ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the vintage open-world role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic and Risen series, Piranha Bytes. ELEX II returns to the post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy world of Magalan – with massive environments that can be explored with unrivaled freedo...
ELEX II is the sequel to ELEX, the vintage open-world role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic and Risen series, Piranha Bytes. ELEX II returns to the post-apocalyptic Science Fantasy world of Magalan – with massive environments that can be explored with unrivaled freedom via jetpack, you will be able to move through the epic story any way you want.
Several years after Jax defeated the Hybrid, a new threat arrives from the sky, unleashing the dangerous powers of dark Elex and endangering all life on the planet. In order to defend the peace on Magalan and the safety of his own family, Jax has to go on a mission to convince the factions to unite against the invaders and find his own son, Dex, who got separated from him …
Dive into a huge, hand-crafted, completely unique world with multiple factions and diverse environments set in a post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe.
The game allows you to:
explore the planet of Magalan with unprecedented freedom, using your trusted jetpack to traverse the map and even fly!
interact with a lived-in world, full of unique NPCs, who
will remember what you’ve done and react accordingly
will join or leave your group depending on how you behave
are able to be killed, which will have an effect on the story
engage in fluid close and ranged combat with a massively improved control system
experience a story where your actions have consequences, immersing you in a world of moral decisions
I freaking love this game like many have said it improves on the original and sad to say we will never get elix3 because piranobites has been shuttered rest in peace but from a very talented studio please support them even though it's too late
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.
I liked Elex 1, but I really love part 2. It has a lot of improvements, such as a much more appealing inventory, better quick inventory handling, a skull mark for enemies stronger than you (!), five really interesting factions and new jetpack abbilities.
It is still not the game I would recommend to everybody, but it has this very unique and enjoyable overall tune that made me enjoy every minute in Elex 2.
A lot of nice decisions have to be made, there is good environmental story telling, a lot of humor, and... whiskey and pills.
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