers extensive grinding opportunities, particularly in its random dungeons for loot and experience, which many players find enjoyable. However, the lack of an autosave feature can lead to frustrating losses of progress after significant grinding sessions, detracting from the overall experience. While the main campaign is well-balanced and doesn't necessitate grinding, the depth of customization and post-game content encourages players to engage in it extensively.
- “Because this game crashed while it was saving with extremely predictable results, throwing away dozens of hours of grinding.”
- “The game lacks an autosave feature which makes putting hours into customization or grinding pretty much pointless once the game crashes.”
- “In RPGs, do you spend as much time staring at your equipment screen and min-maxing as you do grinding?”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users reporting poor performance, including stuttering and screen tearing, especially in its initial state. While some players have found workarounds through community guides, the overall experience remains frustrating without these adjustments.
- “The performance out of the box is functional but can be irritating; however, it's easily fixed with some adjustments (check Steam guides).”
- “To put it bluntly, the initial performance is abysmal, but there are solutions available.”
- “First things first, you'll want to address performance issues such as resolution, screen tearing, and flickering.”
- “I still love the game after all these years, but now I remember why I stopped playing this version. The performance is absolutely horrendous.”
- “Port of the PSP with bad optimization. You'll need to disable VSync to get it to work a little better, but you will still get stuttering at some points in the game.”
- “Put bluntly, the performance out of the box is abysmal.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including glitches and potential save data resets, although some users suggest these may be user errors. It runs at a locked resolution of 720p and 30 fps, but performs well on older hardware, making it a worthwhile option for single-player experiences despite its bugs.
- “Definitely worth the price if you are looking for a single-player game; it also runs great on older machines.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, ensuring a stable experience even during intense moments.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it rarely crashes and runs consistently without any major issues.”
- “My save data reset, but that could have been a mistake on my part... or it could have been one of the many glitches this game suffers from.”
- “This is a buggy game that is locked to 720p/30 fps.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers exceptional replayability, with players logging over 1,000 hours due to its engaging top-down RPG mechanics and a combat system reminiscent of 2D Zelda titles. The ability to create and customize characters and gear through a detailed in-game editor further enhances the experience, encouraging players to experiment and replay the game multiple times.
- “I own this for the PSP Vita and PC, and I have well over 1,000 hours invested in the game over the years. It's an extremely replayable top-down RPG with a combat system very similar to the 2D Zelda games. You can compose your party from characters you create in the tavern, customizing their appearance with an easy-to-use yet detailed in-game editor. This editor also allows you to create your own gear skins to apply to items gathered while slaying monsters or looting chests.”
- “The replayability of this game is incredible! Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse character customization options and the unique party compositions you can create. No two runs are ever the same, and the engaging combat keeps you coming back for more.”
- “With multiple character builds and a variety of quests, this game offers endless replayability. Every time I start a new game, I discover something new, making each experience unique and exciting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that while the first game featured more basic character customization, it also had stronger humor tied to its characters, which is missed in the sequel.
- “I thought the first game had much more basic character customization but better characters, and I miss the humor with them.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its untapped potential and the sadness over the absence of a sequel, which leaves them feeling a sense of loss and longing.
- “There's so much potential, and it makes me want to cry. There will never be another sequel, and it never reached its maximum potential.”