Summary
GreedFall 2: The Dying Worldlaunched in early access today, making the sequel available to play on PC. However, early reviews are largely negative, as players complain about performance issues, bugs, and frustrating combat.
Now, GreedFall 2 sits at “mostly negative” reviews onSteam. While some players say that they see the potential here, many aren’t pleased with the current state of the game, mostly citing technical difficulties, and a rough jump toa more tactical combat system.
GreedFall 2 Met With Negative Reviews
“If you liked the first game, this feels totally different but not in a good way,” says Steam user upuaut2. “Movement in the first one was smooth, in this one you will likely get motion sickness just walking around.”
Other reviews are much the same, with many citing issues with the new combat system. “Combat needs a lot of work to be fun as they changed it to RTS style similar toDragon Age: Origins,” reads a review from xGarbett. “Right now, I do not enjoy the combat. Lots of potential but right now I recommend waiting a few updates or waiting for full release.”
One review speaks even more negatively about the changes. “Stay away from this game at least until release, is my recommendation. Probably after as well,” says SergeantAmerica. “I don’t think it can be saved. It is as if they took the money from the first game and ran, leaving two people behind to continue working. But even that scenario insults what two people can do.”
It isn’t surprising to hear that GreedFall 2 is struggling to excite fans. Before launch, we had a major warning sign that something was wrong when staff at the developer, Spiders, published anopen letterto management. This letter shares complaints of mismanagement, refusal to engage in negotiations with workers, and “unacceptable delays in achieving gender equality and parity.”
The letter also referenced GreedFall 2. “As a direct consequence of these problems, there is widespread anxiety and a loss of interest among employees,” the letter reads. “For many, it translates into a fear of releasing a disappointing game at the end and/or a feeling of shame over their own work. For some, it’s the last straw that pushes them to look for work elsewhere.”
In a statement toIGN, Spiders said that these allegations are “false and even defamatory” and “in no way reflect the reality of the day-to-day working life of the company’s employees”.
GreedFall 2’s early access is only available through Steam, so it seems that console players will have to wait until the full launch.
This comes five years after the launch of the firstGreedFallin 2019, which sits at mostly positive reviews on Steam. At the time, it was favourably compared toBioWaregames, particularly theDragon Ageseries.
However, unlike the first game, GreedFall 2 isn’t launching as a full game. Instead, it’s being made available in early access, so Spiders can collect player feedback on the new game, particularly in regards to its combat system. It remains to be seen if launching in early access allows the team to act on this feedback, and if workers can negotiate with Spiders management.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
WHERE TO PLAY
The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
