Purgatory II
- February 28, 2018
- Eduard Mirica
Get on Steam"Purgatory II" is a turn-based strategy game where you command legions of hellish creatures, seeking vengeance as ex-General Xzus in the real world. With Spirit Points earned from completed challenges, you can hire unique units and equip gear to increase your battlefield prowess. The game features an original story and hand-drawn pixel art, with an emphasis on reading and strategic decision-making.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Purgatory II attempts to capture the nostalgic essence of classic turn-based strategy games like Heroes of Might and Magic, which is commendable.
- Some players found the game to be fun and addictive once they learned the interface, enjoying the progression and creature recruitment mechanics.
- The game offers a low-cost option for fans of the genre looking for a casual distraction.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs that disrupt gameplay and a poorly designed user interface that complicates unit movement.
- Many players feel that Purgatory II is an unfinished product, lacking depth and polish compared to its predecessor, and failing to deliver a satisfying strategic experience.
- The graphics are outdated and unappealing, with a resolution cap that does not meet modern gaming standards, making it visually uninviting.
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, encouraging players to persevere despite challenges. While it builds on the previous game, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and feels unfinished, with storyline missions offering little to no rewards. Overall, players can expect familiar gameplay with some new features, but the narrative experience may not fully satisfy those seeking a rich story.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“If you liked the previous part and you're further interested in the story, then you can expect similar gameplay with additions such as a shop where you can buy items for improving our protagonist.”
“Compared to the previous game, it's a bit better put together, but instead it feels unfinished, with what seems like all of the potential upgrades and the best grinding stage available from basically the very start of the game, and storyline missions offering no rewards at all.”
“Even with the one good bug: a double gains from grinding bug (present since at least September of last year) allowing me to gain 375 SP per run of the hardest grind mission, it was still just a bunch of sitting there mashing spiders while I got enough for a huge army.”
“If you liked the previous part and you're further interested in story then you can expect a similar gameplay with additions such as a shop where you can buy items for improving our protagonist.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lackluster and simplistic, with limited options for improvement. While some users noted that the visuals grew on them over time, the overall quality remains disappointing, particularly due to a cluttered interface that detracts from the experience.
“The game is a bit rough...the graphics grew on me after playing, but the one frustrating thing is the interface.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and poorly designed, with players feeling that it lacks meaningful rewards and progression. While there are some improvements over the previous installment, the game still feels unfinished, as players can access upgrades too early and storyline missions offer no incentives. Even a beneficial bug that allows for increased gains from grinding does not alleviate the monotony of repetitive tasks required to progress.
“Even in a genre generally lacking in entertaining games, it stands out as being particularly tedious and badly assembled.”
“Compared to the previous game, it's a bit better put together, but instead it feels unfinished, with what seems like all of the potential upgrades and the best grinding stage available from basically the very start of the game, and storyline missions offering no rewards at all.”
“Even with the one good bug: a double gains from grinding bug (present since at least September of last year) allowing me to gain 375 SP per run of the hardest grind mission, it was still just a bunch of sitting there mashing spiders while I got enough for a huge army.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs reported, particularly towards the end. Players have experienced confusion regarding the game's conclusion, as defeating the final boss does not lead to a proper ending, further highlighting the instability.
“More importantly, this game is buggy.”
“I finished the game - or at least I think I did. I defeated what appeared to be the final boss and was told my soul was now at peace, but the game just continued normally - and towards the end, it got horribly buggy.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely similar to its predecessor, offering familiar mechanics with the addition of a shop for item upgrades. While it enhances the overall experience, it does not significantly deepen the gameplay itself.
“If you liked the previous part and you're further interested in the story, then you can expect similar gameplay with additions such as a shop where you can buy items to improve our protagonist.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
