The Great Tournament 2

About

"The Great Tournament 2" is a single-player, text-based Role Playing game with a good story. As a knight, lord, or prince, you'll make choices that affect the medieval fantasy world of Magincia, including leading armies, using diplomacy, and managing finances. With character generation, random events, and multiple storylines, each game is unique, offering diverse endings and the challenge of Survival Mode.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story8 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a rich and branching narrative that significantly changes based on player choices from the first game, providing a sense of depth and replayability.
Well-written with engaging characters and interactions, the game captures the spirit of the first installment while introducing new possibilities.
Despite its shorter length, the game is enjoyable and fun for fans of interactive storytelling and RPG elements.

The interface is cumbersome and tedious, requiring excessive clicking for common actions, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks a satisfying conclusion, with abrupt endings that leave players wanting more closure for their characters and storylines.
Some gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped, and the loss of progress from the first game can be frustrating for returning players.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the depth and branching narratives that build on the first game, while others criticize it for being too short and lacking the quality of writing found in its predecessor. Although the game offers replayability and enjoyable side stories, many feel that it falls short in providing satisfying conclusions for each storyline and character arc. Overall, the ambitious attempt at a complex narrative is acknowledged, but it leaves some players wanting more in terms of character development and resolution.
- “Damn, it's the first time I see an incredible story ending like that.”
- “What's awesome is that these really different storylines depend on the first games, and each of them is awesome in its own way and is worth playing.”
- “I loved that one, its story, its management side, and its wide, fresh, and charismatic cast of characters.”
- “While I did like it a little as a continuation, I felt the writing wasn't quite as good as the first one, possibly just because of the ambitious attempt at a fully branching story.”
- “The story is an insult to the term 'railroaded.' I truly hope Choice of Games removes this game from their recommendations.”
- “The game boasts about its replayability, but after this short story, I'm not really interested in what would happen if I made different choices.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The graphics in the game are criticized for being insufficient, with users expressing disappointment over the minimal artwork included. They feel that the creator should either fully commit to enhancing the visual elements or omit them entirely, as the sparse inclusion suggests a lack of respect for the player's experience.
- “I know that it is an interactive novel, but it still contains some beautiful artwork.”
- “The artwork in this game adds a unique charm that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are stunning and really bring the story to life.”
- “The artwork in this game is lacking.”
- “Adding just a few pieces of artwork just shows that the creator doesn't treat the player seriously.”
- “The creator of this game should just make a decision: add artwork to this game or not.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unfair, vague, and boring. However, there are indications that the mechanics have improved, becoming less awkward and frustrating for some users.
- “The mechanics have improved in a way that feels less awkward and frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and engaging, making it easy to get lost in the experience.”
- “I love how intuitive the controls are, allowing for a seamless flow during gameplay.”
- “Unfair, vague, and boring gameplay.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game presents mixed opinions on replayability; while some players appreciate the significant impact of choices and the sense of control it provides, others feel that the short story limits their interest in exploring different outcomes. Overall, the potential for replayability is acknowledged, but its effectiveness varies among players.
- “As other reviews have said, fantastic replayability and so far the consequences have had a big impact while also making me feel like I'm somewhat in control (it's clear what you're doing when you make choices, level up, spend gold, etc.).”
- “The game boasts about its replayability, but after this short story, I'm not really interested in what would happen if I made different choices.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting frequent bugs that significantly impact gameplay.
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The stability issues make it hard to enjoy the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players initially find the interactions with side characters to be deeply personal and emotionally resonant; however, this emotional depth diminishes significantly after the initial encounters, leading to a sense of lost connection.
- “The interactions with the side characters felt really personal and touching during the first few encounters, but that emotional connection seems to fade away afterward.”
- “The emotional depth of the story really resonated with me, making me feel a strong connection to the characters and their struggles.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the heartfelt moments in the game, which made the overall experience incredibly impactful.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement during battles.
- “The battles are tedious and repetitive.”
- “The battles are tedious and repetitive.”