Shining Plume 2
- February 24, 2017
- Warfare Studios
Get on SteamExplore a new, larger world, full of secrets and hidden locations in this direct sequel to Shining Plume featuring 3 different endings!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a heartfelt and engaging story that resonates with players, featuring intelligent and witty writing.
- Players appreciate the improvements in gameplay mechanics, such as the restoration project that offers a sense of freedom and accomplishment.
- The art style and Japanese theme are well-received, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game suffers from poor balance and gameplay issues, including frustrating controls and game freezing problems.
- Many players find the writing to be juvenile and inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.
- As a sequel, it disappoints by not allowing data transfer from the original game, forcing players to start over at level 1.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in "Shining Plume 2" is praised for its depth and satisfying conclusion, building on the narrative foundation laid by the original game. While it requires familiarity with "Shining Plume" for full comprehension, it effectively replaces the previous game's fetch quests with a more engaging plot centered around restoring a family manor. Overall, players appreciate the fast-paced storytelling that enhances the gaming experience.
“Yet, when it comes to Shining Plume's strong point - the story - Shining Plume 2 does not disappoint.”
“It brings the epic story to a satisfying conclusion with all the breakneck pacing of the original (once again, a first playthrough took me just six hours).”
“This makes no sense, particularly since in the undoubtedly rare occurrence of someone playing Shining Plume 2 without having played Shining Plume, they'd quickly realize they need to go back and play Shining Plume to understand any of the 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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Shining Plume 2 is criticized for its lack of balance and poor design, typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring low-quality graphics and numerous typographical errors. However, it introduces some interesting mechanics, such as character equipment changes, and offers a few improvements over its predecessor, though it remains largely a continuation rather than a true sequel.
“While it makes a few curious changes to the gameplay that you have to watch out for (e.g. Jun is now equipped with two swords instead of sword and shield, so if you give him only one sword he'll be at half strength), Shining Plume 2 is essentially a straight continuation of the original Shining Plume - not a sequel, but the second half of the game.”
“The gameplay also does get a couple of improvements.”
“It's riddled with typographical errors, like most Andorlea games, and features little in the way of meaningful gameplay balance and map design, but once more it does have comically awful writing.”
“Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
“While it makes a few curious changes to the gameplay that you have to watch out for (e.g. Jun is now equipped with two swords instead of a sword and shield, so if you give him only one sword he'll be at half strength), Shining Plume 2 is essentially a straight continuation of the original Shining Plume - not a sequel, but the second half of the game.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are criticized for their poor quality, typical of RPG Maker titles, with issues such as lack of full HD support and inadequate fullscreen display. Additionally, the overall visual presentation is marred by typographical errors and a lack of meaningful design, making it unappealing for modern gamers.
“As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is generally well-received, featuring a mix of clever jokes and lighthearted moments, though it includes some self-deprecating humor that may feel uncomfortable for some players, particularly surrounding the final boss encounter.
“The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I loved the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions; they really added to the overall fun.”
“The humor is spot on, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that made the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its intelligent and heartfelt script, which combines wit with profound depth, resonating strongly with players.
“The script is consistently intelligent, heartfelt, witty, and just plain deep.”
