Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor
- August 22, 2022
- spidweb
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor," players return as a member of the royal family, seeking to prove their worth by managing a challenging and dangerous territory. With a mix of strategic city-building and monster-filled dungeon exploration, players must balance the needs of their people and the demands of their queen. The game offers a rich, complex narrative with multiple endings based on player choices.
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Reviews
- Queen's Wish 2 features intricate writing and a unique world that explores themes of family, politics, and moral choices, making it a standout in the RPG genre.
- The combat system is flexible and allows for various tactical approaches, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Improvements over the first game include better writing, refined base-building mechanics, and a more immersive exploration experience.
- The game suffers from dated visuals that may deter some players, and the combat can feel uninspired and unbalanced at times.
- Many players found the story progression to be bloated and confusing, leading to a frustrating quest log experience.
- Some players expressed disappointment with the ending and felt that the game was overly focused on combat rather than meaningful narrative development.
- story62 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally praised for its depth, immersive world, and engaging characters, with many players appreciating the nostalgic writing style reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, some reviewers noted that the gameplay mechanics can hinder the storytelling experience, leading to confusion and a bloated quest log. Overall, while the narrative is compelling and well-crafted, it may not suit all playstyles, particularly for those seeking fast-paced action or modern graphics.
“While some of the younger gamers might not appreciate the graphics, I find the style to be nostalgic and the story itself to be immersive.”
“Jeff Vogel is a master storyteller, 10/10.”
“If you are looking for flash and PC-straining graphics, this isn't your game, but if you love a great story, outstanding writing, and just plain old-school fun, don't hesitate to get QW2 added to your library.”
“The neutral: the gameplay does not support the story.”
“My biggest problem with QW2 is how the exploration/storyline progression is working.”
“In the final plot twist, they're also revealed to be (in my opinion) irredeemably stupid.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as dated and reminiscent of 90s visuals, which may deter some players seeking modern aesthetics. However, many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic charm and find that the immersive story, character development, and engaging gameplay more than compensate for the primitive graphical style. Overall, the graphics serve as a clear indicator of the game's old-school appeal, attracting players who value narrative and exploration over cutting-edge visuals.
“Love the nostalgic 90's graphics, great storyline, and unique world filled with weapons, magic, and quests.”
“If you played the first game, you know what to expect: lovely exploration and worldbuilding, great writing, and a very immersive setting despite the 'primitive' style of graphics.”
“Yes, the graphics are similar and old school - but the story, character building, exploration, and everything else I buy these games for are all here in spades.”
“Dated visuals will be a clear delimitator for a lot of players checking this game out; getting past that hurdle will provide a rewarding and deep experience.”
“It's tile-based, so don't expect to max out your graphics card.”
“First thing first: if you're not familiar with Spiderweb games, understand that 'up-to-date graphics' isn't really what they are known for, so if that's a problem for you, these games aren't for you!”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a blend of tactical and strategic elements, maintaining a familiar rhythm while introducing some fresh twists. While it builds on the mechanics of the first game, it may not appeal to those who dislike dungeon clearing in a single session. Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with improvements noted over the previous installment, although some feel it doesn't fully support the narrative.
“Keeps the same rhythms and flow - alternating between tactical and strategic/plot gameplay - but knows when and where to shake it up.”
“Improves on the first in this series, writing is fun and gameplay is great.”
“The author doubled down on many of the mechanical choices from the first game, so if you do not like clearing dungeons in one go, this is not the game for you.”
“The gameplay does not support the story.”
“I can't comment much on the mechanics; I only play games like these for their stories.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates emotional tension by exploring the prince's conflicting loyalties between his allegiance to the empire and his connections to the oppressed natives, highlighting the complexities of duty and compassion.
“The game's emotional tension is built around the prince's loyalty to the empire versus his ties to the oppressed natives.”
