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Nightcaster II: Equinox
Generally unfavorable reviews
Based on 12 critic reviews
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Based on 6 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Jaleco Entertainment
Developer: Jaleco Entertainment
Genre(s): Action, Adventure
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: December 10, 2002
Summary
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]
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What The Critics Said
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Official Xbox Magazine
A much more enjoyable, involving game than its predecessor. [Feb 2003, p.80]
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.
Read Full Review >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]
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]
Xbox Nation Magazine
Marginally better than the last. [Feb/Mar 2003, p.84]
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.
Read Full Review >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."
Read Full Review >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.
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.
Read Full Review >G4 TV
Evil incantations have adversely affected the game's characters and the game engine itself. Simply put, Nightcaster II has problems.
Read Full Review >TotalGames.net
The control system is still good but the rest of the game is still shockingly weak.
Read Full Review >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.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Sheldon M. gave it a10:
This game is sweet, hard to beat though, play it now!
Erma newfy gave it a10:
This game is the most beautiful game ever made.
Zak W. gave it a 6:
Much more action-packed than the first, however, more undeveloped. This game could have been the best Gauntlet-like game available had more time been put into it. I think overall, it took 4-5 hours to beat.
Bob H. gave it a 6:
Let it be known that I hated the first Nightcaster. But even though this sequel is MUCH better than the first one, it still has its flaws.
Your God gave it a 6:
This game is not as bad as many would lead you to believe. the levels are somewhat confusing, but anyone with sense can consult the map, and use the compass. the melee attacks are not horrible unless you use the mage Arran. Anyone else who owns this game help me unlock new areas please.
