Storms 2
- November 8, 2021
- Shaun Hogan
Get on SteamIn "Storms 2" , players explore the enigmatic Land of Storms, Tesragamas, where dangerous attacks of lightning, fire, and ice ravage the landscape. Once a prosperous home to the Tesragamas civilization, the city now lies in ruins, known as the City of Thieves. Players must quell the violent storms, battle monstrous creatures, and delve into ancient ruins to uncover more than 200 legendary items and navigate a skill tree. The thrilling soundtrack is by Aethyrien.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a creative and balanced trait system that allows for diverse builds and playstyles, enhancing replayability.
- The developer is actively updating the game, addressing bugs, and responding to player feedback, which shows a commitment to improvement.
- The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a good mix of exploration, loot collection, and skill progression that keeps players coming back.
- There are significant bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with the dual shield trait and other game-stopping glitches.
- The controls need improvement, particularly with the addition of customizable hotkeys for a better user experience.
- The graphics are basic and may not meet the expectations of players looking for a more polished visual experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered basic but not terrible, with some users suggesting that advancements in AI image generation could allow for significant improvements if the developer chose to invest the time. Despite the graphical limitations, the gameplay remains engaging.
“The graphics aren't terrible.”
“I also feel with today's advancements in AI image generation, if Shaun really wanted to spend the time, he could overhaul the graphics to whatever he wanted.”
“I also feel that with today's advancements in AI image generation, if Shaun really wanted to spend the time, he could overhaul the graphics to whatever he wanted.”
“Graphics might be fairly basic, but the gameplay is there.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its charm and depth, particularly the skill tree building mechanics, making it a genuinely fun experience. Users also highlight its excellent value, offering hours of entertainment at a low price.
“Finally, the last section, but one of the most important in my opinion, and the single thing that truly makes me recommend this game regardless of all the fixes it needs (also, you can't beat the price... a couple of bucks for hours worth of gameplay!).”
“A genuinely fun game from an indie dev, it has a lot of charm and in-depth gameplay skill tree building mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game features appealing organ sounds and a catchy beat, contributing positively to the overall experience. The reviewer emphasizes their enjoyment of the music, stating that their personal connection to it does not influence their rating.
“I really like the music too—organ sounds and a catchy beat.”
“Here are my brutally honest thoughts: the fact that my music is used in this game doesn't affect my ratings at all.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the overall music composition is underwhelming and forgettable.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The user expresses a lack of strong interest in the storyline, attributing this to their experience with ADHD, which affects their engagement with narrative elements in games.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
