Dawn of Magic 2

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Dawn of Magic 2 is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Fulqrum Publishing and was released on September 11, 2009. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game features a unique world and interesting mechanics, particularly with its magic system that allows for character customization.
The looting system is addictive, especially with the recipes that require collecting runes, adding depth to the gameplay.
Nostalgia plays a significant role, as many players enjoyed the first installment and find the hack-and-slash gameplay fun despite its flaws.

The game suffers from poor graphics, unbalanced combat, and erratic NPC behavior, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Many players report bugs and glitches, including issues with exiting the game and performance problems on modern PCs.
The storyline is lacking and often confusing, especially for those who haven't played the first game, making it less enjoyable for new players.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as solid and engaging, particularly for fans of the genre, while others criticize it for being convoluted and lacking coherence, especially for newcomers. Many feel that the quest line is overly long and detracts from the overall enjoyment, and there are complaints about poor dialogue. Overall, the narrative experience seems to depend heavily on prior knowledge of the series and personal expectations regarding storytelling in ARPGs.
- “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 storyline aspect is lacking in this game.”
- “Well, the story makes no sense unless you've played the first one.”
- “Some people say that the story and combat are garbage in this game.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as a mix of unique mechanics and a Diablo-like experience, but it suffers from issues such as random enemy spawns, bugs, and glitches, leading to a chaotic and poorly executed experience. While the storyline is solid, the overall gameplay design is criticized for being messy and lacking polish.
- “Idk, it's a very unique world and mechanics.”
- “This game has a solid storyline and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay offers a unique experience with interesting mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's just a Diablo clone.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have received largely negative feedback, with users describing them as outdated and lacking variety, even for the time of release. Many reviewers express a preference for simpler graphics over flashy designs, indicating a divide in appreciation for visual quality.
- “Graphics are crappy even for that time.”
- “This is to all of those people who couldn't give a damn about the fancy graphics and other pretty things!”
- “It's all the same graphics and characters.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly on newer PCs, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “It is buggy, glitchy, and the gameplay is not well thought out.”