Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2 has taken everything you loved from the first title and improved on everything, this is an incredibly addictive roguelike with customisation options to make it accessible for everyone no matter your skill level!

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In Rogue Legacy 2, a genealogical rogue-lite, each run is unique with randomly generated worlds, monsters, and traps. Your legacy defines you as you spend your ancestors' inheritance to upgrade the family manor for your heirs' benefits. Every child is unique with their own traits and abilities, offering diverse gameplay experiences. The game lets you approach challenges at your own pace, encouraging both fast-paced action and strategic character development.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,101 reviews

gameplay426 positive mentions

grinding397 negative mentions

Rogue Legacy 2 improves on its predecessor in almost every way, offering more classes, weapons, and gameplay mechanics.
The game features a unique blend of roguelite and metroidvania elements, providing a satisfying sense of progression and exploration.
The addition of 'House Rules' allows players to customize the difficulty, making the game accessible to a wider audience.

The game can become excessively grindy, especially in the late game, requiring multiple playthroughs to unlock all content.
Some classes feel unbalanced, with certain ones being significantly stronger or weaker than others, impacting gameplay variety.
The difficulty curve can be steep, with later bosses and areas feeling unfairly punishing, leading to frustration for some players.

gameplay
1,155 mentions
37 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Rogue Legacy 2 has received mixed feedback, with many praising its polished mechanics, diverse classes, and engaging combat that builds on the original's foundation. However, some players find the experience marred by grindy elements, tedious mechanics, and a lack of significant innovation compared to its predecessor. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying loop and a wealth of content, it may not appeal to everyone due to its challenging nature and certain design choices that can feel frustrating.
- “Rogue Legacy 2 is an enchanting rogue-lite platformer that will ensnare you with its captivating art style, meticulously crafted gameplay, and an abundance of content.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, fun, and addictive, with a variety of classes and mechanics that keep each run fresh and engaging.”
- “The core gameplay loop is fun, never felt like I was grinding because I actually enjoy the combat and the variety of classes adds depth to each playthrough.”
- “Extremely janky gameplay mechanics combined with tedious monotonous grinding makes this game such a chore to play.”
- “The gameplay is very similar to the first one - you go from one area to the other to slay the boss, collect gold, solve some environmental puzzles here and there, progress, then start over.”
- “The gameplay just does not change enough to keep me interested.”
graphics
503 mentions
46 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Rogue Legacy 2" have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant and polished 2.5D art style, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the transition from the original's pixel art to a more detailed and fluid aesthetic, although some long-time fans miss the charm of the previous style. Overall, the visuals are described as stunning, with smooth animations and a cohesive design that complements the game's mechanics and humor.
- “The graphics are a huge improvement and the variety in traits, classes, and relics keep it feeling fresh over several hours.”
- “The new 2.5D art style is fantastic and fluid, the new gameplay mechanics keep runs more interesting than before, and the new and returning enemies are a lot of fun to go up against.”
- “The graphics are stunning, even when lowered to the absolute minimum when I decide to play on my laptop.”
- “The art style is also terrible, there's way too much stuff on screen and it's hard to tell things from the background.”
- “The graphics took a while to get used to, having adored the graphics of the first one so much, but they have definitely grown on me.”
- “The graphics can feel a bit disjointed, is the best term, I guess?”
grinding
401 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, especially in the late game and during New Game Plus. Critics highlight that the necessity of grinding for upgrades and resources can detract from the overall experience, making progression feel slow and unfulfilling. However, some players appreciate the grind as part of the roguelite experience, finding satisfaction in the incremental improvements and challenges it presents.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It strikes a perfect balance in difficulty between grinding until you get good, and not grinding for so long that castle upgrades are what actually puts you over the edge.”
- “Extremely janky gameplay mechanics combined with tedious monotonous grinding makes this game such a chore to play.”
- “The grind becomes very tedious and the progression boring.”
- “The sheer amount of grinding required for the castle is just daunting and you often feel without castle progress you are at a severe disadvantage.”
story
324 mentions
32 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story in "Rogue Legacy 2" is generally regarded as a significant improvement over its predecessor, featuring a more engaging and intricate narrative that unfolds through multiple playthroughs and optional lore discoveries. While some players appreciate the depth and character development, others find the storytelling style—primarily conveyed through journal entries—vague or lacking coherence. Overall, the game offers a blend of humor and darker themes, with many players enjoying the lore and world-building elements, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and clarity.
- “The main storyline is everything the first game aspired to and more, with the additional lore scattered throughout the world raising the bar even further.”
- “The story is surprisingly good, with a lot of hidden lore that explains what happened before the game and the backstory of some bosses.”
- “The art style, music, and story are enjoyable, with the dialogue from NPCs being both cheeky and heartwarming, making the experience delightful.”
- “The story is not engaging at all, and the generational gimmick is barely there.”
- “The game has nothing to really keep things interesting after you've fought the bosses; the story isn't interesting enough to drive you to keep playing.”
- “Another criticism is the story, which is pretty incomprehensible. I think it's trying to take itself seriously, but look at the art style and the jokes; it clashes real hard with the story.”
music
267 mentions
52 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it fits well within the game's context and enhances the overall experience, it lacks the memorability and impact of the original game's soundtrack. Some tracks are praised as standout pieces, particularly during boss fights, but others are described as repetitive or forgettable. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally considered good, it does not reach the heights of its predecessor, leaving some fans longing for the iconic tunes of the first game.
- “Incredible, highly replayable, and an amazing soundtrack.”
- “The music is very good as well, perfectly fitting without getting annoyingly repetitious.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal, establishing an appropriate emotional tone from your humble beginnings through to the thrilling conclusion.”
- “The OST is nothing special; it fits very well in the context of the game. It's nice, but it's not anything I would go out of my way to listen to.”
- “Sadly, part 1 had the much better music.”
- “The music is completely repetitive and a shadow of its former glory.”
replayability
213 mentions
54 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, driven by its diverse class system, procedurally generated levels, and various game modes, which encourage players to explore different playstyles and strategies. Many reviewers highlight the engaging mechanics and unlockable content that keep the gameplay fresh and addictive, making it a must-play for fans of the roguelike genre. While some note a decline in replay value after extensive play, the overall consensus is that the game offers a wealth of replayable content that can sustain player interest for many hours.
- “The game's procedurally generated levels offer endless replayability, while its charming humor and delightful easter eggs add to its irresistible allure.”
- “Each class feels very unique, and the addition of burdens creates a lot of replayability.”
- “With so much replayability and meaningful progression, the game will have players hooked on its delightful gameplay loop for hours upon hours.”
- “This game has no replayability.”
- “The replayability of this game feels significantly lower compared to other roguelites due to a lack of interesting decisions to make during the run, as both the relics you find and the starting traits tied to your character are typically too minuscule of bonuses to make or break your run.”
- “Rather than being a replayable game with steady progression, it quickly becomes a repetitive game with a seemingly endless grind.”
humor
143 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and creativity, featuring a mix of clever, silly, and sometimes absurd elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the funny character traits, witty dialogue, and amusing easter eggs, which contribute to the game's addictive nature and replayability. However, some critiques mention that certain jokes can feel forced or rely on outdated memes, indicating a mixed reception regarding the consistency of the humor throughout the game.
- “The game's procedurally generated levels offer endless replayability, while its charming humor and delightful easter eggs add to its irresistible allure.”
- “It's funny, fast, roguelite, with clever humor, silly humor, and occasional dumb humor that still makes me chuckle.”
- “The npcs have funny and witty dialogue and the overall game seems like it's had a lot of attention, care, and love poured into each pixel.”
- “Just about every piece of dialogue is terrible, outdated, or unfunny memes and 'jokes'.”
- “All the floating spirit things or whatever are not funny. It seriously isn't funny and it reads like it came from an online Reddit forum about wholesome animals. It's just pathetic and takes your immersion out of the game, reminding you that it was created and written by online nerds.”
optimization
35 mentions
23 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
37 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the improvements made since the first title, noting solid performance on various systems, including the Steam Deck, there are persistent issues with stuttering and frame drops, particularly in busy environments. Some users have also reported that the game feels better optimized for console controls, leading to frustrations for PC players, indicating that further optimization work is still needed.
- “The developers actually listened to the feedback given during the life of their first title and produced an impeccable game, where everything has been optimized from the first installment.”
- “Also kudos to the developers for the great optimization, especially for the Steam Deck.”
- “It looks very good, the visuals don't interfere with the gameplay, and it runs smoothly on just about anything.”
- “Additionally, a few technical issues and occasional performance hiccups may detract from the otherwise smooth gameplay experience.”
- “The game isn't optimized for PC and pretty much requires an Xbox controller to use, plus, to top it all off, the combat isn't great to say the least and the lack of the ability to directionally control attacks means pretty much the entire gameplay loop is aggravating in one way or another.”
- “I want to say the graphics--and I almost would say it, except there is a horrible stuttering that will drive you nuts.”
emotional
26 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its moving story, heartwarming NPC interactions, and a soundtrack that effectively sets the tone throughout the player's journey. While some players appreciate the depth and artistic expression in the graphics and character development, others feel a lack of meaningful connection due to random and sometimes nonsensical dialogue. Overall, the game evokes a mix of nostalgia and new emotional experiences, though some mechanics, like damage from enemy contact, detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are also an accomplishment as we went from a cute-looking pixel art game to this hand-drawn style goodness that keeps the cheeky, cute, and cartoonish spirit of the first game, and even boosts it much further with more artistic and emotional expression.”
- “The dialogue with NPCs is both cheeky and heartwarming, and following along their story and seeing them grow is honestly as delightful as playing the rest of the game.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal, establishing an appropriate emotional tone from your humble beginnings through to the thrilling conclusion.”
stability
23 mentions
22 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
78 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when using certain features like gamepad rumble or keyboard controls. While some users report a generally smooth experience, others highlight significant issues that can disrupt gameplay, especially in early access versions. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further polishing to address its stability problems.
- “It is early access at this point, but it is definitely polished and bug-free for me.”
- “For the 0.1.0 release, it is very fun and not buggy.”
- “Runs great on deck.”
- “After painstaking troubleshooting, this game causes USB disconnection of my game controller until a complete freeze/failure occurs.”
- “In the middle of a run with thousands of gold, the game just freezes and won't return to normal.”
- “Great game, but the update on the 4th has made the game impossible to open; no amount of troubleshooting has fixed it.”
character development
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is a mixed bag; while the character designs are praised for their charm and creativity, the depth of character growth and narrative engagement appears lacking, particularly among hub NPCs who often deliver trivial dialogue. Some players appreciate the expanded lore and unique traits of different classes, but overall, the focus on platforming over character evolution leaves a sense of sameness across playthroughs.
- “The game also provides a deeper narrative, with more lore and character development, adding an extra layer of intrigue and investment to the overall experience.”
- “It's pretty obvious there is a lot of good to be said about rl2, ranging from the clean presentation, lovely visual effects, charming character designs to the fleshed out story and the big piles of content to unlock and explore.”
- “Addictive combat, interesting character roles and traits, tight controls, good art/character design... definitely worth checking out.”
- “Maybe it's just the fact that the character design doesn't change too much or maybe it's again because the game focuses a lot on platforming instead of combat, but even after playing multiple classes, each run just blended into the others in my mind.”
- “Especially the hub NPCs were terrible in terms of character development since they have dialogue indicators all the time, but mostly talk some random nonsense.”
- “It should have been free for alpha testing in this state; there are no complete aspects of this game (character development, combat, or level design).”
atmosphere
9 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its charming and cheerful tone, contrasting with darker elements of the lore, which enhances worldbuilding. Players appreciate the detailed aesthetics of the various biomes and the unique blend of silliness and levity, reminiscent of titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as gorgeous and immersive, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “The gameplay is wonderful and the atmosphere is incredibly charming.”
- “While I don't want to give spoilers, I greatly enjoyed the more cheerful atmosphere of the dock NPCs, the six biomes aesthetics, and although the boss lore is kind of Dark Souls level of cryptic, the stories are impactful to the worldbuilding.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing; everything is readable, it's just gorgeous, and they made 3D models look like 2D models.”
- “It's almost like a 2D side-scrolling souls-like game, say Salt & Sanctuary, but with the mood switched to a level of silliness and levity that makes for a less depressingly oppressive atmosphere in the game.”
- “The story is also quite good, far better than I expected given the comedic atmosphere.”
- “The controls and atmosphere of the game still have that same Rogue Legacy charm, which is great as I don't think many have hit the formula this good.”
monetization
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game raises concerns among users, with some expressing expectations of microtransactions due to the grindy nature of gameplay. While the game is praised for its depth and customization, the potential for monetization strategies may detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is so grindy that I half expect microtransactions to appear in order to increase gold income.”
- “With direct comparisons like the magnificent story, art, and charm of Hades, to the incredibly tight controls and adrenaline-pumping combat of Dead Cells, I'm convinced the success of this game lies solely on the smart advertising of its publishers and the 'legacy' of its predecessor.”