Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 31, 2017
    90
    Sandwiched between the big-sellers of the season, Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection might just be the game you have been looking for - without even knowing it. There are so much going for it. The hero and the heroine are simply adorable, the world around them enchanting and the revised screenplay carefully crafted. Not to mention the accessible gameplay which doesn’t harass the players with incomprehensible rules or snobby attitude. You don’t even need to devote your whole life to the game. It takes about 30 hours to complete the adventure, give or take a few hours depending on your willingness to do the optional content (like treasure hunting and battling in G-Coliseum). As it stands, it would require quite a cold heart for not to fall in love with Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection.
  2. CGMagazine
    Nov 1, 2017
    85
    Despite its age, Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection holds up well. The graphics are average and the combat can feel a bit basic at times but the game did such a good job of drawing me into its world that I was easily able to forgive its shortcomings.
  3. DualShockers
    Oct 31, 2017
    85
    Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection might satisfy some of the hardcore Ys loving fans of Falcom, but I feel like this game will do more for any gamer who is intimidated by the developer’s other series and bigger titles. It’s a shame that I waited so long to get into the Zwei series, but I’m grateful for a chance to play such a fun and amusing action RPG in a time where serious story premises seem to be all we get.
  5. RPG Fan
    Nov 30, 2017
    80
    A charming throwback to 32-bit era JRPG aesthetics, Zwei's quirkiness and polish make it worth playing in spite of the repetition at its core.
  6. RPGamer
    Oct 31, 2017
    80
    I didn't really know what to expect going into Zwei, but for me, the game quickly became the best surprise of 2017. Fun, quick gameplay, cute characters, and a charming story and world all come together to create a terrific experience that hides its nearly ten year old age surprisingly well. It's not a lengthy game, clocking in at a little over twenty hours, but optional dungeons and a new game plus mode can extend that significantly. While the series doesn't have the same history as Ys and Trails, after playing through Zwei: The Ilvard Insurrection, I would happily welcome further adventures through Granvallen.

Awards & Rankings

90
#90 Best PC Game of 2017

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. LNQ
    Oct 1, 2021
    10
    我永远爱双星物语！！！艾尔温公主是我老婆！！！！！！
  2. cryrobinson
    Mar 12, 2019
    9
    As a huge fan of Ys, I was excited to see that solid gameplay slowed down a little, with more focus on the story. The characters were cute andAs a huge fan of Ys, I was excited to see that solid gameplay slowed down a little, with more focus on the story. The characters were cute and well written, while the story is serviceable, but nothing too complex. It's Falcom through and through.… Full Review »
  3. NATURALgamer
    May 11, 2018
    9
    This is what RPG is all about. modern rpg's are like based on graphics but with lack of story-line. witcher 3, fall out etc those are missionThis is what RPG is all about. modern rpg's are like based on graphics but with lack of story-line. witcher 3, fall out etc those are mission rpg's. Zwei is one of the few games that is modern but still have that classic vibe into it… Full Review »
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