Majesty 2 is a nice game that offers up some good fun, though a bit formulaic at times.
I played the original Majesty game with its expansions and enjoyed it quite a bit. Majesty 2 is a nice rework, and I hope it too will expand the world of Ardania for us to explore in the future.
I really enjoy the heroes/lords function since it gives a little personality to your 'soldiers'. The graphics are very colourful and the music quite pleasing. The 'game speed' function is also a nice touch as it lets you slow things down if you are getting overwhelmed or zip things along when you are intent on building your heroes up in level and gear.
While I agree there could have been a somewhat fuller use of the game's potential, I do not agree with reviewers who often "blah, blah" games since I read more of "I really didn't want to review this game" than I do a full and objective review.
So, my take is try the demo if you're not sure. If that grabs your attention, then you'll more than likely enjoy the game. It is definitely a pleasant departure from a lot of the "same old, same old" types of games we see so much these days.
I give Majesty 2: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim 8 out of 10.