Endless Legend 2

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

ENDLESS Legend 2 is a fantasy strategy game where you lead unique factions to build empires and wage wars on a constantly changing ocean world. Explore a world reshaped by cataclysmic events, establish cities, manage your economy, and engage in turn-based tactical battles. Uncover dark secrets and expand your influence across this dynamic, evolving planet.

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Audience ScoreBased on 960 reviews

gameplay117 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a stunning art style that enhances the overall experience.
The tidefall mechanic adds a unique dynamic to gameplay, allowing for evolving map exploration and resource management.
The asymmetrical factions are well-designed, each offering distinct playstyles and strategies, making for high replayability.

The AI is often passive and lacks strategic depth, making it easy to dominate without much challenge.
The dialogue and quest writing can be cringeworthy and detracts from immersion, often feeling out of character for the factions.
The user interface can be cluttered and confusing, making it difficult to navigate and find important information quickly.

gameplay
325 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Endless Legend 2 has received mixed feedback, with many praising the innovative tidefall and monsoon mechanics that enhance exploration and map dynamics, while others criticize the complexity and occasional clunkiness of city management and UI. Players appreciate the unique mechanics and identities of each faction, which encourage diverse strategies, but some feel that the game lacks depth and polish in certain areas, particularly in narrative and diplomacy systems. Overall, while the core gameplay is engaging and shows promise, it still requires refinement and balancing as it progresses through early access.
- “The tidefall mechanic is a genius way to shake up the 4x progression curve.”
- “Each playable civilization is built around unique mechanics, economic rules, and narrative identity that meaningfully change how the game is played.”
- “The gameplay feels incredibly smooth and very good.”
- “The ocean mechanics, however, make no rational sense with the civilizational mechanics aside from a slow reveal of the map and a development of the story through text.”
- “The mechanics of city building aren't bad but are overly complicated in some areas for no reason whatsoever.”
- “While the gameplay is decent and the tidefall mechanic is a very cool addition, in pretty much every other category, art, writing, content, and balance, this game is a severe step down from Amplitude's other titles.”
story
256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the shift from the engaging narrative style of the first game to a more dialogue-heavy, quest-driven approach that feels repetitive and less immersive. While some appreciate the unique faction stories and the integration of quests into gameplay, others criticize the writing quality and the lack of depth, suggesting that the narrative often detracts from the core 4X mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential for storytelling but requires significant improvements in dialogue and quest design to meet the expectations set by its predecessor.
- “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.”
- “The lore, the vibe, the story I read so far, are interesting and well translated to gameplay mechanics.”
- “The world is supposed to facilitate that, not distract from and get in the way of that as you're wasting resources you could be spending on army or development or exploration on a story you have no investment in because it's not yours.”
- “Where the game currently falls short isn't in the bones of the gameplay itself, however, but the narrative - both in terms of dialogue snippets or quest descriptions, and how the overarching plot is presented.”
- “It's sad, but what made the first game so special is gone: the artwork, the storytelling, the mystery, the dramatic feel... the dialogue system is a complete failure.”
graphics
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, beautiful art style, and improved performance compared to its predecessor. However, some users noted issues such as graphical glitches, a lack of intricate artwork, and a confusing UI that detracts from the overall experience. While the game maintains a strong aesthetic appeal, it appears to fall short in certain areas compared to earlier titles in the series.
- “Visually, the game maintains Amplitude’s signature art direction, favoring stylized, painterly aesthetics over strict realism.”
- “The new graphics and presentation are gorgeous, and the world already feels alive in a way only the Endless series can achieve.”
- “The graphics are stunning, the colors are beautiful, the UI is smooth, and the gameplay is both engaging and fun.”
- “This one feels like a mimicry with more vomit-inspired colors and aesthetic influence.”
- “Issues with city models and disappearing graphics.”
- “Endless Legend 2 feels like the same game with slightly better graphics, but buried under layers of confusing UI.”
music
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many praising it as atmospheric and beautiful, consistent with Amplitude's high standards. While some reviewers feel it doesn't quite reach the heights of the original Endless Legend, others highlight its ability to enhance gameplay and immersion. Overall, the soundtrack is generally regarded as a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some critiques of its production quality compared to its predecessor.
- “Audio design complements this with an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances both quiet planning phases and moments of conflict without becoming intrusive.”
- “The soundtrack alone is incredible.”
- “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.”
- “Really dislike the visual style in this one compared to the first game; the UI and major faction design are in poor taste, and the soundtrack is also lacking. I 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.”
- “Factions don't feel as flavorful as they did in the first game, and the music isn't as good.”
optimization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with many players noting excellent performance, smooth graphics, and minimal lag or crashes, even in late-game scenarios. While some users reported minor UI bugs and AI optimization issues, the general consensus is that the game runs well across various hardware, including mid-range PCs and the Steam Deck. Many reviewers highlighted the impressive load times and polished experience, suggesting that the game is well-optimized for early access.
- “Immaculate game performance optimization.”
- “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.”
- “For a day one early access build, the game ran amazing for the ~75 turns I played and had no stuttering on fantastic/1440p settings with a 3070ti 8gb & 5700x3d.”
- “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've noticed that the game's performance seems like it could be a little more optimized, but I am sure that will improve throughout early access.”
replayability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while the asymmetrical factions and evolving world offer a fresh experience with each playthrough, many players feel that the limited number of factions and linear tech trees significantly hinder long-term replay value. Some users appreciate the unique dynamics introduced by switching factions and randomized maps, suggesting that these elements can create a sense of endless replayability, but others criticize the current lack of depth and variety, indicating that improvements are needed to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it is currently constrained by design limitations and balance issues.
- “This approach greatly enhances replayability, as switching factions can make the same map feel like an entirely different game.”
- “Its evolving world, deeply asymmetric factions, and strong narrative integration make it especially appealing to players who value replayability and thematic depth over streamlined simplicity.”
- “Because of the difference in factions, randomized maps, and many types of victories to pursue, replayability is, well...endless.”
- “Its replayability is pretty marginal to me, given the RNG issues and static nature of factions/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 are next to no options for build diversity.”
- “Whilst every faction plays differently and are all really well made and enjoyable, it's still a very limited number of factions that limits the game's replayability.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting minor bugs and glitches, particularly in late-game scenarios, but overall, it runs well without major crashes. While some players have experienced significant issues, such as non-selectable armies and unresponsive battles, others praise its performance and graphics, suggesting that the developers are actively working to address these problems. As it is still in early access, players are advised to be patient as the game continues to improve.
- “Easily the most bug-free and fun early access game I've ever purchased.”
- “It runs great and looks great.”
- “Looks great, runs great, sounds great (the music especially is, as usual for endless games, fantastic).”
- “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.”
- “Buggy unrefundable mess”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with many describing it as tedious, especially in the late game where choices feel less meaningful and gameplay becomes a chore. While some appreciate the streamlined unit management and well-designed resources, others criticize the clunky interface, uninteresting economic mechanics, and repetitive combat, leading to a lack of engagement and creativity. Despite some positive notes on narrative and faction design, the consensus leans towards a need for improvement in making the grinding experience more enjoyable.
- “Luxuries and strategic resources are super well designed and not tedious to manage.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “I really wanted to get into it, but it felt so tedious that I kept walking away to do other things. I was not being sucked in like a Civ 5 game; it's just not quite what I'm looking for.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by a compelling soundtrack and unique mechanics like the receding seas, which contribute to a stunning fantasy setting. However, some users note a lack of depth in exploration and content compared to previous titles, leading to moments where the atmosphere feels diminished. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of its predecessors while offering engaging visuals and sound design.
- “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 and keeps me interested and invested.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the hilarious moments that arise from gameplay mechanics, such as snowballing heroes and absurd combat scenarios, others find the writing and narrative to be cringeworthy rather than funny. Overall, the humor appeals to those who enjoy a blend of strategy and absurdity, but may not resonate with everyone.
- “I find it funny this is what ended up getting to me.”
- “Heroes can be snowballed hilariously hard.”
- “I recommend it to everyone who loves strategy, humor, and a bit of LSD in the art design.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a sense of nostalgia for the original Endless Legend, indicating that while the game has potential, it currently lacks deeper emotional engagement and rich themes. The soundtrack is noted as a missed opportunity to enhance the emotional experience, suggesting that improvements in this area could significantly elevate the game's impact. Overall, the emotional resonance is seen as underdeveloped, with players hoping for more depth in future updates.
- “Endless Legend 1 had an incredible soundtrack, so richer emotional themes here would elevate the world even further.”
- “After playing for 4 hours, the only thing this game made me feel was nostalgic for the first Endless Legend.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development has received criticism for its poor design, with users describing the character aesthetics as unattractive and lacking appeal.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional, lacking any real growth or depth throughout the game.”
- “The dialogue options are limited, making it hard to feel any real connection to the characters.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, as it enhances the original experience while introducing new features like the innovative map mechanics of monsoons and tides, which contribute to the overall enjoyment without detracting from gameplay.