A nice improvement of the first game
Basically, if you liked the first game, as I did, buying the second one is a no brainer.
The general game loop is very similar to the first one. You generate biomes, add nature elements and fulfill the wishes of the settlers. While this sounds rather simple, the different combinations and synergies provides you with a nice challenge. All in all, the game is more like a puzzler then a god game.
What I like in Reus 2 is that you have much more influence over the world. For example, you can come chanhe the size of the biomes, you can decide where the settlers are building the city and you can even choose their projects. Moreover, the game also introduces a new era system. This also results in different buildings that influence your cities.
They also removed the real time clock and replaced it with a "era points" system, and you have to select three giants from a pool of six.
As you are experimenting with the different biomes, settlers, giants and eras, you'll gradually unlock new features. Thus, every run feels different and provides new challenges.
If you are into calm and relaxed puzzle games, I can highly recommend Reus 2.
P.S. it works flawlessly with Wine