Wizard of Legend 2

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Wizard of Legend 2 is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Dead Mage and was released on June 12, 2025. It received neutral reviews from players.

In an age of myth and magic, ambitious wizards from around the world have assembled to undertake the perilous Trials of Legend in the Floating Lands. Many will try. Most will fail. Only those who have truly mastered the chaotic, shifting elemental forces of Arcana will become a Wizard of Legend! Prepare to face an all-new series of unpredictably perilous trials in Wizard of Legend 2—the action-pa…

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gameplay70 positive mentions

stability78 negative mentions

Fast-paced and fluid combat with extensive spell crafting system.
Beautiful cel-shaded 3D visuals that bring the world alive.
Multiplayer co-op adds depth and chaos, supporting up to four players.

Game has many bugs, including game-breaking ones and multiplayer instability.
Reduced arcana and relic variety compared to the original game leading to less build diversity.
Some bosses have poor telegraphing making fights feel unfair and difficult to read.

gameplay
266 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in the game is generally praised for its fun, addictive, and fluid combat mechanics reminiscent of the original Wizard of Legend and similar roguelikes like Hades, with satisfying spell variety and build customization. However, many players note significant issues including bugs, technical glitches, repetitive and sometimes clunky mechanics, lack of new meaningful content compared to its predecessor, and a perceived reduction in challenge and uniqueness. While the core gameplay loop remains engaging and promising, the title feels unfinished and less polished, leading to mixed experiences depending on player expectations and tolerance for early-access shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is smooth, responsive, and packed with spell variety, allowing for deep customization and exciting combos.”
- “The core gameplay is just as fast and satisfying as before.”
- “The gameplay loop has a wonderful flow and it's really satisfying.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky, there are bugs everywhere, the items suck most of the time, the arcana doesn't have hardly any variety, and so on.”
- “Hey this is still horrendously unfinished, the game will just bug out off of revival mechanics or even just falling in a pit, causing your character to hardlock, preventing you from moving or even pausing the game.”
- “The gameplay feels quite repetitive with no valuable incentive to keep playing.”
graphics
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Wizard of Legend 2 mark a significant shift from the original’s pixel art to a colorful, 3D cel-shaded style reminiscent of games like Hades. While many appreciate the polished visuals, smooth animations, and vibrant environments that enhance immersion, others feel the new art style is generic, lacks the unique charm of the first game, and sometimes leads to visual clutter affecting gameplay clarity. Overall, the graphical update is seen as a mixed but generally positive evolution, though nostalgia for the pixel art remains strong among longtime fans.
- “Graphically, the game looks pretty good; enemy variety is high enough that it doesn’t feel like you’re fighting the same type too much and the background biomes stick around for just long enough that you are familiar but not tired of them.”
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay feels smooth, and the variety of skills makes testing different builds really satisfying.”
- “With vibrant new 3D graphics, extra multiplayer options, and enhanced spell mechanics, the sequel brings a fresh spin to the franchise while retaining the core rogue-lite mechanics.”
- “They got rid of the pixel graphics and it seriously lost a lot of its character.”
- “The new art style removes any of the charm it has, and is certainly a downgrade from the excellent pixel art in the original.”
- “It's lost pretty much all uniqueness and identity that made the first game great; they tried to make it a hades clone which made it feel like worse hades and worse WOL1 at the same time. The artstyle is way worse and they should have stuck with the pixel graphics. Models and animations don't look that great and don't line up properly.”
stability
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous and severe stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, glitches, and bugs that often disrupt gameplay and progression. Multiplayer mode exacerbates these problems with lag, desync, and persistent bugs that can force players to reset runs. While some acknowledge its potential and fun gameplay, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished, unpolished, and frustratingly unstable in its current early access state.
- “But all these things do not take away that it is playable (no freezes, no unwanted closing of the game, you don't get stuck) and really fun.”
- “I have seen several glitches that have ruined runs including spells no longer damaging enemies and falling off the map but never coming back.”
- “There are several soft lock glitches and if you get disconnected during an online run you cannot rejoin losing all progress.”
- “Frequent freezes when looking over my arcana, freezes when trying to look at relics, same exact glitches that were mentioned in the previous updates that have failed to be addressed (like HP dropping to 10 if you leave your game with the fall talisman equipped). Opening up my talisman menu reveals a bugged talisman labeled '???' with no explanation. It is clear that the team just wanted to abandon this game.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely regarded as forgettable, generic, and lacking the memorable quality of the original or comparable titles like Hades. Numerous users report audio bugs, including inconsistent volume controls and missing or malfunctioning boss music, which break immersion and detract from the experience. While some appreciate the soundtrack and audio design as decent, the consensus highlights a need for more distinctive, impactful music and overall improved sound design.
- “When you listen to Astral Ascent, you can spot in a second the amazing music; why not keep him?”
- “The art, the music, and the gameplay were amazing.”
- “Other than that, the Hades-style art upgrade, monster diversity, and the sick soundtrack make me very hopeful for the future of this game once it gets fully fleshed out and they start adding endgame rewards like secret arcana like in the first game.”
- “The audio design, from music to UI elements, is frustratingly boring.”
- “Music is so forgettable, sounds like elevator music, not epic at all.”
- “Bug #3 bosses... boss music does not work for anyone who is not the host of the lobby; this is a constant bug and happens every single time, every single run.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Wizard of Legend 2 is generally seen as simple and less developed compared to titles like Hades, with many players feeling it remains secondary to gameplay and lacks depth or engaging narrative. While some appreciate the added quests and character interactions that hint at a more alive world, others find the dialogue drawn out and the mission objectives shallow, indicating that story elements feel underwhelming or incomplete at this stage. Overall, the game focuses more on mechanics and replayability, with the story seen as a minor aspect that could improve with further development.
- “Wizard of Legend 2 elevates the magic-filled chaos of its predecessor to new heights, bringing a blend of refined combat, strategic spellcraft, and a richer story-driven experience.”
- “In addition to improved mechanics, the story and world-building have also been expanded. Players will meet a diverse cast of characters, each with their own motivations and backstory, making the world feel more alive than ever before.”
- “It's different enough from the first to deserve being called a second game while having more of an actual story this time around (not much, but still more than the first).”
- “There isn't really any story and unlocking spells honestly takes too long.”
- “This game wants to be Hades so bad, but doesn't have the storytelling or dialogue to keep up.”
- “Limited number of spells and pretty terrible acting/story that is just a handful of tropes.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is inconsistent, with many users experiencing significant performance issues, including lag, stuttering, and crashes even on high-end hardware. While some players report stable performance, especially on the Steam Deck, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization improvements and bug fixes before it can be widely recommended. Ongoing updates are expected to address these issues, but currently, performance remains a major drawback.
- “I have been enjoying this game from early access and have had little to no performance or bugs at [u] performance.”
- “Very stable and zero performance issues.”
- “Performance on Steam Deck OLED is good enough.”
- “The optimization is terrible and the game was abandoned at launch.”
- “It's unoptimized; my game lags and nearly freezes against the Earth Elemental boss during his spinning drill attack, despite using an RX 9070, a 12th gen processor, 64GB of RAM, and an SSD.”
- “I want to love it but the optimization is bad; the game barely holds together and runs my 4080 so hard my monitors scramble trying to open it.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is a key strength, highlighted by diverse builds, combos, and evolving mechanics that encourage experimentation and multiple playstyles. While many praise the original game’s near-infinite replay value and variety, some feel the sequel falls short in content and replay appeal, though updates and new systems show promise for improvement. Overall, the game's roguelike design and customization offer substantial long-term engagement for players.
- “A lot of replayability and many different builds to be made.”
- “The introduction of new Arcana abilities and upgraded relics means that no two runs feel the same, encouraging experimentation and replayability.”
- “Aside from that, I've personally sunk a lot of hours into this game and love it. It's like Hades but more gameplay driven versus storyboard. The mechanics of the game as a roguelike and replayability are unmatched with the amount of custom variety throughout the game!”
- “Game has potential but it's stale right now with no replay value.”
- “Lacking the replayability, combos, content, and soul of the first one.”
- “Looking forward to getting quick and easy groups in the future to get replay value.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of quirky, sometimes cringe millennial jokes and amusing references that can be entertaining, especially when playing with friends. While some players find the dialogue and in-game situations funny, others note that certain humorous moments can be frustrating or clash with gameplay mechanics. Overall, the humor adds charm but may feel hit-or-miss depending on player experience.
- “One of the bosses references 'Break Stuff' by Limp Bizkit, which is hilarious.”
- “Lots to unlock and the dialogue is funny.”
- “Dodge feels fluid and everything from spikes to pitfalls are still hilarious to get stuck on.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab exploiting nostalgia, with users feeling it lacks genuine passion and is marked by misleading advertising and incomplete features.
- “It just seems like a cash grab using an IP people liked.”
- “Honestly, the first game felt like a passion project and this continues to feel like a cash grab preying on nostalgia.”
- “This is a cash grab plain and simple.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its improved artwork and 3D models, with positive remarks on character designs and voice acting, though some do not feel these enhancements surpass the original game.
- “Nice character designs and 3D models.”
- “The artwork for character designs has improved significantly.”
- “I'm liking the character designs and voice acting.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game shows potential for heartbreak, especially when left idle without pausing, which can diminish the experience. However, many players find it engaging and enjoyable, highlighting its fun and immersive nature.
- “Heartbreaking potential lost in silence.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in this game is a core, inevitable aspect, offering a satisfying and enjoyable experience whether playing solo or with friends. While it can be repetitive and challenging, requiring caution to avoid significant losses, it captures the essence of a good roguelike with its risk-reward grind.
- “This is still an amazing game that's fun to play with friends or a group or just solo listening to music and grinding it out, but with some issues that as a player you need to pay attention to or you will lose everything.”
- “This is a grinding game, so be ready to lose a lot more than you win, but that's the quality of a good roguelike game.”
- “While it's a tad grindy and repetitive, it's insanely fun to just shut your mind off and beat the crap out of baddies for a while.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for being polished and stylish, evoking nostalgic vibes similar to games like Skylanders and Wizard 101. However, some users feel it lacks depth and fails to capture the charm of the original game.