Vagrant Hearts 2
- May 20, 2015
- Warfare Studios
Get on SteamThe heroes are back! This is the direct sequel to the 16-bit style RPG hit "Vagrant Hearts"! Find out what happens to Scarllet and her friends in this exciting adventure full of twists and epicness.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique story and environment that can provide a sense of joy and hope, especially during tough times.
- It features enjoyable turn-based combat that can be fun for fans of the genre, despite some simplicity.
- The game is relatively inexpensive and can be worth the price for those looking for a casual RPG experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including freezing, lagging, and grammar issues that detract from the overall experience.
- Combat can feel unbalanced, with some bosses being easily defeated through status effects, making the challenge less engaging.
- The storyline is considered forgettable and lacks depth compared to its predecessor, leading to a less satisfying experience.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and character development, particularly the journey of the protagonist and their companions. However, others criticize it for being derivative and lacking depth, especially in sequels that fail to innovate or expand upon the original's storyline. Overall, while some find the story captivating, others deem it forgettable and simplistic.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Overall, great story line, always curious as to what will happen next with Scarlet and the group.”
“Unique story, unique environment, sounds, got it all.”
“A simple Chrono Trigger clone with a mostly forgettable story and frustratingly simple turn-based combat.”
“Vagrant Hearts 2 is the same game as the first one with a worse story and less challenging enemies.”
“There is no middle ground here and since the story is much shorter and worse than the first game, I can hardly recommend this game, not even to JRPG junkies.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have several bugs that can affect the experience, but players can still progress through it. Additionally, issues such as poor grammar contribute to an overall sense of instability.
“The game is a little buggy, but you can still get through it.”
“This game is boring, has bad grammar, and is very buggy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are criticized for being dark and unattractive, contributing to an overall generic aesthetic. Players find the character design unappealing, which detracts from the experience despite the game's fun turn-based RPG mechanics.
“This game follows the same storyline right after the first game, but nothing else has changed with the gameplay or graphics.”
“Basically, this is a rather generic but fun turn-based RPG, with rather ugly dark graphics, bad and forgettable dialogue, and ugly character design.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay remains consistent with the previous installment, maintaining the same storyline and battle mechanics that players enjoyed. While there are no significant changes to graphics or overall gameplay, the combat continues to be a highlight for fans.
“The gameplay is the saving grace here, as I enjoyed the battles just as much as I did in the previous version.”
“This game follows the same storyline right after the first game, but nothing else has changed with the gameplay or graphics.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in this turn-based RPG is criticized for being generic and lacking depth, with forgettable dialogue and unappealing character designs that detract from the overall experience.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth throughout the game.”
“The dialogue is forgettable, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about their journeys.”
“Character design is unappealing, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it difficult to invest in their stories.”
