Warriors of the Nile 2
- August 23, 2022
- Stove Studio
Get on Steam"Warriors of the Nile 2" is a single-player turn-based strategy game with roguelite elements, where you lead Egyptian warriors against the Roman army. Experience fast-paced combat, strategize based on stage conditions, and create unique skill builds. Each character now has a distinct skillset, adding a new layer of dynamism to the game.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Warriors of the Nile 2 offers a deep and satisfying progression system with a variety of character builds and synergies, making each run feel unique and rewarding.
- The game features colorful graphics and engaging turn-based tactics gameplay, perfect for short sessions or longer playthroughs, appealing to both casual and hardcore players.
- It improves upon its predecessor by adding more characters, challenge modes, and tactical options, providing a robust experience for fans of the genre.
- The game suffers from translation issues that can obscure mechanics and abilities, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.
- Some players feel that the game lacks strategic depth, with certain builds being overwhelmingly powerful while others are underwhelming, leading to a less balanced experience.
- The RNG elements can be frustrating, especially in higher difficulty modes where bad luck can significantly hinder progress, making it feel like a grind at times.
- gameplay44 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a fun and addictive loop, combining turn-based combat with roguelike elements, though some mechanics are poorly explained. Players appreciate the colorful graphics and quick missions, making it easy to jump in and out, but note that the game can be punishing and occasionally lacks strategic depth. While the core mechanics are engaging, some users find them simplistic or flawed, with certain features feeling overpowered or underwhelming.
“Really good game, great balance, fun and addicting gameplay loop.”
“The gameplay is a unique and very satisfying combination of turn-based combat and roguelike deckbuilder.”
“Great game, really fun gameplay, charming graphics and good challenge!”
“A number of mechanics are obfuscated just because there's no way to tell what they do.”
“Gameplay: 5/10 -- too simplistic, minimal strategy, synergies are either stupidly overpowered or just nonexistent.”
“The core gameplay is still as flawed.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a colorful and charming art style that many players appreciate, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay experience. However, some users find the chibi art style off-putting, suggesting it resembles mobile platform graphics, while others note that the simple visuals are well-suited for the game's design. Overall, the graphics are described as polished and aesthetically pleasing, despite some minor critiques.
“I love the art style of this game!”
“Great game, really fun gameplay, charming graphics and good challenge!”
“It's got everything: cool character abilities, fun things to do power up during a run, interesting progression, unique and challenging boss fights, and satisfying aesthetics and game feel.”
“Graphics: 5/10 -- chibi art personally gets on my nerves and makes the game look like it should be on a mobile platform.”
- replayability16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its diverse class variants, robust systems, and various difficulty settings, catering to different player preferences. While some players feel that the game can be completed quickly, the presence of unlockables and hard modes enhances its replay value, making each run feel rewarding. Overall, the game is praised for its variety and depth, though opinions vary on its long-term replay potential.
“Each class has 7 different variants that all play meaningfully different from each other, adding a good deal of replayability.”
“The systems in it are surprisingly robust, and the game has a depth of replay value that is hidden on the surface.”
“It's got near-limitless replay value and plenty of difficulty selectors to match anyone's taste and skill level.”
“Replay value -- 1/10 -- once you grind the game out and unlock everything, the game will be complete.”
“Game is quite short with just 3 chapters and can be completed in like 7 attempts, but there's hard mode and unlockables that give it much more replayability.”
“There's more content, more/better unit classes, more replay value and more things to unlock from each run (so each run is more rewarding).”
- music12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and thematic fit, enhancing the overall experience with a polished sound design. While many players enjoy the fun and relaxing background music, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the combination of engaging music and appealing animations contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“The music and sound is great too, and it's all wrapped in a very polished package.”
“Some relaxing background music with a pleasing to look at Egyptian setting spiced up with some roguelite gameplay.”
“Pretty good and interesting roguelike with a nice animation style and music.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features minimal storytelling, typical of the roguelike genre, focusing primarily on gameplay rather than narrative. Players note a lack of meaningful story elements, with the experience reminiscent of older games that prioritized gameplay over plot.
“Like most roguelikes, there is no real story or reason why you do this beyond the game itself.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's grinding mechanics are overly simplistic and reminiscent of mobile games, making it feel more like a time-waster than a substantial tactical experience. Players express dissatisfaction with the reliance on loot-driven progression, which is perceived as mindless and lacking depth, leading to a lack of value for the game's price.
“It lacks so many concepts that are normally present in tactics games, which is why I say this game feels like a mini-mobile game useful for grinding away when you need to waste a few minutes—not something worth sinking $15 into.”
“Your runs and progression are determined by the loot you get, which, on the other hand, is based on brainless grinding.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the impressive character designs, noting that they contribute positively to the overall character development in the game. The unique and appealing designs enhance players' connection to the characters, enriching the narrative experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its stability, with users reporting a smooth experience and minimal bugs, encountering only a single visual glitch over extensive playtime. The stability contributes positively to the varied and content-rich gameplay.
“Smooth, not buggy (I have not encountered any bugs except one visual glitch over 50 hours), varied, interesting, lots of content.”
