Metascore
67 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Not only does it give high-level characters new playgrounds, but it's also a second shot at life for AC 2. [Sept 2005, p.63]
  2. AC2 Legions is about average for the genre, but the interface is a bit clunky is places, especially when compared to the recent heavy hitters like "World of Warcraft" and "EverQuest II."
  3. A mixed bag. It certainly adds plenty for loyal players, but I think it fails to do much to bring in new faces or draw former players back into the fold.
  4. So despite a slight lick of paint, especially in the newer areas, AC2 still sports one of the ugliest interfaces in MMO history and has game options that are insultingly simplistic. [PC Zone]
  5. The new races are cool, but it seems strange that one of them is only available to those who pre-order or complete a very high-level quest. While it includes a great amount of content, Legions lacks a bit of polish and lot of shine.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Robert
    10
    Asherons Call 2(AC2) is one of the most underrated games right now in my opinion. I have played the game for almost 3 years and have witnessed how many of todays great MMORPG’s made an impact on our population, but every time most people came back to AC2 after a month or so. AC2 does not have a huge margeting campaign or is not carried by hype. Right now the game has so much content I don’t even dare to start venturing out into some of the newer areas. Why do I love AC2 and what keeps me there? 1. I have never experienced a game with such an amazing population. The general tone is polite and lots of people seem eager to help the newbies. 2. Nothing you ever do in the game will have a permanent effect. You can always untrain again. You don’t have to lvlup every type of character in the game. You can just lvl one and then remake him/her into something else later on. (Does not work across the 5 races) 3. The crafting system is huuuuge. IT will keep you bussy for years 4. The new hero system has more skills to choose from than any man should have to choose between. Lots of options to make unique characters. 5. There are so many quests to choose from! 6. The game has a great lore/history, which gives you a good feeling of being there/having an impact on the world. 7. Very impressive graphics and the game never loads new zones. You can basically run/swim from one end to the other. IF you have the time for it :) I could go on and on. My advice. Give the game a try. You won’t regret it! Get the free trial and see for yourself Full Review »
  2. AsaW.
    9
    Awesome. All the flaws of the original AC2 have been removed, many of the game mechanics have been over-hauled to huge improvement (example crafting), there is a crazy amount of content relative to the likes of WoW. Give the AC2 free trial a go. It doesn't include the Legions content, but there is definately plenty there in the updated original game to last you! Full Review »
  3. Ratotomates
    10
    Amazing game.