The Guild 2

 PC
  • Publisher: Aspyr
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2006
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
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  1. 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, 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' thatonce 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    … Expand
  2. Kyrandos
    Oct 24, 2006
    7
    Absolute agreement with "I would have been happy with less graphics and better gameplay. " The graphics are totally secondary to gameplay in a game like this, and bloated GFX that would look decent - below average in a FPS is simply overboard for this kind of game. Plus, the bugs effectively make it completely unplayable. I wish I could give it a higher score.
  3. RobE.
    Oct 5, 2006
    5
    Not nearly as endearing as Europa 1400:The Guild. Significantly less classes to play as, a steep learning curve, annoying time compression. I would have been happy with less graphics and better gameplay. But still, a unique game with a unique style. And all the people look ugly! maybe that was the 1400's.
  4. Sky-Moondrift
    Aug 21, 2014
    5
    An interesting and unique RPG/RTS where it's fun is only paralelled by it's failures.

    First of all, the game runs horribly on almost any machine. Not optimized at all. The concepts behind the game are great, but little can be said about the execution. Disregarding the terrible performance issues, characters actions are very clunky and rough. It's missing many mechanics that are    An interesting and unique RPG/RTS where it's fun is only paralelled by it's failures.

    First of all, the game runs horribly on almost any machine. Not optimized at all. The concepts behind the game are great, but little can be said about the execution.

    Disregarding the terrible performance issues, characters actions are very clunky and rough. It's missing many mechanics that are needed to conform to it's structure, particularly RPG elements, in that respect it feels unfinished.

    The game is very suggestive about the type of game it wants to be, but has no content to back it up, which could leave you being frustrated with it.

    The already implimented mechanics behave randomly and you will be getting into trouble for no apparent reason. My main character was tending to his Farms when theives attacked, I retaliated and defended my property for which I was repremanded and taken to court for defending myself and my possessions.

    The only form of policing is some gaurds that do not bother with such issues, so without any security you must defend yourself and you will be punished for that. In fact the law system is so backwards that you will most likely spend half of the game in court or in jail, even if you are a model citizen, which just breaks the game in its entirety.

    Some fun to be had, but don't expect it to last long.

    52/100    … Expand
  5. Misterdiony
    May 18, 2021
    7
    The Guild 2 is a nice blend of RPG / RTS but lacks the incredible gameplay of its predecessor. While the visual aspects clearly have improved, it went a step too far from what I loved about the first part.

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

Critic Reviews

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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
  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.
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  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]
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  3. GameZone
    75
    The Guild 2 is an open-ended game that has a great concept and carries it almost to full fruition. Unfortunately, some frustrating bugs mar the package.
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