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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel

May 12, 2009 17 years ago
Type Base game 2008 Genres AdventureRole-playing (RPG) Companies Ascaron Entertainment · Developer · Deep Silver · Publisher · cdv Software Entertainment · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Poised on the brink of destruction and threatened by overwhelming chaos, a mysterious energy source is spreading across the world of Ancaria. Leaving mutation and terror in its wake, this living energy has become the razors edge on which all else is balanced. The powers of Light and Shadow are destined to collide in an ill fated battle that could tear apart the fabric of life itself.

What it’s like

Sacred 2: Fallen Angel offers a sprawling, isometric action-RPG experience defined by its relentless focus on loot and combat over narrative depth. Set in the chaotic fantasy realm of Ancaria, players navigate a massive open world where the central conflict revolves around the corrupting influence of T-Energy. The premise establishes a classic good-versus-evil struggle, but the game’s true identity lies in its mechanical loop: grinding through diverse biomes to defeat hordes of monsters and collect gear. The combat is fast-paced and visceral, rewarding players who master dual-wielding, magic, and pet management. With six distinct character classes offering varied playstyles, the progression system encourages replayability as you optimize builds for different challenges. While the world feels alive with eccentric enemies and environmental variety, the experience is heavily geared toward players who prioritize mechanical satisfaction and loot acquisition over intricate storytelling or polished presentation.

Strong in CombatExploration / WorldCo-op / MultiplayerDifficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build Variety

Keep in mind The game suffers from dated visuals and technical issues common to its era, which may detract from immersion despite the remaster's updates. Additionally, the narrative is often criticized for being generic and secondary to the gameplay loop, making it less appealing to story-driven players.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from mkaugaming.com, analogstickgaming.com, expertgamereviews.com, metacritic.com, destructoid.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Nov 07, 200818 years ago
PlayStation 3 Worldwide Full release May 12, 200917 years ago
Xbox 360 Worldwide Full release May 12, 200917 years ago

Reviews

65Critics · 6 68Players · 48

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