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 gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a unique dual-wielding shield feature that adds depth and creativity to combat.
- The trait system allows for diverse character builds and customization, enhancing replayability and keeping players invested.
- The developer is actively updating the game, addressing bugs, and responding to player feedback, which shows a commitment to improvement.
- The game suffers from performance issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including game-stopping glitches.
- Graphics are basic and may not meet the expectations of players looking for modern visuals, leading to some frustration in gameplay.
- Controls need improvement, particularly in the area of hotkey customization, which could enhance the overall user experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its charm and depth, featuring a substantial talent tree that appeals to fans of grind and loot mechanics. Players find it genuinely enjoyable, especially considering the low price for hours of content, making it a strong recommendation despite some needed fixes.
“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, with a lot of charm and in-depth gameplay skill tree building mechanics.”
“Quite a massive talent tree to develop if you're into the grind and loot gameplay.”
“A genuinely fun game from an indie dev, has a lot of charm and in-depth gameplay skill tree building mechanics.”
“Finally, 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... couple bucks for hours worth of gameplay!).”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % 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 graphics being underwhelming, the gameplay remains engaging.
“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 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring enjoyable organ sounds and a catchy beat that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, indicating it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“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.”
“I really like the music too—organ sounds and a catchy beat.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses a lack of interest in the storyline, attributing it to their ADHD, which suggests that the narrative may not be engaging enough to capture the attention of all players.
