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7.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
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  1. KhristianRainford
    Jul 8, 2009
    8
    For me, I've always liked Overlord. Sadly when the first game came out 2 years ago, it got overshadowed and deserved much more recognition. For those who've never played Overlord or a demo of it, think Dungeon Keeper 2 and Fable for the choices and especially the style mixed with the attitude of Gremlins and the puzzle solving side of Pikmin. Overlord is a refreshing change from all the samey titles on the market. Its nice to get a game which you can relax to and most of all its fun. Running around sending your minions to do as you please, whether you want to trash a village, loot some gold or even get them drunk. In the sequel, after the events of the first game you play a mini-Overlord to begin with, basically this is a clever way to teach the user the controls and then the first level cuts in where you play a taller darker brooding overlord, looking to be as successful as the one from the first game. The graphics although nice on the first one look richer on this. It really makes use of the 360 not to mention the moreso intericate details, such as when you start upgrading your tower and some of the minions have wigs or fans. Also the minions can have spells not to mention you can take one of them over and use them in your own way. What was good on the first game has been made even better on this. Also the Discworld-esque humour is still there, especially some of the dry, typically English comments. Personally I think its the best underated game on the 360 and it deserves a lot more praise. Its a refreshing change, total fun, the humours good and its..in all its just a fun game. The addition of a two player co-op and versus modes adds to the replay value to. It deserves way more than the 6s and 7s its getting, I can't help but wonder whether some people have played it all the way through There seems to be a snobbery about certain genres, or to the extent if a games not serious it can't be good. Try the demo, you'll get addicted. Overall : 85%… Expand
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  2. JustinMiller
    Jul 7, 2009
    5
    This game just barely doesn't epically fail, and really the only thing that keeps it that way is the minion humor. Horrible sweep/camera control setup, pathetic "save system" (limited to autosaves unless you are in your Netherworld Tower looking at the map), several bugs/glitches, etc. Too small a world to play in (you'll be seeing the same areas over and over for the most part) Draw distance is pathetic (GTA3 did better). Seems very rushed. Sadly, the demo was more entertaining/fun.… Expand
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  3. CarsonRGB
    Oct 8, 2011
    5
    Story: 4 Characters: 6 Graphics: 6 Setting: 7 Multiplayer: N/A Technical: 6 Audio: 6 Gameplay: 5 Re-Playability Value: 4 Fun Factor: 5 Score: 5.4/10 = D
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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. Eurogamer
    80
    Overlord II feels like a shining beacon of quality. Not only is it a distinct improvement on the original, but the new features add greatly to what was already a superbly entertaining game. It manages to strike an excellent balance between being challenging and rewarding, and does so throughout with a wicked smile on its face.
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  2. 1UP
    91
    Overlord 2 offers a lot of options for customization, be it in the form of minion upgrades, spell specializations, and purely aesthetic options like how to decorate your fortress and which of your mistresses you choose to favor.
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  3. TeamXbox
    82
    It's very Diablo-like in its playability, in that it often throws a lot of opposition at you, but with a full complement of minions and a powerful weapon, you'll usually cut through them nicely.
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