Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2

April 28, 2022

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Rogue Legacy is back! But now it&s;s got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Apr 2022
92.0 /100

"Rogue Legacy 2 is simply one of the best indie games ever. It manages to stay true to the original while forging its own identity in ways that make it stand out as unique and ultimately superior. You&s;d be a …"

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Apr 2022
100.0 /100

"Rogue Legacy 2 has taken everything you loved from the first title and improved on everything, this is an incredibly addictive roguelike with customisation options to make it accessible for everyone no matter your skill level!"

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"‎Cellar Door Games surprise us with a sequel that not only surpasses the original in everything, but also automatically becomes one of the best roguelite ever made. You won&s;t be able to stop playing.‎"

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Anne Marie Coyle PC Gamer Apr 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"A sublime addition to the Rogue Legacy family and one of the best rougelites yet."

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Caelyn Ellis Eurogamer Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 really is a lovely game and I’m glad Cellar Door have included options to make it more approachable. It stands as a terrific example of how to let players tailor their experience to their liking, whether that …"

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Chris White God is a Geek Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"Rogue Legacy 2 on PS5 is the best way to experience what Cellar Door Games has done since its original release to cement its, erm, legacy."

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Donato Marchisiello Console-Tribe Apr 2022
86.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

30.0

"Not a revolution, but a definite expansion: this marketing-like motto perfectly describes Rogue Legacy 2, the second chapter of the roguelike saga that began about ten years ago. Cellar Door Games has expanded and improved every aspect of the game, …"

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Apr 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

60.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is a fantastic game. It takes everything I loved about the first game, refines it, adds way more content, and keeps the gameplay just as tight and smooth. It’s a rogue-like that even non-fans of rogue-likes can …"

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Elliot Attard Checkpoint Gaming Apr 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 learns from its lineage and presents a superb sequel with a huge amount of depth of content. With so much replayability and meaningful progression, the game will have players hooked on its delightful gameplay loop for hours …"

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Eser Güven Oyungezer Online Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

70.0

"This is the prime version of Rogue Legacy series; better, bigger and badder! Impossible not to fall in love with it."

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Francisco Maia PSX Brasil Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

45.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 enhances all aspects of the first game and delivers a vast amount of content that provides many hours of quality entertainment. Every journey is unique and well balanced. Although failure is recurrent along the way, the game …"

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George Foster RPG Site Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

60.0

"Beyond the heavy grind, which is certainly purposeful, some gameplay features which feel a bit light, and a story that might as well not be there, Rogue Legacy 2 will quickly see itself enter the roguelite hall of fame as …"

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James Cunningham Hardcore Gamer Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is an enormous beast of an adventure, packed with fast combat, great platforming and endless replayability."

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

75.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is a sequel with great genes. The sense of progression constantly pulls your forward, all of the new mechanics and unlocks add a lot more depth and longevity to the game, and the combat and platforming feel …"

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John Carson IGN Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"Despite my nitpicks, every new discovery unveiled, skills obtained, and boss defeated wipes away any grief and replaces it with deep satisfaction. There’s a lot to clean up with the core progression systems to make the ramp from beginning to …"

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Apr 2022
95.0 /100

"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."

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Jorge S Fernandez DarkZero Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"In conclusion, while Rogue Legacy 2 is more of a refinement than a revolution, it nonetheless stands out as another must-have Roguelike, which is impressive given the ever-increasing supply of quality titles in the genre. Even if the plate is …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Apr 2022
80.0 /100

"It’s impossible to be disappointed with Rogue Legacy 2. As a sequel, it does everything it should: keep the spirit of the original in tact, while bolstering the experience with new content. Bigger and more interesting areas to explore mean …"

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Kosta Andreadis AusGamers Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"The flip-side to this is a positive, in that Rogue Legacy’s intricate progression and many, many secrets to discover is enough to warrant on and off play for weeks and months. If you’re after a pure rogue-lite experience and something …"

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Kurt Perry Dexerto Apr 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

93.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

92.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 does everything a sequel should. It builds on what was already well done in its predecessor while reworking any ideas that weren&s;t executed as well. Cellar Door Games has made something both franchise fans and newcomers should …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"Rogue Legacy essentially spawned the roguelite genre and nine years later, its sequel improves the recipe in every way. Rogue Legacy 2 looks fantastic and plays even better, with engaging mechanics and an addictive gameplay loop. While you might not …"

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Mattia Ravanelli IGN Italy Apr 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Playing Rogue Legacy 2 is almost always a pleasure, except when... it is no longer. At that point it depends on how much the semi-masochistic flame of the roguelike burns in you. Nice, but it could have been balanced better …"

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Mitchell Saltzman IGN Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 honors its own legacy as the premiere roguelite thanks to its outstanding assortment of classes, diverse areas, and rewarding combat, putting it shoulder to shoulder among the very best of the genre."

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90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

65.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is a worthy sequel that improves upon almost every aspect of the original, adding a wide array of new classes, abilities, and content."

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"Rogue Legacy 2&s;s long gestation has benefitted it immensely. It comes to PS5 in the shape of its life, and it is easily among the best Metroidvania-style games on the market today."

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is finally on PlayStation, the uninitiated MUST play this title."

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

40.0

"What you&s;re left with is a sequel that players are more likely to stick with, which makes them more likely to appreciate all the other bells and whistles, story aspects, cool bosses and upgrades that have also been packed in …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

70.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is an excellent step up from its predecessor, adding tons of new, fun content along with heaps of systems for even more varied runs. Though it can be grindy and somewhat difficult, the enjoyable gameplay will keep …"

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Apr 2022
90.0 /100

"Rogue Legacy 2 improves on its predecessor in every way, with smart new additions that elevate its satisfying roguelite loop."

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Scott McCrae Nintendo Life Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is - to put it simply - a banger. While it&s;s not a game-changing revelation, it manages to follow up on everything that made the original great and makes it bigger and better. Even once you&s;ve bested …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

75.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 is an excellent sequel that takes the compelling magic of the original and throws the kitchen sink at it. It more than lives up to its own legacy with smart additions to the formula and an incredible …"

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TJ Denzer Shacknews Apr 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

85.0

"The original Rogue Legacy was an incredible step forward for rogue-lite games. It helped to establish a lot of cool elements that games after it would mimic in many ways. I wouldn’t say Rogue Legacy 2 reinvents the wheel here. …"

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Apr 2022
93.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

60.0

"In many ways, Rogue Legacy 2 aligns with the gold standard of the roguelite category by creating a highly engaging, dare I say addicting, gameplay loop that rewards multiple types of players. Newer players will find enjoyment in its accessibility …"

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心灵奇兵 Gamersky Apr 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

70.0

"Rogue Legacy 2 has a solid gameplay that keeps players motivated to try and explore again and again. And it seems there&s; s a Castlevania in it, only it&s; s random."

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