Dark Deity 2

Item: Dark Deity 2
Rating: 95
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-03-27

Summary

Sequel improves upon the original game experience.
High-quality voice acting enhances the narrative.
Highly customizable difficulty for all players.
Deep, strategic ability system promotes tactical play.
Generic characters and uninspired story elements.
Poor visual clarity and confusing user interface.

Reviews (sample size): 94
Helpful reviews: 88%
Unhelpful reviews: 12%
Protest reviews: 0%

95%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
5%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 285
Negative points: 57
Gameplay points: 9
Perf. points: 7
Rec. points: 68
Misc points: 7

Point	Description	Importance
Sequel improves upon original Description The sequel shows improvements over the first game in various aspects, including map design, art direction, writing, UI, and gameplay mechanics. Reviewers noted a higher level of polish and refinement, making it a more enjoyable experience overall. The game builds upon the foundation of its predecessor while introducing new and improved elements. Importance 97%	The sequel shows improvements over the first game in various aspects, including map design, art direction, writing, UI, and gameplay mechanics. Reviewers noted a higher level of polish and refinement, making it a more enjoyable experience overall. The game builds upon the foundation of its predecessor while introducing new and improved elements.	97%
High-quality voice acting enhances story Description The game features excellent voice acting that enhances the story and characters. Reviewers specifically praised the performances of certain voice actors and noted the positive impact on immersion. The presence of full voice acting, especially for an indie studio, was also appreciated. Importance 78%	The game features excellent voice acting that enhances the story and characters. Reviewers specifically praised the performances of certain voice actors and noted the positive impact on immersion. The presence of full voice acting, especially for an indie studio, was also appreciated.	78%
Highly customizable difficulty options Description The game offers a wide range of difficulty and accessibility options, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced SRPG players. These options include adjustable difficulty levels, customizable stat growth, and the ability to remove turn limits. This flexibility allows players to tailor the experience to their preferences and skill level. Importance 53%	The game offers a wide range of difficulty and accessibility options, making it suitable for both newcomers and experienced SRPG players. These options include adjustable difficulty levels, customizable stat growth, and the ability to remove turn limits. This flexibility allows players to tailor the experience to their preferences and skill level.	53%
Extensive character customization options Description The game provides extensive customization options for characters and gameplay, allowing for diverse builds and increased replayability. Reviewers appreciated the depth and variety of these options, which added depth and variety to the gameplay. The built-in Randomizer further enhances replayability. Importance 45%	The game provides extensive customization options for characters and gameplay, allowing for diverse builds and increased replayability. Reviewers appreciated the depth and variety of these options, which added depth and variety to the gameplay. The built-in Randomizer further enhances replayability.	45%
Deep, strategic ability system Description The game features a deep and engaging ability system, with unique character classes and strategic options. The mana system adds depth to combat, and the combination of weapons, runes, and classes allows for diverse character builds. Reviewers found the unit building aspect to be one of the game's greatest strengths. Importance 42%	The game features a deep and engaging ability system, with unique character classes and strategic options. The mana system adds depth to combat, and the combination of weapons, runes, and classes allows for diverse character builds. Reviewers found the unit building aspect to be one of the game's greatest strengths.	42%
Stylish, appealing combat animations Description The game features stylish and visually appealing combat animations and pixel art. Reviewers found the animations to be smooth, slick, and satisfying, making battles feel dynamic and engaging. The UI and sprite art were also praised for their quality. Importance 30%	The game features stylish and visually appealing combat animations and pixel art. Reviewers found the animations to be smooth, slick, and satisfying, making battles feel dynamic and engaging. The UI and sprite art were also praised for their quality.	30%
Similar to Fire Emblem gameplay Description The game is similar to the Fire Emblem series, with an emphasis on combat, team composition, and unit building. Reviewers who are fans of Fire Emblem and similar games found this indie team's take on the genre to be exciting and enjoyable. The game evokes a GBA-Fire Emblem feel. Importance 21%	The game is similar to the Fire Emblem series, with an emphasis on combat, team composition, and unit building. Reviewers who are fans of Fire Emblem and similar games found this indie team's take on the genre to be exciting and enjoyable. The game evokes a GBA-Fire Emblem feel.	21%
Encourages tactical, strategic thinking Description The game encourages tactical thinking through mission objectives, turn limits, and side objectives. These elements prevent players from simply overpowering enemies and require them to strategize and adapt. Reviewers appreciated the strategic depth and the rewarding nature of the side objectives. Importance 18%	The game encourages tactical thinking through mission objectives, turn limits, and side objectives. These elements prevent players from simply overpowering enemies and require them to strategize and adapt. Reviewers appreciated the strategic depth and the rewarding nature of the side objectives.	18%
Enjoyable and addictive gameplay Description The game is very good and time flies when playing. The reviewer expresses strong enjoyment and anticipation of playing the game extensively. The game already feels good and the reviewer had a good time with the demo. Importance 15%	The game is very good and time flies when playing. The reviewer expresses strong enjoyment and anticipation of playing the game extensively. The game already feels good and the reviewer had a good time with the demo.	15%
Excellent, enjoyable soundtrack Description The game features an excellent and enjoyable soundtrack. Reviewers found the music to be unique and appreciated the use of instruments like the accordion. The music and art contribute to the overall positive experience of the game. Importance 13%	The game features an excellent and enjoyable soundtrack. Reviewers found the music to be unique and appreciated the use of instruments like the accordion. The music and art contribute to the overall positive experience of the game.	13%
Engaging and unique units Description The game features engaging and unique units that are fun to use. Reviewers found it easy to understand how each unit is supposed to play. The unit building options are interesting and contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game. Importance 11%	The game features engaging and unique units that are fun to use. Reviewers found it easy to understand how each unit is supposed to play. The unit building options are interesting and contribute to the overall enjoyment of the game.	11%
Impressive, unique class system Description The game's class system is a major positive, with a focus on team building and unique class experiences. Reviewers found the variety of classes and their distinct playstyles to be impressive and refreshing. The class system contributes to the overall depth and replayability of the game. Importance 9%	The game's class system is a major positive, with a focus on team building and unique class experiences. Reviewers found the variety of classes and their distinct playstyles to be impressive and refreshing. The class system contributes to the overall depth and replayability of the game.	9%
Impressive writing quality Description The game features impressive writing quality that creates a desire to see what happens next. Reviewers found the writing to be satisfactory and were interested in the story's progression. The writing contributes to the overall positive experience of the game. Importance 9%	The game features impressive writing quality that creates a desire to see what happens next. Reviewers found the writing to be satisfactory and were interested in the story's progression. The writing contributes to the overall positive experience of the game.	9%
Flexible class swapping system Description The game allows players to swap classes to influence stat growth and offers a variety of rings, runes, classes, and weapons. This allows for numerous combinations and the possibility to regularly change play styles. The game features classes to explore. Importance 9%	The game allows players to swap classes to influence stat growth and offers a variety of rings, runes, classes, and weapons. This allows for numerous combinations and the possibility to regularly change play styles. The game features classes to explore.	9%