Insurgence: Second Assault

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Insurgence - Second Assault is a follow-up sequel to Insurgence - Chains of Renegade. Features new characters and stories from two different points of view.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork, a great soundtrack, and an engaging story that enhances the RPG experience.
Improvements in gameplay mechanics, such as skill leveling and a more enjoyable battle system, make it a solid sequel to the first title.
The game is accessible for low-spec users and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic JRPGs.

The quest system lacks a log and options to cancel quests, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
Balancing issues exist, particularly with elemental weaknesses, making some skills feel underutilized.
The story, while interesting, is heavily skewed towards one character's perspective, leaving the other side underdeveloped.

story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Insurgence - Second Assault" is generally well-received, featuring a solid narrative that continues from its predecessor, "Insurgence - Chains of Renegade," with engaging fantasy and adventure elements. While the game offers dual perspectives and good character development, some players find the pacing slow and the quest system lacking, particularly in terms of organization and clarity. Overall, the story is considered enjoyable, complemented by good artwork and a strong soundtrack, though familiarity with the first title is recommended for a fuller experience.
- “The game has superb music, art, and a decently good story waiting to be unfolded.”
- “I like this game a lot because it gave us two perspective stories.”
- “Very good and enjoyable classic JRPG style game with a nice storyline, character development, background design, and music.”
- “For the story, there are some cliché scenes where they get robbed again on a bridge; it's just repetitive.”
- “Going back to the story issue, there are some typos that need to be corrected.”
- “I've played 2 hours, and it does seem like I'm just at the first steps of the actual story.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The gameplay is a blend of RPG and visual novel elements, featuring turn-based combat and exploration, with a focus on skill management and character customization. Players appreciate the improved battle mechanics over the previous installment, allowing for strategic skill combinations and enemy exploitation, reminiscent of titles like Octopath Traveler. Overall, the game offers a rich experience with engaging mechanics, a compelling story, and a variety of activities to keep players invested.
- “It's a combination between RPG and visual novel. I don't have a problem with the classic RPG gameplay, though I didn't play the first game, which I guess is a mistake to play the second one before the first.”
- “And now let's talk about the mechanics. This game has some real battle mechanics, unlike the first game where you basically mashed the enter button. Now you have to equip the right skills and weapons to exploit enemy weaknesses, just like in Octopath Traveler. The developers are clearly inspired by that game, but with an extra twist: 'skill equip', where you can equip your character with skill sets, allowing for double attackers or double magicians. To make it even more exciting, the game features a skill level-up system, where the more you use a skill, the higher the damage and the lower the TP/MP cost.”
- “The game has a skill mechanic that allows the player to collect various skill sets and equip them to the characters, making it fun to try different skill set combinations.”
- “It's a combination between RPG and visual novel. I don't have a problem with the classic RPG gameplay, though I didn't play the first game, which I guess was a mistake to play the second one before the first.”
- “Well, it could actually be a more well-produced RPG. Nowadays, a lot of RPGs do use visual novel-like storytelling to carry on the narrative side of RPGs, whilst keeping the classic turn-based combat as a way to add some gameplay to the story itself.”
- “However, gameplay-wise, there is actually so much to do.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its relaxing and immersive quality, with many reviewers highlighting the superb soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Composed by Ken Nakagawa, known for his work on the Ar Tonelico and Atelier series, the music is described as fitting perfectly with the game's aesthetic and is even available on platforms like Spotify. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Something that takes the spotlight for me would be the soundtrack; it's amazing and it's somehow also available on Spotify. Did you know I'm one of the 132 monthly listeners to DJ Deku, and I listen to the Suguri OST every day?”
- “Music is really nice, reminds me of Ar Tonelico and Atelier series. Wait... wait a minute... it's Ken Nakagawa, who composed for Ar Tonelico and Atelier series, who composed this game's music?”
- “In mechanics, music, and translation quality (especially this one).”
- “You know, I do love the music; it's relaxing and fits the game.”
- “Very good and enjoyable classic JRPG style game with a nice storyline, character development, background design, and music.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the impressive art style and overall visual quality. The artwork is noted as a standout feature, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere alongside its sound design and storytelling. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant strength of the game.
- “Overall, the graphics are great.”
- “Impressive art style, really worth playing; maybe someday I'll buy the first game.”
- “Promising game, nice graphics, gameplay, and sound.”
- “Impressive art style, really worth playing. Maybe someday I'll buy the first game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that the game features significant grinding, particularly in its RPG elements, where extensive combat is required to unlock all spells and items. While it may not be suitable for those seeking a quick playthrough, it offers ample opportunities for grinding before completing the game.
- “You need to grind a lot to unlock all the spells by fighting monsters or collecting items.”
- “If you're looking for a game that you can finish quickly but requires a lot of grinding beforehand, this game is for you.”
- “The gameplay involves a lot of grinding, which can become tedious over time.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development in the game is praised for its depth and engagement, contributing to an enjoyable classic JRPG experience. Players appreciate the well-crafted storyline and character designs, which enhance the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- “Very good and enjoyable classic JRPG style game with a nice storyline, character development, background design, and music.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game's optimization is solid, with no performance issues encountered thus far.
- “Performance: no problems so far.”