ELEX II

Standard PB game during chapter 1. After that - downhill. Kill X enemies quests, where X is in tens. Forced myself to play through chapters 2,3. Couldn't do this anymore on chapter 4. Uninstall

I liked the first Elex and was excited for the sequel. But within a few minutes of play it was clear that the controls are unresponsive and confusing. Animations and combat are slapped together with no real thought or effort. The whole thing is terribly disappointing.

I really hated Elex 1, I hated every second of it. Ugly, buggy, unfun. So I bought Elex 2, on a 50% sale, as a joke. I expected to see garbage that I could laugh at with my friends. As it turns out I really liked Elex 2. It's not a "good" game in terms of quality, writing, gameplay, etc. But it's the first game since Gothic 2 that made me feel that spark of exploring a dangerous and magical world, and as far as I am concerned the best game they've made since Gothic 3, which I think it is the most similar to. And I think it's nostalgia speaking, and that this isn't a general audience's kinda game. But I have to say that while I am not entirely down with this kind of strange mix of cheese and immitating superior action games; if Elex 2 is the kind of game PB will keep making then I'm once again ready for the ride. I still wish they would make a smaller, more grounded, world. And I wish the main story made any coherent sense. And I wish the main character was more likeable. But I had fun. I finished the game. I'll remember it, and I'll probably replay it. I can't say that for any of the Risen games or the previous Elex. If you end up getting this game just be aware this is jank city and it's best to quit once you get bored, there is nothing worth seeing at the end of the game. But you might just feel what made the original Gothic special in there, just a hint of it. It felt good to me.

I can see the knock on the camera, it takes a little getting used to. Also some key presses have changed so keep that in mind. Graphics and sound seem all acceptable. So far the only wonky things I have come across are the fore mentioned camera and some weird tone/interactions with NPC's. All in all if you liked the first one or don't mind a bit of a learning curve make sure to check this out

When you played the first Elex you know exactly what you get. That can be good if it is your kind of taste but it can also be bad when you are expecting something like ubisoft. It is a typical German game with rough edges. But I like it very well.