Rogue Legacy 2

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90

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  • Summary: Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it!

    Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game,    Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it!

    Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs.

    In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents' inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It's a new experience every time.

    Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you're ready for greater challenges.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. KeenGamer
    Jul 5, 2023
    100
    Rogue Legacy 2 is a captivating, addicting, and truly unforgettable experience. It doesn't just improve on the first game, it renders it wholly obsolete. It's a truly amazing roguelike, one of the best in the industry. The art is beautiful and the combat is buttery smooth. Everyone should play this game. Especially if you love pizza. And who doesn't love pizza?
  2. Digital Chumps
    Jul 3, 2023
    93
    In many ways, Rogue Legacy 2 aligns with the gold standard of the roguelite category by creating a highly engaging, dare I say addicting, gameplay loop that rewards multiple types of players. Newer players will find enjoyment in its accessibility levers and bite-sized progression while roguelite veterans will enjoy its deeper-than-expected class-based variance. Sure, you probably will die a lot, and you’ll wish to have a greater connection with its world and the characters within; at the end of the day, its flaws are outweighed by the amount of fun that is to be had by experimentation and repetition. My nearly twenty hour experience felt like two hours, and I still itch to return for one more run. Regardless if you’re a PS+ subscriber or not, Rogue Legacy 2 is more than deserving of your time.
  3. Gaming Age
    Jul 6, 2023
    91
    The core hook of dying and restarting while progressing just a bit further each time is as solid in Rogue Legacy 2 as it was in the original game. I’d be hard pressed to point out significant differences between the two games, outside of a spruced up presentation and just more content in general, but honestly there wasn’t much to improve on with the original Rogue Legacy, so I can’t really fault the sequel for not deviating too far from the original formula. It’s still a wildly addictive game, and the short bursts of gameplay make it perfect for a few quick rounds, or lengthier play sessions.
  4. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 20, 2023
    90
    Rogue Legacy 2’s long gestation has benefitted it immensely. It comes to PS5 in the shape of its life, and it is easily among the best Metroidvania-style games on the market today.
  5. Push Square
    Jul 1, 2023
    90
    Rogue Legacy 2 is an excellent sequel that takes the compelling magic of the original and throws the kitchen sink at it. It more than lives up to its own legacy with smart additions to the formula and an incredible amount of variety. Unlocking meaningful upgrades and discovering the deep layers of gameplay keep it fresh dozens of hours in. Once you get past the tidal wave of mechanics and information thrown at you, it stands among the best rogue-likes and -lites available.
  6. CGMagazine
    Jun 25, 2023
    90
    Rogue Legacy 2 is finally on PlayStation, the uninitiated MUST play this title.
  7. PlayStation Country
    Jun 26, 2023
    80
    Rogue Legacy 2 takes the original and stuffs it full of new content. For the most part, this is all welcome and done to the impeccably high standards of the original but there's so much going on at times that the game can start to feel a bit dense and weighed down by it. But the addictiveness that you expect from the original is still here and will definitely keep you playing.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Vomitpoop
    Jul 22, 2023
    10
    I have no idea why this game is getting review bombed on Metacritic, but it’s another example on why we need to disable user scores from thisI have no idea why this game is getting review bombed on Metacritic, but it’s another example on why we need to disable user scores from this website. People are simply leaving bad scores without reason and they can’t even prove that they ever played the game.… Expand
  2. alex82101
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    I don't know how indie games do it, but they are consistently one of the most addicting games I get my hands on. Rogue Legacy 2 is noI don't know how indie games do it, but they are consistently one of the most addicting games I get my hands on. Rogue Legacy 2 is no exception. The combat and the visuals have vastly improved compared to its predecessor which looked pixelated and didn't have nearly as much detail as this one. There are many classes, way too many if you ask me, and I have spent more than 20+ hours in the game and still have not tried them all. The only problem I have with this game is the incredible difficulty spikes caused by some bosses, sometimes even common enemies. On the other hand, the latter keeps the players on their toes by making sure any room can potentially spawn deadly enemies that can end the run in an instant. Even if that happens, there is another heir waiting to take place of their last fallen ancestor.… Expand
  4. Exariet
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    It took what's good about the first game and built on it.

    + Variety of classes and each class feel different + Exploring is amazing + The    It took what's good about the first game and built on it.

    + Variety of classes and each class feel different
    + Exploring is amazing
    + The upgrades tree offers the best roguelite elements with permanent upgrades

    - Weird difficulty spike
    - One-try puzzles - Resolve system doesn't allow alot of built experimenting    … Expand
  5. SpaceStation11
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Doesn't have the replayability of Hades, but it's a nice palate cleanser after a steady diet of soulslike games.
  6. Edenscott
    Sep 11, 2023
    6
    Becomes repetitive extremely quickly.
    Its not fun choosing between ??? and ??? all the time, where's the strategy behind that?
    Pretty and    Becomes repetitive extremely quickly.
    Its not fun choosing between ??? and ??? all the time, where's the strategy behind that?
    Pretty and clear visuals though.    … Expand
  7. dangyosabyss
    Jul 7, 2023
    5
    A fun Roguelite that sabotages itself with a saturation of un-funny humour and shoehorned identity politics (see : a trait that states yourA fun Roguelite that sabotages itself with a saturation of un-funny humour and shoehorned identity politics (see : a trait that states your character likes both boys and girls that adds nothing to the RPG aspect of the game. A useless exercise in box-ticking). Few people in 2023 are going to be angered by the presence of certain preferences in games but this feels like the makers have shoehorned even more of it into the sequel. The game partially builds on its predecessor but feels as if it is lacking in some areas. It is a fun game but the boring lore and pushing of certain preferences are not needed in a game that one ought to be marketing to the masses. I find myself playing it in spite of these annoyances rather than taking them as a crucial aspect of the game. The Dark Souls Lite approach to lore is also lame and along with the 'humour' should be resigned back to Failarmy circa 2013. Mechanics-wise it's fun and the new abilities (or repurposed old ones) feel satisfying. Dropping the obnoxious writing style and the other aspects would help broaden this games appeal. It could be marketed to children and adults alike but it seems content to settle in it's little niche, unfortunately rendering it average.… Expand
  8. PS-KING
    Sep 8, 2023
    0
    Aucun intérêt, me suis ennuyé pendant deux heures, je ne conseille pas ce jeu, démodé et faible techniquement

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#5 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#67 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023