Labyronia RPG 2

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Labyronia RPG 2 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Labyrinthine and was released on August 28, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Labyronia RPG 2," players return to a world devastated by an evil force, 10 years after the first game have passed. The hero, Aeres, must save the planet from destruction by facing the elemental beings and their weapon of last resort, a power that threatens to suck the life from the planet. Dangerous ice wraiths roam the cold, dark world as players fight to save humanity in this epic sequel.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 258 reviews

story35 positive mentions

grinding20 negative mentions

The story is engaging and continues the narrative from the first game, keeping players invested in the characters and their journeys.
The pixel art style is beautifully executed, creating a vibrant and immersive world that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
The combat system is strategic and requires thoughtful planning, making battles challenging yet rewarding.

The game suffers from poor lighting and visibility issues, making navigation difficult and frustrating in certain areas.
Some encounters feature unbeatable enemies early on, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences for players.
The pacing can feel slow, with large maps that may lead to boredom during exploration, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
134 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Labyronia RPG 2" continues from its predecessor, exploring themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between light and darkness, though it has received mixed reviews regarding its execution. While some players found the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant, others criticized it for being slow-paced, repetitive, and lacking depth, particularly for those unfamiliar with the first game. Overall, the sequel builds on the original's foundation but may leave some players wanting more in terms of plot development and clarity.
- “As a sequel, it builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, aiming to refine the gameplay systems, deepen the story, and enhance the world-building.”
- “The story tackles themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the struggle between light and darkness, weaving these elements into a plot that unfolds through engaging dialogue, cutscenes, and player-driven choices.”
- “The story has neatly progressed from the events of Labyronia 1, but it hasn't lost sight of the overall storyline, in fact, from the very beginning you can sense the immediate continuations from its former counterpart, the urgency of the characters to survive.”
- “The story is so boring while progressing.”
- “Story was boring as it felt like a rinse and repeat of the original.”
- “There's just not enough there to be satisfied, loose ends and plot holes; and is solely set up for the sequel game, labyronia elements; but it's not done well.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Labyronia RPG 2 builds on its predecessor with refined mechanics, including crafting and resource management that enhance exploration and player growth. While some players appreciate the improved fluidity and party development, others find the puzzles frustrating and the combat mechanics lacking variety. Overall, the game offers a mix of nostalgic elements and modern sensibilities, though opinions vary on its execution and challenge level.
- “As a sequel, it builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, aiming to refine the gameplay systems, deepen the story, and enhance the world-building.”
- “Beyond combat, the game also features crafting and resource management, which enrich the gameplay loop by making exploration feel purposeful and rewarding.”
- “Worthy successor to the original, with a much more balanced gameplay and quality story.”
- “Puzzles and gameplay become extremely frustrating.”
- “Not to mention the hall of darkness map, and the fact they still use that stupid mechanic where when you touch something it will lower your HP and transport you back to the entrance, what in the fresh hell.”
- “The gameplay is bad but the story is good.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its memorable and immersive compositions that enhance the overall experience, while others find it less engaging and repetitive compared to the original. While certain tracks effectively capture the mood of various scenarios, there are criticisms regarding the use of non-original music and a lack of fitting themes in specific areas. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent but not as strong or original as in the previous installment.
- “Sound design and music further enhance the immersive quality of Labyronia RPG 2.”
- “The soundtrack features memorable, melodic compositions that capture the mood of each location and scenario, ranging from uplifting village themes to tense, atmospheric tracks during dungeon exploration or boss battles.”
- “With its beautiful pixel art, memorable soundtrack, and meaningful choices, it stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of well-executed indie role-playing games.”
- “This time (I get it's supposed to be dismal) the music was boring and worked better as a way to fall asleep while playing a boring game.”
- “I couldn't find the menu to turn off this annoying and loud music.”
- “The music is not as original as the first game, and not as fitting, and not as good, with the exception of the marvelous 'The Abyss'.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a nostalgic pixel art style that is well-executed, featuring fluid animations and a vibrant color palette that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and improvements over previous titles, others criticize the dark visuals and reliance on basic graphical elements typical of RPG Maker games. Overall, the graphics evoke a classic RPG feel, appealing to fans of the genre despite some mixed opinions on their execution.
- “The pixel art style is not only nostalgic but also beautifully executed, with fluid animations and a vibrant color palette that brings the world to life.”
- “One moment I liked was when you first enter the elven lands; the simple visuals are effectively used to striking effect.”
- “The graphics are much improved over the first, and the music is a little tighter as well.”
- “The game uses pretty basic graphical elements and the visuals are very dark in general.”
- “While the dimmed lighting, purposely darkened screens, and darkened setting serve a purpose in setting the plot, it annoyed me as it was very difficult to distinguish on-screen graphics.”
- “The graphics suck, and the gameplay is not the best.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game, with some noting that it can be tedious and necessary for progression, especially during challenging battles. While some reviews highlight improvements in reducing grinding and backtracking compared to previous titles, others still find certain fights require excessive grinding, leading to frustration. Overall, the experience varies, with some players appreciating the traditional JRPG elements while others feel the grinding detracts from the enjoyment.
- “Too much grinding; every 1 or 2 hits you receive from a monster gets you dangerously low on health, and you either have to use a healing item or backtrack to a village and find a resting location to heal, unless you want to risk one of your party members dying and using even more items to get them back on their feet.”
- “Sometimes I was able to slaughter them with minimal effort, and other times I was crushed almost immediately, and I was forced to go train for 10 levels or more in tedious battles, spamming the enter key.”
- “Expect slow progression, some grinding, and random bosses to be hard for no real reason.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as a blend of warm and haunting elements, effectively complementing its mix of lighthearted and darker themes. The soundtrack enhances this ambiance with memorable melodies that suit various scenarios, while some players note that the overall execution of the atmosphere is strong, despite minor issues with dialogue and game balance. Overall, the melancholic tone adds depth, making it a compelling follow-up to its predecessor.
- “This art direction creates a warm yet sometimes haunting atmosphere that perfectly complements the game’s blend of lighthearted moments and darker themes.”
- “The soundtrack features memorable, melodic compositions that capture the mood of each location and scenario, ranging from uplifting village themes to tense, atmospheric tracks during dungeon exploration or boss battles.”
- “I really enjoyed this game, it is a nice follow-up to Labyronia and the melancholic atmosphere is an interesting twist on the original world.”
- “I understand that there's a dismal atmosphere, but even in the first village I couldn't see any of the housing doors and had to bump into walls until I could enter.”
- “Some dialogues need some words to polish up the atmosphere before delivering the final blow.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Labyronia RPG 2 excels in its emotional depth, offering a vibrant pixel-art world filled with rich character development and an engaging narrative that resonates with players. The game's ambitious storytelling encourages emotional investment in the characters' journeys, making it a heartfelt experience that appeals to both classic JRPG fans and newcomers alike. Overall, it successfully blends nostalgia with modern gameplay, creating a compelling adventure that prioritizes emotional engagement.
- “From the moment players step into its vibrant, pixel-art world, the game offers a rich tapestry of exploration, character development, and tactical combat, all wrapped in an engaging narrative filled with mystery and emotional stakes.”
- “The narrative in Labyronia RPG 2 is both ambitious and emotionally resonant.”
- “This narrative depth is one of the game’s greatest strengths, as it encourages players to invest emotionally in the characters and their journeys.”
- “But by the gods and everything holy in this godforsaken world, never, ever write a boring story!”
replayability
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The game offers significant replayability through multiple endings influenced by player decisions, enhancing the sense of agency. However, some players feel that certain gameplay mechanics could be improved to further increase replay value, while others believe it is only worth a single playthrough.
- “Additionally, the game includes multiple endings based on decisions made throughout the adventure, adding replay value and a sense of agency.”
- “It's a major upgrade, adding a horror element, more playable characters and slots, and replacing cues with skill books.”
- “These games are worth at least one playthrough each, but they don't have that replay value.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its presence, particularly in the amusing shifts in character opinions during dialogue and battles. However, some players feel that the sequel suffers from weaker writing and an overabundance of zany characters, which detracts from the overall comedic effect.
- “The world design is nice, and the humor is present, but it's a short experience.”
- “It's quite funny seeing how people's opinions can change in just a few dialogues or battles, especially the one before the last boss.”
- “However, I feel like the writing was weaker in the second game, possibly due to the increase in 'zany' characters, who came off as irritating and not funny at all.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting improved performance in key areas such as encounter management and storyline guidance. Compared to its predecessor, it offers a smoother experience and better initial direction, enhancing the overall gameplay.
- “This game is more optimized where it matters the most: encounters (and how to avoid them), storyline, and the fact that there is a bit more guidance in the beginning compared to the first game where you are just left in a big open labyrinth world to fend for yourself.”
- “With much the same as the first game, there is a lot of polish, it still runs smoothly, and has a more in-depth story than you would expect from an RPG Maker game.”
- “This game is poorly optimized, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “The optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times that disrupt the flow of the game.”
- “I experienced numerous bugs and glitches that indicate a lack of proper optimization, making the game frustrating to play.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's character development, noting its integration within a vibrant pixel-art world that enhances exploration and tactical combat, all while being supported by an engaging narrative filled with mystery and emotional depth.
- “From the moment players step into its vibrant, pixel-art world, the game offers a rich tapestry of exploration, character development, and tactical combat, all wrapped in an engaging narrative filled with mystery and emotional stakes.”