Millennium 2: Take Me Higher
- July 10, 2014
- Aldorlea Games
Get on Steam"Millennium 2: Take Me Higher" is a fantasy role-playing game with turn-based combat. The player leads a party of characters on a quest to save the world from destruction. The game features strategic battles, character development, and a rich storyline with multiple endings. Explore a vast world, make choices that affect the outcome, and become a hero in this engaging RPG.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics, engaging characters, and a captivating story that keeps players hooked.
- The audio is exceptional, providing an immersive experience with a memorable soundtrack.
- It offers a variety of difficulty levels and gameplay options, making it accessible for both casual and hardcore players.
- Some quests are missable, and the game can feel unbalanced with time-sensitive elements that limit exploration.
- There are minor bugs and issues with collision detection that can disrupt gameplay.
- The grinding required for certain achievements can be excessive, making it feel like a chore at times.
- story56 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered less impactful than its predecessor, with a focus on optional quests that can be missed if not completed in a specific order. While the main narrative introduces a young girl in a kingdom ruled by a despotic leader, players noted that the emotional weight of the ending is undermined by an inappropriate soundtrack. Overall, the story provides a backdrop for exploration and character development, but many players found it lacking depth and cohesion.
“The story is set in a world where the lead character is Marine, a young girl who is living in a kingdom where a despotic ruler, Lord Dragon, with the help of some nefarious underlings, is running things where only a few benefit and many suffer.”
“The story extends to new areas with different scenery - quite breathtaking and new enemies.”
“Best story ever.”
“To be honest, you're not missing much from the story if you haven't played the first game.”
“The only story that you need to notice in this game is the ending, which is ruined by one of the sound effects since it decides to play an upbeat song in a touching moment.”
“It was a very disheartening discovery 15+ hours into the game that I wouldn't be able to complete two quests because I hadn't spent more time searching through the first town I went to before leaving it again.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its smoothness, melodic and catchy tunes, and effective background expressions, contributing to a relaxing experience. However, one review notes a misstep where an upbeat track disrupts a poignant moment in the story. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the best, setting it apart from other games that often feature repetitive audio.
“Also, the music score is one of the best ever, and has some very melodic catchy tunes, and soft moody background expressions in the scores.”
“Yes - a RPG Maker JRPG with good characters, good art, has music, good dialogue, a solid game.”
“The only story that you need to notice in this game is the ending, which is ruined by one of the sound effects since it decides to play an upbeat song in a touching moment.”
“Many of the games seem to repeat the same flat audio/music, and I am happy to see the Millennium series is more unique.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their smooth performance and appealing artwork, contributing to an overall positive visual experience without any reported bugs.
“It's very smooth, has nice artwork, good music, and I didn't have any problems with bugs.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the customizable difficulty settings, particularly enjoying the story mode for a more immersive experience. The inclusion of directional arrows is also highlighted as a significant advantage, helping to navigate the game world more easily and preventing players from getting lost.
“I love how you can select your level of difficulty (I always select story mode for a more visionary and involved gameplay). You can select arrows that show you overall where to go, because it can be easy to get lost or take too long to find your way in these games. This is a big plus for me.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently note that grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring significant time investment, with multiple achievements tied to this repetitive gameplay. Many feel that the grinding aspect is so demanding that it could feel like a second job.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grindy achievement(s): yes (4+ achievements).”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game's story is significantly undermined by a poorly chosen upbeat soundtrack during a pivotal moment, detracting from the intended poignancy of the ending.
