Cladun X2

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 91 reviews
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  • story
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Cladun X2 is a retro-style action RPG with a focus on customization and dungeon exploration. Create and develop your own characters and explore dungeons filled with monsters and treasure. The "System Prisma" feature allows you to customize and share your own dungeons with others. Overall, it's a fun and challenging game for fans of retro RPGs.

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  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • PSP
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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 91 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The game offers extensive character and item customization, allowing players to create unique sprites and designs.
  • Gameplay is engaging with a mix of dungeon crawling and action RPG elements, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
  • The magic circle system adds depth to character progression and strategy, rewarding players who invest time in understanding its mechanics.
  • The PC port suffers from numerous technical issues, including crashes, poor controller support, and resolution problems.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive, with dungeons lacking variety and the story being underdeveloped.
  • The controls and user interface are clunky, making it difficult for players to navigate menus and customize settings effectively.
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of simplistic mechanics and deep character management, offering a fun yet repetitive dungeon-crawling experience. While the pixel art and graphics may seem dated, the game compensates with engaging mechanics and a wealth of customization options that encourage exploration and mastery. Players appreciate the unique blend of action and RPG elements, though some find the learning curve steep due to the game's nuanced mechanics.

    • “Fairly simplistic gameplay augmented by a fair amount of character and formation management.”
    • “Overall, a pretty decent action RPG with a lot of depth to the mechanics.”
    • “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 actual gameplay is basically divided into two games.”
    • “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.”
    • “Zelda-esque top-down gameplay in a cheesy anime universe designed to facilitate min-max junkies as much as possible.”
  • music16 mentions

    The game's music is praised for its quality and enjoyable tunes, though it suffers from issues like random cutouts and repetitive tracks due to a limited selection. Players appreciate the inclusion of a music editor that allows for customization, although some choose not to engage with it. Overall, while the soundtrack enhances the experience, technical problems detract from its potential.

    • “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.”
    • “Even though I can't run this game on my laptop (it crashes if I try to play the game), I spent an hour on the title screen listening to the music.”
    • “It not only has randomly generated dungeons, but it also has in-game editors which allow you to make your own sprites for weapons, armors, characters and their animations, and also has a music editor so you can make your own music!”
    • “The music cuts out randomly and just stops for the entire duration of time I have the game open.”
    • “Music: a bit repetitive since there aren't many tunes, but they're all pretty good.”
    • “Sometimes it will just fail to load images and all you'll hear is music.”
  • story13 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered serviceable but lacks depth, with some players finding it unengaging and character development minimal. While the story dungeons are well-designed and challenging, many reviewers suggest that the focus is primarily on combat and gameplay mechanics 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.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The game's graphics are characterized by dated pixel art that some players find charming, while others criticize it for being poorly optimized, leading to low frame rates and resolution issues on modern systems. Despite these graphical shortcomings, the aesthetic is considered fitting for the game's style, and the customization options add depth to the experience. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they align with the nostalgic appeal of the gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Graphics: perfect for this game.”
    • “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.”
    • “This game was fun on PSP, but on PC it has issues with resolution and crashing. It's a great action RPG that lets you make your own characters with pixel art, but other than graphical issues, the biggest problem is controller icon mapping and the worst of the worst: crashing or bugging out when making the perfect sprite work, erasing hours of work. Wish they could fix this; you're better off getting the PSP or Vita version or playing the sequel.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players note that the game offers a significant amount of grinding with a variety of enjoyable activities, particularly in random dungeons designed for loot and experience farming. However, the lack of an autosave feature can lead to frustrating losses of progress, making extensive grinding feel futile at times. Overall, while the main campaign is balanced enough to minimize grinding, the post-game content heavily emphasizes it.

    • “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?”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game's optimization is notably poor, with users reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering, screen tearing, and flickering right from the start. While some of these problems can be mitigated by disabling vsync and following community guides, the overall experience remains frustrating until adjustments are made.

    • “The performance out of the box is abysmal, but it's functional and can be easily fixed with some adjustments.”
    • “You'll probably want to address all your performance issues, such as resolution, screen tearing, and flickering, to enhance your experience.”
    • “Game performance is irritating at first, but with the right tweaks and guidance from Steam guides, it becomes manageable.”
    • “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 experience stuttering at some points in the game.”
    • “Put bluntly, the performance out of the box is abysmal.”
    • “So, first things first, you'll probably want to fix all your performance issues, namely resolution, screen tearing, and flickering.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game's stability has been called into question due to reports of glitches, including save data resets, though some users attribute these issues to personal mistakes. Despite these concerns, the game is noted for running well on older machines, making it a worthwhile purchase for single-player enthusiasts.

    • “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've experienced minimal bugs and crashes, which speaks volumes about the game's stability.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing hours of work.”
    • “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    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.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue keeps me laughing throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add so much charm to the experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express a deep emotional connection to the game, lamenting its unrealized potential and the absence of a sequel, which evokes feelings of sadness and nostalgia.

    • “There's so much potential in this game that it makes me want to cry. There will never be another sequel, and it never reached its maximum potential.”
    • “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their struggles feel incredibly real.”
    • “I found myself deeply moved by the storyline; it left a lasting impact on my heart.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability, with players reporting over 1,000 hours of gameplay due to its engaging top-down RPG mechanics and a detailed character and gear customization system. The ability to create unique characters and gear enhances the experience, encouraging players to revisit 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 variety of character builds and strategies you can employ. I love experimenting with different party compositions and seeing how they change the gameplay experience.”
    • “Every time I play, I discover something new. The random events and quests keep the game feeling dynamic, making me want to dive back in for another adventure.”
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