Alright, folks, let’s deep dive into Heroes of Hammerwatch II, developed and published by none other than Crackshell. The user feedback we’ve seen on Steam shows this to be a hefty pack of rogue-lite action and RPG elements.
Yes indeed, CompletionistMaster! One user even praised the attention to detail Crackshell put into the evolving town as you progress, complete with changing houses and a town square, adding a distinctive narrative touch amid the raw action.
Speaking of action, Crackshell has really elevated the mechanics with this one. You’ve got eight distinct, randomly generated floor types packed with unique enemies and traps. It feels surprisingly immersive for a rogue-lite game.
Absolutely! And with seven unique classes all having three specializations, the chance for optimizing the gameplay to your liking is boundless! It reminds me of loot-focused RPGs like Diablo and Path of Exile, but in a faster-paced, rogue-lite format.
While not traditionally story-heavy, Crackshell has managed a decent narrative backdrop with the expanding town. It’s an innovative medium for lore-life introductions. However, more lore elements embedded into the gameplay wouldn’t have hurt.
And visually, the game does well to create an engrossing atmosphere with its dynamic rather than static world design. I wouldn’t say it’s at the level of The Witcher or Elder Scrolls, but given Crackshell’s small team size, I’d say they’ve outdone themselves.
Not to mention the sound design; it’s simple yet fitting. The ricochet of weapons, magic spells, ambient noise – they all build towards this atmospheric gladiator-esque feeling.
One area where the game could improve upon, in my opinion, is character development. The class-based approach does allow for unique gameplay experiences, but a bit of backstory wouldn’t go amiss, something akin to Overwatch’s diverse roster of heroes.
Absolutely! Moving onto the challenge level, I know many gamers found the first Heroes of Hammerwatch quite tough. But judging from the user feedback, Crackshell has eased things up a bit this time around without sacrificing the depth of gameplay.
That brings us onto replay value. Given the procedurally generated levels and the wealth of character customization options, it definitely seems like there are many hours of quality gameplay here.
To wrap up, Heroes of Hammerwatch II is a polished blend of action-RPG and rogue-lite elements. It’s demanding, rewarding, and unique, putting it right up there with games like Path of Exile and Torchlight in terms of depth and replayability.
Agreed, PlayerProX! If you enjoyed the first game or others in the genre like Risk of Rain or Enter the Gungeon, this is a must-play. Heroes of Hammerwatch II will keep you coming back for more.
Wise words, SpeedyGamer99. CompletionistMaster, any last words?
Just that I’m excited to see where Crackshell takes the Heroes of Hammerwatch series next! They’ve shown great growth between the two existing editions and the potential for even more refined gameplay and enriched RPG elements is simply enormous. Happy gaming to all of our readers!
