Rogue Legacy 2 for the PlayStation 5

Review game Rogue Legacy 2 for the PlayStation 5,

Rogue Legacy 2, the sequel to the beloved authentic from developer Cellar Door Video games, only in the near past launched on PlayStation 4 and 5, following its launch on different platforms again in 2022. Whereas all the time on my radar, I by no means received round to taking part in the sport on Xbox platforms or the Nintendo Swap final yr, so when Cellar Door Video games provided the chance to evaluate the PlayStation model of the sport, I jumped on the probability.

The unique Rogue Legacy was an addictive blast of a sport, and from what I had heard the sequel was a fairly worthy follow-up. Having now spent a few weeks with the sport publish launch, I can agree that if you happen to’ve ever had an curiosity in 2D rogue-lite motion video games, then Rogue Legacy 2 is definitely price your time.

Matthew initially reviewed the sport for Gaming-Age final yr on different platforms. I’d say that I agree with most of his factors on this one, so that you gained’t discover a lot in the way in which of differing opinions with my evaluate for the PlayStation platforms. Taking part in via the sport on PlayStation 5, it ran extraordinarily properly, as is predicted, and I can’t bear in mind any single hiccup or problem I’ve run into over dozens of hours spent taking part in. Additionally price mentioning is that if you happen to’re a PS Plus subscriber you’ll be able to verify the sport out without cost through that service, which I’d definitely suggest doing so.

When you’ve not performed the unique Rogue Legacy, right here’s what you’ll be able to anticipate with Rogue Legacy 2. On the onset of the sport you’ll decide from a few character courses, every with a novel weapon kind, and randomized attributes, together with a magic spell of some kind and a further particular means. The sport is offered in 2D with fantastically animated characters, and also you’ll take command of your first character exploring an enormous array of rooms full of enemies and treasure. Likelihood is, you’re gonna die comparatively fast, however not all progress is misplaced as Rogue Legacy 2 makes use of a construction frequent to different rogue-lite video games like the unique Rogue Legacy or the ever-popular Lifeless Cells.

Dying will carry you again to your character choose display screen, permitting you to choose the equal of a descendant of your authentic character, together with the gold you collected in your earlier run. That gold can then be used to construct up your base of operations, which in flip permits you to get stronger, acquire extra well being, unlock extra courses, and extra.

The core hook of dying and restarting whereas progressing only a bit additional every time is as stable in Rogue Legacy 2 because it was within the authentic sport. I’d be arduous pressed to level out important variations between the 2 video games, exterior of a spruced up presentation and simply extra content material generally, however truthfully there wasn’t a lot to enhance on with the unique Rogue Legacy, so I can’t actually fault the sequel for not deviating too removed from the unique components. It’s nonetheless a wildly addictive sport, and the quick bursts of gameplay make it excellent for just a few fast rounds, or lengthier play classes.

Once more, if you happen to’ve ever been inquisitive about rogue-lite type video games, or Rogue Legacy generally, I see no cause to not give Rogue Legacy 2 a strive. Particularly if you happen to’re a PS Plus subscriber, the sport is a steal at $24.99, much more so when it’s free.