The Guild 2

 PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2006
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. PALGN
    60
    While fans of the original and people who are intrigued by the ins-and-outs of rising in a social ladder will enjoy the game, there isn’t enough to grab newcomer’s attention, and everything does become quite overwhelming at times.
  2. PC Zone UK
    63
    It looks fairly dated, and is only really for the devotee of life-sim games, feeling as it does like a semi-precious curiosity. [Dec 2006, p.68]
  3. GamesRadar+
    60
    Although it may keep you interested for a while, and some of the classes offer some interesting challenges, The Guild 2 is even more rough around the edges than the original Europa, and not nearly as deep or even as interesting.
  5. Yahoo!
    60
    Think of it as the medieval version of being an air traffic controller: hard to recommend to everyone, but if you're up for a challenge, and can handle all that micromanagement, give it a shot. Just be prepared to go take a long lie down in a darkened room when you're done.
  6. PC Format
    59
    Ambitious and complex throughout, but lacking the fun factor. [Dec 2006, p.109]
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  7. GameSpot
    62
    Micromanagement and repetition really bog down this original but unfulfilling game about directing the lives of people trying to make it in the Middle Ages.
  8. GameWatcher
    68
    Sadly the AI almost cripples the game and leaves questionable balances between class professions.
  9. PC Gamer UK
    70
    Alchemy, brigands, gold management, and lots of trading [Christmas 2006, p.85]
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  10. Game Over Online
    67
    All of its bugs certainly put a damper on things, but the pace of the game also seems to be much slower, and the activities seem much more repetitive than they were before (the daily council meetings in particular are a real killer).
  11. PC Gamer
    58
    Lifestyle simming is engaging for a little while, but its sluggish pacing and repetitive tasks do irreparable damage to the game's fun quotient. [Jan. 2007, p.78]
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  12. G4 TV
    60
    If The Guild 2 gets the patches it deserves, there’s a worthwhile simulation in here somewhere for niche-hybrid lovers. Else it’s just a glorious mess of ideas stumbling around in a soup of unrealized possibilities.
  13. Gamers Europe
    70
    There is something captivating about The Guild 2 that makes you put up with the bugs, the bad animations and the memory leaks.
  14. 1UP
    60
    It doesn't help that The Guild 2 ships with technical issues: characters that disappear into walls, visual artifacts that take a restart to clear, buttons that don't work at all, and drop-sync issues with multiplayer games.
  15. GamingExcellence
    67
    The game is a micromanager's dream, but if you don't like that type of gameplay, it may be your nightmare.

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#74 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#54 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 58 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 58
  3. Negative: 8 out of 58
  1. CarlosR.
    Oct 18, 2006
    8
    An outstanding concept that can only get better when the bug squashing is finished. Right now be ready for some SHOW STOPING bugs.
  2. Dethstar
    May 17, 2011
    9
    Extremely deep and intricate gameplay so probably not for the xbox crowd that may have an old pc tucked away. My friends 14 year old sonExtremely deep and intricate gameplay so probably not for the xbox crowd that may have an old pc tucked away. My friends 14 year old son hates it. But his father (my friend) and I, both keen gamers for many years and we love it. Its deep and you have total freedom to do as you would. Dont expect it to be easy or in anyway for lightweight. Its deep, you have to concerntrate (dont bother getting this if you have ADHD) and its doesnt have car chases or explosions. If you like games which actually reward you for playing strategically yet still ooze atmosphere and some graphical charm its still a good game.… Full Review »
  3. Rebun
    Mar 25, 2011
    7
    once you get over the bugs/glitches, language problems, corny npc romancing discussion this games would be one of the most unique, interestingonce you get over the bugs/glitches, language problems, corny npc romancing discussion this games would be one of the most unique, interesting and engrossing games ive played. As the player you start a family with 1 member, choosing a career path and depending on that you choose how you want set up businesses, who to employ etc, there is also politics to get into and rival 'dynasties' that need to be taken care of. There is an element of charm all over it and nothing beats in the game bribing political supporters or jurys for a court trial to gain leverage, or perhaps leading an assassination against a rival dynasty member.

    I give it a 7/10 based on all factors of the game, but if i were to rate the gameplay ideas and the world environment, it would easily be a 10    … Full Review »
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