Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2 is a platform video game developed and published by Cellar Door Games. It is the sequel to 2013's Rogue Legacy, and the game was released for Windows via early access in August 2020. The full version of the game has been released on April 28, 2022 for Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and Series S.

Rogue Legacy 2
Developer(s)Cellar Door Games
Publisher(s)Cellar Door Games
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Xbox One
Xbox Series X/S
ReleaseAugust 18, 2020
(early access)
April 28, 2022
(full release)
Genre(s)Platform, roguelike
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Rogue Legacy 2 is a platform game with roguelike and Metroidvania elements. In the game, the player assumes control of a knight, who must explore procedurally generated dungeons to collect its treasures and defeat enemies. While the knight is equipped with swords and shields and mages can cast magic, the game introduces several additional gameplay classes. These new classes include the Ranger who can summon platforms and use fire arrows, and the Barbarian who uses an axe. As a roguelike, players will have to start from the beginning when their player avatar is killed in the game.[1] However, the gold they have collected in each run can be spent on permanent upgrades such as new weapons, gear and runes. When the player starts a run again, they will have to pick a random character with different genetic traits, which may either enhance or hinder the player's combat efficiency.[2] While exploring a dungeon, they will also collect Heirlooms, which are permanent ability upgrades that are hidden in special rooms.[3]

Development

Cellar Door Games announced Rogue Legacy 2 on April 3, 2020.[4] While the studio planned to release the game via early access in July 2020, it was later shifted to August 18, 2020.[5] The initial early access release contained one and a half dungeons, four gameplay classes, and one enemy boss. The studio planned to release large updates every two months, and expected the game to stay in early access for around a year.[6] The game's development lasted for about four years. The game left early access and made a full release on April 28, 2022 for Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.[7]

Reception

Rogue Legacy 2 received "universal acclaim" for Windows according to review aggregator Metacritic;[8] the Xbox Series X/S version received "generally favorable" reviews.[9]

Michtell Satlzman of IGN awarded the game a 9 out of 10, stating that the game is "a transformative sequel that essentially rebuilds the extraordinarily influential 2013 original into a modern roguelite that stands nearly shoulder to shoulder with the best of the genre.".[17] Gamespot's Richard Wakeling's review seems to support the previous statement and awarded the game a 9 out of 10.[18] The general player base seems to agree, praising the game with positive reviews whilst some others review the game negatively, citing the repetitiveness and game design as the source of their displeasure.[8][19]

References
  1. Denzer, TJ (August 24, 2020). "Rogue Legacy 2 hands-on preview: The family cemetery runneth over". Shacknews. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  2. Devore, Jordan (August 18, 2020). "Early Access Review: Rogue Legacy 2". Destructoid. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  3. Ramos, Jeff (August 18, 2020). "Rogue Legacy 2 beginner's guide and tips". Polygon. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  4. Prescott, Shaun (April 3, 2020). "Rogue Legacy 2 announced". PC Gamer. Future plc. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  5. Wales, Matt (July 17, 2020). "Rogue Legacy 2's PC early access launch has been pushed back to August". Eurogamer. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  6. Clayton, Natelie (August 18, 2020). "Rogue Legacy 2 has begun its quest through early access". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved January 16, 2022.
  7. Kennedy, Victoria (April 7, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 release date announced for PC and Xbox". Eurogamer. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
  8. "Rogue Legacy 2 for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  9. "Rogue Legacy 2 for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  10. Devore, Jordan (April 28, 2022). "Review: Rogue Legacy 2". Destructoid. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  11. Wakeling, Richard (April 28, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 Review - Grand Lineage". GameSpot. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  12. Penzhorn, Sascha (May 1, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 im Test: Eines der besten Spiele seines Genres" [Rogue Legacy 2 Reivew: One of the Best Games of its Genre]. GameStar (in German). Webedia. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  13. Cunningham, James (May 1, 2022). "Review: Rogue Legacy 2". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  14. Alonso, Álvaro (April 28, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 se va a convertir en tu nueva obsesión roguelite (análisis)" [Rogue Legacy 2 is going to become your new roguelite obsession (review)]. HobbyConsolas (in Spanish). Axel Springer SE. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  15. Saltzman, Mitchell (April 28, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  16. Denzer, TJ (April 28, 2022). "Rogue Legacy 2 review: A rich bloodline forged in the fires of failure". Shacknews. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  17. Saltzman, Mitchell (2022-04-28). "Rogue Legacy 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  18. "Rogue Legacy 2 Review - Grand Lineage". GameSpot. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  19. "Save 20% on Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam". store.steampowered.com. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
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