Sacred 2 Gold

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Sacred 2 Gold is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Studio II and was released on December 21, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Experience the world of Ancaria in its full glory with Sacred 2: Gold Edition. Containing Sacred 2 Fallen Angel and the awesome add-on Ice and Blood. Defeat countless dangerous enemies; capture powerful weapons and valuable treasures. Prepare yourself for the ultimate battle and become a legend. Sacred 2 Fallen Angel Poised on the brink of destruction and threatened by overwhelming chaos, a mys…

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Role Playing

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,021 reviews

story51 positive mentions

stability51 negative mentions

Immense open world with a vast map to explore, filled with diverse environments and numerous quests.
Engaging character customization and skill trees, allowing for unique builds and playstyles.
Humorous dialogue and quirky elements that add charm to the gameplay experience.

Frequent crashes and bugs, particularly on modern systems, making the game frustrating to play.
Clunky camera controls and movement mechanics that can lead to disorientation during combat.
Lack of a coherent main story, with many side quests feeling repetitive and uninspired.

story
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The story in Sacred 2 is generally considered weak and simplistic, often serving merely as a backdrop for the game's extensive questing and hack-and-slash gameplay. While there are hundreds of quests available, many players find them repetitive and lacking in depth, with a focus on generic tasks rather than engaging narratives. Despite its shortcomings, the game offers a vast world to explore and humorous dialogue, appealing to those who prioritize gameplay over a compelling storyline.
- “The game has countless hours of quests available and the main storyline is well written, allowing for replayability with different classes and alignments.”
- “The story is inviting and adds value to the Sacred universe, with a good mix of warrior classes, magic classes, and hybrids.”
- “I love the humor but also the quests and the unique characters, making the game enjoyable with a rich world to explore.”
- “The story is terrible and non-existent.”
- “The main quest is basically non-existent in its presence.”
- “The story would be better off missing completely than this sorry attempt.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant art style and impressive textures, especially when utilizing high-resolution packs. While some acknowledge that the visuals have aged and exhibit occasional glitches, others highlight that the graphics still hold up well compared to modern titles, offering a visually appealing experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, contributing to its immersive world despite some dated elements.
- “The graphics are incredible.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and still beautiful, with dynamic day-night cycles and weather effects.”
- “The graphics hold up surprisingly well after all this time.”
- “The graphics are atrocious even for the time it was made, the character design is hideous, and reminiscent of a teenage boy's fantasy. I just couldn't bring myself to keep playing when there are better games out there.”
- “The graphics are outdated.”
- “Now, the graphics are certainly dated these days and there are some glitches.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth, character customization, and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic ARPGs like Diablo, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and plagued by bugs. Many players appreciate the vast open world and humorous quests, but find the combat mechanics awkward and the overall experience lacking in excitement and challenge. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre, but may not appeal to those seeking modern gameplay standards.
- “If you've never played it, it's absolutely worth it in every way - whether you just want something relaxing with quests that are sometimes funny, sometimes genuinely engaging, or something to sink your teeth into with tons of build options and mechanics to learn.”
- “Very good old school D&D gameplay with a vast world to explore with many dungeons.”
- “The gameplay is fun, and the occasional snarky 'one-liners' in-game are kind of funny, and keep what would be monotonous combat fresh and enjoyable.”
- “And, most importantly, the gameplay is boring, slow, and lacks impact.”
- “The problems, however, weren’t restricted to the poor writing or the constant crashes; they kept on coming as the gameplay was barely tolerable with hitboxes being insanely large to the point you can’t move without attacking or very small that you can’t fixate on the target. The spellcasting is slow, the movement is slow, even when riding your mount - and that is a major issue considering over 90% of the game is just running around to your next destination or backtracking because the waypoints and travel system are an abomination.”
- “Gameplay is boring and repetitive, voices terrible and annoying, graphics okay but repetitive.”
music
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The music in the game, primarily composed by the German power metal band Blind Guardian, receives high praise for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the heavy metal soundtrack and the unique in-game concert, some find the battle music repetitive and less enjoyable over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and appeal.
- “The soundtrack (done by the band Blind Guardian) is a bit different for the genre - a power metal vibe to it, also giving you gentle pastoral pieces that help keep the fantasy cohesion intact.”
- “The music is immersive as well as diverse, enhancing the experience of exploring the vast world.”
- “A cool fantasy/metal soundtrack is provided by German metal band Blind Guardian, who also makes an appearance in the game.”
- “The background music list is just shallow enough to make you turn it off after some time.”
- “The combat music was also annoying and horrible to my taste; once again I dug a bit on the net and found a way to turn it off.”
- “The music triggering kind of stinks though; it won't be long and you will slide the music volume slider to zero, it's just combat music being triggered over and over until you are sick of it by level 5.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various bugs that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced issues such as unresponsive characters, graphical glitches, and problematic quest markers, particularly on Windows 10. While some have managed to improve performance with community patches, the overall consensus is that the game remains frustratingly unstable and often unplayable.
- “Unfortunately, it is very much unplayable; even with extensive troubleshooting, it barely works for me.”
- “The game is 10 years old and thus buggy as hell when it comes to Windows 10.”
- “I want to love the game so much, but after 42 hours of painful and totally broken gameplay, even with the community patch, it still has a million bugs, glitches, quests not working, and a thousand other problems.”
humor
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The humor in the game is a mix of campy, self-referential, and quirky elements, with many players appreciating the funny dialogue and humorous quests that add charm to the gameplay. While some find the humor to be abundant and enjoyable, others feel it can be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes and meta-commentary not landing as well as intended. Overall, the game is noted for its lighthearted tone, filled with puns and amusing interactions, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate this style of humor.
- “The quests are funny to read and there are a lot of puns and jokes.”
- “Luckily, there is a great sense of humor behind most of the conversations.”
- “The graphics are smooth, crisp and well made, the combat is tight, the skill and combat art system is engaging and rewarding, there are literally thousands of quests to complete, monsters to slay, and loot to acquire, and there's a surprising amount of good, Larian-style humor here and there.”
replayability
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The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players noting over 50 hours for a single playthrough and the potential for infinite replay value due to its diverse classes, multiple difficulty levels, and extensive skill trees. Many reviewers highlight the game's massive world, numerous item combinations, and the ability to choose different campaigns, all contributing to a rich and engaging experience that encourages repeated play. Overall, it is highly recommended for fans of the genre seeking depth and variety in gameplay.
- “And it's big enough for 50+ hours for a single playthrough, and pretty much infinite replay value (7 actually unique classes, 5 difficulty levels total).”
- “Don't let my play time on Steam fool you, I have accumulated several hundred hours on this game and let me tell you, it is all around perfect with so much replayability it's unbelievable.”
- “The replayability is of value due to classes, skills, and attributes in each character, that will make you want to try it out.”
- “Massive game world, huge mob list, more items and combinations than I've ever seen in any game, and replayability in spades.”
- “Worth the purchase and the price is very nice compared to when it first released, and very easy to play; not to mention replayability is up there in regards to the genre the game is in.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on modern systems and Windows 10. While some users report smooth gameplay after adjustments like disabling fullscreen optimizations or running in windowed mode, others highlight persistent stuttering, crashes, and a lack of support for older hardware. Overall, the game appears to require considerable tweaking and a powerful setup to run effectively, detracting from the experience for many players.
- “I have had little to no issue running the game on my machine; I find overall that it runs smoothly, almost seamlessly.”
- “A large and beautiful open world with surprisingly good performance acts as the backdrop for a well-designed loot-fest.”
- “Although the game runs smoothly on Windows 7 and 10, you might possibly be a little disappointed due to the game's shortness (especially if you played the first one) because it will only take you around 26 hours to complete.”
- “I experience is a dumpster fire; how do you go from an organized and optimized UI setup from the first to whatever this was trying to be is beyond me.”
- “Poor optimization, especially for modern setups.”
- “I don't know what the hell happened; just two years back this game had unbearable stuttering, bad CPU hogging due to single core usage, and constant crashes, etc... you name it.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game is a significant focus, with players noting the extensive time required for leveling, looting, and completing quests. While many find the grind enjoyable and rewarding, especially for fans of ARPGs, others describe it as tedious and suggest that it can become overwhelming, particularly with high experience requirements and item rarity. Overall, the game offers a deep and engaging experience for those who appreciate grinding, but it may not appeal to everyone due to its demanding nature.
- “You'll need a second life to dedicate to grinding.”
- “The game is extremely experience grindy; it's insane, and you can level up to level 200, with each level having an insane amount of experience requirements.”
- “I heavily suggest downloading the character editor to unlock higher difficulties and switch as soon as you get strong enough, to save yourself hundreds of hours of useless story grinding.”
character development
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Character development in the game is noted for its depth and variety, with distinct classes and a rewarding loot system that encourages multiple playthroughs. However, criticisms arise regarding the character design, which some find unattractive and reminiscent of outdated aesthetics, potentially detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of respec options can lead to frustrating rerolls for new players, though the open-ended nature of skill selection offers a degree of customization reminiscent of the Elder Scrolls series.
- “It looks good, the character development is somewhat in-depth and the skills are useful.”
- “Other than that it's a well-designed game, the classes are very different from each other and deliver extremely solid character development and the loot system is very rewarding and motivating.”
- “This is the open-ended aspect of character development here, taking a cue from the Elder Scrolls series; which skills you select and level shape your toon's flavor.”
- “The graphics are atrocious even for the time it was made, the character design is hideous, and reminiscent of a teenage boy's fantasy. The robo-furry is particularly out of place, and I just couldn't bring myself to keep playing when there are better games out there.”
- “Other than that, it's a well-designed game. The classes are very different from each other and deliver extremely solid character development, but the loot system is very rewarding and motivating. Even if the sets don't change from level 15 to 200 (max), they just gain higher stats, which makes a second, respectively third playthrough rather obsolete.”
- “While Sacred 2's character designs and progression systems have always been genuinely novel, the world that your character inhabits feels a little underdeveloped.”
atmosphere
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The game features a unique and enchanting atmosphere, characterized by beautiful, fairytale-like green areas that contrast with darker, more intense moments. Players appreciate the vast, immersive world filled with engaging quests and a lighthearted tone, making it feel less oppressive compared to other titles like Diablo IV. Overall, the atmosphere is praised for its beauty and depth, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- “It has a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that has never really been replicated; the pretty green areas are lovely and almost fairytale-like, but when the game gets dark and gloomy, it gets real.”
- “Fantastic game with a huge atmospheric world and interesting classes to play with.”
- “Gorgeous atmosphere, nice-looking combat, and such a big, wide world filled with numerous quests.”
- “The story doesn't take itself too seriously and the atmosphere is light, not as oppressive as, say, Diablo IV.”
emotional
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Reviews highlight a mixed emotional experience with the game, where players appreciate the potential for deep roleplay and emotional engagement, yet some feel disconnected due to a lackluster story and awkward gameplay mechanics. The emotional impact varies significantly, with some moments eliciting strong feelings while others leave players feeling frustrated or bored.
- “Sacred 2 will bring you many, many hours of emotional roleplay gaming enjoyment, but also misery.”
- “The camera angle made me cry.”
- “The story is incredibly boring; let's be honest, nobody plays this game for its quality narrative.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I felt no emotional investment in the plot; it was just flat and unengaging.”