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A vibrant 3D action spell-shooter set in a dark fantasy world. This fast moving adventure features multi-directional spell casting combined with intense melee combat to create an exhilarating and captivating gameplay experience. [Jaleco]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 79
Official Xbox Magazine
A much more enjoyable, involving game than its predecessor. [Feb 2003, p.80]
70
GamePro
With more bump mapping and shading combined with beautiful particle and lighting effects, Nightcaster II's visuals are a few steps ahead of the prequel's, but overall the graphics look plain and at times muddy.
 60
Play Magazine
A tough-as-nails, manic, top-down shooter (something I always have room for) with a deep magic system and a healthy (yet somewhat misplaced) techno soundtrack in tow. [Mar 2003, p.65]
58
Game Informer
Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this one or there's a good chance that your Xbox will come to life, beat you to a bloody pulp, and steal all of your valued possessions. [Feb 2003, p.105]
50
Xbox Nation Magazine
Marginally better than the last. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.84]
46
GameZone
An unfinished game. If level designs were better, enemy AI was better, melee attacks actually did something, and a whole host of other things were worked out, the game wouldn't be so bad.
40
All Game Guide
There is nothing in this game that hasn't been done better in every single way than "Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance."
40
Cheat Code Central
There's little you can do despite the 34 spells at your disposal. Getting out alive is left to chance and a lot of button mashing.
37
IGN
The game's unbalanced gameplay, poor level and game design, and dreadful music all make for an experience that is little better than going to a urologist the day after Christmas.
20
G4 TV
Evil incantations have adversely affected the game's characters and the game engine itself. Simply put, Nightcaster II has problems.
20
TotalGames.net
The control system is still good but the rest of the game is still shockingly weak.
19
GameSpot
About as incoherent and obnoxious as the ramblings of a bored frat boy who's holding an empty six-pack and a boom box, except with Nightcaster II, you have to pay $40 to be subjected to it.
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