Legend of Grimrock 2

Like James K. Polk, who won one election, accomplished everything he set out to do, and peaced out without seeking a second term, or filmmaker Elem Klimov, who retired after Come and See, having already made the greatest movie he could imagine, Almost Human decided that The Legend of Grimrock 2 was the apotheosis of dungeon crawlers and *poof* vanished. As much as I'd devour a third installment, I can't fault that philosophy.

This game improves every aspect of the already wonderful original. The maps are bigger, the environments and enemies more varied, the character creation and progression deeper. On hard, the combat, while a bit repetitive, is mentally engaging. Unexplored areas demand prepared vigilance. The unwary will be beleaguered by enemies lying in wait and waylaid by fair but subtle traps. Both evoke Dark Souls.

And the puzzles. *Chef's kiss* Just look at my library; I play more puzzle games than your next jamoke. Even if said jamoke is a puzzler. So with self-appointed authority, I assert that this game's puzzles, especially the optional ones, would hold up in any classic adventure puzzle game. I've read the infrequent negative reviews from the hack-and-slash-focused crowd, lamenting difficulty, bemoaning lack of hints. To that, I sheepishly borrow from the most toxic corners of gamer-dom: "Git gud." Or, if you prefer: please, let us puzzling nerds have this one.

Is it perfect? No, but who cares? I dreamed about it when I was away. I caught myself superimposing it on my waking life. I embrace its flaws as one embraces a lover's. If I can't give this, a game masterfully tailored to my precise taste, a ten, then my scale is meaningless.

So, I will.

10/10

This is the golden standard in Eye of the Beholder-likes.
It's simply THE best real-time dungeon crawler there is, and so far has ever been.
Which is why I got very curious why such a respected and revered, not to mention over a decade old, game suddenly finds itself at "mixed" reviews...? The answer is apparently "English reviews: Very positive."
This game is simply a joy for everyone, young and old, and can absolutely handle a replay or two. It still looks great and can basically run on a toaster. Don't forget to check out the mod scene with custom scenarios and dungeons! Becaue you'll want more of GR2, once the credits roll... (I still do)

The game is a very good sequel to the first game. A huge number of things have been improved and expanded. The game is quite difficult, with an "old school" feel. Four tips:
1) If the map doesn't launch, add compatibility mode.
2) If saves sometimes crash, there's a 2GB to 4GB fix online.
3) When you start playing, having a character with Concentration 1 and Water Magic 1 (the requirements for Dispel) will save you a lot of trouble with elementals.
4) After finishing the base game, the Guardians mod is PHENOMENAL and VERY expands the game by adding a full campaign—longer than the base game.

I started playing this game on release in 2014, finally finished the game today after ragequitting roughly 2/3 in.
Fantastic puzzles, great ambiance, fantastic art and absolutely unfair fights with ♥♥♥♥ coming out of the damn walls. As if the developers wanted to outperform Alien Isolation in that particular category.... 11/10 would recommend!
If there ever is a Legend of Grimrock 3, please don't bring the trickster back. Thank you.

I don't know why I'm only now playing this years after I bought it, but it was already a deliberate anachronism then. Consequently it still holds up just as well now.

Loving it! Reminds of the Might and Magic series as well as the Eye of the Beholder series. Big nostalgic hit here, in a good way.

This is the greatest return of the masterpiece!
Really looking forward to Part 3.
Dear creators please consider the Part 3. If there is a issue with new plot, features and other
just create a channel. I am totally sure fans will help you!