Two Worlds II HD - Call of the Tenebrae
- July 13, 2017
- Reality Pump Studios
Get on SteamTwo Worlds II HD - Call of the Tenebrae is a standalone single player version of the DLC Call of the Tenebrae for Two Worlds II, a third-person action RPG game by the Polish studio Reality Pump. The Call of the Tenebrae expansion appeared six years after the premiere of the original and accompanied the release of the refreshed version of Two Worlds II, so it could offer improved graphics. Adventur…
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Reviews
- The game features a great storyline with tons of content, including dozens of quests and areas to explore.
- Combat mechanics are enjoyable, and the ability to dismantle and craft weapons adds depth to gameplay.
- The graphics and level design are improved compared to previous installments, with a beautiful and epic soundtrack.
- The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes, glitches, and poor voice acting.
- There is a lack of meaningful content, with some areas feeling repetitive and side quests being tedious.
- The introduction of microtransactions and a pay-to-win model detracts from the overall experience.
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its engaging main narrative and extensive content, featuring numerous quests and areas to explore. However, some players encountered glitches in side quests, which detracted from the experience, and found certain side quests tedious or lacking in humor. Overall, while the main storyline is compelling, the combat challenges and quest design received mixed feedback.
“The storyline is great.”
“I can tell that it has an independent story from the others in the whole series.”
“The story is great.”
“Two side quests were glitched and I had to use cheat codes to complete them.”
“Side quests are annoying (who likes collecting myriad of different plants) and plain stupid (instead of being supposedly humorous).”
“Main story is kind of just powering through a bunch of enemies, so if your character is weak at combat you'd probably spend a lot of time (and save/loads), but going as a fire mage I had it finished in under 3 hours.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The expansion introduced microtransactions to the game, replacing some cheat codes for material item spawns with purchasable options. While some players express discontent with this shift, it is noted that participation in microtransactions is optional.
“They also removed some cheat codes that were for material item spawns due to the introduction of material item microtransactions.”
“With this expansion, microtransactions were added to the game.”
“They also removed some cheat codes that allowed for material item spawns due to the introduction of material item microtransactions.”
“For those who dislike microtransactions: you don't have to use them.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's new soundtrack is praised for its beauty and epic quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find the music in cutscenes excessively loud, often overshadowing the dialogue.
“The game features a whole new soundtrack that is very beautiful and epic.”
“The music in the cutscenes enhances the overall experience, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“The music in the cutscenes is too loud, even louder than the dialogue itself.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The background music often overshadows important sound effects, disrupting the overall experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is heavily criticized, with users noting that it demands significantly more power to run than its predecessor while delivering inferior visual quality. Many feel that the performance is poor and not smooth, leading to frustration with the game's requirements.
“DirectX 10 was a ploy by Microsoft to push users towards Vista, and the performance is shockingly poor.”
“The optimization in this game is severely lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.”
“I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it struggles to run even on high-end hardware.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often perceived as lacking, with side quests being described as annoying and overly tedious rather than genuinely funny. Players find the attempts at humor to be more frustrating than entertaining, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their excellence, contributing to a visually impressive experience, while the fluid controls enhance overall gameplay enjoyment.
“The graphics are excellent, creating a visually stunning experience that enhances gameplay.”
“The art style is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that draw you in.”
“The character models are incredibly detailed, making the world feel alive and immersive.”
