SpellForce 2: Shadow Wars

 PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: May 5, 2006
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
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  1. Gamezilla!
    74
    The scantily clad female characters, the brutal mob beating, and pool-of-blood style of violence get this game an M rating.
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    70
    The combination of RTS and RPG works well, each having its very distinct place in the overall feel of the game. Throw in that multiplayer bonus and developer Phenomic is in danger of having a hit on its hands.
  3. VGPub
    70
    I wouldn’t rule Spellforce 2 out completely, especially if you’re a great fan of zerg tactics and don’t mind waiting the sometimes required hours for an open game to appear online. For all you others, spend that 40 bucks on a better RTS.
  5. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Like its predecessor, Spellforce 2 is a bad game. It gets so many things wrong. As a real-time strategy game, it's superficial. [Sept. 2006, p.62]
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  6. PC Format
    62
    Tries to include facets of two genres, and feels confused and compromised. [May 2006, p.94]
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  7. PC Gamer UK
    62
    The large-scale RTS combat can be fun and the game flourishes aesthetically in some of the bigger areas, but life is too short to spend our time on games lacking spirit, spunk and novelty. [June 2006, p.94]
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  8. Gaming Horizon
    54
    For gamers who aren't particularly picky or demanding, there's still fun to be had and progression to be enjoyed in Spellforce 2.

Awards & Rankings

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#42 Best PC Game of 2006
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#63 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
57
#57 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 75 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 105
  3. Negative: 12 out of 105
  1. Vamrem
    Apr 24, 2015
    8
    A blend between RPG and RTS, the game is similar to Nevwrinter Nights 2 with elements of Warcraft 3. You can design your character and developA blend between RPG and RTS, the game is similar to Nevwrinter Nights 2 with elements of Warcraft 3. You can design your character and develop he or she in a skill tree, and also will be recruiting and commanding an army. The graphics are clearly from a decade but still acceptable (very similar to Neverwinter Nights 2), and when you get immersed in the plot, graphics will be the last thing you will noticed. It deserves a sequel Spell Force 3.… Full Review »
  2. kaulas159
    Jan 19, 2014
    10
    This is masterpice........ I enjoyed every minute! I hope that Spellforce 3 will be something like this one! This game atmosphere is so good,This is masterpice........ I enjoyed every minute! I hope that Spellforce 3 will be something like this one! This game atmosphere is so good, beautiful landscape and music!… Full Review »
  3. Mogul
    May 6, 2012
    4
    This is a decent time sink, but compared to other games on the maket, I can't recommend going out of your way to play this. The RPG aspectsThis is a decent time sink, but compared to other games on the maket, I can't recommend going out of your way to play this. The RPG aspects and cumbersome and not really distinctive, while the RTS elements are more annoying that interesting. If you want a great RPG party based game, there are many great games worth playing. If you want a great RTS game, there are also many great games in that genre. Spellforce offers a playable combination of those two genres, but nothing in the atmosphere, characters, story, or gameplay mechanics really stood out to me.… Full Review »
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