Two Worlds

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  1. Blackhamer
    Jun 18, 2013
    8
    People are mostly hating on this game, but I really like this game's feel. There is something unique about this, that made me stick with it for many hours. Maybe it's the art style, the character designs or the world itself. Dunno but I really felt immersed into the game. Two Worlds has THE BEST magic system ever created. I loved collecting spell-cards, then finding other cards to mod myPeople are mostly hating on this game, but I really like this game's feel. There is something unique about this, that made me stick with it for many hours. Maybe it's the art style, the character designs or the world itself. Dunno but I really felt immersed into the game. Two Worlds has THE BEST magic system ever created. I loved collecting spell-cards, then finding other cards to mod my spell they way I wanted. The alchemy was also the best I've seen in an RPG game so far. Combat is a bit imbalanced and clunky in a similiar way Gothic 1&2 combat is. The world is impressive in size and there are many distinctive landscapes forests including cold mountain tops, desert and rainforest. It had bugs, balance problems and lack polishment but I felt so entranced by the game that I ignored those problems and kept playing. Also some new patches came out so maybe it's better now. One of the best RPGs in my book. I don't get it why people hate it. Just try it despite all the hate from people, maybe you will love it as I did. I'm giving it 8/10. Actually writing this review makes me want to replay it right now.… Expand
  2. EricP.
    May 1, 2008
    10
    Great game, very fast at least the version 1.6 on my 8800 GTS (compared to Oblivion), a lot of action, greatly balanced, no bug so far, more variety of landscape than Oblivion.
  3. AndriesK.
    Oct 1, 2007
    8
    Once you've updated to 1.5, its as good as it can get! A very adictive and fun RPG wich is its own game. Do not make the mistake to compare Two Worlds with Oblivion or Gothic 3 and enjoy it for what it is.
  4. JohnR.
    Oct 3, 2007
    8
    Definitely not the top production effort, but I was pleasantly suprised by this title. If they make a sequel/expansion pack and work more on production, I see a glorious future.
  5. PhilJ.
    Oct 8, 2007
    9
    For me this game is just as much FUN as any other RPG I have ever played. Have I played others that looked better? Of course but it's a really deep RPG experience so for me the graphics and framerates don't matter to me.
  6. Swayne
    Jul 29, 2007
    9
    First impression is bad because of lack of graphical detail especiallyin faces - but then the experience gets richer and richer the more you travel the world - and then you realize that the atmosphere is great, there are a lot of great items, interesting plot, great sidequest and some real graphical gems at times/in parts....try it!
  7. RoryH
    May 22, 2009
    10
    Many reviews complain about bugs in the game and when you look at the review it was posted way back before any updates. Now, this game has much fewer bugs and is generally a very good RPG. And in no way is this 'a rip-off' of Oblivion. The games are in few ways alike. I own both these games and never have I thought they were that similar. With the theory of games that are in Many reviews complain about bugs in the game and when you look at the review it was posted way back before any updates. Now, this game has much fewer bugs and is generally a very good RPG. And in no way is this 'a rip-off' of Oblivion. The games are in few ways alike. I own both these games and never have I thought they were that similar. With the theory of games that are in someway similar, must be a rip off, then does that make Fable a rip off of Oblivion too?… Expand
  8. RyanC.
    Oct 3, 2007
    9
    Definitely different than I expected but it became much more engrossing and epic than oblivion.
  9. SmittyS.
    Oct 3, 2007
    9
    The graphics can be absolutely stunning at times and the combat, though rather simplistic, was fun and enjoyable. I worked though a bit of the main campaign but quickly found myself embroiled in multiple entertaining side quests. The quests aren
  10. JoernHe.
    Apr 13, 2007
    10
    Combine a freeroaming western RPG in the quality of Oblivion with an interesting multiplayer - and you´ll find an outstanding game!
  11. AndreasK.
    Jul 13, 2007
    7
    Adds nothing new to the RPG genre, but it's sure fun to play!!!
  12. PhilipC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    9
    I expected this game to be sort of substandard based on the semi-mediocre reviews. I have been playing this for weeks now and the game just gets better. This game is epic and deeper than any other game I have ever played. The world has 35 km of playable area and an amazing weather and effects system. This game is epic to play and experience and is definitely one of the best games of 2007.
  13. ZO
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    As stated before, the first impression you will have of this game is poor. But, if you look deeper you will see a very deep and enthralling CRPG experience, and in some ways it is far superior to Oblivion. You will either love or hate this game, if you hate it after only an hour of playing, give it another shot you may end up liking it.
  14. John
    Feb 4, 2008
    9
    Give it some time and the 1.6 patch and just enjoy one of the best RPG's in years! The horse riding and fighting from horse is the best since horse and blade! Even without combat the horse riding is better than Oblivion, as the horse actually has AI, refusing to go down steep slopes and running off when a battle surrounds him! That's just one of many great things I could tell Give it some time and the 1.6 patch and just enjoy one of the best RPG's in years! The horse riding and fighting from horse is the best since horse and blade! Even without combat the horse riding is better than Oblivion, as the horse actually has AI, refusing to go down steep slopes and running off when a battle surrounds him! That's just one of many great things I could tell you about for this great game, but I will let you find out the rest!… Expand
  15. AndrewC.
    Mar 15, 2008
    9
    Great game, very nice graphics, fantastic atmosphere, full of live, extremely huge world, free character development, lots of weapons and skills, what more could you be asking for. It's fun and you get hooked from the moment you start playing. Step by step you develop your character and have the freedom to decide who you want to be, a thief, a warrior, a magician, a bows-man etc. You Great game, very nice graphics, fantastic atmosphere, full of live, extremely huge world, free character development, lots of weapons and skills, what more could you be asking for. It's fun and you get hooked from the moment you start playing. Step by step you develop your character and have the freedom to decide who you want to be, a thief, a warrior, a magician, a bows-man etc. You can also decide between different fractions. The game offers so many possibilities that's it almost feels like a second life you start in Antalor, the world of Two Worlds. I bought the game on Steam and started playing with version 1.6. Although I played for hours not a single bug occurred. The game runs perfectly smoothly with maximum graphic details (Core2Duo 6550, 7900 GTX). I highly recommend the game for all players who love role playing games in a non-linear open world!… Expand
  16. JJ
    Aug 30, 2008
    8
    I'm pleasantly surprised with 2W. I'm up to level 40 so far. Played with the 1.7 patch. There is a lot to see and do in 2W. Its addictive in a good way. Pro's: really great scenery and weather; open ended gameplay; fantastic inventory items in variety, cool looks and the stacking abilities; reasonably large world that is rewarding to explore; great mele weapons; lots of I'm pleasantly surprised with 2W. I'm up to level 40 so far. Played with the 1.7 patch. There is a lot to see and do in 2W. Its addictive in a good way. Pro's: really great scenery and weather; open ended gameplay; fantastic inventory items in variety, cool looks and the stacking abilities; reasonably large world that is rewarding to explore; great mele weapons; lots of nice skills; nice graphics; architecture; lots of quests with okay rewards; nice magic system; the horses ride a bit like real horses so practice is needed; attacking mele from horse is just fun; the story is good; good variety of scenery; nice music; quest system works; good variety of monsters/foes; leveling up is rewarding and foe difficulty scales up well, with you; enemies have the items you see on them when you loot them which I think is great. Cons: My biggest gripe with 2W is the user interface. Just look at how sparse it is. Also it doesn't scale for high resolution gameplay (I play at 1920x1200). It is also lacking in several other ways for example you can have only 3 spells usable at one time; the medium difficulty level is too easy; stacking items can make items that are way powerful; the world map is low resolution and you cant mark on it with text; there are no hidden areas in towns (what you see is what you get); dungeons are small and not interactive; graphical performance feels studdery on my ATI 4870 card with 5.8 drivers but killing the ccc.exe process helps some, it feels like the graphic engine is poorly optimized. Other comments: many reviewers hark on bad voice acting but I find almost all games have bad voice acting anyway. Some of the voice acting is pretty good, and yes, some of the acting is not. I don't find the lack of acting talent to ruin the game experience at all. Right now 2W is fifteen bucks in stores and at that price I think it is a must buy for RPG fans. The game was released in a buggy state and that made an angry fanbase but I think a lot of bugs are gone now in the 1.7 patch. A few times my horse has gotten stuck in buildings or structures and then I could not get off the horse and had to re-load from a save game. That's the only bug I've found.… Expand
  17. CKelley
    Jan 8, 2010
    4
    Lets just say theres a reason its so cheap. Its a knock off of Bethesdas work through and through. Take the setting of oblivion, take out the cool characters, take half of morrowinds equipment, and throw in a bit of fable 1 combat and you get this mutilated baby. Only buy if you happen to have some change in your pocket that you dont want
  18. jwh
    Oct 27, 2007
    8
    This game has been done a grave disservice by the magazine review editors. I'm not sure if they are always wanting the *best* shiny graphics or what, but they have missed the mark by a mile by giving this game such low reviews. I held off on buying it due to the low reviews, but then PC Gamer gave it an excellent and Gamespot gave it a good review so I bought it - boy am I glad I This game has been done a grave disservice by the magazine review editors. I'm not sure if they are always wanting the *best* shiny graphics or what, but they have missed the mark by a mile by giving this game such low reviews. I held off on buying it due to the low reviews, but then PC Gamer gave it an excellent and Gamespot gave it a good review so I bought it - boy am I glad I did! The game is addictive, fun and engaging. The guilds actually matter and you build a reputation that eventually demands you choose sides in the kingdom's power struggles. The combat, far from being as hard as Gothic 3, is fast paced and fun. There are tons of options for customizing your character. The only downside might be that you can powergame quite easily if so inclined. Overall, if you enjoy Action-RPGs I highly recommend you get this game - you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  19. Macca
    May 18, 2009
    9
    This game is currently on Steam (18/5/09) for just £3.99. I have played many many games in my life dating back to the old Spectrum 48k, and I have to say that I've never spent 4 quid any better than I have in buying Two Worlds. This game escaped my attention over the past months it has been out as I've been playing other games I anticipated would draw all my gaming time. This game is currently on Steam (18/5/09) for just £3.99. I have played many many games in my life dating back to the old Spectrum 48k, and I have to say that I've never spent 4 quid any better than I have in buying Two Worlds. This game escaped my attention over the past months it has been out as I've been playing other games I anticipated would draw all my gaming time. So, in short, this game has beautiful, up to date graphics, an intuitive combat system, an excellent levelling system for combat and non combat abilities, and more content than you could ever wish for in an RPG...... You will spend many hours doing great side quests and many many more following the storyline missions too.... If you have stuck in-between games (ie: need something to get dug into whilst waiting for a release) then this game will more than keep you entertained.… Expand
  20. NickP
    May 27, 2009
    9
    This deserves a lot better than what everyone says, and no arguments, when this first came out it was full of bugs and was horrible to try and play but recently i bought this off of steam for only £3.99 NO JOKE! also it included the expansion and the 1.6 update, this fixed almost everything and for 4 pounds it was most definitely worth it, i will recommend but definitely get off This deserves a lot better than what everyone says, and no arguments, when this first came out it was full of bugs and was horrible to try and play but recently i bought this off of steam for only £3.99 NO JOKE! also it included the expansion and the 1.6 update, this fixed almost everything and for 4 pounds it was most definitely worth it, i will recommend but definitely get off steam, graphics could have been improved a bit, make sure you play on hard mode for some challenge and voice acting is really shit. (91% In My Opinion).… Expand
  21. NickS
    Aug 20, 2009
    10
    Looking at others comments, this game seems to be like marmite; either you love it, or you hate it. Im glad to say Im one of the ones who loved it. I bought it on steam for £4 and never really got into it, a couple of months later I tried it again and I loved it. So far I have encountered only one bug. So I don't know why people are saying its really buggy. Also, it is very Looking at others comments, this game seems to be like marmite; either you love it, or you hate it. Im glad to say Im one of the ones who loved it. I bought it on steam for £4 and never really got into it, a couple of months later I tried it again and I loved it. So far I have encountered only one bug. So I don't know why people are saying its really buggy. Also, it is very dissimilar from Oblivion.… Expand
  22. MarkakaShadowHawk81
    Nov 11, 2007
    8
    If someone tell you the voice acting is bad, they are wrong, that is thier oppinion. If someone tells you the soundtrack is cheesy, they are wrong, the don't know what good music is for an RPG. If someone tell you the combat is bad just becasue it doesnt have a large amount of animations, either they are thoughtless or havent played enough to learn the skills they should before If someone tell you the voice acting is bad, they are wrong, that is thier oppinion. If someone tells you the soundtrack is cheesy, they are wrong, the don't know what good music is for an RPG. If someone tell you the combat is bad just becasue it doesnt have a large amount of animations, either they are thoughtless or havent played enough to learn the skills they should before making such a remark. Let me say though, people have complained about the horse control and combat. I find it more entertaining to have a horse react realistically to were it wants to go on the terrain adnd avoid other creatures. So if you are having trouble moving, just live with it and try practicing your horse riding skills. I have nearly mastered it. I think this game is right up with, and maybe better than Oblivion. The story is interesting, and the atmosphere feels a lot like Oblivion. SO, if games that are like other great games is your thing, you will like it. Trust me, its getting harder and harder to find original games. But this is an RPG worth more time than Oblivion, and actually easier to manage too.… Expand
  23. JohnW
    Apr 24, 2009
    10
    This game may have had problems when first released, but I give it top scores for being a memorable and engaging RPG. The enemies were diverse, the world diverse, and the "mount" options fun. This game never got repetitive. I've played it twice, and am thinking about reinstalling for a third go round. I think this one got short changed because people compared it to Oblivion. Oblivion This game may have had problems when first released, but I give it top scores for being a memorable and engaging RPG. The enemies were diverse, the world diverse, and the "mount" options fun. This game never got repetitive. I've played it twice, and am thinking about reinstalling for a third go round. I think this one got short changed because people compared it to Oblivion. Oblivion was a little prettier, but this game deserves a better rating than it got.… Expand
  24. whitespider999
    Mar 12, 2012
    5
    Two worlds is a clunky game, with an unexciting world and poor game balance. This is somewhat offset by the size of the landmass and the amount of content in the game. Recommended to tolerant players who don't mind a lot of jank. What they get in exchange is a lot of almost mindless wander-time. Most of which they will be extremely overpowered.
  25. Klewer
    Oct 15, 2013
    5
    A fairly average RPG that looks pretty solid and has a lot of potential but never really quite gets there. Similar style to others like Oblivion of the time but the poor movement and average story as well as voice acting make this a more of a miss than a hit.
  26. 1_dragu_1
    May 16, 2015
    9
    I'm from Poland. Off course i like polish games and that studio (Reality pump). And this game is nice sandbox RPG like Oblivion, Gothic, Risen, Wither (equally Polish). In 2007 this game was a hit to rpg in the world. He have nice graphic (good in 2007) More equipments and horses. And the most important.......you can fight on the horse!!!!
  27. Sekhyt
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Great progression system, interesting world, very good character skill system, it's basically a game similar to Gothic and for me this is the biggest compliment there can be.
    I sunk 40 hours into it.

    'Tis a very good game, mayhap you should play it.
  28. MrButtermancer
    Mar 29, 2011
    7
    This is an absolutely terrible game. However, it is also quite a lot of fun. I really don't know how else to put it. The storyline is so bad it's good. The voice acting is pure cheesiness. You'll get sick of the word "verily" after about ten minutes of play. They try to make it old English, but they messed it up. Combat is fun, character development is fun, crafting is fun,This is an absolutely terrible game. However, it is also quite a lot of fun. I really don't know how else to put it. The storyline is so bad it's good. The voice acting is pure cheesiness. You'll get sick of the word "verily" after about ten minutes of play. They try to make it old English, but they messed it up. Combat is fun, character development is fun, crafting is fun, exploring is fun, and spells are fun. You really get that "I'm getting stronger" feeling the best RPGs give you as you develop. If you can get it for cheap, pick it up. I'd spend $10-20 on it. It'll amuse you for a week or two.… Expand
  29. RaxBlack
    Dec 6, 2009
    4
    If you find this game in the sale bin and are willing to look past the fact that it is not everything you wanted in an RPG pick it up and give it a play. However, be warned that the voice acting in this game is a joke and only good if you have a sense of humor. Then there are the bugs. Its nothing game breaking but it does destroy the experience. The biggest one that comes to mind is the If you find this game in the sale bin and are willing to look past the fact that it is not everything you wanted in an RPG pick it up and give it a play. However, be warned that the voice acting in this game is a joke and only good if you have a sense of humor. Then there are the bugs. Its nothing game breaking but it does destroy the experience. The biggest one that comes to mind is the end of the game, the end cut scene was missing a good chunk of the voice overs. So all in all this game proves that the game designers "It's all about gameplay" theory is totally wrong.… Expand
  30. Atgood1
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    This game has amazing game-play and graphics, but there seems to be various animation bugs and normal bugs. I have the game for the Xbox, and i'v played for more then 10 hours, and the game seems to have its ups and downs, but if you played it for at least 1 hour, you might find yourself addictive to it.
  31. EricE.
    Mar 7, 2008
    4
    Pros: Gorgeous graphics. Cons: Bad voice acting, bad cut scenes, too easy to get yourself into trouble with the townsfolk and killed, horrible control scheme.
  32. Contrabardus
    Jun 30, 2014
    3
    I got TW and TW II in a GoG package sale super cheap. I've played through the game, but didn't bother with completing every side quest. It really wasn't worth the effort to bother and I really only played it because I wanted to go into TW II having played the first game and it came with it.

    This is a horrible game. The interface is clunky, the voice acting is Resident Evil level awful,    I got TW and TW II in a GoG package sale super cheap. I've played through the game, but didn't bother with completing every side quest. It really wasn't worth the effort to bother and I really only played it because I wanted to go into TW II having played the first game and it came with it.

    This is a horrible game. The interface is clunky, the voice acting is Resident Evil level awful, and the graphics are dated and inconsistent. The rendered cut-scenes look worse than the actual game does, and that's saying something.

    That said, it's not the worst way you could spend your time, but just about any other open world RPG would be better. The lack of quality leads to some amusing moments, but it's not really enough to make up for how bad this game is. It's also not particularly difficult and once the main campaign is over, the game ends.

    You're much better off with something like Elder Scrolls or Divinity, but if you've burned yourself out on those games and are looking for something to scratch the open world RPG itch and don't mind a heavy amount of cheese, this is awful if you get it cheap. You might enjoy it in an 'it's so bad it's good' kind of way, but don't expect more than that out of it, and be prepared to deal with the awkward interface and frustratingly flighty enemies and poor ranged combat.

    Melee works fine, bows are useless, and spells are largely only good for stopping fleeing or kiting enemies so you can run up and smack them with a melee weapon. Weapons can be swapped and there are multiple hot bars, but even those are a little awkward to use. Not to the point that they don't work.

    The sequel is far better, but the events of this game happen just previous to TW II. You don't need to play this to enjoy the far superior sequel, but you'll probably get a little more out of TW II if you have.

    If you can get it super cheap, blow through it with some cheat commands before playing TW II. Powering through the main quest doesn't take that long. Otherwise I really can't recommend it. It's not unplayable or devoid of fun, but lacks any sort of polish and is riddled with minor bugs. I've yet to run into anything game breaking and most are graphical in nature.

    Get it cheap, and even then only if you've tired of better games of the same type and/or are looking to play Two Worlds II with more insight on the lore of the game's setting. Even then it's best to just cheat God-mode yourself and blow through the campaign without worrying much about the various side quests.

    Pretty much skip it unless you're a hardcore fan of this type of game and are willing to put up with it's many, many flaws.    … Expand
  33. PrincessRose
    Sep 20, 2015
    4
    I thought I'd give this game a try even though plenty seem to find it terrible and unfortunately I have to agree.
    This game is very outdated with ugly graphics and atrocious voice acting. Nothing managed to grab me and want to keep playing, story seems boring and cliche
    I normally try to play a game for at least 10 hours before writing a review, but the voice acting immediately put me    I thought I'd give this game a try even though plenty seem to find it terrible and unfortunately I have to agree.
    This game is very outdated with ugly graphics and atrocious voice acting. Nothing managed to grab me and want to keep playing, story seems boring and cliche
    I normally try to play a game for at least 10 hours before writing a review, but the voice acting immediately put me off, sounds very robotic with no emotion behind the words, sounds like someone is bored and just reading the lines half heartedly straight off the bat.
    The default controls are horrible as well, space for action and e for jump.

    At least you can change it. Though I could not map shift to anything at all and trying to map the tilde key just resulted in opening a dialogue function.

    Character creation is extremely limited, you can only play as a male and change his hair and features a tiny bit.

    I do not need to play much at all to decide that I really hate playing this game. It's terrible in every way. Talking to NPC's is like a form of torture, listening to dialogue that sounds like someone is very bored makes me want to mute the sound.

    A waste of time to play such a bad game when there are heaps better games I can spend my time playing.

    But if you feel the need to give it a try maybe get it on a sale. But to me this game is not worth playing even if it was free.
    It is not a joy for me to play at all.    … Expand
  34. MattiasG.
    Mar 8, 2008
    0
    I was really disappointed in this game i spent the time to install it and then found that despite having all the requirements to run the game it would crash after the introduction. Naturally i went through the troubleshooter walkthroughs and tried to fix any issues my machine might cause with it when that didn't work i tried deleting the game and reinstalling. This time it would I was really disappointed in this game i spent the time to install it and then found that despite having all the requirements to run the game it would crash after the introduction. Naturally i went through the troubleshooter walkthroughs and tried to fix any issues my machine might cause with it when that didn't work i tried deleting the game and reinstalling. This time it would crash on the opening screen. After looking at the forums and seeing other customers complaints and seeing that questions were unanswered by the company that produced the game i gave up on it. Take my advice dont buy it. Any game that doesn't work isn't worth the time and money I put into trying to get this to work.… Expand
  35. J.B.
    Nov 15, 2007
    3
    Very disappointing. Set on difficulty, critters in the starting area can one-shot kill you. Combat is difficult, unintuitive, and frustrating. Animals in the world scale to your level so you never really feel like you
  36. thisdude
    Dec 3, 2007
    0
    Tbh... I have never been so put off a game than I have with two worlds. Obviously in games things aren't what you expect them to be but Two Worlds just takes it to a whole new level and then defecates all over the place. It is simply the worst game I have ever played.
  37. DrewN.
    Oct 5, 2007
    4
    Yet another european RPG with horrible voice acting, cheesy soundtrack, and inept combat animations. The long and seemingly unending dialogue in the beginning of the game had me reaching for the ESC button. I gave it a Four (and not lower) as I intend to pick it back up sometime later, and after I get over my initial anger at paying full price for what seems t be yet another POS from Yet another european RPG with horrible voice acting, cheesy soundtrack, and inept combat animations. The long and seemingly unending dialogue in the beginning of the game had me reaching for the ESC button. I gave it a Four (and not lower) as I intend to pick it back up sometime later, and after I get over my initial anger at paying full price for what seems t be yet another POS from across the sea. As for comparisons to Oblivion, initial impression - the game doesn't even come close. Verdict? Addicts of the RPG genre, buy it when its on the bargain shelf or used. If you're not nuts about RPG's, give it a pass unless someone gives it to you, and even then only play it with you've naught else to play.… Expand
  38. Miko
    May 30, 2007
    10
    Combines the best aspects of Oblivion and Fable, with a touch of Diablo in there too for good measure. Remarkably similar to Gothic III. Much better than any of the aforementioned, frankly. The best game I've played in the last two or three years.
  39. DaveW.
    Aug 25, 2007
    3
    The graphics are average, and there isn't much in the way of art direction. How people can rate this above even a 5 is beyond me. The gameplay is lacking, the environment dull, and the story boring. In short, a generic RPG that doesn't even compare to most lesser titles in the genre.
  40. ChrisM.
    Mar 8, 2008
    10
    I like this game I own it and it is very fun to play.
  41. JeremieD.
    Aug 17, 2008
    9
    I played this game with 1.6 patch on Steam and i loved it, really. I didn't encounter any bug, never. Graphics are gorgeous and gameplay is really well done. I will buy the extension.
  42. BillM.
    Sep 16, 2007
    0
    No LAN support!!!! Terrible art, graphics technology, sound, voice-acting, performance, combat-mechanics, no first-person combat... If they hadn't have compared this game to Oblivion, it might have been acceptable, but they raised the bar too high and have crippled themselves. I'm so disappointed in this game that I'm blacklisting the developer.
  43. knight0fkh0nshu
    Sep 17, 2010
    6
    INTRODUCTION
    A world of chaos infested by the taint. Uncertain truths await at every turn. Your sister kidnapped by unknown assailants. You embark on an epic quest to find and save your sister from an ancient curse. Orcs seek to raise their god and somehow your family is connected. Why? How? With only your trusted weapon at your side, you seek to find the answers. Whether it be eternal    INTRODUCTION
    A world of chaos infested by the taint. Uncertain truths await at every turn. Your sister kidnapped by unknown assailants. You embark on an epic quest to find and save your sister from an ancient curse. Orcs seek to raise their god and somehow your family is connected. Why? How? With only your trusted weapon at your side, you seek to find the answers. Whether it be eternal glory or an oblivion of darkness awaiting youâ    … Expand
  44. SpectorJudge
    Dec 7, 2010
    2
    Poor Graphics, poor audio, pure failure. This game hits the nail on the head of 'Glitch' and corrodes depressively by trying too hard to concept so differently in comparison of other Role-Playing Games. The Complete misconception consists of unrealism by enabling the ability to forge an item with another item of it's self, in a combination of greater power. Overall, The game exceeds anPoor Graphics, poor audio, pure failure. This game hits the nail on the head of 'Glitch' and corrodes depressively by trying too hard to concept so differently in comparison of other Role-Playing Games. The Complete misconception consists of unrealism by enabling the ability to forge an item with another item of it's self, in a combination of greater power. Overall, The game exceeds an outstanding 10/10 for bug exploration.… Expand
  45. styku91
    Jun 3, 2015
    6
    This game is a definition of mixed feelings. I really liked some mechanics (and some I hated), at some points story was quite immersive, but most of the time it wasn't truly memorable. I wouldn't say it's a terrible game, as I wouldn't say it's particularly good. However, I imagine some people will really love it.
    Biggest advantage? Spell creation system.
  46. Voyou
    Dec 2, 2017
    5
    According to me, this is not great, but still better than some of the revered (and overrated) RPG titles out there. It does the usual wrongs, like being too hack n' slash and itemised, but is good on exploration and successfully original on a number of game mechanics.

    From best to worst: +++ Improved equipment by accumulation/merging ++ Graphics ++ Mounts + Magic system with    According to me, this is not great, but still better than some of the revered (and overrated) RPG titles out there. It does the usual wrongs, like being too hack n' slash and itemised, but is good on exploration and successfully original on a number of game mechanics.

    From best to worst:
    +++ Improved equipment by accumulation/merging
    ++ Graphics
    ++ Mounts
    + Magic system with cumulative cards and boosters.
    + Alchemy that motivates experimentation.
    + Your kills can become ghosts on the following night.
    - Random treasures with a percentage-based lockpicking system, leading to numerous save/load routines until satisfaction.
    -- Initiation to desired skills is factually made random by the map size and the lack of information about teachers.
    -- No thief role. Everyone needs Lockpick, as it is the only way to open chests and furniture, all of which are locked.
    -- Too many mobs ; combat (or slaughter) is incessant.
    --- Too much loot, too much detail in the loot, too many similar objects, too many numbers, too much time spent computing in the inventory.
    --- Inventory too small and messy (despite an auto-sorting button.)    … Expand
  47. Tom
    Sep 6, 2008
    7
    Good quality game with good graphics and interesting storyline, and freedom to play how you want. map is too big and the game begins to become repetitive on single player.
  48. [Anonymous]
    May 13, 2007
    2
    Disappointingly it's almost an exact copy of Oblivion just far worse in every aspects.
  49. MarkS.
    Sep 13, 2007
    8
    While the voice acting may be less than perfect, (actually it is poor), I think that this game is not getting a fair shake. If Oblivion hadn't set the bar so high last year, this game would be getting better reviews. There are issues with this game, but if you actually play it for more than an hour, you might just find yourself getting into it.
  50. MattT.
    Sep 1, 2007
    5
    I realize that experiencing a game can be said to be a subject experience, but I simply do not feel comfortable calling this game a "good" game. It looks fine, but graphics do NOT make a game. Aside from the graphics, the characters are poorly acted and contrived, the animations and sound effects are very ...strange, and the plot is uninteresting. Even with the 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 (This patch I realize that experiencing a game can be said to be a subject experience, but I simply do not feel comfortable calling this game a "good" game. It looks fine, but graphics do NOT make a game. Aside from the graphics, the characters are poorly acted and contrived, the animations and sound effects are very ...strange, and the plot is uninteresting. Even with the 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 (This patch weighs in at OVER a gig) and 1.5 patches they've ALREADY released, it still feels like an un-finished project. I feel a little insulted this company chose to release this game in the state they did and expects people to pay 50 (or 60 for xbox360) bucks for it. I'd MAYBE pay 25. Shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as Oblivion.… Expand
  51. GarrethG.
    Sep 17, 2007
    7
    Two Worlds is more than the sum of its parts, it
  52. RomeoL.
    Sep 2, 2007
    4
    Realistically, this is a very "boring" game, by boring, I mean everything is very standard, but with a few negative points to drag even the standard quality down. The repetitive "stylish" melee attacking swing, you don't go and does your Kung fun move in killing a wild pig don't you? One could argue, Oblivion and other RPG also have a fixed attacking movement, so why didn
  53. DanielSaner
    Sep 9, 2008
    9
    To be honest, I think most people who give this game mediocre or bad ratings were just overchallenged, because it is not just a simple hack & slay game, or a watered-down RPG like Oblivion. I personally couldn't play this game below Hard setting because honestly, it is too easy and lacks any kind of challenge due to automatic resurrections and no penalties. But on Hard, you have aTo be honest, I think most people who give this game mediocre or bad ratings were just overchallenged, because it is not just a simple hack & slay game, or a watered-down RPG like Oblivion. I personally couldn't play this game below Hard setting because honestly, it is too easy and lacks any kind of challenge due to automatic resurrections and no penalties. But on Hard, you have a real sense of adventure travelling this wonderful world, and the combat becomes really tactical. You'll have to carefully plan your strategies, attack and retreat, change your weapons, get your timing right... it's a great challenge, yet it never feels unfair or unbeatable. People these days seem to expect from any RPG that they can just barge through it, mow down thousands of enemies and see the ending. This is not what it's about. It's about the journey to get there. And it's about literally getting lost in the game world. The story and scenario might be a bit generic, but Two Worlds have everything else. I must add that I only played the fully patched v1.7 version. But when I see people writing about unfair difficulty, terrible graphics, bad controls, I wonder what game they have played. It's not the Two Worlds I am experiencing just now. If you're thinking about playing this game, don't care about the bull that is written about it at some places, and give it an unbiased chance. Because most of the downsides people mention are just flat out lies, probably written by players who were frustrated because this is not one of those games that you can rush through and win without any trouble.… Expand
  54. CedricB.
    Nov 10, 2007
    9
    Very good game, some graphical bugs but the story seems to catch me and i like this.
  55. KenH.
    Sep 11, 2007
    9
    Frist impressions are not great but put more than 5 hours into the game and its strengths as an action RPG begin to show. I dont give a 9 score to a game easily. Note that that the latest patch is needed to enjoy the game since the game was quite unbalanced before the last patch. Folks who give low scores didnt play the game for long and/or didnt have the latest patch.
  56. AnonymousMC
    Jan 7, 2008
    2
    Couldn't last more than 3 hours. Game crashes often (that is, if you succeed in making it work in the first place - as of 2008-01-07). For the quality of graphics, I find the game a little slow. I was disappointed to find that you can't play the main storyline in multiplayer mode. I'd like to be a little more thorough, but my patience has limits.
  57. MichaelU.
    Feb 14, 2008
    9
    The first few hours of the game were quite boring, but after that, it kept geting better and better. This game even has some features that are better than Oblivion. First of all, the armor is much cooler. Second of all, there are many types of mounts, not just horses. You can ride on lizards and beasts. Some people think the combat is too simple and uninspired, however, it is less The first few hours of the game were quite boring, but after that, it kept geting better and better. This game even has some features that are better than Oblivion. First of all, the armor is much cooler. Second of all, there are many types of mounts, not just horses. You can ride on lizards and beasts. Some people think the combat is too simple and uninspired, however, it is less frustrating and more exciting than oblivion. I also like how it is realistic. You can't just run into a crowd of 20 enemies and expext to win. You have run away sometimes, wait for them to split up, or think of something else. I love the alchemy system and how you can create your own potions. The only reason i give this a 9 and not a 10 is the mediocre voice acting. But if you ignore it, this game should be a very fun experience. I recommend you get this game on steam, it costs less and you wont have to drive to the store. Can't wait for the expansion!… Expand
  58. DanielS.
    Mar 20, 2008
    8
    I liked it a lot, I felt it had a lot of strong points like character development and the overrall setting of the game was amazing. Leveling up was well thought out and the magic was very enjoyable though I did find with only 3 spells on the hot bar I ended up only using 3 the entire game pretty much. Despite the vast selection I had. Other than that the random items(armor/sword) I liked it a lot, I felt it had a lot of strong points like character development and the overrall setting of the game was amazing. Leveling up was well thought out and the magic was very enjoyable though I did find with only 3 spells on the hot bar I ended up only using 3 the entire game pretty much. Despite the vast selection I had. Other than that the random items(armor/sword) selection and alchemy was enjoyable till the very end. Only complaints were that the factions felt pretty hollow. Unlike games like Kotor or Baldurs gate I didnt have a evil and a good way to solve every quest, which was frustrating. I couldnt really be the evil badass necromancer I wanted to be, because id always end up doing some good. Other than all that combat was fun and the game overrall was fun to play.… Expand
  59. Aaron
    Mar 9, 2008
    9
    The dialogue and voice overs are laughably bad, but that's the only negative so far. I've had no technical issues and the game is quite fun to play. The world is large, the graphics show a pleasing attention to detail, and the gameplay is tried and true Diablo-style adventuring. Don't mind the naysayers; this game is, for the most part, very well done.
  60. BruceM.
    Jun 24, 2008
    4
    Probably one of the worst RPGs I've played. The graphics are below average and the sound quality is very poor. Character generation? What character generation? Combat is about the only thing I did like in this game. Especially when you are on horseback, not to many games offer this method of combat.
  61. FredD.
    Jul 24, 2008
    0
    Awful game, the voice acting made me want to hit myself with a spanner. The game itself is very buggy and the combat is awful - ones first experience of a game should not be of small creatures that can kill you in a hit.
  62. DanO.
    Oct 10, 2009
    0
    I bought a legitimate copy of this game and it installed, but won't run because it claims "This version of the game cannot be run in your location". I bought a US copy of the game and I'm in Boson, USA. So now I'm out of luck... can't play the game.. support are unhelpful.. i'm out of money. DO NOT BUY!
  63. C.IC.I
    Feb 6, 2009
    9
    People always complain about "perfection" in a game. games are made to entertain ourselves. like in life, NOTHING is perfect. games are not made to be perfect. they are made for people to spend..enjoy and having a good time playing. Of course i rather play oblivion that this one, but still, oblivion is just one game, and to see another RPG with another story is just great. im really happy People always complain about "perfection" in a game. games are made to entertain ourselves. like in life, NOTHING is perfect. games are not made to be perfect. they are made for people to spend..enjoy and having a good time playing. Of course i rather play oblivion that this one, but still, oblivion is just one game, and to see another RPG with another story is just great. im really happy to been able to play this game. it gave me a lot of hours of entertaining. i dont give a 10 because like in every game, there is something i dont like. but still great game.… Expand
  64. JamesR.
    May 4, 2009
    5
    Two worlds is just that, one world hyped to be far greater than that of oblivion and gothic, and then there is the world of a water down rpg poor voice acting, bugs, and not so great game mechanics that the player is exposed to. Combat is a mess, graphics are very bland and various bugs from fezzes, to getting stuck in things run amok. Multiplayer fairs a bit better than single, but Two worlds is just that, one world hyped to be far greater than that of oblivion and gothic, and then there is the world of a water down rpg poor voice acting, bugs, and not so great game mechanics that the player is exposed to. Combat is a mess, graphics are very bland and various bugs from fezzes, to getting stuck in things run amok. Multiplayer fairs a bit better than single, but players exploiting various glitches to Over power themselves to the point of being able to one hit kill you, and ransack the chosen map you'v chosen tend to ruin the overall experience.… Expand
  65. AlexV.
    Nov 11, 2007
    8
    I liked it, free-roaming round an interesting world and plenty of quests. The dialogue is hilarious, particularly your guy. Gotta use a horse as it is fast for travel and can tip the odds in your favour if the bandits are tough. Traps work well as well in large quantities. I didn't like the scarcity of horses and the controls for horses being a bit ropey. Didn't like helping a I liked it, free-roaming round an interesting world and plenty of quests. The dialogue is hilarious, particularly your guy. Gotta use a horse as it is fast for travel and can tip the odds in your favour if the bandits are tough. Traps work well as well in large quantities. I didn't like the scarcity of horses and the controls for horses being a bit ropey. Didn't like helping a town and then having to cause it's destruction either. But on the whole I got good value out of it and many features I prefered to Oblivion (the levelling up scheme, and fewer, more detailed dungeons etc. amongst others)… Expand
  66. Anonymous
    Dec 14, 2007
    0
    What the hell just happened? The voice acting sounds like it was done by hobos with DOWN syndrome. The character is cross eyed. The peasants bitch slap you for a one shot kill after getting in the way of my fighting. The sword fighting looks like a haphazard attempt at re-creating a seizure and the enemies are nothing but annoying. I mean honestly, I sat for a good minute, kicking dirtWhat the hell just happened? The voice acting sounds like it was done by hobos with DOWN syndrome. The character is cross eyed. The peasants bitch slap you for a one shot kill after getting in the way of my fighting. The sword fighting looks like a haphazard attempt at re-creating a seizure and the enemies are nothing but annoying. I mean honestly, I sat for a good minute, kicking dirt back and forth with some bandits; with the animations on the "dirty trick" move it looks like a faggoty little dance party. I walked up to a boar and died for no reason. I was riding a horse, fell through a level, and died for no reason. Next time "Reality Pump" why don't you just shit in my mouth? It tastes better, is edible, warm, free and makes for great shocker videos on the internet.… Expand
  67. TonyW.
    Dec 26, 2007
    3
    Two Worlds has, bar none, the worst voice acting I have ever heard. Their feeble attempts at making things sound more "fantasy-ish" with words like "'twas" and "thee" and "thou" ends in disaster. It's laughable for about 30 seconds and after that you're ready to throw your computer/console out the window. Turning voices off is the only relief. Once the NPC's and your Two Worlds has, bar none, the worst voice acting I have ever heard. Their feeble attempts at making things sound more "fantasy-ish" with words like "'twas" and "thee" and "thou" ends in disaster. It's laughable for about 30 seconds and after that you're ready to throw your computer/console out the window. Turning voices off is the only relief. Once the NPC's and your character (who you can't tailor very much - name, gender and race is already decided for you) shut up it makes for a decent gaming experience. Once you get used to the unresponsive control scheme, frustrating combat and odd animations that make your avatar look like he's in diapers, that is. Don't get me wrong - it really *is* decent but the polish just isn't there. You can tell from a mile off that this game was made with the best intentions but it fell short due to half hearted efforts. Bear in mind, though, that only the most stricken RPG fans (like me) will put up with this game for more than five minutes. The first little tutorial fight and the cutscenes during the intro is enough to make even the hardiest Tekken grinder cry. All in all I give it a 3. It doesn't deserve that much, actually, but again - it was decent.… Expand
  68. MaldoM.
    May 27, 2007
    7
    This game has awesome potential.However a horrible lack of balance hurts it when it becomes super easy after a few hours of playing and your character is so powerful he can wipe out an entire camp of people in 2 mins flat. There is word of a balance patch upcoming that will fix this issue. If the bugs could be worked out, a compelling, fun to play game is waiting.
  69. Meestyk
    Sep 21, 2007
    9
    Those who scored less than a 9 are simply whiners, who don't even go further into the game itself. The further you're into this world, the more intriguing all aspects of this game becomes. If anything, this game is for the beginner's as well as the hardcore's. It's straightforward in the gameplay. You kill stuff, collect, create, improve your gear (weapons and Those who scored less than a 9 are simply whiners, who don't even go further into the game itself. The further you're into this world, the more intriguing all aspects of this game becomes. If anything, this game is for the beginner's as well as the hardcore's. It's straightforward in the gameplay. You kill stuff, collect, create, improve your gear (weapons and armors), healing apparatus, quest for the main story or subquest the many side quests for fame and glory, etc... For those who wonders if it is a linear game, it is nonlinear to the end. 2 Worlds is pretty much like Elder Scrolls series games, except for 2 apparent things; You can fight on a mount (horses, tamed creatures that got legs), plus the combat system is similar to Neverwinters series, an automated fighting sequence in which you have total control of the action, and not like the ackward 'manual' fighting in Elder Scrolls series, being the very reason I dropped Elder Scrolls entirely. It is catching dust on my archives now. On the downside of 2 Worlds is the fact that you can only play vs other players via internet up to 8 players in the world instead of the massive online games out there. Oblivion may get an overhyped review, but to me, it's a piece of crap compared to 2 Worlds. Nuff said.… Expand
  70. ToddS.
    Mar 26, 2008
    9
    Excellent game, no level grind, quests and missions are well-written and entertaining. I love it.
  71. TonyM
    Sep 27, 2008
    1
    Appalling game to be honest, the voice acting feels like flossing your brain with razor-wire, the combat revolves around smashing the relevant button like someone possessed until the relevant bad guy is dead and you are quite likely to be killed by a boar for some reason. And don't get me started on the magic, which seems entirely incapable of killing anything until most of the way Appalling game to be honest, the voice acting feels like flossing your brain with razor-wire, the combat revolves around smashing the relevant button like someone possessed until the relevant bad guy is dead and you are quite likely to be killed by a boar for some reason. And don't get me started on the magic, which seems entirely incapable of killing anything until most of the way through the game. A thoroughly unenjoyable experience.… Expand
  72. ZozoR
    Nov 2, 2009
    1
    Use a frustrating Morrowind inventory (WITHOUT splitting it in those 3 parts weapons, armour, magic), copy and paste a little Oblivion environment along with confusing character movement (instead of facing the enemy when backpedal, HE - because you cannot play as SHE - turns his back to his enemy!!!) and you'll have Two Worlds.Voice acting is at best cheesy, close combat is lame, Use a frustrating Morrowind inventory (WITHOUT splitting it in those 3 parts weapons, armour, magic), copy and paste a little Oblivion environment along with confusing character movement (instead of facing the enemy when backpedal, HE - because you cannot play as SHE - turns his back to his enemy!!!) and you'll have Two Worlds.Voice acting is at best cheesy, close combat is lame, range combat is awful and frustrating and alchemy when it's not confusing, it is bugged (you mix 2 items for protection and get an item that gives you damage in %).You have TOO many ingredients with TOO many properties, TOO many pieces of armour named in TOO many ways.Frustrating and tedious in managing them. The skill system along with magic system is confusing or buggy (at level 20 you cannot use spells of a certain school because you're not trained in it even if you've explored around 50% of map).At last but not least after killing the 1001 wolf/boar/bear you'll SURELY get bored.Better play Oblivion nth time from the very start for other 200-300-500 hrs and you'll be FAR more satisfied. PS: I gave it 1 for the idea of improving the gear by using of 2 identical piece of equipment/weapon.… Expand
  73. WoxR.
    Nov 11, 2007
    1
    The game sucked. It...it's no good. You can align as you choose. That's one point. It's broken and barely works. Kinda like a blind man with no arms and one leg trying to win a marathon, this game just can't cut it.
  74. novahawk
    Nov 29, 2007
    8
    Hhmm what can I say about this game... well first and foremost, it has some appeal to it once you dig deeper into the cake however you'll notice that the way this game was done give you an atmosphere that something is missing. Could graphics lack some luster , could more character variety come into play, could more features added would have made this game more appealing , yes. ItHhmm what can I say about this game... well first and foremost, it has some appeal to it once you dig deeper into the cake however you'll notice that the way this game was done give you an atmosphere that something is missing. Could graphics lack some luster , could more character variety come into play, could more features added would have made this game more appealing , yes. It didn't seem to keep me interested as much as playing previous similar games for some reason. Bottom line, if you're new at games or at this type of game you'll be happy, but for veterans , this would not cut it. There is currently a better game out there called "The Witcher" . It has a very nice look from graphics to combat to storyline etc... But, don't take my word for it, take a look, you'll be mesmerized by "The Witcher", which, I truly believe far surpasses any existing and previous games you've ever played. Oh, it's also rated M so kids reading this, it's intended for adults and you should be in bed.… Expand
  75. spartan-117
    Oct 3, 2010
    5
    Oblivion killer?No way.Cheap and unsuccessful Oblivion copy?Of course.
  76. materiauser
    Dec 22, 2013
    7
    This game isn't anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be, considering it's in the 6's range on metacritic. I've definitely seen worse games get a better score...

    at any rate Two Worlds is a decent game, during gameplay the graphics are just fine, it's actually the cutscenes that are the worst part of it Especially when they are talking. It's like one of those old japanese movies    This game isn't anywhere near as bad as I thought it would be, considering it's in the 6's range on metacritic. I've definitely seen worse games get a better score...

    at any rate Two Worlds is a decent game, during gameplay the graphics are just fine, it's actually the cutscenes that are the worst part of it Especially when they are talking. It's like one of those old japanese movies badly dubbed over where the people are talking with their mouths closed lol.

    That's pretty much the worst part and I don't feel it merits the bad reviews. You basically have three options as a character harassing your enemies at range with your choice of magic or bow (which are treated pretty much the same just need different stats) and kiting your enemies, Making your standard melee tank warrior, or being a sneaky thief/assassin.

    I haven't beat the game, so maybe this will change but the plot is interesting but didn't make me care about the characters most of them have ties to the first two worlds game which I never played and therefore didn't care about a lot of it.    … Expand
  77. Artoorzyn
    Oct 7, 2016
    7
    Dubbing boli, konie to bezmózgie stworzenia, świat jest za duży, grafika szczypie w oczy, optymalizacja nie istnieje... Ale co z tego, gra się naprawdę przyjemnie, muzyka jest wspaniała, expa zdobywa się szybko, wyrzynanie się nie nudzi... Warto zagrać.
  78. billd75
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    I tend to agree with some of the comments here. It is so terribly good. As is Two Worlds 2! Both games are certainly not the Blockbuster big budget games that Oblivion or Skyrim are, but you know what? It's pretty darn good for what it tries to do! The voice acting is mediocre at best, but the dialogue is good. So it balances out. The animations, like Two Worlds 2 are repetitive and kindaI tend to agree with some of the comments here. It is so terribly good. As is Two Worlds 2! Both games are certainly not the Blockbuster big budget games that Oblivion or Skyrim are, but you know what? It's pretty darn good for what it tries to do! The voice acting is mediocre at best, but the dialogue is good. So it balances out. The animations, like Two Worlds 2 are repetitive and kinda cheezy. However, like many, I find myself drawn to it's great combat, good story, interaction and gameplay. It is indeed fun. The archery is not Skyrim caliber, but it's far better than Oblivion's horrible bow mechanics. Think Fable 2 or Zelda type bow mechanics which are decent. If I were to compare it to anything, it would be a little Skyrim and a little Oblivion and although low budget in some respects, it makes up for it in many others. The graphics are VERY good for a game of it's time and the engine feels fluid and not clunky. Not as clunky as Oblivion anyway, but not quite as refined or polished as Skyrim. Nevertheless, it gets a well deserved 7 - 8, just because they try hard and what little shortcomings it has are EASILY overlooked because it's just fun to play! It's worth a look and you just might be surprised. I would even recommend it over Two Worlds 2.… Expand
  79. Goby
    Jun 10, 2015
    7
    If you're new to the RPG genre, I recommend playing through heavyweights like Oblivion, Skyrim, Gothic 3, Divinity: Original Sin prior to playing Two Worlds. But if you're like me and have already played those and enjoyed every last bit of it, but still crave for more, then hell, you probably want to give Two Worlds a try.

    My ratings(scale:10): Combat and gameplay mechanics: 7 Story:    If you're new to the RPG genre, I recommend playing through heavyweights like Oblivion, Skyrim, Gothic 3, Divinity: Original Sin prior to playing Two Worlds. But if you're like me and have already played those and enjoyed every last bit of it, but still crave for more, then hell, you probably want to give Two Worlds a try.

    My ratings(scale:10):
    Combat and gameplay mechanics: 7
    Story: 8
    Dialogue: 6
    Sound: 5
    Graphics: 9
    Animations: 6
    Character modeling: 6
    Voice acting: 5
    World design: 7
    Quality to content: 8

    For me TW started out a bit slow and I was often disengaged and didn't feel like continuing. Initially it doesn't succeed in catching your interest. I had a plan to play the first game before playing Two Worlds II and I must say: "Don't be deterred by the average rating". TW has more entertainment value than you'd believe. The reason I don't recommend this to new players is because it is unpolished.

    The combat is mechanically lacking, but regardless, I found tons of enjoyment in it. First time I started playing I chose to play on hard difficulty and went for the mage class. Not sure if I can recommend that. Nearly uninstalled never to play again because of that. Could be that further on as you acquire stronger spells it gets better. Fortunately the melee is fine from get-go. It doesn't feature swashbuckling per se, but it provides you with a number of approaches to any situation. For example there is a wide variety of different traps, each more applicable to certain foes and situations than others. You also have the option to sneak. Very useful and sometimes essential if you, for example, need to get up close to a more vulnerable target that would otherwise one shot you from a distance. There are plenty of tactics you can utilize if you think creatively.

    I haven't finished the game yet, but the story is very compelling. It's generally not cliche and often surprises you.

    I haven't felt much character development going on, and I guess the dialogue scripts are at blame. They're mostly there just to give you information, but don't advance any character very well. The voice acting could be better. Often it seems like the actors voicing their characters are reading their lines for the first time, since their voices don't convey the emotions expected, 'nor do they seem to be affected by what the other counterpart just said. But at other times the voice acting and dialogue are great. I just wish that the characters were modeled better. The same faces and voices are seen and heard everywhere. Even two key figures, Ultar Karga and Ebrat Skelden, both from opposing factions have the same voice actor. What the hell??

    Animations are... interesting, but mostly poor. I shouldn't expect much from a game as old as this, but certain things could've been done better. I'm mostly disturbed by the constant laggy movements of combat animations. It is well motioned, but they don't flow too well. Perhaps the only time the animation is smooth during combat is the moment a fresh kill flies a short distance from a forceful blow and drops dead on the ground. Regardless of this, I found melee combat satisfying and inviting. I'm guessing archery and combat magic aren't very viable, since they failed hard early on and I haven't given them a second chance.

    The quality to content describes the relationship between how much content there is in the game and how enjoyable it is. Based on the time I've played so far I'd say it's a solid 8. The game is massive and features varied content. I haven't experienced repetitiveness (At first constantly travelling to a merchant to sell your loot was a pain, but that problem is mended with the ingenius teleportation stone that can be earned via a sidequest). But THE LOOT! If you are a loot whore like me then TW is your wet dream.

    One other thing that bugs me is that there's no way to change your chosen difficulty setting mid-game. If you choose to play the game on medium difficulty (there are 3: easy, med, hard), the beginning of the game feels just right. Everything is well balanced. Unfortunately once your gear improves medium becomes a bit too easy since there is rarely any need for all those tactics I mentioned earlier. You can just go in guns blazing and everybody around you will drop like flies. Some hard-hitting foes will always smack you dead with one hit though. I would love to swap over to hard difficulty to see if I actually need all those potions and traps I've been carrying around. You could start from the beginning, but there isn't really much replay value to help you get to where you were.

    Running out of characters here now. There are still so many aspects I would love to discuss, but my verdict is: If you're into RPGs, you really should at least try this one, even if you feel prejudiced toward it.    … Expand
  80. MarkPaulson
    Dec 10, 2017
    5
    This is so terrible it has become one of my favorite games of all time. First off the game is very laggy especially in combat going from about 25 fps to 4 fps. I honestly didn't really mind the story since it was not required of you to progress through the main quest line right away (except the first 8 or 9 minutes) but what really made this game for me was how bad the voice acting was,This is so terrible it has become one of my favorite games of all time. First off the game is very laggy especially in combat going from about 25 fps to 4 fps. I honestly didn't really mind the story since it was not required of you to progress through the main quest line right away (except the first 8 or 9 minutes) but what really made this game for me was how bad the voice acting was, sweet mother of god it sounds like kindergartners trying to act out the script of harry potter. A cool feature about this game is the progression system, it's actually quite unique and there is tons of ways your character can go from the first hour or two. Although the best part of this game is the world, it's huge and from one side of the map to the other without exploring dungeons or caves can take over 30 hours just in a straight line. So overall if you want a good laugh or something to do for a couple hours you can find this game for around 3 dollars at any gamestop in the u.s.… Expand
  81. Dagolbeart
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Одна из самых лучших игр в которые я когда либо играл !
  82. ThoricHalo2603
    Aug 9, 2020
    5
    Boring story, terrible dialogue, really bad voice acting, overpowered enemies, clunky combat, awful framerate drops and lackluster boss fights. All of this adds up to a very mediocre game that, rather putting The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion to shame, put itself to shame.
  83. ylnylmn
    Mar 23, 2021
    7
    I played the game up to 65 levels. The game is fun at first., but you start to get bored towards the end.The world of the game is starting to seem empty. The tasks are not interesting except for some tasks, you usually produce the same style. The sense of exploration sounds good at the beginning of the game, but you see that it is always the same afterwards. Dungeons usually have the sameI played the game up to 65 levels. The game is fun at first., but you start to get bored towards the end.The world of the game is starting to seem empty. The tasks are not interesting except for some tasks, you usually produce the same style. The sense of exploration sounds good at the beginning of the game, but you see that it is always the same afterwards. Dungeons usually have the same design and do not offer stories. Looting items is my favorite part of the game, but Two-handed weapon variety is minimal. You can develop the same type of weapons on top of each other, this is nice. Some dialogues in the game are very long, which allows you to understand the story more clearly.Graphics are not bad for the year. The skill tree fills up very quickly, after 40 levels there is no talent left to distribute points. I have not encountered a very bad bug except some minor bugs.I do not like horse riding. I have never seen such bad horse riding mechanics in any game. Honestly, the game was very easy even though I played hard, I killed everything in one shot after 40 levels. In general, I liked the game but its story It didn't affect much and it didn't end very well.… Expand
  84. unchartedlord45
    Jun 2, 2021
    8
    You ever hear the phrase "So bad it's good"? This is this game's very essence. It's GODAWFUL, full of bugs, the voice acting is terrible, yet the combat remains somewhat fun. The graphics are awful, but this is a 2008 game, admit it, all graphics were terrible back then compared to the life-like stuff we have now.

    Is this a good game? No. No no no no no no no. But it's fun to laugh at    You ever hear the phrase "So bad it's good"? This is this game's very essence. It's GODAWFUL, full of bugs, the voice acting is terrible, yet the combat remains somewhat fun. The graphics are awful, but this is a 2008 game, admit it, all graphics were terrible back then compared to the life-like stuff we have now.

    Is this a good game? No. No no no no no no no. But it's fun to laugh at for a while, and while it's a disappointment technically, I respect the fact that it managed to give me a good time despite all of it's flaws.    … Expand
  85. PenetratorGod
    Aug 28, 2023
    0
    Mediocre and old game in every aspect, even for the year it was released. It's a shame that Crysis was released the same year as this game. If you compare its graphics, you will understand better what I mean. I made a mistake and tried it and regretted it, don't do it. Some nostalgia obsessed people who do not understand games may recommend this game to you, and you should stay away fromMediocre and old game in every aspect, even for the year it was released. It's a shame that Crysis was released the same year as this game. If you compare its graphics, you will understand better what I mean. I made a mistake and tried it and regretted it, don't do it. Some nostalgia obsessed people who do not understand games may recommend this game to you, and you should stay away from such people.… Expand
  86. dmitriy_savenok
    Dec 17, 2022
    7
    Внебрачный сын свитков и Готики.
    До их уровня конечно не дотягивает, но сам по себе достойный представитель.
    7/10

Awards & Rankings

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#17 Most Discussed PC Game of 2007
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#26 Most Shared PC Game of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 23
  3. Negative: 3 out of 23
  1. ActionTrip
    62
    Overall, we were mostly frustrated while playing this game. Chalk it up to a poorly optimized engine, a dull and generic fantasy world, all drawn from an exceedingly overused gameplay concept.
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  2. PC Gamer UK
    71
    Two Worlds is worth a play, but only if you've exhausted the competition. And invested in ear plugs for when the characters start talking. [Aug 2007, p.88]
  3. PALGN
    65
    Whilst not groundbreaking, Two Worlds offers some decent fantasy gaming. It's just a shame for the game that there's others out there that do the 'open world' RPG thing better.
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