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Dungeon Siege II (2005)
October 03, 2005
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Dungeon Siege II came as a bit of a surprise. It doesn’t suffer any truly overt flaws, though it can be criticized for being derivative and running an old game engine. On the other hand, system requirements are low and it has really polished the Diablo style of play to a fine pitch. Hack and slash gaming has its own particular appeal, a satisfaction born of the simplicity of getting better all the time while remaining challenged. Few games are better at this than DS2.

On the other hand, while it does refine the genre, Dungeon Siege II doesn’t really offer anything truly new. Sure, we can take issues with the graphics or the somewhat uneven difficulty level, but the real trouble comes in the lack of meaningful addition. The game and entire genre would be all the richer if more creative effort had been expended to add a new depth to DS2.

Description:
It’s been a generation since you vanquished the evil that plagued the Land of Ehb, and now…a new menace has awakened. In Dungeon Siege II, the sequel to the best-selling RPG from Gas Powered Games, you will be called on to again wield sword and spell to save the world from a growing abomination many years in the making.

Elite Battle Party
Players must choose battle comrades carefully to build a party of up to six members. Parties can be honed over time using an all-new character development system filled with new skills and specialties.

Hero Powers
As the stakes have increased, so have the party's abilities. Each class now has access to unique Heroic Powers that are capable of turning the tide of battle, but they require wisdom and strategic timing to use properly.

More Dangerous Enemies
Players will face-off against opponents whose power and tactical prowess will rival their own. The enemies in Dungeon Siege II will have all-new powers and abilities. As a result of the new Coach AI technology introduced in Dungeon Siege II, enemies are full of surprises.

Cinematic Storytelling
Dungeon Siege II introduces a new Flick authoring system providing a new level of in-engine cinematic storytelling that keeps players in the game world instead of pulling them away from it. New story-driven quests provide a deeper adventure that evolves with players as they complete quests and missions.


Revolutionary Online Multi-Party Gaming
Blur the lines between single and multiplayer gameplay as players bring multiple members of their party into the realm of LAN or online play to cooperatively (or competitively) complete quests and acquire new skills and powers.

Jaw-dropping Special Effects
The new SFX engine in Dungeon Siege II takes visual special effects to the next level for everything from the environmental atmosphere to dazzling spell effects, creating an engrossing and immersive gaming experience.

Interactive World
The world of Dungeon Siege II is brimming with activity. From pitched battles raging around players as they adventure through the world, to special environments that players can turn to their tactical advantage in the heat of battle - players will do well to pay heed to the world around them.

Powerful and Unusual Allies
The pack mule was only the beginning. Players can now choose from a number of exotic creatures with special abilities that adventure and grow alongside players.

With Risk Comes Reward
Journeying through the land of Aranna, players will come across numerous rare and powerful items that can help them accomplish their goals or unlock new mysteries. An enhanced dynamic loot system ensures that each time an adventurer steps out their door, new and interesting treasure awaits.


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Publisher:
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Developer:
Microsoft Game StudiosOfficial Website ]

Genre: RPG

Year Released: 2005

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