Strangers of the Power 2
- December 16, 2018
- TuomoL
The castle within the town of Cloudfall has been taken over by an evil demon. Prince Helios has offered a huge bounty to anyone who's able to clear his family's castle and restore order into town. It is your task, as an adventurer to help defeat this evil, bring peace and gain whatever it is that's driving your own personal motivations. Awards Finalist at Indie Prize 2018 SerbiaCharactersSaman…
Reviews
- The game features a unique character selection system that allows for varied gameplay experiences and strategies.
- Voice acting is of high quality and adds a humorous touch to the game, enhancing character interactions.
- The game offers multiple endings and a rivalry system that keeps the gameplay engaging and encourages replayability.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- Repetitive monster battles and unskippable dialogue can become tedious over time, especially during replays.
- Some characters and gear feel underwhelming, lacking the depth and variety found in other RPGs.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is self-contained, allowing players to engage without prior knowledge of the first installment, though some reviewers found it somewhat short and lacking depth. Players can choose a main character and supporting cast, which influences the narrative and endings, while a quest system tied to character interactions adds variety but requires backtracking to town for new quests. Overall, the story offers potential but could benefit from further development to enhance its impact.
“However, its story is fully contained within the game, and you can play without having any prior knowledge of the first game or its story.”
“When you start, you pick a main character and three supporting characters, which can affect what happens with the story itself and what kinds of endings you get.”
“I personally found it a bit short, and while the story was there, it could have used more depth to give it more impact.”
“I personally found it a bit short, and the story was there, but could have used fleshing out to give it more oomph.”
“Personally, I would have liked it if the quests advanced on their own, without your progression to trigger them.”
“The only downside is you had to get back to town using a consumable or spell to go see if he had a new quest after completing the old one, after advancing to a new floor.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as typical RPG Maker fare, with most floor tracks fitting well with their environments and the battle music being satisfactory. Additionally, some reviews highlight the music as a positive aspect, noting its quality alongside the game's visuals and voice acting.
“Has eye-catching art and sprite, good music, and even goes far with voice acting.”
“Music – your basic RPG Maker music.”
“I would say that most floors’ music makes sense with the music selection and the battle music is fine.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty one-liners and quirky character interactions, contributing to an overall funny experience. However, players express a desire for more interaction among party members to enhance the comedic elements further. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with its dungeon-crawling gameplay.
“I love me some dungeon crawlers, and this is a fantastically funny one.”
“Good game, funny characters.”
“I also really love some of the lines, and find them really funny and quirky!”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their appealing art style and beautiful artwork, complemented by fully voice-acted lines that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of characters and classes available, which adds depth to the visually stunning battles.
“It gives you a variety of characters and classes to choose from, with beautiful artwork, amazing voice acting, and rewarding battles.”
“I had no idea what the game was like and immediately saw the art style, which already settled the deal for me.”
“More characters with teams you can assemble, graphically more appealing, and every line is voice acted.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its straightforwardness, allowing players to progress easily without getting lost or sidetracked, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
“I enjoyed the overall gameplay the most, however.”
“Straightforward gameplay and means of advancing; getting lost or sidetracked was never an issue.”
“The gameplay is straightforward, and the means of advancing are clear; getting lost or sidetracked was never an issue.”
“Now, for the gameplay itself.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express a positive attitude towards grinding in the game, viewing it as an enjoyable way to earn achievements and extend their gameplay experience.