IGN bombs Sacred 2: Fallen Angel on the consoles - 6.2

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4.0 Presentation
The menu systems are far from ideal, the game still seems to be fairly buggy, and the story and character of the world won't draw you in.

5.5 Graphics
Framerate and pop-in issues and heavy use of fog take away from the visual appeal, as does a general lack of detail in the environments and models.

7.5 Sound
Character voices aren't all that great, but some nice battle and ambient effects along with some solid music enhance the play experience.

7.0 Gameplay
It may not be convenient and has a number of quirks, but the hack and slash core of Sacred 2 is solid with six styIes and plenty of interesting ways to fight.

7.0 Lasting Appeal
Up to four can enter in a few online modes, which is definitely the best way to play. A large game world with lots of customization options.

6.2
Passable OVERALL

Full review: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/979/979857p1.htm

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I was hoping they'd polish this game up since the PC version was fairly unpolished, but I guess not. The save issues sound bad. :(

Shame, it looked like it could have been pretty good. Might be worth getting when it's at the bottom of the bargain bin though.

man...I was hoping good things for this game...

Bought this game for pc, played it for about 30min then uninstalled it and have never touched it again. This score is no surprise at all...

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

Meh, I still want to check it out. I think it could be fun and I can overlook a couple bugs and hitches as long as the gameplay is appealing to me.

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

obamanian

Yep, I have been following this one since forever now and I fully expected it to get hammered. The only thing that bothers me is the corrupt save file glitch and crashing. However, not every player is going to encounter this issue and this review was only for the 360 version. When I first read this last night I was contemplating holding off on this one, but I have been craving a good loot grind on consoles and have waited too long for this one. I still plan to pick up the PS3 version when it hits about 20.00....which should not be long. No way am I paying full price when I know it will drop like a rock in a matter of days.

It's a niche game that's not called 'Diablo', I was expecting this but still going to give it a rent.

Damn, was looking forward to this being at least decent enough to satisfy my action RPG needs :( Hurry up and bring out another Champions of Norrath please Sony.

should just get it on the pc were you are suppose to play it in the first place.

Damn, was looking forward to this being at least decent enough to satisfy my action RPG needs :( Hurry up and bring out another Champions of Norrath please Sony.

BZSIN

Another Champions would rock. The lack of dungeon crawlers on consoles in the likeness of Champions is why I want this game. I played the first Sacred on PC and dug it regardless of the bugs, lame story and horrible voice acting. It is just a fun as hell isometric loot fest that is extremely addictive and relaxing to play. The lack of these types of games on consoles this gen is disturbing and I am sure I will still enjoy this one to some extent. IGN is not going to dissuade me from picking it up.

Sorry, 6.2, or a review of "fair" is now considered a bomb?

I'm going to stick with reviews on the run, they use a real rating grid, a 5.5 is "barely above mediocre", a 5 is mediocre, a 3 is a total disaster (bomb), like it should be.

Yep, I have been following this one since forever now and I fully expected it to get hammered. The only thing that bothers me is the corrupt save file glitch and crashing. However, not every player is going to encounter this issue and this review was only for the 360 version. When I first read this last night I was contemplating holding off on this one, but I have been craving a good loot grind on consoles and have waited too long for this one. I still plan to pick up the PS3 version when it hits about 20.00....which should not be long. No way am I paying full price when I know it will drop like a rock in a matter of days.

ironcreed

Yeah, I'll pick it up on console when it hits $20 or less. But this might not happen due to 3 things. First, the company is going through financial problems and has entered bankruptcy. Second, it's a smaller develper/publisher. And 3, stores are starting to slow down on the amount of shipment they order in, especially if it's an unpopular title. My Best Buy isn't even getting Velvet Assassin in. And when I picked up my Gamestop pre-order they only received 3 copies, which were just enough to cover pre-orders. There was an article about this on Kotaku, I think. Due to the economic situation, Gamestops and other outlets are only ordering enough of the smaller titles to fit their pre-orders and may have 1 or 2 lying around.

I hope Amazon ordered a lot of 'em, so then it'll be a future DotD when it doesn't sell. ;)

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Yep, I have been following this one since forever now and I fully expected it to get hammered. The only thing that bothers me is the corrupt save file glitch and crashing. However, not every player is going to encounter this issue and this review was only for the 360 version. When I first read this last night I was contemplating holding off on this one, but I have been craving a good loot grind on consoles and have waited too long for this one. I still plan to pick up the PS3 version when it hits about 20.00....which should not be long. No way am I paying full price when I know it will drop like a rock in a matter of days.

BioShockOwnz

Yeah, I'll pick it up on console when it hits $20 or less. But this might not happen due to 3 things. First, the company is going through financial problems and has entered bankruptcy. Second, it's a smaller develper/publisher. And 3, stores are starting to slow down on the amount of shipment they order in, especially if it's an unpopular title. My Best Buy isn't even getting Velvet Assassin in. And when I picked up my Gamestop pre-order they only received 3 copies, which were just enough to cover pre-orders. There was an article about this on Kotaku, I think. Due to the economic situation, Gamestops and other outlets are only ordering enough of the smaller titles to fit their pre-orders and may have 1 or 2 lying around.

I hope Amazon ordered a lot of 'em, so then it'll be a future DotD when it doesn't sell. ;)

Definite points of consideration, to be sure. However, I still plan on picking it up, regardless. It is sitting at 50.00 on Amazon right now, so not too bad when you consider how much game you are going to get out of this one for your buck. I will probably wait to see if they drop it as well though.

I was hoping they'd polish this game up since the PC version was fairly unpolished, but I guess not. The save issues sound bad. :(BioShockOwnz

[QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I was hoping they'd polish this game up since the PC version was fairly unpolished, but I guess not. The save issues sound bad. :(SnakeEyesX80

Hate flying games. Ace Combat is the only one I find mildly amusing, but still not much of a fan. I'm trying incredibly hard not to buy anything from Ubicrap and Eidos. I'll have to give in if Arkham Asylum is good, sadly.

[QUOTE="SnakeEyesX80"][QUOTE="BioShockOwnz"]I was hoping they'd polish this game up since the PC version was fairly unpolished, but I guess not. The save issues sound bad. :(BioShockOwnz

Hate flying games. Ace Combat is the only one I find mildly amusing, but still not much of a fan. I'm trying incredibly hard not to buy anything from Ubicrap and Eidos. I'll have to give in if Arkham Asylum is good, sadly.

[QUOTE="ironcreed"]

Yep, I have been following this one since forever now and I fully expected it to get hammered. The only thing that bothers me is the corrupt save file glitch and crashing. However, not every player is going to encounter this issue and this review was only for the 360 version. When I first read this last night I was contemplating holding off on this one, but I have been craving a good loot grind on consoles and have waited too long for this one. I still plan to pick up the PS3 version when it hits about 20.00....which should not be long. No way am I paying full price when I know it will drop like a rock in a matter of days.

BioShockOwnz

Yeah, I'll pick it up on console when it hits $20 or less. But this might not happen due to 3 things. First, the company is going through financial problems and has entered bankruptcy. Second, it's a smaller develper/publisher. And 3, stores are starting to slow down on the amount of shipment they order in, especially if it's an unpopular title. My Best Buy isn't even getting Velvet Assassin in. And when I picked up my Gamestop pre-order they only received 3 copies, which were just enough to cover pre-orders. There was an article about this on Kotaku, I think. Due to the economic situation, Gamestops and other outlets are only ordering enough of the smaller titles to fit their pre-orders and may have 1 or 2 lying around.

I hope Amazon ordered a lot of 'em, so then it'll be a future DotD when it doesn't sell. ;)

aww man dont say that now i have to go pre order cross edge and i dont even have the money for it :cry:

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

obamanian

If it were called diablo it would have been made by blizzard and not be a broken POS.

No worries for me I loved Chapions Of Norwrath so I'm getting this game.

i'll be picking this up this tuesday,the bugs in this game aren't nothing,considering I put many hours into too human,if you can stomach the flaws in that game,you can stomach anything.

Is it bad that this is the first time i hear about this game:|?MachoBuzzzy

i'll be picking this up this tuesday,the bugs in this game aren't nothing,considering I put many hours into too human,if you can stomach the flaws in that game,you can stomach anything.

Kandlegoat

[QUOTE="Kandlegoat"]

i'll be picking this up this tuesday,the bugs in this game aren't nothing,considering I put many hours into too human,if you can stomach the flaws in that game,you can stomach anything.

Salt_The_Fries

Melvins own everyone on this forum.

but yeah,almost as *unexpected* as seeing someone with a "trout mask replica" avatar ;)

I was just listening to good ol Beefheart the other day.

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

obamanian

[QUOTE="BZSIN"]

Damn, was looking forward to this being at least decent enough to satisfy my action RPG needs :( Hurry up and bring out another Champions of Norrath please Sony.

ironcreed

Another Champions would rock. The lack of dungeon crawlers on consoles in the likeness of Champions is why I want this game. I played the first Sacred on PC and dug it regardless of the bugs, lame story and horrible voice acting. It is just a fun as hell isometric loot fest that is extremely addictive and relaxing to play. The lack of these types of games on consoles this gen is disturbing and I am sure I will still enjoy this one to some extent. IGN is not going to dissuade me from picking it up.

Looks like a pretty decent game. Graphics aren't that important but if it's buggy and the menus are bad then that could hurt any RPG game.

Just get PC version, it already has been patched to good quality and it's one of best hack and slahes you can get now

With all honestly Ascaron should never have bothered with console versions, now they're suffering the consequences

[QUOTE="obamanian"]

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

psychobrew

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

[QUOTE="psychobrew"][QUOTE="obamanian"]

If it was called Diablo, would probably have got 9/10

DragonfireXZ95

Like no console gamer has ever played Diablo ....

Well, i have playd Diablo 1-2 more hours than even FF7, they are nice action titles, very addictive, but not real RPGs either

[QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"][QUOTE="psychobrew"] No kidding. The Diablo series is one of the most overrated series ever.psychobrew

love me some Sacred 1/2 on PC, too bad it didn't pan out like Ascaron thought. Although, a 6.2 isn't the end of the world, it's just aiming towards "bargain bin" pricing for console. I'd recommend the PC version to anyone who likes ARPG's.

i'll be picking this up this tuesday,the bugs in this game aren't nothing,considering I put many hours into too human,if you can stomach the flaws in that game,you can stomach anything.

Kandlegoat

[QUOTE="psychobrew"][QUOTE="DragonfireXZ95"] I love how mainly console players say this.PurpleHaze89

[QUOTE="PurpleHaze89"][QUOTE="psychobrew"] Say what? I've been gaming on the PC since the late 80's. This is the first generation I have owned a console. Diablo is to RPGs as rail shooters are to FPSs -- all you do is point and click in the same dungeons over and over again. How is Diablo even in the RPG genre? It's more of a tedius hack and slash. After getting syched from all the hype, Diablo was the most dissapointing game I've ever played.psychobrew

ok now you need to stop because you have just proven you have not played diablo 2 for more than 45 mins...redbaron3

LOL, yeah, since I hated the Diablo, I should spend my money on Diablo II so I can make sure I don't like the series. Nice logic. Do you buy and listen to every CD or MP3 produced by a band before deciding if you like them or not, even though you haven't liked what you've heard from them already? Do you hang out with people you don't care for just to make sure you really don't care for them? Diablo is a point and click hack & slash. If that's your thing, more power to you, but a good action RPG it is not.

[QUOTE="redbaron3"] ok now you need to stop because you have just proven you have not played diablo 2 for more than 45 mins...psychobrew

LOL, yeah, since I hated the Diablo, I should spend my money on Diablo II so I can make sure I don't like the series. Nice logic. Do you buy and listen to every CD or MP3 produced by a band before deciding if you like them or not, even though you haven't liked what you've heard from them already? Do you hang out with people you don't care for just to make sure you really don't care for them? Diablo is a point and click hack & slash. If that's your thing, more power to you, but a good action RPG it is not.