Here is my mini review of DoS 2.
I have very fond memories of DoS 1. I thought it was refreshing. The silly dialog. Turn based. And I enjoyed the strategic nature of the combat and encounters. Straightforward, fun, strategic-combat oriented RPG.
I backed DoS 2 and looked forward to its arrival. At launch I played through the first map. I really, really loved the game those initial hours, but when I got to the boat I ran out of gas. I found it to be somewhat boring and repetitive once I left the prison area.
I picked it back up about a month ago. I respec'd my PCs, added some new skills, and I enjoyed exploring around the new map for a while. But then I got bored again, and I put it down. And I honestly don't think I will play again.
So...I don't think i would recommend this game. If you can't even finish the game, I think that is a problem with the design. There's just something about this game that is really boring after a while. Maybe they should have cut down the content and just focused on the best encounters and kept things moving at a more rapid pace. Maybe the story just isn't good enough - to the point where I really want to see what happens. Maybe there is a problem with the pace of skill unlocking or variety of combat that requires more strategy. Maybe some combination of various factors. But overall, I'd say this game was disappointing when I look at the big picture, despite the fact that there are some very fun elements and memorable moments to the parts I played.
On to PoE II. I hope it is better.
I have very fond memories of DoS 1. I thought it was refreshing. The silly dialog. Turn based. And I enjoyed the strategic nature of the combat and encounters. Straightforward, fun, strategic-combat oriented RPG.
I backed DoS 2 and looked forward to its arrival. At launch I played through the first map. I really, really loved the game those initial hours, but when I got to the boat I ran out of gas. I found it to be somewhat boring and repetitive once I left the prison area.
I picked it back up about a month ago. I respec'd my PCs, added some new skills, and I enjoyed exploring around the new map for a while. But then I got bored again, and I put it down. And I honestly don't think I will play again.
So...I don't think i would recommend this game. If you can't even finish the game, I think that is a problem with the design. There's just something about this game that is really boring after a while. Maybe they should have cut down the content and just focused on the best encounters and kept things moving at a more rapid pace. Maybe the story just isn't good enough - to the point where I really want to see what happens. Maybe there is a problem with the pace of skill unlocking or variety of combat that requires more strategy. Maybe some combination of various factors. But overall, I'd say this game was disappointing when I look at the big picture, despite the fact that there are some very fun elements and memorable moments to the parts I played.
On to PoE II. I hope it is better.
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