And yet more reviews!

Justin McElroy for The Verge likes it:

"Risen 2 always redeems itself with the little things about the pirate fantasy it nails. What other game lets you learn a skill called "‘Nuff Said" that allows you to end the occasional conversation by pulling a pistol on your co-converser and sending them to Davy Jones' Locker? And listen, just between you and me ... you can get an attack parrot and a monkey that steals stuff.

"Like a cardboard-sword wielding toddler knocking over his chocolate milk, it's tough to stay angry at Risen 2 when it's having this much fun playing pirates."

Steven Bates for RipTen presents us the pros and cons:

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i]"+ Graphically stunning island setting
+ Maintains the level of challenge of its predecessor
+ Robust combat system…
- …that could benefit from a dodge mechanic to add flow
- Expense of skills sometimes feels too high
- An assortment of minor dialogue problems and inconsistencies"[/i]

And so does Sophie Prell for G4tv:

"The Pros
Refreshing take on the fantasy genre; there really isn't another game with quite the same world.
Choice actually matters, and thinking outside the box is encouraged.
No "go here" markers or mini-map make for a challenging, no hands-holding experience.

The Cons
Graphics leave plenty to be desired. Even on highest settings, this feels like a game from 2007.
Melee combat is too slow and heavy, like a hack'n'slash dungeon crawler."

Links:

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• Review at G4tv
• Review at The Verge
• Review at RipTen

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