Dungeon Siege II

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 150 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 48 out of 217
  3. Negative: 19 out of 217
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  1. gix01
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Evoluzione del primo capitolo , lo migliora sotto numerosi punti di vista , giocato non so più quante volte , possiede una quantità enorme di attività e segreti. consigliatissimo
  2. ImperialYama
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Sure the premise got improved here and new features added in too, but it still feels like a downgrade for me on how the Game plays compared to the first DS.
  3. cezar88augusto
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    This version is as good as the first version. Excellent gameplay with wonderful immersion! One of the best RPG games I have ever played.
  4. Broyax
    May 11, 2020
    1
    Donjon Siège 2 est la suite du premier, lequel était déjà un haque et slache de cliqueur standard et déjà (évidemment) bien ennuyeux... D'ailleurs, curieusement ou plutôt bizarrement, cette suite est éditée par Microsoft Games Studios qui éditait donc ce genre de daubes afin de râtisser plus large, j'imagine...

    On sait, il est vrai de source informée que le genre "ah que et cela cheu"    Donjon Siège 2 est la suite du premier, lequel était déjà un haque et slache de cliqueur standard et déjà (évidemment) bien ennuyeux... D'ailleurs, curieusement ou plutôt bizarrement, cette suite est éditée par Microsoft Games Studios qui éditait donc ce genre de daubes afin de râtisser plus large, j'imagine...

    On sait, il est vrai de source informée que le genre "ah que et cela cheu" séduit un public en manque de clics répétés et comme on le sait aussi, le clic répété ne monte pas jusqu'au cerveau, c'est un arc réflexe qui s'arrête au tronc cérébral. Un peu comme un têtard.

    Mais je digresse. Donc, la suite du premier mais en plus joli je crois même si pour un jeu de 2005 (quand même) il reste assez moche, comparé à ce qui se faisait à côté (à son époque bien entendu). Une VF intégrale (et agréable) est clairement de la confiture à ce cochon de akke et slasche alors que la présentation reste très standard dans ce sous-genre à clics mongoloïdes.

    On note néanmoins qu'on peut faire pause et distribuer des ordres (c'est-à-dire, un seul ordre à la fois, ma foi ! mais c'est mieux que rien) puis reprendre le combat en cours :c'est très utile. On note également qu'on ne peut pas sauvegarder quand on veut ou plutôt si... sauf que ça vous ramène pas là où vous étiez mais là-bas, tout là-bas, à un endroit dont on a plus rien à foutre !

    A part ça, ce monde de fantasy est le plus générique qui soit ou puisse être et globalement, l'ennui que dispense ce jeu à clics (plus ou moins rapides, c'est au choix) s'avère tout-à-fait exceptionnel ! c'est dire si on s'y emmerde...    … Expand
  5. hunterhh
    Feb 26, 2020
    9
    Almost everything that Dungeon Siege did well, DS2 does better if you liked 1 you will like 2 as well
  6. nitorita
    Feb 9, 2020
    8
    It's funny to be reviewing this game almost 13 years since its release, but I finally managed to spend the time and money to try out this game after spending hundreds of my childhood hours on the original Dungeon Siege and its expansion.

    All I can say is, wow. This game is beautiful and meticulously designed. A lot of story and roleplay elements were put into this game, and you're    It's funny to be reviewing this game almost 13 years since its release, but I finally managed to spend the time and money to try out this game after spending hundreds of my childhood hours on the original Dungeon Siege and its expansion.

    All I can say is, wow. This game is beautiful and meticulously designed. A lot of story and roleplay elements were put into this game, and you're getting so much more than you'd expect from it. The world is enormous, lush with plenty of foliage and topography. Item variety has vastly expanded. After many years of playing all kinds of fantasy RPG games, it's amazing how this old gem trumps over so many of them.

    Now, the combat in DS2 isn't as dynamic as it was in DS1 (it's more one-dimensional and a bit clunky because of the manual intervention and dodgy AI), but it's still acceptable if you don't overcomplicate it. The combat is the primary reason why I couldn't rate this game any higher. (If you haven't played the prequel yet, you probably won't know how much better the combat was in it.)

    The monster variety isn't plentiful, so you end up fighting the same monsters for long periods of time. The boss battles are a bit lackluster too; the final boss was uneventful and nowhere near as interesting as the final boss in DS1. Also, I wasn't pleased that DS2 didn't have a specialized multiplayer map like DS1 did, which means that there's no real incentive to play multiplayer unless you want to do co-op with friends.

    (If you're playing this game now because it was ported to Steam, be sure to enable the Broken World expansion pack with the guide on Steam. It is possible to play this game in multiplayer via GameRanger. If you're finding it hard to play this game on higher resolutions, I suggest installing mods to increase the font size.)

    Overall, I am glad I put the time in to play this since I never got the chance to do so when I was younger. I might not enjoy the combat as much as I did the first, but the rest of the game and its rich story definitely made the game a worthwhile experience for me. You should definitely try out both of the games, as well as the mods available for them. This (base) game deserves an 8.5/10.

    BROKEN WORLD - 7/10
    This sequel expansion adds an additional map with more monsters to slay and a storyline that follows after the events of the main game. You can continue using your current band of characters by loading up the map with your main character, or by using a premade character. And this sounds all fine and dandy, but...

    By this point in time, nothing really comes as a surprise to you. Stores are still pretty much useless, reagents are still unnecessary, there aren't really any new spells to add variety to combat, the story and map itself is uninteresting, the list goes on. The stale combat system that was introduced in DS2 is boring to use again the second time around.

    Everything was the exact same. It almost feels like the devs slapped together an extra map and called it a day. A rehash that doesn't introduce anything new. Sure, the map is unique, but it there's no sense of adventure or depth. The last act in it was just a linear corridor that looked like it got rushed. I wasn't pleased by this expansion, and it actually weighed on my overall experience of DS2 negatively. I'd say that it's safe to skip, unless you just want more content.    … Expand
  7. Genek13
    Nov 15, 2019
    7
    Even with all new mechanics and other stuff its a little bit step down comparing to previous game.
    Still ok but not that good.
  8. Danil_Shtangeev
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    I've played this RPG many years ago. But it's still looking interesting for me.
  9. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    Изометрия, 3D графика, не сложная прокачка персонажей, море лута, простенький но затягивающий сюжет, приятный геймплей. Хороший представитель action/RPG, коих не так много.
  10. kailoone
    Jan 20, 2018
    9
    Well I started this franchise with DS1 and then skipped all way to DS3 years later, although I thought DS3 is better than DS1 and legends of aranna many will disagree. I never played DS2 for some reason since I always thought it would be the same thing as DS1 but boy was I wrong. I have played many dungeon crawlers throughout my life, Diablo123, Darkstone, Torchlight, Chocobo Dungeon 1 &Well I started this franchise with DS1 and then skipped all way to DS3 years later, although I thought DS3 is better than DS1 and legends of aranna many will disagree. I never played DS2 for some reason since I always thought it would be the same thing as DS1 but boy was I wrong. I have played many dungeon crawlers throughout my life, Diablo123, Darkstone, Torchlight, Chocobo Dungeon 1 & 2, etc etc etc including of course dungeon siege 1 and dungeon siege 3. OK to make long story short this is the best dungeon crawler I have played so far, yes superior to all the other games I just mentioned except for maybe Chocobo Dungeon 2 since that game is amazing too. This game does right everything dungeon siege 1 didn't do right and does way better everything dungeon siege 3 did right. DS 2 is just the superior game in the franchise by far, if you like this genre then you MUST play this game.

    -This game is far superior to any Diablo game btw just my two cents    … Expand
  11. Lost_N_Fallen
    Jun 4, 2015
    10
    The best RPG game ever no I am not paid to say this. Reasons
    1) Story yes it has no paper thin plot.
    2) Un predicatability will never see the ending coming 3)Re playability amazing played till elite ( 3 times ) 4) Item sets, spells.. amazing 5) Dificulty you will never steamroll your enemies. 6) Boss battles unique no simple hack slash esp 3 headed snake and dragon amazing. 7)    The best RPG game ever no I am not paid to say this. Reasons
    1) Story yes it has no paper thin plot.
    2) Un predicatability will never see the ending coming
    3)Re playability amazing played till elite ( 3 times )
    4) Item sets, spells.. amazing
    5) Dificulty you will never steamroll your enemies.
    6) Boss battles unique no simple hack slash esp 3 headed snake and dragon amazing.
    7) Superb timed cinematic....
    8) Sidequest tons and unique...
    9) Different game styles can be achieved with diff NPC ( not to mention PETS )
    10) I love the villan Just love him best he is like Arthas of WOW.

    Although I didn't like sequel though curse you microsoft for abandoning it.. DS3 a pale shadow of DS2    … Expand
  12. neigenoire
    Jan 29, 2015
    10
    My favorite hack and slash RPG simply because of the memories it brings back. The combat is relatively simple and the required skill is not high at all. In fact, the game can feel a bit too easy at times and even the boss fights are not challenging at all. But I love it nonetheless, because it is a game that has a soul. I love the beautiful environments, the story and the lore, I love theMy favorite hack and slash RPG simply because of the memories it brings back. The combat is relatively simple and the required skill is not high at all. In fact, the game can feel a bit too easy at times and even the boss fights are not challenging at all. But I love it nonetheless, because it is a game that has a soul. I love the beautiful environments, the story and the lore, I love the many of the clever little secrets, puzzles, hidden treasures, secret rooms and easter eggs. The soundtrack is beautiful, everything about this game just brings back pleasant memories to me. ^^… Expand
  13. bloodyshan
    Oct 27, 2014
    9
    Even in 2014 this game still outperform lots of ARPG out there in the market on all aspects like the engrossing storytelling, the exhilarating voice acting, the well-designed combat system and the diversity on looting and questing, I'm enjoying the replay of this game so much even if I just beat D3 and built some characters in POE.

    I gave it a 9/10 because it lasts through time, 1 minus    Even in 2014 this game still outperform lots of ARPG out there in the market on all aspects like the engrossing storytelling, the exhilarating voice acting, the well-designed combat system and the diversity on looting and questing, I'm enjoying the replay of this game so much even if I just beat D3 and built some characters in POE.

    I gave it a 9/10 because it lasts through time, 1 minus for the somehow stupid AI teammates control.

    Oh, but you have to bear with the 1280x1024 res lol    … Expand
  14. Vojtek
    Sep 4, 2014
    10
    Perfect Game! Only a bit too small customisation but its not a big problem. Long... Loneger... Holy Crap! How long is it??? it can be played for months GOOD WORK!!!
  15. banditpwn
    Aug 8, 2013
    8
    I really enjoyed this game on the whole. Even though I'm playing this 8 years after it's release it still looks and feels good. It has a pretty good sized story line and options to play over again on the same character (something that I really enjoy to do). The hack and slash combat can get a little old at times, but when it starts to get old, the game generally changes pace to keep theI really enjoyed this game on the whole. Even though I'm playing this 8 years after it's release it still looks and feels good. It has a pretty good sized story line and options to play over again on the same character (something that I really enjoy to do). The hack and slash combat can get a little old at times, but when it starts to get old, the game generally changes pace to keep the game fresh. There are some bugs (my main glitched out of the final battle) but nothing too devastating. A very fun game that is worth the time and money if you're into RPGs.… Expand
  16. Gamed2long
    Mar 8, 2013
    10
    This game was in a lot of ways the successor to diablo 2. It was not as dark and at times characters verged on cartoonish but overall it was a simple, hack and slash with a beautifully rendered world. A through-ally pleasurable gaming experience.
  17. lucidanarchy
    May 25, 2012
    8
    This was a massive improvement over the previous title and thoroughly enjoyed playing every step of the way. Excellent game that brings hours of fun with some mates.
  18. Mikester7
    Jan 20, 2011
    10
    This game still maintains elements from the first Dungeon Siege, but overall the gameplay is a lot different to the first. The second installment is slightly harder than the first, with the easiest difficulty a lot harder (I think) than the easy difficulty on the first. This makes the differences from the first quite substantial meaning that real hardcore fans of the first may not enjoyThis game still maintains elements from the first Dungeon Siege, but overall the gameplay is a lot different to the first. The second installment is slightly harder than the first, with the easiest difficulty a lot harder (I think) than the easy difficulty on the first. This makes the differences from the first quite substantial meaning that real hardcore fans of the first may not enjoy this game. Yes it copies Diablo, but once again this smashes it hands down as like the first, you can feel you have a purpose for playing it. For new players to the game, im sure that Dungeon Siege II will prove quite popular. In addition to this, Dungeon Siege II has extremely nice graphics for a game of 2005.… Expand
  19. PhilD.
    Jul 11, 2007
    10
    This game has a lot of the old Diablo feel to it, but I do believe it is larger overall. Love the ability to grow with your character and hunt for items. Love this game!!!
  20. connorduggan
    Aug 19, 2006
    7
    i think ds2 is o.k. but people r saying that it has ruled over diablo2 all i say 2 that is stfu and thats bul$hit,it is however a good game but shitty story line and not as many items as diablo,diablo makes more sense,is harder./i will continue 2 play ds2 but i will play diablo 2 even MORE./so if u think ds2 is better then d2 stfu./1/ds2 copied DIABLO 2i think ds2 is o.k. but people r saying that it has ruled over diablo2 all i say 2 that is stfu and thats bul$hit,it is however a good game but shitty story line and not as many items as diablo,diablo makes more sense,is harder./i will continue 2 play ds2 but i will play diablo 2 even MORE./so if u think ds2 is better then d2 stfu./1/ds2 copied DIABLO 2 SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO badly it makes me SICK!… Expand
  21. TehanuA.
    Jul 1, 2006
    10
    Awsome! There is sooo much stuff to do, it will keep you entertained for days! The way the fighting system is fixed up, it allows you to do what you want, when you want. The camera can also move whereever you want it to be, zoomed all the way in. . . or way out. An all arround great game!
  22. TJH.
    Nov 14, 2005
    3
    This game isn't THAT bad but it could be better. There are a million side quests that require a huge amount of remembering where things are and backtracking. If you want to complete the game 100%, then you are looking at about 3 x the play time of if you just complete a few side quests and main quests. Most of the side quests are backtracking, so I don't enjoy them. Gameplay is This game isn't THAT bad but it could be better. There are a million side quests that require a huge amount of remembering where things are and backtracking. If you want to complete the game 100%, then you are looking at about 3 x the play time of if you just complete a few side quests and main quests. Most of the side quests are backtracking, so I don't enjoy them. Gameplay is very similar to Diablo 2, but not as nice or enjoyable. Lots of running around and beating enemies that are tougher than your party. So lots of dying / running away, recovering and running back. Not horribly fun. I am 2 / 3 through and doubt I will play anymore. No desire, no great storyline to follow. Same old "jerk who wants to rule the world, and is a bit better than all the other egomaniacs out there" theory.… Expand
  23. K.Dep
    Oct 31, 2005
    4
    This game is a ripoff of Diablo 2 (much like DS 1). Same concepts, same systems, different names. The only difference is the multi-character gameplay. I'm not impressed. Diablo 2 is many years old, and DS 2 is trying to rehash it all. It is definitely better than DS 1 (which I think ranks as one of the worst games ever made), but it is not better by a whole lot. It is not so much This game is a ripoff of Diablo 2 (much like DS 1). Same concepts, same systems, different names. The only difference is the multi-character gameplay. I'm not impressed. Diablo 2 is many years old, and DS 2 is trying to rehash it all. It is definitely better than DS 1 (which I think ranks as one of the worst games ever made), but it is not better by a whole lot. It is not so much more a sequel as it is a refinement and upgrade. The vast majority of the game is similar. I will finish DS2, but much like DS1, I will do it only to prove to myself that the game isn't worth while.… Expand
  24. MateusC.
    Oct 16, 2005
    9
    Much more complex than the first game, DS2 is the response of all those dislike the simplicity of the first Dungeon Siege. The concept art is also strongly different, but will go to please hardcore RPGs players.
  25. JamesF.
    Oct 9, 2005
    8
    Ok so this is no Diablo 2, but it is a decent RPG hack'n'cast affair. The party system works well even if hampered by the slightly dodgy AI. Anyone who likes running around gulping down potions and fighting a ridiculous amount of mosters from beyond will be right at home here.
  26. AndrewJ.
    Sep 18, 2005
    10
    Great RPG game; better than its predecessor.
  27. Ralph
    Sep 14, 2005
    9
    I did not get into DS1. However, this one has me playing whenever I can. It has a "just do this then I will stop" effect, which is great.
  28. Thomas
    Sep 13, 2005
    10
    Excellent game. I'm not playing anything else right now because of this game. Gets you interested by wanting to make your character better. Great fights and cool effects. Buy this game.
  29. JimC.
    Sep 6, 2005
    4
    Gone is the clean interface from DS I. The screen is cluttered. Voice acting below average. Unlike DS I, the story doesn't draw you in.
  30. FourPak
    Sep 3, 2005
    9
    Not perfect in a few areas but Overall an Excellent game, well worth the time and money.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. GameZone
    83
    You tend to see most everything coming, which means there are few plot twists that are not either foreshadowed or anticipated. Still, it is a good storyline, and the game is entertaining.
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  2. GamePro
    90
    But it's now clear that Dungeon Siege II is now undeniably one of the action RPG stars. It makes many, many welcome tweaks and improvements--far to many to list here--and is sure to thrill any action RPG fan.
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  3. eToychest
    88
    A considerable entry in the field of hack and slash RPGs for the PC. The action is intense, there are a host of options for character development, and the story, while negligible, still more than serves its purpose. Save for a few annoyances, the bankrupt AI being chief among them, this is a game that will see any fan of the genre coming away satisfied.
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