Dawn of Magic 2
- September 11, 2009
- Fulqrum Publishing
Get on SteamIn "Dawn of Magic 2," players must save the world from the Legions of Shadows after the death of Modo. With a balanced magic system based on 12 schools, players can use over 100 spells in dynamic combat. The game features an elaborate character development system and intricate storyline set in The Other Worlds.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique world and interesting mechanics, particularly with its magic system that allows for creative customization.
- Nostalgia plays a significant role, as many players enjoyed the first installment and find the gameplay addictive despite its flaws.
- The looting system and the design of monsters are engaging, providing a fun hack-and-slash experience for players who appreciate magic-focused gameplay.
- The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to issues like long load times, especially on modern PCs, and erratic NPC behavior that disrupts gameplay.
- Graphics and voice acting are subpar, even for its release period, and the storyline lacks depth, making it less appealing for players seeking a strong narrative.
- Many players find the combat unbalanced and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful rewards and a limited item system that detracts from the overall experience.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it lacking and convoluted, particularly for those unfamiliar with the first installment. Others appreciate the storyline and gameplay, though they criticize the dialogue quality. Overall, the narrative aspect seems to be a significant point of contention among players.
“Story is amazing, and it's the best ARPG that I have played in ages. I really recommend you to play this kind of game; the 12 schools of spells and the most powerful spells are amazing if you upgrade their power.”
“This game has a solid storyline and gameplay, but on the other hand, it does have horrible dialogue. But who cares, right?”
“The quest line is weird and from the very start it's too long to enjoy the game.”
“The storyline aspect is lacking in this game.”
“Well, the story makes no sense unless you've played the first one.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a mix of unique mechanics and a Diablo-like structure, but it suffers from issues such as random enemy spawns, bugs, and glitches, leading to a disorganized experience. While the storyline is solid, the overall execution of gameplay is criticized for being poorly thought out and marred by bad dialogue.
“It's a very unique world with innovative mechanics.”
“The gameplay is solid and engaging, complementing the storyline well.”
“The game features a unique blend of mechanics that keeps the experience fresh.”
“Gameplay-wise, it's just a Diablo clone.”
“The gameplay itself is a mess with wide areas in which enemies will spawn randomly and pick fights.”
“It is buggy, glitchy, and the gameplay is not well thought out.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and lacking variety, while others emphasize that they prioritize gameplay over visual appeal. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical quality.
“The graphics are crappy even for that time.”
“It's all the same graphics and characters.”
“This is for all those people who couldn't care less about the fancy graphics and other pretty things!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly on newer PCs, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
“It is buggy, glitchy, and the gameplay is not well thought out.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and connectivity issues.”
