Endless Legend 2

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Endless Legend 2 is a single player tactical role playing game with economy and historical themes. It was developed by AMPLITUDE Studios and was released on September 22, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

With a mysterious, ever-changing world, unique factions, and epic storytelling, the much-awaited sequel to the strategy game classic ENDLESS Legend is here, opening a new chapter of the award-winning ENDLESS universe. Write your legend and unveil the secrets of a dreamlike ocean-planet on the verge of extinction.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,268 reviews

gameplay148 positive mentions

stability15 negative mentions

Significant improvements over the first game in combat mechanics, city building, and hero progression.
Unique and asymmetric factions provide varied and engaging playstyles.
Innovative tidefall and monsoon mechanics offer a dynamic and evolving game map that keeps exploration interesting.
High quality graphics, artistic design, and excellent soundtrack enhance immersion.
Active and responsive developers with regular updates and community engagement.
Playable and stable even in early access with promising foundations for further expansion.

Limited number of factions at launch reduces replayability and diversity.
AI is often criticized as weak, passive, and suffering from poor strategic decisions.
Writing and dialogue are frequently described as weak, cringy, or immersion breaking, detracting from the narrative experience.
Late game pacing and endgame content can become tedious or unbalanced, with some victory conditions considered too easy or repetitive.
The UI and diplomacy systems need refinement to improve intuitiveness and depth.
Some bugs and technical issues persist due to early access status, including graphical glitches and occasional crashes.

gameplay
399 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
59%
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The gameplay of Endless Legend 2 is praised for its unique and creative faction mechanics, engaging city-building, and especially the innovative tidefall and monsoon systems that dynamically expand the map and deepen strategic choices. While combat and core mechanics show clear improvements over its predecessor, some find certain systems overly complex or in need of further polish, with pacing and UI sometimes detracting from flow. Overall, the game presents a strong and evolving 4X experience with great potential, balancing narrative integration and strategic depth, though some aspects remain rough and await refinement during early access.
- “There are quite a few interesting new mechanics, such as the evolving tides and faction asymmetries, which really stand out. The world-building and lore are captivating, and I can't wait to see how much more depth they add as development continues.”
- “Already turning out to become an amazing follow-up to my favorite 4X game. The developers simplified some of the more tedious parts, like customizing equipment on every unit, and improved on elements I loved, such as heroes, changing seasons, and different mechanics for each faction.”
- “Combat is refined, unit upgrades are meaningful, and each faction has unique mechanics that noticeably change how the game plays.”
- “Among other problems, the retreat mechanic is simplistic, cutting your units health to 50%.”
- “The combat mechanic lacks depth.”
- “The gameplay is very dynamic and responsive, the turns are quick and the world is gorgeous and engaging.”
story
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
71%
6%
The story in the game is praised for its rich lore, unique faction narratives, and integration of quests that provide flavor and identity to each playthrough. However, many users find the quest system and dialogue-heavy storytelling intrusive, repetitive, and less compelling compared to the previous installment, with pacing and writing quality often criticized. While the narrative ambition and faction variety add depth, issues like quest bugs, awkward pacing, and a tonal shift toward more verbose, sometimes awkward dialogue detract from the overall experience.
- “Endless Legend 2 weaves story directly into gameplay through faction-specific questlines, world events, and exploration discoveries. This storytelling approach gives campaigns a sense of identity and purpose beyond simple victory conditions, making each playthrough feel like a chapter in a larger mythos rather than a purely mechanical exercise. It respects the legacy of its predecessor while introducing meaningful innovations that keep exploration, strategy, and storytelling engaging well into the later stages of a campaign.”
- “The story and branching narratives are one of the game’s strongest points, but they feel disconnected from the core mechanics.”
- “The quests are more interesting than Endless Legend 1.”
- “The writing is horrible and the story needs a full overhaul.”
- “Going from the masterpiece of Endless Legend 1 to this in regards to story is night and day, with EL1 being leagues ahead.”
- “In fact in any case anyone who has touched the game's story, quests, or UI needs to be fired; there is no coming back from this - it's a cosmic monument to an incredible level of incompetence and absolute lack of talent and any kind of understanding of what was good about the previous game and other Endless games.”
graphics
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
44%
4%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful, vibrant, and immersive art style that brings the world and factions to life with rich detail and unique designs. While many highlight an improvement over the first game and commend the smooth UI and visual effects like evolving terrain, some users feel the art lacks the charm and distinctive flair of the original, noting occasional graphical bugs, limited faction variety in early access, and a few design choices that feel less engaging. Overall, the visuals stand out as a major strength, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and player immersion.
- “Graphics are a clear step up from the first game: sharper, more vibrant, and the world of Saiadha feels alive and mysterious.”
- “Hands down the most breathtaking visuals of any 4X I've played.”
- “The new graphics and presentation are gorgeous, and the world already feels alive in a way only the Endless series can achieve.”
- “If the first one was a masterpiece of visuals - this one is just so unappealing.”
- “My other complaint is aesthetically it's lacking; when buildings upgrade from being surrounded they don't change anymore. That was always one of my favorite features, not only because it visually lets you know when something has hit its bonus, but it was very charming.”
- “Issues with city models and disappearing graphics.”
music
117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
33%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised as phenomenal, atmospheric, and a standout element that enhances the immersive experience, continuing Amplitude’s tradition of excellent soundtracks. While some find certain tracks less memorable or slightly repetitive compared to the original, most reviews highlight the soundtrack as beautiful, fitting, and essential to the game's mood and lore. Overall, the music is a major positive, often considered as good as or better than previous series entries.
- “The soundtrack continues Amplitude's long and storied legacy of being way too good for their strategy games, with gameplay exactly what I wanted out of a sequel to Endless Legend, filled with many interesting tweaks and changes.”
- “The music, ambience, and worldbuilding are all fantastic and build upon the strong foundation of Endless Legend as well as the Endless universe as a whole.”
- “The soundtrack for this game is stellar, just as it is in every other game Amplitude has released, with a very similar style to the first game.”
- “El2's music feels pretty forgettable; I didn't even know if music was playing half the time, or if it was it felt totally generic but not offensively so, which is a shame.”
- “Really dislike the visual style in this one compared to EL1; the UI and major faction design are very poor taste even compared to the first game, the soundtrack is also lacking... expected much higher production quality in general, this feels like a mobile game in every way.”
- “Awful writing, strangely forgettable soundtrack and a messy interface, a far cry from the previous game.”
optimization
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization is generally praised, with the game running smoothly even on mid-range hardware and showing significant improvements over its predecessor in performance and load times. While early access status means some UI bugs and occasional minor stutters exist, overall the game is well-optimized, stable, and delivers a polished experience; however, AI turn processing can become slow in late game, impacting performance.
- “Immaculate game performance optimization.”
- “The game is somewhat optimized, as it has better FPS than the first; I'm managing to score 120+ FPS on a 4060 while in the first it was hard to reach around 100.”
- “The performance is so much better than the first game, turns resolve quicker, the map basically doesn't hitch at all in the late game, and the visuals are stunning just like the first, so they haven't compromised on that.”
- “Performance makes the game unplayable around mid/late game.”
- “Secondly, the AI is unoptimized and takes forever to go to the next turn, especially in the later turns (150-200).”
- “I was concerned that EL2 was leaning too hard into the recent 4X trend of trying to build a '4X that non-4X players will play,' and there definitely is some of that, but there's also a ton of room for nuanced optimization.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is a strong highlight due to the game's deeply asymmetric factions, unique mechanics, and evolving maps, making each playthrough feel distinct and engaging. However, some reviewers note that the current limited number of factions and linear progression reduce long-term replay value, though future DLC and expansions are expected to enhance it significantly. Overall, while early access shows promise with diverse and thematic gameplay, the full replay potential depends on added content and balancing improvements.
- “The five factions (soon to be six) are so disparate it feels like playing five distinct games which is imperative for replayability and that's awesome.”
- “Because of the difference in factions, randomized maps, and many types of victories to pursue, replayability is, well... endless.”
- “This approach greatly enhances replayability, as switching factions can make the same map feel like an entirely different game.”
- “Replayability is low, random at the start of the game is high.”
- “Its replayability is pretty marginal to me, given the RNG issues and static nature of factions and quests.”
- “After a match with each faction there is very little replayability at the moment, as the tech tree is quite empty and unit upgrade paths are so linear there is next to no options for build diversity.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally stable and runs well with good performance, even on lower-end PCs, but it currently suffers from various bugs, glitches, and occasional unbalanced mechanics typical of early access titles. Some major issues affect late-game functionality and specific features, though saving and reloading can mitigate many problems. The developers are actively working on fixes, showing commitment to improving stability over time.
- “Easily the most bug-free and fun early access I've ever purchased.”
- “It runs great, and looks great.”
- “Runs great, great art.”
- “Please fix your buggy and laggy game, and bring back the old building system — or at least let us choose between the old and the new one.”
- “This dev has a long history of buggy releases and this is the buggiest I've played from them.”
- “The end-game got pretty buggy (armies becoming non-selectable, battles not concluding, etc. Note: saving and reloading the game fixed all of the bugs I encountered).”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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6%
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Grinding in the game is generally seen as tedious, especially in the late game where it feels like a chore and limits meaningful choices. While some mechanics like equipment customization have been streamlined to reduce micromanagement, this sometimes sacrifices depth and creativity. Opinions vary, with some players finding the grind manageable, but many highlighting it as a significant drawback impacting enjoyment.
- “Luxuries and strategic resources are super well designed and not tedious to manage.”
- “The longer the game goes the less meaningful your choices become, it becomes grindy and like a chore to play.”
- “Becomes very tedious close to endgame.”
- “As a result the late game is more tedious.”
atmosphere
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its phenomenal, memorable music and immersive soundtrack that enhances both planning and conflict phases. While many find the overall ambiance engaging and evocative, some note a lack of depth in visuals and content compared to earlier entries, which can occasionally detract from the immersion. Unique mechanics like the receding seas further contribute to a distinctive and compelling fantasy atmosphere.
- “The music is as phenomenal as ever; Amplitude knows how to set the mood with those epic, atmospheric tracks.”
- “Audio design complements this with an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances both quiet planning phases and moments of conflict without becoming intrusive.”
- “The atmosphere, the storytelling, the asymmetrical approach to 4x design — it all brings back what made the first game special.”
- “Atmosphere, buildings, units, exploration are all lacking.”
- “Every few turns this stuff pulls you out of the atmosphere the rest of the game would be able to maintain for you if it wasn't for this insistence on your attention....”
- “The atmosphere, music, graphics, quests and gameplay are very spot on but inconsistencies pull down the overall immersion.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often described as unintentionally funny or cringe-worthy, with some players appreciating the absurdity in combat scenarios and art design. While battles can lead to hilarious situations, the writing and narrative humor may miss the mark for some. Overall, the humor is a mixed experience, appealing mainly to those who enjoy quirky or offbeat elements.
- “Heroes can be snowballed hilariously hard.”
- “I'm a big sucker for turn-based combats and EL2 combat is… serviceable and fun. Fighting on global map terrain is a very nice concept, and sometimes leads to stupid and hilarious fights where only one unit can squeeze in a time to reach the enemy.”
- “I find it funny this is what ended up getting to me.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's emotional impact is currently limited, mainly evoking nostalgia for the original Endless Legend. While the gameplay engages easily, richer emotional themes and soundtrack improvements could enhance the overall experience and deepen player connection.
- “After playing for 4 hours, the only thing this game made me feel was nostalgic for the first Endless Legend.”
- “Endless Legend 1 had an incredible soundtrack, so richer emotional themes here would elevate the world even further.”
- “I spent a solid 4 hours playing as an exterminator empire without even touching the tutorial—and it was easy to get into.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development received mixed feedback, with some appreciation for the design levels but strong criticism regarding the overall appearance, which many found unattractive.
- “The game has discordant levels of character design.”
- “This brings me to the character designs... they were completely ugly.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The feedback does not address monetization directly, focusing instead on gameplay improvements and new mechanics. Therefore, no clear summary about monetization can be provided from this input.