Two Worlds II

Pik dan gelijk even wat Opilio voor me op ok? Die zijn vers dit jaar.

 

Zeeeeeker weten Amerikaans. Dat kun je echt zien tijdens GT TV , met die Jeof Keely ofzo, echt een Amerikaan gewoon En over de graphics, op de TWII (on-official) zijn er mensen die de game gespeeld hebben op zowel 360 als PC en vonden de verschillen heel erg klein, en ik snap de kritiek niet heel erg over de graphics want ik vind ze er in die gameplay videos echt zwaar indrukwekkend uitzien.

Ik heb trouwens heel eventjes die 1 huur video aangeklikt, ik wilde even zien hoe het paardrijden eruit zag. Aangezien iemand zei dat het er heeeeel slecht uitzag, nou ik vond het vreselijk meevallen. Of course is het geen RDR en ook niet AC achtig,maar het ziet er vind ik gewoon prima uit, zeeeeeker weten beter gemaakt dan Oblivion.

 

Als dat zo is dan is het echt een epische game. Maar dat betwijfel ik nog steeds een beetje.

 

Alleen het horsey rijden he, de rest weet ik nog niet. Oblivion is wel gigantisch vet

 

Oh gelukkig, ik wou je al bijna laten opnemen.

No one fucks with the elder scrolls!

 

Het mooie van deze game is dat die bij sommige die hem kopen gaan tegenvallen en hem snel wegdaan. Koop ik hem lekker na een week op X-bazar

 

We vinden hem allemaal zo geweldig dat niemand hem wil verkopen, omdat we allemaal de DLC gaan spelen die uit gaat komen

 

Ik koop hem toch wel, maar moet xbox-master wel een beetje gelijk geven na al die keren uitstellen en vage berichten.

 

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Third among the reviews (and third high note) is GamingXP's detailed analysis of Two Worlds II in German. Their note isn't as high as the previous reviews, but they're definitely taken in by the atmosphere of the game and its variety of choices. The story, they say, is a tad predictable, but it's still a huge leap forward compared to the first one, with such things as companion interaction (even erotic tension), subtle reputation system and other roleplaying elements done well.



Among the pros, they note the CRAFT system, character design, the abundance of quests and German localization. Among the cons, they note that the story as predictable, some animations in dialogues are not very relevant and there's some places in gameworld where you can get stuck without hope of getting out - or dying from falling.

They also comment on horse riding in the game and note that -- while it's not RDR level -- the game does horseriding jusice. There's a good galopping animation, apparently, and the size of the world more than justifies all the travelling options (including personal teleports, which are given out early on). This was their PC review, but they provide more: a very detailed Xbox review as well.



While the overall marks are very similar, the editors had somewhat more to point out in Xbox 360 version. They note out of place animations, odd upwards running/climbing, some graphical glitches like abundant clipping. They are very appreciative of the superb audio track and audio sfx, especially in the urban areas. Multitude of quests and immense size of the game more than make up for any animation shortcomings.

This is also the first time anyone mentioned multiplayer in a review and they've also tested that feature, revealing - for the first time ever - the classes. Apparently there's a definite reason to pick classes in MP this time - it's not just a tag over your name as it used to be in TW1. Here's the classes:

* Warrior (1-handed specialist)

* Warrior (Shieldbearer)

* Warrior (Dualwielder/Blade Dancer)

* Warrior (2-handers)

* Warrior (Pikeman/Polearm-wielder)

* Ranger (bow)

* Air Mage

* Fire Mage

* Water Mage

* Earth Mage

* Necromancer

http://twoworldsvault.ign.com/fullstory.php?id=58864

 

Op page 43 had ik die review al gepost

En als een paar clipping problemen en wat animaties de enige problemen zijn, dan zul je mij niet horen. Ik wil gewoon een diepgaande RPG, met veel stats, veel loot, veel tinkering, exploring, etc...

 

Kwam me al bekend voor, maar werd pas net op hun facebook geplaatst, dus ik dacht misschien is het nieuw.

Ja, mij zul je sowieso niet horen denk ik. Ik verwacht niet dat dit de perfecte RPG wordt, maar dat hoeft van mij ook niet. Ik verwacht wel dat het er een wordt waar ik in op kan gaan. En mss wel de beste 360 rpg to date.

 

http://www.rpgitalia.net/news/two-worlds-ii/two-worlds-2-a-closed-betas-review/


Closed Beta Review :




When last 29 March 2010, the administrator of INSIDE Two Worlds, UnKnOwN, contacted me to offer a sort of “Holy Alliance” between their site and RPG Italia, I told myself several times “what luck!”

Thanks to this fruitful collaboration we managed during the past few months to obtain firsthand news, interviews to the developers, and now best of all: the possibility to participate in the closed beta of Two Worlds II. I admit that at first I was skeptical about this game. The first Two Worlds, when launched back in 2007, was a half disaster because it was incomplete, not abreast with the high standards imposed by Oblivion some months before, and with a weak plot. After playing the first work of Reality Pump patched at version 1.7, I understood that the series had some potential, thatit was a rough gem which if polished could produce a high quality title. Images and translated reports from a number of sites in the field for the past months and now the beta, definitively convinced me: Two Worlds 2 is by all means a redeemer for the Polish software house and can seriously aspire to become one of the most interesting RPGs of this season.

1.0 Graphics

Definitely superior to the first episode and in line with the standards of 2010, Two Worlds 2 is powered by the GRACE Engine, born from the ashes of its predecessor. At first designed to be an add-on, the developer team finally decided to focus on a new project. The landscapes are really gorgeous. Despite resorting to few resources, the visual quality offered is almost unrivaled, especially when it comes to rendering distance. Well defined textures do the rest, making the landscapes of Antaloor look alive and credible.

Some negative aspects regard the NPCs however, a little less refined than the ambiences, but, as also mentioned by other beta players, they have been most improved in the last few days. Anyway the models of the characters are a lot better than in the first Two Worlds and it is rare to find a character which is the same as another. The costumes and clothing of the various islands are so distinctive that they make each one of them unique.

Here there are some views of Antaloor: the savannah in the suburbs of Hatmandor and the jungle and city of New Ashos. The framerate is always very high: playing on a dual core at 2.8 Ghz, ATI Radeon HD 4850 with 512 Mb and 2 GB RAM it’s always between 40 and 50 fps in open spaces, and in closed ones can arrive at 70 fps, with all details maxed out at 1368×768 resolution.

2.0 Interface, menu and inventory

Two Worlds 2 menus have been designed with console users in mind. Easily accessible with a joypad, they have big icons for players who like to play on large TV screens. Dialogs and text are also the same.

The inventory divides items in two macro categories: offensive/defensive equipment and objects. In the first category we find all the instruments retrieved during our adventures that will help us in combat (weapons, armours, gems, resources) and in the second, the various texts from which we can apprehend abilities, books, the useful Oculus (magical items that allow to explore the environment without moving and eventually place traps) and potions. There is also a third category in which are placed the ingredients that permit to create various potions.

The game stands out the extreme customization of every item and magic. Weapons, clothes and armours can be disassembled in order to use the parts as resources to power up other instruments and better them. The level of ability in a specialized category (swords, bows, shields, gems) allows to reach higher efficiency levels.

Alchemy also works in the same way. Combining ingredients we can obtain potions with an infinite variety of effects. It has to be said that maybe some of them allow to obtain a bit too exaggerated bonuses, that can alter the balance of the game. That can anyway be revised in these last days of beta testing. For example by combining two mummies’ brains we obtain a potion that allows the player to resurrect once. Despite the fact that mummies are fairly rare, it can radically change the ending of some fights. It’s by the way better than the first Two Worlds, where the player could always resurrect and there were no “Game Over”.


Game map deserves a specific mention: it’s huge. The adventure takes place on four main islands and a few secondary ones that can be reached by a boat controlled by the player. Every island has its own climate and fauna, which guarantee a notable variety of monsters.

On the map are marked the points of interest: places, teleports and quest markers.

Two Worlds 2 has, among perks, the loading speed of environments and saved games. After starting the game we can play in about 25 seconds, and the game world is totally streamed, so we will have only 3-4 seconds loadings for entering houses or dungeons.

The diary encloses all the information regarding missions and objectives, found on the billboards of the various Guilds.

3.0 Abilities

The abilities system is well developed. Divided into macro categories, one for each type: weapons, magic, physical abilities, metallurgic/alchemic and stealth, it easily allows to develop the character without the constriction of the class system. Everyone is free to create his alter-ego specialized in only one macro category, or create an all-around character that can adapt to every situation.

Every ability has ten levels, each obtainable with the specific points. We earn 3 ability points for each level up, but others can be earned by fulfilling specific quests during our journey. Parameters affect abilities, like characteristics in Dungeons & Dragons. There are four of them and an elevatedlevel gives some bonus to abilities which are affected by the very parameter. We earn 4 parameter points for each level up.

4.0 Combat System

Despite being an action-RPG and having a combat system that follows this kind of game’s style, Two Worlds 2 still manages to plug inside its gameplay some tactics and even more awesomeness. By learning the appropriate abilities we will unlock new special moves, that recharge with time, without which a simple melee attack is a suicide.


During the first ten levels they are only important, after they become fundamental for surviving to the numerous groups of enemies and bosses of determined zones. Other than that, it is worth mentioning the block and counterattack system. By assuming the defensive position by clicking with the right mouse button, the character prepares to receive the enemy’s attack. By clicking with the left mouse button at the right time, we can start a chain combo of strikes (one for each click) that will break the opponent’s guard. Also, it is possible to throw off an opponent, and by clicking at the right moment, our character will perform a spectacular move that will end the enemy’s sufferings instantly.In order to make the experience more movie-like, Reality Pump added some slow-motion actions or a camera movement that emphasize critical hits and special moves.

5.0 Magic


Two Worlds 2’s magic system, called DEMON, is worthy of being listed in the Guinness World Record for the extremely high number of combinations offered in the spells creation. A bit harsh at first to handle, once understood how it works, it offers unmatched freedom of customization to the player through the use of special cards in creating his own spell.

It makes the career of the mage, usually penalized in action RPGs, very attractive.

6.0 Dialogues, cut scenes and plot

Two Worlds 2 has very interesting dialogues, capable of catching the player’s attention. The main character has his own rough personality and his sarcasm reminds us of both The Nameless Hero of the Gothic Saga and Gerald of Rivia of The Witcher series. During our conversation with NPCs we can choose from several options and the discussion goes on as in any other action-RPGs. The story reaches levels of complexity and deepness that the first Two Worlds would only have dreamed of. The main quest starts immediately in order to develop into a lot of side quests, introducing various characters with their own personalities. The quests quality is notably high, and there is a good variety of missions. The story starts with a particularly beautiful computer graphic video. Gandohar, the mysterious enemy of the first episode, has won. Self-proclaiming himself Emperor of Antaloor, he carried on the genocide of the orchish race, until they’re almost extinguished. A group of survivors manage to free the hero, who was kept prisoner by Gandohar in the castle of Vahkmaar together with his sister Kira, who has mysterious magic control over the god Aziraal. After an incredible escape, the Hero meets the Prophetess, a mysterious woman who has gathered around herself what’s left of the race of the Ogres. Your mission? Visit the places that show the signs of Gandohar’s past in order to understand the secret of his power and have a chance to win this fight for freedom. Making the story even more exciting, there are the great cutscenes. Never invasive, but always essential, they show themselves at the end of quests linked to the main plot and help the player to better understand what he is doing, involving him in the story and not leaving him to his own devices, as it happens in some RPGs, where the excessive freedom of action can be a flaw. The many minigames (most enjoyable are the ones linked to stealing and playing musical instruments) are very funny. Seeing how the NPCs react if we stop in their path, by pushing us, or the collisions (the in-game physics is remarkable) with their bodies, is incredible at a first glance.

7.0 Multiplayer

Two Worlds 2 wouldn’t be as it is if it were not for its “second world”. Other than a single player that lasts notably long, there is also a multiplayer part. There are several modes to play: deathmatch, co-op, village mode and others, that resemble an online approach, usually the prerogative of shooters game. The co-op quests guarantee an additional dose of adventures that will last 8 hours for a maximum of 8 players (the beta players played it all weekend, the first time it was available).

Conclusions

Two Worlds 2 is the real surprise of this fall. With a flop on their shoulders like the first Two Worlds (though it is really better with the last patch), Reality Pump worked hard and created a fantasy world alive and capable of involving the player. Detailed graphics, numerous quests with different endings, totally customizable items and magic are only some of the aces up the sleeve of this game. Whoever loved (or tried to love) the first Two Worlds should buy it without second thoughts. Whoever is still waiting for The Elder Scrolls V will find a valid substitute for Oblivion, with more role playing under all aspects. Those who, like me, have been following the Gothic saga for a while, will be surprised to find some of its clichés presented here in a coherent manner. In short, this is a must for every fan of the action RPGs genre.

Vote: 9.1/10

 

OH SHIT, SON

 

Jaaaaa toch, fucking sweet. Hoeveel negens hebben we nu al voor TWII? 4 stuks toch?

 

Ik dacht 3, maar ik heb het niet echt bijgehouden

Maar ik ga deze toch snel in huis halen! Gaan we ook multiplayeren met z'n allen?

 

This is the shit man! Told you so

Laten het buiten regenen, stormen, waaien, sneeuwen. Dan zit ik lekker warm binnen met TWII!

En ja, we gaan ook MP-en! (alleen denk ik pas na het uitspelen van de SP)

EDIT:
Aan alle TWII-ers: add me maar vast... ik wil graag straks veel mensen TWII zien playen

 

Over een half jaar dus.

 

Iedereen mag mij ook toevoegen op xbox live om TWII te spelen, stuur dan ff een berichtje

 

Als je dit een aantal jaar geleden tegen me had verteld, dan had ik je uitgelachen. Opvallend hoe de developer opeens wel in staat is kwaliteit af te leveren. Ik vraag me af wat er allemaal intern is veranderd.

 

Het is echt 'Two Worlds' of difference met het eerste deel, holy cow