ELEX II

 PlayStation 5
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 39
  3. Negative: 11 out of 39
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  1. rockugun
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Que juegazo, no puedo creer lo bien hecho que esta, no se dejen llevar por una postura casual, si no es para todos pero si es tu estilo es buenisimo.
  2. Jt0429
    Mar 2, 2022
    5
    Good-
    Has some pretty decent old-school RPG mechanics. Feels very old-school like an RPG out of the 90s or early 2000's. There is some meaningful challenge for fans of grinding.
    Bad- The combat is absolutely mediocre at best. The performance is arguably the worst I have ever had on my PS5 ever. Sometimes frames dipped even into the single digits. Was basically slideshow territory. The    Good-
    Has some pretty decent old-school RPG mechanics. Feels very old-school like an RPG out of the 90s or early 2000's. There is some meaningful challenge for fans of grinding.

    Bad-
    The combat is absolutely mediocre at best. The performance is arguably the worst I have ever had on my PS5 ever. Sometimes frames dipped even into the single digits. Was basically slideshow territory. The story and characters are just so bland and uninteresting that I couldn't even really got wrapped into the story.

    Thoughts-
    ELEX 2 is not a game that gives you a very good sense of purpose or even immediate goals at times, nor does it have a very interesting cast of characters or a particularly good story. Nor does it run very well or reward the player for trudging all of those issues in a way that feels proportional. Yet I can see why the uphill battle of getting much of anywhere and the perpetual mystery of what exactly you’re getting yourself into at any given time can add up to a genuine delight for the right players. There are undeniably some addicting loops to be found beneath the rubble, but not enough to make this a particularly recommendable game in a day and age where so many better iterations of this genre already exist. If this was simply a case of the game catering to a niche crowd and being “more about the journey than the destination” I could roll with that. But with mediocre-at-best combat, vanilla-at-best graphics and some staggeringly bad performance issues eating away at ELEX 2’s already limited appeal, I can’t help but advise those entering this version of Magalan to proceed with caution.    … Expand
  3. Spierko
    Mar 13, 2022
    8
    Bardzo dobra gra Drętwa ale co za klimat Fabuła bardzo dobra i mam nadzieję na zwieńczenie wątku w trzeciej części Dobra robota pirania
  4. IlyaHero
    Mar 23, 2022
    0
    If you want a good rpg then go play other games. Devs from pb are stuck in time
  5. alwaysamneet
    Mar 8, 2022
    0
    this game is just straight up trash and please to god dont buy this **** for the love of god.
  6. NoctGamingHD
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    as someone who played the original Elex i can honestly say this sequel is a absolute Dump of a game, going off the basics. The open world feel only like a copy paste system witht e city begin the only real changing of scenes. Faction have been completely screw over, the adding of certain factions was definitely a great idea but making certain faction lose pretty much everything was theas someone who played the original Elex i can honestly say this sequel is a absolute Dump of a game, going off the basics. The open world feel only like a copy paste system witht e city begin the only real changing of scenes. Faction have been completely screw over, the adding of certain factions was definitely a great idea but making certain faction lose pretty much everything was the wrong direction, point of interest was the clerics what was a great faction to join thank to it psi ability which made you feel like a sith or jedi was dumb down to only 2 abilities that only give lifesaving factor that are really pointless. while keeping outlaw with the usual chem boosting. honestly that was the worst decision they ever made for a game that had great potential. Now moving on to combat system in elex one what made the combat fun was the fact that you could wield a weapon in one hand and magics or some such in the other, in elex 2 your force to equip magic in both honestly a huge mistake, when i was starting out i was thinking omg go alb equip chain lightning in left hand with sword in right woo sith lets go, then i learn nope two hand magic or nothing. moving on to armor honestly this is the worst out of everything, armor design feel like someone just put random piece together and said there we go there no in depth work to this at all and only armor that matter requires massive farming and grinding to the point that the game is already over and their no reason to care anymore. Overall this game is far worst then the original Elex and not worth your money or time, if you feel like play a good nordic game go pick up the original elex 1 or even the gothic series.… Expand
  7. ItIsBra
    Mar 18, 2022
    0
    I would really like to have subtitles in Ukrainian, because I want to stream the game in Ukraine after the war, and I don't want to to include the language of the occupier.
  8. KlingonGamerYT
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    upgraded it for free on PS5 yeah EA FREE!
    sadly playing on PS5 its slow framerate screen tears are a hindrance as the game slows down.. its still getting patches but luckily for me I can still enjoy the game Ranton called it worse game of 2021 and its a unfair assessment for me its a AA game rough very rough round the edges the story is daft good fun strange dialogue and also some really    upgraded it for free on PS5 yeah EA FREE!
    sadly playing on PS5 its slow framerate screen tears are a hindrance as the game slows down.. its still getting patches but luckily for me I can still enjoy the game Ranton called it worse game of 2021 and its a unfair assessment for me its a AA game rough very rough round the edges the story is daft good fun strange dialogue and also some really funny dialogue there's a lot of depth to this game when u get a game at a launch price well below the norm it was cheap and you get your moneys worth 70 hours in and im not even halfway through loot collectables and the fact u face tough enemies at the start means its a challenge overall the quests atmosphere of a barren world and the consequence's of your actions means its a game you could play again its good fun despite the famous jank of combat which is still there albeit improved for 39 quid well worth it no microtransactions like other ubisoft rpg copy and pastes do its all in the game    … Expand
  9. AudioRemedy
    Apr 17, 2022
    5
    I played until the end and mopped up every sidequest I came across (50+ hours). This game could have been great. I was intrigued by the the first game -which I played for about as long - but it feels like they haven't improved at all. Also, it feels like the storyline loses the plot often, and there is a lot of blatantly recycled content. Overall: "janky" doesn't even begin to describe it.
  10. ghst3691
    Nov 2, 2022
    5
    I would love to give this game a higher score but due to quite a few game bugs, I cannot. The world building done by pb is great, but the content of that world us not. Poor character animations, boring npcs, a butt ton of dialog, screen lag, tears, and a big lack of support from the devs make this game hard to love. I am currently pushing myself through it, but I fear I won't make it.I would love to give this game a higher score but due to quite a few game bugs, I cannot. The world building done by pb is great, but the content of that world us not. Poor character animations, boring npcs, a butt ton of dialog, screen lag, tears, and a big lack of support from the devs make this game hard to love. I am currently pushing myself through it, but I fear I won't make it. Enemies are also sponges for damage. If you didn't like the first one, odds are you won't like the second.… Expand
  11. s14r43r
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    Elex и elex 2 - лучшие РПГ, в которые я играл! Огромная благодарность Pyranha bytes за проделанную работу!
    Движок возможно устаревший, но в этом и фишка, игра невероятно самобытна, с увлекательным сюжетом и классными механиками. Мне очень зашла!    Elex и elex 2 - лучшие РПГ, в которые я играл! Огромная благодарность Pyranha bytes за проделанную работу!
    Движок возможно устаревший, но в этом и фишка, игра невероятно самобытна, с увлекательным сюжетом и классными механиками. Мне очень зашла!
  12. wikgh3li4trg
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Schön, dass es noch diese Spiele gibt. Klar, ist kein AAA und etwas janky, aber ansonsten sehr unterhaltsam. Für Fans von Gothic und co absolut zu empfehlen.

    Zum Release gab es noch 1–2 Probleme mit Tearing und einer extrem nervigen Kamera, beides wurde aber gepatched. Freue mich auf das nächste Spiel von PB.
  13. PMG-Writer
    May 22, 2022
    7
    On the whole, "Elex II" has become a good game for the console and PC. The storyline is directly convincing and the entry into the game is well done. The tasks are also always exciting and drive you through the appealing game world. Unfortunately, the fights and the technical problems are a big minus point of the game. It is fun to move through the world of "Elex II", but small bugs keepOn the whole, "Elex II" has become a good game for the console and PC. The storyline is directly convincing and the entry into the game is well done. The tasks are also always exciting and drive you through the appealing game world. Unfortunately, the fights and the technical problems are a big minus point of the game. It is fun to move through the world of "Elex II", but small bugs keep getting in the way. At least the developers of the game are working on fixing them bit by bit. If you'd like to experience another role-playing game, you should take a look at "Elex II".… Expand
  14. DoctorRaccoon
    Mar 22, 2022
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ich würde dem ELEX 2 liebend gerne eine 9 von 10 geben, allerdings wäre das durch die technische Ausführung und die flache Hauptstory unangebracht.
    Aber fangen wir mit dem guten an. Die Storylines der Fraktionen sind alle samt sehr unterhaltsam, anders als die 6. Macht. Besonders die Charaktere der einzelnen Fraktion haben eine gewisse tiefe und viele alte Gesichter gibt es auch zu sehen. Es gibt auch viele Nebenmissionen und die klassichen Gefährtenquests. Diese sind mal mehr und mal weniger Umfrangreich oder spannend, bis auf wenige ausnahmen ist es nur: Geh da hin und töte X Viecher. Die Rollenspielmechaniken haben sich dahingehend verändert, dass man nun Attributspunkte frei vergeben kann, ohne einen Lehrer aufsuchen zu müssen, was definitiv eine Willkommene Anpassung ist, für die einzelnen Skills, braucht man allerdings nach wie vor Lehrer. Anders als in früheren Piranha Bytes Titeln, kann man aber alles lernen, man ist durch seine Fraktionszugehörigkeit in keinster weise eingeschränkt. Das ist auch wichtig, denn man kann nun auch Fraktionslos spielen. Auch die Welt selbst ist ein Highlight, wenn auch nicht ganz so wie im ersten Teil. Durch die Weltenherzen gibt es nun kein richtiges Wüstengebiet mehr, wie es Tavar in Elex war sondern lediglich eine eine an Fallout erinnernde Ruinenstadt.
    Nun aber leider zum schlechten:
    Die Kämpfe fühlen sich grundsätzlich nicht gut an. Vor allem als Nahkämpfer, kommt es häufig vor, dass man statt den Gegner anzugreifen, beim Schlag einen Schritt nach vorne macht und dann gerne auch mal auf dem Gegner steht, zumindest bei kleineren Viechern. Das ist Nervig und zeigt, wie unausgereift der Nahkampf in Elex 2 ist. Der Fernkampf ist eine ganz andere Geschichte. Fast jede Auseinandersetzung lässt sich durchs schießen beim Rückwärtsgehen ohne Probleme bewältigen, da die Gegner stumpf in einer geraden Linie hinter einem herlaufen. Menschliche Gegner suchen zunächst Deckung, kommen dann aber doch auf den Spieler zugelaufen.

    Technisch ist es schlicht nicht so, wie es vermutlich sein sollte. Beim kompletten durchspielen, ist es nicht ein einziges Mal abgestürzt, dennoch lässt die Performance stellenweise zu wünschen Übrig. Ich kann es zwar nicht messen, jedoch hatte ich nur selten das Gefühl, 60 FPS zu erreichen. Schattierungen gewisser Objekte werden teilweise nur wenige Meter vor dem Spieler eingeblendet, was man besonders stark auf Brücken beobachten kann. Alternative Bildmodi, damit zum Beispiel stabile 60 FPS auf kosten der Auflösung erreicht werden können, gibt es nicht.
    Die Kamera ist leider auch nicht wirklich toll. Jax wandert im Bild von links nach rechts und die Entfernung zu Jax ist nicht frei einstellbar. Sein Rücken füllt gerne auch mal die hälfte des Bildes. Dies ist wohl in der PC Version bereits gepatcht, auf der PS5 kam dieser Patch allerdings bis zum meiner Review noch nicht.

    Ab hier beginnt die Story und damit die Spoilersektion:

    Die Story selbst ist leider auch recht Flach. Das Szenario ist, dass Außerirdische den Planeten für sich einnehmen wollen und man das natürlich verhindern muss. Man erfährt natürlich mehr darüber, wer diese "Skyands" sind, jedoch trägt das nicht viel zu dieser Story bei, da das erst mit einem dritten Teil interessant werden dürfte. Es wird auch durchgehend der Eindruck erweckt, dass man als 6. Macht versuchen muss, alle anderen Fraktionen für sich zu gewinnen um mit einer riesigen Streitmacht aus allen Fraktionen, gegen die Skyands anzutreten. Pustekuchen. Am Ende des Tages kämpft man als geschlossene 6. Macht lediglich ein Mal und das ist nur, um 5 Kommandanten auszuschalten. Dieser Kampf besteht dann aus ein paar Leuten der eigenen Fraktion, sowie den Waffengefährten, die man für die 6. Macht rekrutiert hat. Von allen anderen Fraktionen, fehlt jede Spur. Eine epische Schlacht wie im Vorgänger, gibt es nicht.
    Dann hab es da noch den Sohn von Jax, Dex. Dieser trägt unfassbar wenig zum Spiel bei. Er wird am Anfang, in der Mitte und am Ende nur mal kurz angeschnitten, um auf seine Existenz hinzuweisen. Eine Bindung zu diesem Charakter, entsteht aber nicht. Alles Szenen mit ihm, generell alle Szenen die auf irgendeine Weise emotional wirken sollen, werden durch die hölzernen Animationen absolut ins Lächerliche gezogen. Besonders beim Ende merkt man das. Denn Dex Opfert sich, damit man den letzten Former betreten kann. Die Reaktion darauf ist ungefähr so: "Neeeein DEEEEEX, Ok".
    Kaum Opfert er sich, kommt auch schon der absolut unspektakuläre Bosskampf. Hätte ich die Trophäe fürs durchspielen nicht bekommen, hätte ich gar nicht gewusst, dass das schon das Ende der Story ist. Absolut unbefriedigend mit einem Cliffhanger für einen dritten Ableger. Caja als die Mutter von Dex, scheint auch nicht sonderlich beeindruckt von Dex' Opfer zu sein, sie spricht es nicht einmal an. Es fühlt sich Unfertig an, an jeder Ecke.    … Expand
  15. Bartoszk
    Apr 1, 2022
    1
    On ps5 it doesn't work as expected. Sometime less than 20 FPS during fights. Entire story is quite nice but game simply is lagging all the time.

    My suggestion: Wait for patches, don't waste money for that game now
  16. Cyberprion
    Apr 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have played this year. A solid well though out story. Combat mechanics are meaty and never grow old. The is an RPG in the original sense, with leveling, great side content, open world and highly variable paths to take. Unlike over hyped games like Mass Effect, choice and relationships in this game actually matter and do impact the outcome of the game. It is veryOne of the best games I have played this year. A solid well though out story. Combat mechanics are meaty and never grow old. The is an RPG in the original sense, with leveling, great side content, open world and highly variable paths to take. Unlike over hyped games like Mass Effect, choice and relationships in this game actually matter and do impact the outcome of the game. It is very similar to the first game but that is not a bad thing. The graphics are not the most modern but they are also good and the environment is just fun to be in. I wish there were more games like this.… Expand
  17. Moielkillo
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    Grandísimo RPG clásico ,disfrutado como un niño,me encanta estos juegos que no te dan nada sin currarselo.
  18. fcsupreme
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Compared to the first one this is a massive improvement, very extensive story arc, good combat(takes getting used to), good character and story progression, so far I'm loving it. Definitely worth your time. Impressive. Overall 8/10.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PlaySense
    Mar 21, 2022
    55
    The interesting game world is worth exploring, thanks in part to the many fun easter eggs and missions you get to choose from. The fact is that it is technically rather messy. For example, the game has quite a bit of screen tearing, frame drops and more. Also, the battles are stiff, making it all feel a bit shaky. If you know how to get past this, then the game is quite nice to play.
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  2. Impulsegamer
    Mar 1, 2022
    80
    Elex II is an almost overwhelmingly ambitious and content-packed sequel that serves up more lands to explore, more people to interact with, and more choice and consequence to carefully consider. It has unavoidable rough edges in the technical and graphical departments that, for many raised on highly polished triple-AAA titles, won’t be easy to overlook, but in terms of providing freedom and reactivity that makes for truly engaging role-playing opportunities, it is a fun, satisfying package that few titles can measure up to, proving budget isn’t the be-all, end-all for a great RPG experience.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 1, 2022
    80
    Even that's ultimately part of the charm of Elex II though, because it was a game made by RPG enthusiasts for RPG enthusiasts, and min-maxing is, ultimately, a big part of this community. Though the game comes across as an impenetrable club members-only experience at times, the creativity and energy behind it is impossible to deny. Frankly, I would rather play something like this, bugs and all, than something overproduced and so safe that it puts me to sleep.
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