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Sacred 2: Fallen Angel
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 45 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: cdv Software Entertainment USA
Developer: Ascaron Entertainment
Genre(s): Action, Role-Playing Game
Players: 16
ESRB Rating: M (Mature)
Release Date: May 12, 2009
Summary
Ancaria already awaits you! The mighty realm of the Highelves lies in ruins. The raging war for control over the T-Energy wears down the land and lures its denizens into fear and chaos. The world calls for a hero to end this war. Accompany six characters through the mystic - technological universe of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. Dwell on dreary paths or follow the ways of the light. The decision is yours alone, but be aware this decision will change the world. [Ascaron Entertainment]
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What The Critics Said
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Gaming Age
A fantastic console experience and it comes highly recommended. It does have flaws, and some strange graphical bugs that pop up from time to time, but despite all that I look forward to playing the game for months to come, and I think 360 and PS3 owners should absolutely plan on either playing, or picking up, this action RPG.
Read Full Review >Gaming Nexus
Sacred 2 is an excellent game that excels in many aspects while not doing anything terribly new or innovative for the genre.
Read Full Review >1UP
Sacred 2 turns out to be a great couch game, largely because you can play co-op with a friend at your side. But the real surprise is that the folks at Ascaron managed to create a mostly-great interface for the XB360 and PS3 controller, giving you faster and easier access to more combat abilities than you could use in the PC version.
Read Full Review >GameFocus
I have to say that this is seriously in my top 5 RPG’s this console generation and that is saying a lot with such company as Mass Effect, The Elder Scrolls Oblivion and Fallout 3. So saying that I say this is a must buy for role playing gamers is no understatement and I am hoping for downloadable content and a sequel. This maybe a rental for a few but it is a must buy for everyone else.
Read Full Review >GameShark
The interface is slick and easy to maneuver, the graphics solid, and the gameplay familiar and yet open enough to allow you to breathe a bit. Sure, the Diablo formula gets stale after a while, and this is no exception, but if the game does nothing else it proves that this genre fits in perfectly on the console—a pretty big achievement, really.
Read Full Review >WonderwallWeb
Single player is a bit of a bore but get Sacred 2 online and it will be hard to turn off.
Read Full Review >Game Over Online
The bottom line here is with Diablo 2 ten years behind us and Diablo 3 still off in the distance somewhere, being a mediocre version of the great one is almost a compliment. Almost. And Sacred 2 almost succeeds in its imitation.
Read Full Review >Game Chronicles
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is not the perfect console RPG but it’s really enjoyable and highly addicting.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Sacred 2 is a solid game that offers PS3 owners a quality dungeon-crawling game that it was lacking. However, just be prepared to get your hands dirty if you really want to fully understand everything in the game.
Read Full Review >DailyGame
Random asshat aside -- whom you'll find on just about any game -- Sacred 2: Fallen Angel should be added to the backlog of anyone who loves a good loot-collection game, particularly one like this that doesn't impose a short timeline or ridiculously low level cap.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Sacred 2 is fun for what it is, but ultimately fails to capture the old Diablo magic. Combat is nowhere near the tight, tactical paradise that Diablo II could reach in its better moments, and the framerate is a constant drag.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
You won't be disappointed with the hack 'n slash goodness the game provides - even if you've done it all before.
Read Full Review >Play UK
Given half a chance, Sacred 2 will swallow your life. You’ll find a highly enjoyable experience here – if a little rough around the edges. But it’s compelling stuff nonetheless.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
With the exception of menu interfaces and loading times in towns, this is actually better than the PC version, if just for the fact that it didn’t crash once during my combined 50 hours of playtime.
Read Full Review >Kombo
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is just your typical everyday hack-and-slash RPG title.
Read Full Review >Multiplayer.it
Sacred 2 is a near 1:1 port of the original pc release, with his flaws and his strong hack'n slash mechanic. Apart from a weak storyline and a limping frame rate the game is perfect for the players who want to spend a lot of hours looting corpses serching for the best armour and the biggest sword.
Read Full Review >Vandal Online
Sacred 2 Fallen Angel in its console version is a good game. It spite of its technical flaws (though nothing dramatic) or the uncomfortable camera, it has its virtues like its durability (more than 100 hours), its active level development and the fun multiplayer matches.
Read Full Review >Cynamite
Basically a nice Action-RPG which is its own worst enemy with repetitive gameplay, complicated inventory and a dull story.
Read Full Review >TotalPlayStation
Despite its many flaws, Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a fun hack-and-slash RPG that will appease fans of the genre.
Read Full Review >GameDaily
Play at your own pace and forgive the technical quirks, though, and you'll appreciate this game for what it is.
Read Full Review >Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
If you carry dice in your back pocket, Sacred 2 is worth a shot. [Aug 2009, p.79]
GameSpot
The hack-and-slash role-playing game Sacred 2 may feel more at home on console systems than it does on the PC, but the game design still leaves something to be desired.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
It's far from perfect, but it's still a great choice for RPG fans to grind through this summer, especially those who are looking for a more sociable gaming experience.
Read Full Review >Playstation Official Magazine UK
Loads of geeky fun. [Aug 2009, p.118]
RPG Fan
Sacred 2 is definitely not a game I can recommend to anyone and everyone. Only particular players are going to enjoy this game, while others will log a few hours into it, and quickly lose interest. It's a shame because it has been a long time since we've had a strong console hack-and-slash game, and while Sacred 2 will provide you with something to fill the hack-and-slash void, it will not leave you entirely fulfilled.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
It may not be an everyman game, but it sits in a genre cruelly under-represented outside of PCs, and is very good at what it does.
Read Full Review >Extreme Gamer
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel plays it safe with a straightforward experience that will satisfy its fans.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
Fun combat, crazy depth, and varied character classes outshine clunky menus and complex interface issues.
Read Full Review >XGN
Unfortunately Sacred 2 is not better than its predecessor, but all in all it is an 'fine' RPG. Especially the big world is really recommendation worthy.
Read Full Review >IGN
The true draw here is the combat and class customization, so if you've got a few friends around, it could serve as a solid distraction for a while with its options for online play while you wait for something better to come along.
Read Full Review >GamingExcellence
Sacred 2 is a flawed game, but that was when it was on the PC. On the consoles, it's even worse (did I mention there are framerate issues as well?) It's not really worth it; its few redeeming features (offline co-op, for example) don't work and don't feel like they're much fun. if you really want to play Sacred 2, then play it on the PC.
Read Full Review >InsideGamer.nl
Sacred 2 doesn’t deliver, but I still had some fun with it. For a console fans it is pretty good RPG, but that is mostly because there aren’t many games like Sacred 2.
Read Full Review >Teletext GameCentral
It's a shameless copy of Diablo, but this action role player still has some personality of its own.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Brings nothing new to action/RPGs other than another excuse for time-consuming level grinding. [July 2009, p.75]
GamePro
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is a mindless blend of walking, jamming on the attack button, and repetitive objectives -- but it still ends up being a lot of fun, provided your patience can tolerate the crippling halt after a technical meltdown.
Read Full Review >PSX Extreme
Sacred 2 has the potential to be a good game. Ultimately, it's combat, boring story, convoluted world map, and lack of character customization drags it down considerably.
Read Full Review >TheSixthAxis
I would like to give this game a higher score to reflect this, but the bugs mentioned in this review are unforgivable and can ruin an otherwise great gaming experience.
Read Full Review >PS3bloggen.se
A strong 5 or a weak 6? The end result doesn't really change the fact that - although I somewhat enjoyed playing Sacred 2 - it contains way too many bugs and is far too repetitive and unengaging to sparkle among the higher numbers. But if you really like role playing games it may be worth the effort.
Read Full Review >Playstation Official Magazine Australia
Just follow the quest arrows, and spank everyone in your path. Rinse and repeat. Mental patients weave baskets because it’s calming - this is the same deal. [Sept 2009, p.70]
PSM3 Magazine UK
At least the level grinding is semi-entertaining. [July 2009, p.76]
Boomtown
As a multiplayer game, it can provide some entertaining moments with some like-minded friends. As a single player RPG, it is deeply flawed.
Read Full Review >DarkZero
Despite the tedious missions, wonky controls and piss-poor visuals, it can cast a strange spell over you.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.1 (out of 10) based on 23 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
aspen titan gave it an8:
Some may say Sacred 2 is a horrible repetitive hack and slash game but I would beg to differ. It is true this is a hack and slash game per se but Sacred 2 excels by offering tremendous customization in character development and that development lends a personalized feel to your character such that you actually have to develop a play style or strategy around your characters abilities and this really limits the feeling that you are playing a hack and slash game. The world was expansive and there were tons of exciting areas to explore inside and outside the stories quests. I have only two complaints about Sacred 2. It is a game that would be most fun to be played online with 3 other players but there is a glitch which intermittently essentially hangs players and this really ruins the fun fast. The other complaint is money is just too easy to come by. By the end of the game I had over a million big ones. So, it is a little obvious the games money system is out of whack and is unrealistic and needs change. Apart from that I started the game on bronze but after leveling up a bit it was too easy and I wished I had started on Silver setting. But, all in all I find it hard to argue this is not an excellent game. First play through was 50 hrs and has next game plus features and I only built one character. With all the customization possible this title has at least 500 more hrs to play before I explore it all. It’s not a type of game you want to play all the time but if you store it away and come back to it this appears to be a must own game because for the most part it is a solid title and has the typical replay values of the genre.
Chad H. gave it a3:
I reserved this game after scoping it online for some time. It was the only RPG that was coming out for the PS3, and the videos of it looked pretty good. I picked my copy up the day it was released, drove home, and popped it in. I was like alright, it's kind of a baldur's gate type action/rpg. Unfortunately, about an hour into the game I realized this was the most boring game I'd ever played. There's only one thing to this game, and they made sure to make that one thing the worst of it's kinda ever. That thing is grinding. All you do is walk around fighting while under the false pretext of questing that leaves you yearning for something more. Killing things isn't even entertaining like in other games that share this sheer stab stab stab cast cast cast shoot shoot shoot for eterntiy play-style. Baldur's Gate for the ps2, and every other similar game such as Gauntlet (?) that are based on the same platform are far superior to this game. This game brought the open-ended free-roam aspect into it and perhaps that's what butchered this pathetic excuse for a game. Just another addition to the endless pile of crap games developers are throwing at consumers with their flashy trailers. Maybe you clowns should spend a little less time on the trailer and a little more time making your games half-way entertaining. They had a great concept, but stumbled and fell one foot off the starting line.
KO23L gave it a9:
For Me, Sacred 2 is great action RPG game overraly. One of the best on consoles, on consoles i shoud rate it 10/10. It evokes in me feelings i have during playing old Diablo 1 and 2 when i was younger as no other newer game does (last one nice "diablo like" game was Titan Quest). But in Sacred i see more than only "diablo like" game, Sacred has its own character building structure that is far more "free" than in for example diablo, character are fully customisable to players desires - huge selection of skills from which player could choose only 10 for character = there is big number of builds you can play, fully customisable spells = if someone plays for example mage it doesnt mean that he has same spells as his friend who plays mage too (the spell names will be same but the effects could be different), speak nothing of really big world you can explore. I am playng Sacred with my Girlfriend in co-op and it is really enjoyable, we still have lot of things to do and still it is not boring because boring long walking passages without action dropping off by virtue of monster respawns that creat you constant company.
Jay B gave it a10:
This game is amazing with open world gameplay. and its like champions and Baldurs Gate but with awesome graphics and sound.
Richard L gave it a9:
Very entertaining. Customizable characters and weapon drops makes this game a simple but addictive. Nothing like it on consoles give it an edge.
Alex C gave it a9:
Great game. The minor flaws can be overlooked by the massive amount of gameplay and the overall fun of the game. If you are hesitant, wait for the price to drop. Just do yourself a favor and don't avoid this game.
