This game combines the gameplay of the first DS with many new features. From being able to pick from 4 different races to an actual good story this game is much more immersive then the last installment. If you liked the first you will love this one, but if you are just getting started it may be hit or miss. Graphics: The game runs with the same engine as the first, but with a few tweaks. First off you will notice the spells look much more powerful and imaginative then in the first. Second the armor and weapons look great. Any weapon that is enchanted will have a unique glow to it. The armor is much more details this time around too. Armor types range from skin tight face masks (looks like something out of Slipknot) to brightly colored mythril armor. The environments look pretty much the same with new textures. Sound: Much better then the first. You can hear wild life while in the forests and the sound for the spells gives it that extra effect. The voice acting is still pretty cheap, but it is better then most rpgs. Also I noticed in a few situations the things they said made no sense. For instance, I was playing a half-giant and my character asked Lothar (half-giant) what it feels like to be so big... Gameplay: The actual fighting is much like the first. You can make it more involved, but its easy for them to just fight by themselves. The added skill trees brings a lot to the table and it really effects the way your guys/gals will turn out. I had a duel wield half-giant and a shield half-gaint. The duel wield guy put out 3x more damage but got killed very quickly, and the shield guy didn't put much damage out but he could take a beating. A great change in the gameplay is the dungeon layout. There are many more varied conditions to fight in. In the first one it would take many hours to go through a dungeon, in this one you move through them fast (there are just many more.) Story: There is actually a good story in the game. It may seem cheap at times, but I would lose track of time trying to advance a little further to unlock the next part of the story. I won't give away the ending, but it is satisfactory and open ended for a sequel. Overall: This is a game that you shouldn't miss if you are a fan of the series or of Diablo style games. If you are a first timer it may seem a little long and drawn out. Worth the 50 bucks for me, wait for the bargain bin if not a fan!
Dungeon Siege II Since the first instalment of Dungeon Siege there has been little in high quality point and click RPG’s, Dungeon Siege II looks to rectify that. From the very beginning you are thrown into battle a... Read Full Review
This is a great highly addictive game. If you liked DS1 you will love this game. If you didn't like DS1 then stay away because this is a lot more of the same except with better graphics and more in depth game play. ... Read Full Review
