Overlord II

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,285 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • humor
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Wickedly funny and diabolically evil, Overlord II may not be a true evolution of the fantasy series, but it still offers a refreshingly entertaining gaming experience.
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In Overlord II, players once again assume the role of the Overlord, a dark and powerful commander of minions, as they conquer and dominate the world. With new minions, abilities, and a more comprehensive command system, players can wreak havoc in both linear and open-world environments. The game features a blend of action, strategy, and black humor, resulting in a unique and entertaining experience.

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Reviews

71%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,285 reviews
story150 positive mentions
grinding88 negative mentions
  • story612 mentions

    The story of "Overlord II" is characterized by its dark humor and engaging narrative, featuring memorable characters and witty dialogue that enhance the player's quest for domination. However, many players feel it lacks the depth and intrigue of its predecessor, with some describing it as repetitive and less impactful in terms of player choices. While the game introduces new mechanics and settings, it suffers from pacing issues and bugs that can hinder the overall experience.

    • “The story is engaging and humorous, with memorable characters and witty dialogue that keep players entertained throughout their quest for domination.”
    • “The dark humor, engaging storyline, and richly detailed world make it a standout title.”
    • “The story is fun and witty that allows you to make your choice of being good or evil.”
    • “The story is not as long as the one in Overlord but it has its own twists and turns, some humor, some small changes to the minions as well.”
    • “The story in general strokes are witty enough at times but can be pretty dull and suffers heavily from repetition if you played the first game through.”
    • “The story or lack thereof is the exact same thing as the first one, which I wouldn't so much care about if both games weren't complete crap.”
  • gameplay560 mentions

    The gameplay of "Overlord II" is a mix of action and strategy, featuring a blend of direct combat and minion management that many players find engaging and humorous. While the game introduces new mechanics and improvements over its predecessor, it suffers from clunky controls, inconsistent mechanics, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the unique gameplay and dark humor continue to resonate with fans, making it a fun, albeit imperfect, sequel.

    • “The gameplay of 'Overlord II' is a delightful blend of action and strategy.”
    • “Its combination of direct combat and strategic minion management provides a fun and engaging gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay is a lot of fun and many of the challenges you face, as well as the tools provided, allow you to approach the game with a variety of different styles and strategies.”
    • “Of course it's dated, the graphics aren't so good anymore and the gameplay can be very buggy.”
    • “I got softlocked like 3 times, the game expects you to know new mechanics that it never introduced or gave any tutorial, the controls are not listed for PC right, I had to search in forums how to do the spells because the game sucks at explaining it.”
    • “With terrible controls and gameplay that feels unfinished you'd be happier playing almost anything else.”
  • humor501 mentions

    The humor in "Overlord II" is characterized by its dark, satirical tone, which contrasts with traditional fantasy narratives, making it a standout feature of the game. Players appreciate the witty dialogue, memorable characters, and the amusing antics of the minions, which contribute to a charming and often comical atmosphere. While some find the humor to be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes feeling dated or forced, many agree that the game successfully delivers a fun and engaging experience filled with laughter and chaos.

    • “The narrative is filled with dark humor and satirical takes on traditional fantasy tropes.”
    • “The story is engaging and humorous, with memorable characters and witty dialogue that keep players entertained throughout their quest for domination.”
    • “The contrast between your malevolent actions and the humorous world around you creates a charming and often comical atmosphere.”
  • graphics229 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many noting significant improvements over its predecessor, showcasing vibrant art styles and charming designs that enhance the dark fantasy theme. However, some players have pointed out that the visuals feel dated, with occasional graphical bugs and clunky animations detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's unique aesthetic and consistent framerate have been praised, making it visually appealing for its time.

    • “The art style is consistent with the dark fantasy theme, enhancing the game's immersive quality.”
    • “The game's visuals are vibrant and the design is unique, making it stand out in the fantasy genre.”
    • “It has the best graphics and massively improves on character animations over the first game.”
    • “Couldn't play much with 16 fps, even when lowering the graphics quality.”
    • “If you've never played an Overlord game before, don't start with this one: the graphics have aged terribly and the game altogether probably more so than its predecessor.”
    • “Unplayable graphic bugs!”
  • grinding90 mentions

    The reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a mixed experience, with some players finding it tedious and excessive, particularly when pursuing upgrades and completing side quests. While some aspects of grinding have been toned down compared to previous installments, many still feel that the game requires significant effort for minimal rewards, leading to a sense of frustration. Overall, the grinding mechanics are seen as a major drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the gameplay.

    • “After beating the game (which was very tedious), there's really nothing else left to do but finish some lame quests.”
    • “The side quests are tedious, emphasis on the 'tedious'; for example, one of the quests is to kill a thousand gnomes, which I completed at the end of the game, expecting a reward for this tedious task... I got nothing.”
    • “But after some time you will need to start grinding if you wish to get better weapons and upgrade anything, and that mainly killed the game for me after some time.”
  • stability72 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as unresponsive controls and AI issues. While some players find the bugs amusing or manageable, many report significant disruptions, including game-breaking glitches and poor quest tracking. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from its enjoyment and making it less favorable compared to its predecessor.

    • “This game is broken; I get stuck in so many places where there are glitches.”
    • “The game is filled with glitches, such as minions and enemies getting stuck, objectives not triggering.”
    • “Tons of game-breaking glitches and poor quest tracking. 2/10.”
  • music64 mentions

    The music in the Overlord series is generally well-received, with many praising its humor and fitting compositions that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players noted instances of missing background music and sound effects, the soundtracks are often described as memorable and enjoyable, contributing to the game's unique atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a significant improvement over previous titles, though some players wished for more variety and presence during gameplay.

    • “Humorous, hilarious even at times, very well voiced, excellent music.”
    • “The story and characters are wonderfully witty and riddled with sarcasm, the gameplay is challenging and the soundtrack is gold.”
    • “Just like the first game, the music is fitting but not overbearing, but this time around much more memorable and even a treat to listen to out of the game.”
    • “Half of the game had no background music, which was boring when it was the case.”
    • “Missing music here, missing sound effects there, cringe silence in 2 different cutscenes.”
    • “And the soundtrack simply didn't live up to the normal electronic and dubstep we are used to.”
  • replayability38 mentions

    The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, with many players noting its linear structure and scripted storyline, which restricts the potential for varied experiences. While some hidden objectives and minor choices offer a degree of replay value, the lack of significant content to explore or alternate endings diminishes its overall appeal for repeated playthroughs. Overall, it provides some enjoyment but may not satisfy those seeking extensive replayability.

    • “It's not some never-ending rabbit hole of a game, but it has just the right amount of hidden objectives and tricks to learn that keep it replayable.”
    • “So much replayability, so it is definitely worth the price.”
    • “Overlord the original was better in my opinion, but choices affecting your social standing and army power is still probably one of the greatest concepts in video games. Even so, Overlord 2 is still very enjoyable and gives many hours of storyline and strategy on which of the four types of minions to use and when to use them on certain bosses and enemies. It has decent replayability, such as maybe you killed this person and now you want to go back and see what happens when they live.”
    • “The only drawback to this game is in how replayable it is.”
    • “Great game, but no replay value outside of achievements.”
    • “As with the first one, there is no real replay value for the game: once you have all the minion types, you can revisit conquered areas to find and retrieve previous unobtainable tower objects, finish off side quests which there aren’t many of either unfortunately.”
  • optimization16 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant stuttering and performance issues, particularly at the main menu, while others report stable performance and consistent framerates. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising the visuals and stability, while others find the game nearly unplayable on higher-spec machines.

    • “The game runs stable with no crashes or performance issues experienced by me.”
    • “Overall, the game is well optimized with consistent framerates and good looking visuals.”
    • “The game runs stable with no crashes or performance issues experienced by me.”
    • “As soon as I get to the main menu, it starts stuttering.”
    • “It's a good game, but expect massive unplayable stuttering.”
    • “Fun and funny, but performance is terrible, even on an above-spec machine.”
  • atmosphere16 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as a unique blend of charm and humor, contrasting the player's malevolent actions with a lighthearted world, creating a comical experience. However, some players feel that sequels lack the original's captivating atmosphere and character, with criticisms of blandness and insufficient customization. Overall, while many enjoy the game's chill yet evil vibe, there are notable concerns about the atmospheric depth compared to earlier installments.

    • “The contrast between your malevolent actions and the humorous world around you creates a charming and often comical atmosphere.”
    • “Absolutely fantastic game with an atmosphere that's rare to capture.”
    • “The minions are cute and funny, it makes the atmosphere of the game kind of chill and evil, of course.”
    • “It completely lacks the atmosphere, charm, and character the original exuded.”
    • “However, story-wise and in terms of atmosphere, I feel Overlord 2 is a bit more bland.”
    • “The atmosphere and the customization are also lacking!”
  • character development10 mentions

    Character development in the game is praised for its engaging storyline, particularly focusing on the player's role as the overlord and commander of minions. While the character designs and animations are noted for their quality and variety, some players express disappointment regarding the depth and replayability of the narrative. Overall, the character development is seen as a strong aspect, enhancing the immersive experience.

    • “The character designs and animations are really good and it always reminds me of classic Disney films turned mature in terms of how they're animated.”
    • “The character design has been improved as well; we have several different looks and sizes for the NPC characters in the game.”
    • “The story and character development is fantastic as you dive into the story of the overlord (you) and his role as the commander of evil and minions.”
    • “If you are expecting infinite replayability, character development, and a deep and meaningful storyline, you will probably be disappointed.....”
    • “The character design has been improved as well, we have several different looks and sizes to the NPC characters in the game.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the game's approach to monetization, highlighting its focus on singleplayer enjoyment without the intrusion of microtransactions or extensive DLCs. This nostalgic return to a simpler era of gaming is seen as a refreshing contrast to current trends that prioritize profit over player experience.

    • “A game that cleanly encapsulates an era of single-player gaming before mandatory multiplayer, microtransactions, and massive DLC projects.”
    • “Remember when games were about having fun and not about how much they could cut out of a game to sell as microtransactions later?”
    • “Remember when games were about having fun and not over how much they could cut out of a game to sell as microtransactions later?”
    • “A game between indie and AAA that cleanly encapsulates an era of singleplayer gaming before mandatory multiplayer, microtransactions, and massive DLC projects.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game resonates strongly with players who identify as complex thinkers or emotionally sensitive individuals, suggesting it effectively engages and evokes deep emotional responses.

    • “If you are a bit of a smart ass, complex thinker, or an emotional wreck, then this game is definitely for you.”
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Critic Reviews

78% average critic score

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Play time

13hMedian play time
15hAverage play time
16hMain story
25hCompletionist
6-34hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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