Dungeon Siege 2
by Microsoft
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Product Summary
Brand: MicrosoftPrimary Contributor: Windows
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2005-08-16
Platform: Windows XP
Model: G66-00041
Publisher: Microsoft
Product features:
- Lead an elite battle party against a vicious marauder in this RPG
- Choose up to 6 battle comrades; each class with unique heroic powers
- Powerful and unusual allies; exotic creatures with special abilities
- Challenging opponents; cinematic storytelling; interactive world
- Online multi-party gaming for cooperative or competitive gameplay
Video Game Reviews of Dungeon Siege 2
Customer Review: A great hack n' slash adventure!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have an aging PC that won't run the newest games on the market, so I'm always on the look-out for older games that still hold up well. I played the original Dungeon Siege when it first game out, and I remember being very impressed with it. It was definately light on the more serious RPG elements such as story, motivation, and NPC depth, but it was still a really fun action-oriented dungeon diver.
When I decided to give Dungeon Siege II a try (despite it being over 3 years since the game's release), all I hoped for was a game at least as good as the original. But I'll tell you what, I got a big surprise. Because this game stands head and shoulders above the original. For one, it's actually got an involving story with realistic motivations, and believable plot twists. The basic back story that plays during the intro cut scene is kind of cheesey, but once you get into the game proper, you won't be dissapointed.
The combat system is very well-designed, smooth, and just simply a joy to play. Every friendly NPC you encounter in towns (and the towns are much bigger and more fleshed out now), not only responds with dialogue, but actually has accompanying recorded speech. All of them, even the individual nameless guards wandering around.
Another nice feature is that you're free to construct your party of characters from a selection of hirable NPC's found throughout the game world. So you don't have to enlist one person or another if you don't like their character. You have a choice in the matter. Also, the people you do invite to join you will periodically pipe-up and make a comment about your character, the situation at hand, or even get into a small argument with another party member. This feature actually reminded me quite a bit of the fun I had playing the Baldur's Gate games, and how the party members in those titles had their own unique personalities and opinions.
Overall, I highly recommend this game. It's above and beyond what I expected, and would please just about any RPG enthusiast I can think of.
Description of Dungeon Siege 2
Dungeon Siege II takes you back to the land of Ehb, to vanquish a new menace. A thousand years ago, magic spread across the land after an apocalyptic battle between the armies of two gods. The powers of magic spread to every corner of the world, flowing through any who could command them. These energies have started to wane, as a new heir beckons from the Plain of Tears -- the site of that original battle. Each day, his strength grows and he destroys those who do not submit to him. With none to oppose his ascendance, an age of darkness awaits mankind, unless you raise a party with the skills&powers to defeat him. Jaw-dropping special effects create an amazing environment&atmosphere, dazzling spell effects and an immersive gaming experience Dungeon Siege II introduces a new Flick authoring system, keeping players in the game world with adventures that evolve with players, as quests&missions are completedPromotions - For Editorial Games
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