Eukarion Tales 2
- April 27, 2023
- AgeOfGames
In "Eukarion Tales 2," protect your land from dark forces by completing quests and battling enemies in a vast, dangerous world. Gain experience to upgrade your characteristics, learn new spells, and equip powerful weapons and armor. Interact with villagers to trade for upgrades and learn about the world's lore. This hack-and-slash RPG will provide hours of combat and exploration.
Reviews
- Eukarion Tales 2 offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic action RPGs, providing hours of engaging gameplay in a charming fantasy world.
- The game features a variety of skills and spells, allowing for strategic combat against a diverse range of enemies, which many players found enjoyable.
- Despite its age and technical limitations, the game is considered a hidden gem, providing a relaxing and fun experience at a fair price.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many players noted that the story is weak and predictable, lacking depth compared to other RPGs, which may disappoint those seeking a strong narrative.
- The game is essentially a re-release of an old Flash game, leading to concerns about its value and whether it justifies a price tag when similar experiences are available for free.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story, centered around a knight tasked with slaying an undead mage, is praised for its classic fantasy elements and intriguing setting, though it is noted to be somewhat predictable and clichéd compared to other RPGs. While the main missions are straightforward, secondary missions require exploration of a richly designed world. Overall, the narrative is engaging but lacks the depth found in more complex stories.
“Little game with a very nice, classic fantasy story, characters, and setting.”
“Intriguing story.”
“While the game's world is rich and interesting, the plot feels a bit predictable and clichéd at times.”
“One of the downsides of the game is that the story is not as strong as some of the other RPG games out there.”
“When reviewers praise the story in a game, where all the story is you being a knight who must slay the undead mage?”
“The level map which takes you to the developer's website is a little awkward, but by following the main paths you always get to finish the main missions.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of familiar old-style mechanics and smooth, intuitive controls, offering a balanced experience with a rich narrative backdrop. While the core structure often revolves around exploring new areas and defeating bosses, optional quests add variety. Overall, it evokes nostalgia while maintaining engaging gameplay elements.
“Small hidden gem from the past, very well balanced in gameplay and with a rich narrative setting.”
“The mechanics are particularly smooth and very intuitive.”
“There's a bit of a shock to the old-style gameplay mechanics, but it's quite familiar.”
“We've also got a couple of optional quests, but most of the time it's just 'visit a new area, kill the boss, move to another' kind of gameplay.”
“There's a bit of a shock to the old-style gameplay mechanics, but it's quite familiar.”
“I have never played this game prior to Steam, so I can't attest to the actual gameplay yet.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics have received positive feedback, with players noting that they exceed expectations. The narrative artworks are particularly highlighted as beautiful and stunning, contributing to an overall appealing visual experience.
“The narrative artworks are beautiful.”
“The game's graphics are nice, and the artwork is stunning.”
“The in-game graphics aren't as bad as I expected!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game's creative direction to be questionable, suggesting that it may not resonate well with everyone. The tone implies a mix of skepticism and amusement regarding the game's comedic elements.
“I don't know about you guys, but this 'creative direction' smells funny already.”
“This game is hilarious!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is seen as unpolished and potentially frustrating, requiring significant time investment or cheating to succeed. However, players still find enjoyment in the mindless, repetitive gameplay, particularly appealing to hack and slash enthusiasts and retro gamers.
“Pretty unpolished, and I don't know how anyone could win without cheating or years of grinding, but I enjoyed my time with this game.”
“Hours of mindless clicking, grinding, and slashing around in a classic fantasy setting with orcs, goblins, and whatnot.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game suffers from significant bugs, indicating a lack of stability compared to its predecessor, "origins."
“Second – unlike Origins, it's buggy as hell.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting the beauty of the map and the design of the monsters, which contribute to an immersive experience.
“The map, the monsters, and the atmosphere in general are beautiful.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is highly praised for its quality, significantly enhancing the immersive experience for players.
“The game's soundtrack is exceptionally well done, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, making every moment in the game feel more engaging.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability for its price, making it particularly appealing to retro gamers.
“There's a lot of replayability value for its price, and retro gamers will definitely appreciate it!”
“The game offers endless replayability, with different strategies and paths to explore each time.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down!”