Evoland 2

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Evoland 2 is a single player casual hack and slash game with horror, fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Shiro Games and was released on August 25, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Evoland 2 is a standalone sequel to Evoland, offering an exciting adventure through the history of action/RPG genres. The game features varied gameplay mechanics, visual and audio styles, all while telling a captivating story. Starting from 8-bit graphics, players will progress through several generations of gaming and uncover secrets of the world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,362 reviews

story228 positive mentions

stability72 negative mentions

Evoland 2 offers a compelling story with engaging gameplay that pays homage to various classic games.
The game features a diverse range of gameplay styles, keeping the experience fresh and entertaining.
The graphics and art style evolve throughout the game, enhancing the nostalgic feel for players.

The touch controls are often unresponsive and frustrating, making certain gameplay sections nearly impossible.
Players have reported frequent crashes, particularly during key moments in the game, leading to lost progress.
Some players experienced game-breaking bugs that prevent them from progressing, such as getting stuck in certain areas.

story
372 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its depth, engaging characters, and clever references to classic games, creating a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Many players appreciate the intricate plot and the seamless integration of various gameplay styles, although some have noted issues with pacing and occasional bugs that hinder progression. Overall, the narrative is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a compelling journey that keeps players invested throughout.
- “The storytelling of this game is impeccable; every character has some depth, even the side characters, who are so charming and funny that you just have to love them.”
- “The story is genuinely intriguing, with a great mix of gameplay and narrative that keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “This game has a real story and plays its way through the stylings and mechanics of so many classics, making it a unique experience.”
- “Each XP increase, inventory change, or story progression should trigger a save, and I've been running into story softlocks because of it.”
- “The story is simplistic and the world is extremely bare.”
- “The game promises an homage to the classic Zelda games, but ends up only incorporating the parts of the Zelda games you hated--boring, unskippable fetch quests and even more boring unskippable minigames.”
gameplay
203 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is praised for its variety and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of nostalgic references and innovative elements that keep players entertained. However, many users report issues with touch controls, bugs, and crashes that detract from the overall experience, making certain gameplay sections frustrating. Despite these drawbacks, the game is recognized for its compelling story and impressive graphics, contributing to a solid gaming experience.
- “The game incorporates a variety of different types of gameplay, and the controls range from okay to nearly unplayable.”
- “The gameplay is great, the controls are easy, and the graphics are superb.”
- “The game is great, lots of fun, really nostalgic gameplay from the Zelda era.”
- “The result is a highly frustrating experience at certain arcade parts of gameplay.”
- “The touch controls may work fine with the Zelda-like gameplay, but for many other parts of the game, the touch controls are simply not precise enough and clunky.”
- “Love the story, but the gameplay is terrible; the controls need fixing.”
graphics
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and clever transitions between different art styles, from 8-bit to 3D. However, numerous players report significant performance issues, including lag and graphical glitches, particularly when switching to more demanding 3D graphics. Overall, while the graphics are often described as beautiful and engaging, optimization problems detract from the experience for many users.
- “The story, graphics, and gameplay are amazing!”
- “Gorgeous graphics, interesting story, wonderful mash-up of many different gaming genres, and pop culture references galore make this probably the best mobile game I've ever played.”
- “Amazing graphics and sound, great sound, good laughs but the controls are horrible.”
- “I like this game, but it has serious performance issues when you transition to 3D graphics; apparently, this is an issue that plagues the PC version too.”
- “There are graphical glitches constantly, be it the constant lines from improper tile layering, crucial puzzle-solving elements simply not spawning in requiring restarts, and even massive areas of the map having no texture and being only a black void.”
- “Unfortunately, when the graphics upgraded, it started to lag horribly, to the point where it took me 10 minutes to load a dialog session.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Common issues include unresponsive controls, random freezes, graphical glitches, and lost progress, leading many players to express frustration and disappointment. While some enjoy the game's concept and story, the overwhelming presence of technical problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “Evoland 1 was a genuine joy, the controls were excellent and the game ran beautifully, there were no glitches and it was unique in its design from concept to final product.”
- “Fantastic adventure game works perfectly with the Xbox Series S controller... miles of fun... no ads... no glitches... perfection by developers.”
- “No complaints, runs great, love the concept.”
- “I got freezes, uncaught exceptions, purple screens (???), random teleportation (often followed by death, but to be fair that's because I was teleported into spikes/lava), an entire half hour of game deleted (my save went from 9:30 hours to 9 hours for no discernible reason), and so on and so forth.”
- “Amongst all these garbage things stacked together though is the most annoying game-breaking thing to go with them, the horrendous lag and freezes in any fight after the first future arc.”
- “When I get to the announcer in the beast arena and he freezes in mid-bow after introducing my character for the fight and all the audience keeps shouting, I tried waiting for a couple of minutes but nothing changed, even tried reloading the save multiple times. This is ridiculous; don't release a game if you cannot fix all bugs first.”
humor
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and abundance of references to other games, creating a rich tapestry of funny dialogue and quirky characters. Players appreciate the mix of 4th wall-breaking jokes and nostalgic nods to gaming history, which enhance the overall experience. While some feel the humor isn't as strong as in the previous installment, the engaging story and character depth still deliver plenty of laughs.
- “Great game, good story, funny with lots of references to other games.”
- “Incredibly clever, funny, and entertaining.”
- “So many references and funny jokes about the history of gaming, and a fun adventure to boot.”
- “This is not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its superb quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the compelling story and engaging gameplay. Many players highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, although some have noted technical issues that can affect the music playback. Overall, the combination of great music and captivating visuals contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Such compelling story and music design.”
- “The game has an amazing plot, lovely soundtrack, and interesting mechanics.”
- “The music was top notch, the story was enthralling, and the visuals were a cut above the rest.”
- “The hardest challenge in the game is completing all the music tracks on hardcore challenge on a phone; you will remember this experience for a long time.”
- “Was enjoying the game up until after you go to the 3D graphics; my game plays in slow motion and the music is choppy.”
- “The downside is that the joystick is not very responsive when playing arcade/music games.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, particularly regarding its performance during 3D graphics transitions, which leads to lag and stuttering even on high-end devices. Many users report that the game struggles with frame rates and control responsiveness, especially on mobile platforms, indicating a need for better optimization across various hardware. While some players appreciate the gameplay and nostalgia, the overall experience is marred by these performance issues, preventing higher ratings.
- “One of the best games I've played and glad it finally runs smoothly.”
- “Really is a brilliant game, has lots of nostalgia to it, some stupid but enjoyable jokes and solid production and performance. I am only a couple of hours in, but so far it has been really very good, easily one of the best mobile games I've played; would completely recommend.”
- “The controls could be worked to function on MOGA, and the graphics (especially the 3D ones) could use a bit of optimization to run smoother.”
- “Missing two stars because this game has not been optimized to be played on mobile.”
- “Even tried the lowest graphic settings and still does the same thing, so now I'm stuck with a game that keeps stuttering no matter what I do.”
- “3d is soooo laggy, not optimized, unbearable to play, ugh pls fix the 3d, it has terrible frames in my Snapdragon 865.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the one-time purchase price of 99 cents and the absence of ads and in-app purchases. Reviewers express satisfaction with the straightforward payment structure, highlighting it as a refreshing change from the prevalent microtransaction practices in mobile and indie gaming. Overall, players feel that this model enhances their gaming experience, allowing them to enjoy the game fully without interruptions or additional costs.
- “99 cents for the amount this game offers is a steal, and there are no ads. I would love to support the developers.”
- “No in-app purchases are definitely a big plus.”
- “No microtransactions, just good story, gameplay, and jokes.”
- “I used to think the world of mobile and indie gaming was lost in a void of uncreativity and microtransactions.”
- “Android needs more games like this; we need more paid RPGs devoid of ads and microtransactions.”
- “Adding clearly that there are no in-app purchases, this is almost a reason.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that while the game offers a 20-hour experience, much of it is filled with tedious grinding and frustrating controls, particularly in combat and mini-games. Players appreciate the absence of excessive grind in some areas, but many find the side missions and certain gameplay elements to be monotonous and unengaging, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the RPG elements while others feel it becomes overly tedious.
- “People gave the game props for being a 20-hour experience, but too much of that is just very boring, tedious filler.”
- “Frustratingly clunky controls on the mobile version to the point that it becomes a tedious game to play.”
- “Too tedious of side missions that are not that entertaining.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing that it made them cry due to its inspiring and heartfelt story, which is also shrouded in mystery. However, there are mixed feelings about gameplay mechanics, with some finding the fighting segments frustrating and unengaging. Overall, the game is described as wholesome, despite technical issues like crashes.
- “This game made me cry.”
- “Story: inspiring, heartfelt and wrapped in mystery.”
- “Great wholesome game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers strong replayability, with some players enjoying multiple playthroughs, while others find the filler content detracts from the experience, leading to a lower replay value. Using a controller is recommended for a better gameplay experience.
- “The game has great replay value, and I have played through it 3 or 4 times.”
- “Replayability is very low because the filler parts keep going on and on.”
- “Highly recommend using a controller; the touchscreen controls are playable but can get a little frustrating.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive storytelling and engaging environment, which collectively enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate how the narrative intricately weaves into the game's ambiance, creating a captivating and cohesive world.
- “The atmosphere of the game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
- “From the story to the entire atmosphere, every element works together to create a captivating experience.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals combine to create an unforgettable atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game's atmosphere is inconsistent, with some areas feeling lifeless and disconnected from the narrative.”