Two Worlds

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6.7

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  1. AndreasK.
    Jul 13, 2007
    7
    Adds nothing new to the RPG genre, but it's sure fun to play!!!
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. GarrethG.
    Sep 17, 2007
    7
    Two Worlds is more than the sum of its parts, it
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. spartan-117
    Oct 3, 2010
    5
    Oblivion killer?No way.Cheap and unsuccessful Oblivion copy?Of course.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. 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

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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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