Vagrant Hearts 2

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Vagrant Hearts 2 is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Warfare Studios and was released on May 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The 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.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

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The game features a well-paced storyline that keeps players engaged, with interesting character development and unexpected twists.
Despite some bugs, the gameplay is enjoyable, particularly the turn-based combat and the unique magic crest system.
Many players found the game to be a source of joy and hope, helping them through difficult times in their lives.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, grammar issues, and a lack of polish, which can detract from the overall experience.
It is criticized for being a low-effort RPG Maker title with recycled assets and a story that feels generic and forgettable.
Players noted that the game lacks meaningful side quests and has frustratingly simple combat mechanics, making it less appealing to those seeking depth.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and character-driven plot that maintains interest throughout the gameplay. However, others criticize it for being derivative, with some titles offering forgettable storylines or failing to innovate from their predecessors. Overall, while some players find the story compelling and well-paced, others feel it lacks depth and originality.
- “So completed this game, and overall it was the storyline that got me.”
- “Overall, great storyline, always curious as to what will happen next with Scarlet and the group.”
- “It's all about character-driven plot and exploration in this well-crafted game that keeps the bar as high as its predecessor.”
- “Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “A simple Chrono Trigger clone with a mostly forgettable story and frustratingly simple turn-based combat.”
- “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.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are generally criticized for their low quality, particularly in fullscreen mode, lacking HD support and customization options, which detracts from the experience for modern gamers. While the character design and dialogue are deemed unattractive and forgettable, the artwork features detailed environments and battle scenes that stand out positively. Overall, the visuals are a mixed bag, with some appealing elements overshadowed by technical limitations and poor design choices.
- “Artwork is very nicely done with lots of detail both in the world of Dark Azulel and in the battle scenes.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that can affect gameplay. While players can still progress through the game, it is advisable to save often due to these glitches. Overall, the stability concerns detract from the overall experience.
- “The game can be a tiny bit buggy, so save often.”
- “Anyhow, the game is a little buggy, but you can still get through it.”
- “This game is boring; there is bad grammar and it's very buggy.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the low-quality graphics and lack of innovation compared to the previous installment, while others appreciate the battle mechanics, finding them enjoyable and a highlight of the experience.
- “The gameplay is the saving grace here, as I enjoyed the battles just as much as I did in the previous version.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality, copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “This game follows the same storyline right after the first game, but nothing else has changed with the gameplay or graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 development
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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.
- “Basically, this is a rather generic but fun turn-based RPG, with rather ugly dark graphics, bad and forgettable dialogue, and ugly character design.”