Shadow of Death 2: RPG Games
"Shadow of Death 2: RPG Games" is a Role Playing game that boasts fabulous gameplay and masterful visuals. However, the game is very grinding with several bugs present. The game invites you to fight against the Dark Shadow in action RPG offline games, and aspire to become a Diablo-like character.
Reviews
- The graphics and gameplay are significantly improved compared to the first game, providing a more engaging experience.
- The combat mechanics are fluid and enjoyable, making the game addictive and fun to play.
- The game can be played offline, which is a great feature for players who want to enjoy it without an internet connection.
- The game is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, with many players feeling that progression is too reliant on in-app purchases.
- There are numerous bugs and glitches, particularly during boss fights, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The difficulty spikes in certain levels, especially against bosses, can be overwhelming for players, making it hard to progress without significant grinding.
- graphics72 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their quality, clarity, and improvement over previous versions. Players appreciate the smooth visual effects and character designs, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have reported issues with lag and bugs that detract from the visual enjoyment.
“The graphics are incredible but there is one flaw and that's arena they don't make you fight someone in your rank.”
“The graphics and gameplay are way more advanced and challenging than part one, I love this one!”
“Awesome graphics.... mind-blowing.”
“They backtracked from their first game and gave us a game with better graphics and combat, and hoped that is enough.”
“The graphics are complementary and it's definitely an improvement from the last game, but I don't get how any new player is supposed to get 3 stars on the starter levels when equipment has a low chance of dropping and costs actual money.”
“Aside from the somewhat decent graphics, no one has gotten the event prize that was promised by the end of 6/26/22; if you can't be trusted, neither can this game.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, advanced graphics, and engaging combat, with many players enjoying the challenge it presents. However, some users have reported issues such as bugs affecting boss fights, a perceived pay-to-win model, and overly difficult enemies that detract from the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is well-received, there are calls for balancing and improvements to enhance enjoyment.
“The graphics and gameplay are way more advanced and challenging than part one; I love this one!”
“Awesome game, mechanics and controls are perfect.”
“Great art, smooth gameplay, nice graphics, fun playstyle, 10/10.”
“Gameplay is boring.”
“Great game, but it could use more levels and a wider variety of equipment, including further development of the forge mechanics and possibly being able to obtain materials from monsters and bosses for actually creating various items.”
“I feel as if this is a step down from the original Shadow of Death in terms of gameplay, not gonna lie.”
- stability18 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with numerous players reporting frequent freezes, particularly during critical moments such as winning battles or defeating bosses. Many users have experienced glitches that require restarting the app, leading to frustration and a sense of unfairness in gameplay. While the game has potential, the persistent bugs and performance issues detract from the overall experience.
“Just before we win, the game freezes with the opponent's HP at 1%.”
“Game is good but is full of glitches. Whenever I win in the arena or in the boss level, the app always freezes and crashes. Sometimes I try to stay there just to check if it was because of the internet connection, but nothing happens. Then I have to restart the game, and if you check the history, it shows that you lost the last battle. If you die during a battle, they show you a video to 'resurrect,' and even if you choose to watch, you won't resurrect. So pathetic.”
“On level 4-20, I have defeated the boss multiple times, but the character and boss freeze, making it impossible to finish the match without restarting.”
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players praising its dark fantasy elements and engaging narrative, particularly appealing to manhwa readers. However, some users express a desire for improvements, such as better synchronization of sound effects during boss fights and a more developed storyline in potential future installments. Additionally, there are concerns about technical issues affecting quest progression, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Best game for manhwa readers; it has a good story, gameplay, graphics, and uniqueness.”
“Dark fantasy storyline.”
“Best story and animation.”
“But I have a request: if the devs are planning a third installment of Shadow of Death, please make a better storyline and also consider making the game a Metroidvania-style RPG. Other than that, this game is perfect.”
“I didn't like that when we kill the boss, the sound isn't in perfect time, and you should add sound in the story.”
“You can't get blue or green equipment in the normal story mode, so that basically forces players to buy equipment with microtransactions.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the reliance on ads for revives and free items, which they feel detracts from the gameplay experience. Some users express frustration over the pay-to-win elements, suggesting that purchasing upgrades is necessary to progress effectively, while others appreciate the option to play offline to avoid ads altogether. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“The best game ever! You can play it without Wi-Fi and there are no ads.”
“Very good game! You need to try this game; plus, there are no ads.”
“Not bad! I really like it and rated it 5 stars because it has no ads if you turn off the internet.”
“Like wth give me the same rank and this game is pay-to-win; we need to buy these items to make our hero/character powerful, and there's no revive unless you watch ads. Why do the bosses have 3x the health?”
“There should be a revive key in the game rather than using ads.”
“It's just a blatant cash grab; don't waste any bit of your life on it.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that acquiring new equipment and resources is excessively difficult, particularly against challenging bosses like Solomon. While some enjoy the grind for rewards, many feel it becomes tedious and unbalanced, especially at higher levels, leading to a sense of stagnation and fatigue. Overall, there is a call for a more rewarding and less punishing grinding system to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The only way to make progress without paying is through very hard grinding, which is totally not worth it since you will again be stuck at some point.”
“It's a fun game and I love to farm, but I would like it if soul farming was a little easier to get.”
“It's nice and easy until you get to level 99 or you get ultra weapons; then it becomes just grinding like a madman. It's no fun, and sometimes you feel sleepy when you play the same level over and over again.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the game's mechanics and performance, though some report occasional FPS drops and performance issues, particularly with certain enemies or maps. While the game started strong, some users feel it has deteriorated over time, becoming more buggy and pay-to-win.
“I really enjoy the game; the mechanics and performance are nice. There are some FPS drops sometimes, but overall it's great. Thanks for your good effort.”
“This game used to be a good improvement over the first one, but over time it has become worse and worse, becoming even more pay-to-win and buggy than the original, along with random performance issues with specific enemies or maps.”
“The optimization is terrible; I frequently experience frame drops and crashes that ruin the gameplay experience.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable at times, especially during intense battles.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a significant highlight, describing it as fun and entertaining. The comedic elements contribute to an enjoyable experience, making the gameplay feel lively and engaging. Overall, the humor resonates well with users, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
“This game is really funny to me and I enjoy playing it.”
“It's funny.”
“The humor in this game adds a lot to the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is diminished by the unsatisfactory sound of the buttons, which users feel detracts from the overall gaming experience.