Rune II: Decapitation Edition is an entirely new game rather than just an update of last year’s release. It may look like it’s competing with Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla for your Viking gaming time but it is a very different experience. At its best in co-operative multiplayer, Rune II is a throwback to the chaotic and brutal combat of early third person ARPGs and offers a blood-soaked alternative to the clinical and focus-grouped approach of many games. So gather a band of your most loyal friends and prepare to set sail – this Ragnarok isn’t going to end itself.
I wish I was able to play the original Rune II to see how bad it truly was and get a better sense of how much Rune II: Decapitation Edition improved it. At its core it’s a fun Viking hack and slash looter, like a third-person Borderlands set in the Viking age. It doesn’t achieve true greatness as it stands, with the technical issues not helping matters. But those aside, Rune II: Decapitation Edition is a fun, accessible game that’s better with friends, with potential to improve with future patching. The degree Studio 369 has improved the game isn’t something that can be personally ascertained, but it can faithfully be said that they did turn it into a game that’s not without its issues, but one where a good time can be found.
Open world with lots of action. Fun combat. Great art.
Crazy news about HH joining Bethesda!! And I thought Anakin Skywalker becoming Darth Vadar was a twist...
Love that the Rune II team is rallying to the community.
In my opinion this is kinda awesome. This was created by the same (!) guys who created the first one. The did it after all those years. I rspect that. This was a huge devotion. Just remember please that this is not a AAA game. Just remember that this is NOT created by huge team. That this wasn't founded by EA or Activision, Ubisoft or someone like those guys. KO
Ok, So its buggy, its crashing frome time to time, and the graphics aren't that great either. But gameplay is awesome! Lore is Amazing and guys! FIGHTS AREY
The concept reads really interesting on paper. Also the lore and mythology can be quite appealing for inclined players. But all the construction sites reduce the fun at crucial points.
Rune II is a massive disappointment. It's action is simple and the missions are boring, and repetitive. Even though there's an open world you can explore with plenty of freedom, you won't find any reason to do so.
People review bombing this because it's EGS exclusive for a year...GROW UP. They had no backer campaign, so no one was fooled and said they HAD to take the deal or the game couldn't come out. This was not a AAA dev with tons of money. It was made by a VERY small team! Probably under a lot of pressures by Epic and the publishers. Think before you cry over nonsense.
Now the game- It's not God of War or Rune 1, but only an idiot would expect that given the above. Lots of fun combat mechanics like the weapon throwing from the original that make interesting gameplay in open world. Plenty of items to string you along, and quests you can customize to your gameplay.
After 2 hours I always see something new still. Like new artifact quests or enemies fighting each other in different ways. Lets me plan how i fight. The changing ages are interesting. Not many games try to dynamic change their environments like that.
The sailing is rough and needs more stuff to do in the water. The artifact quests can get boring too, but they are probably adding more later since the publishers said they would be updating it even after the studio got acquired.
Otherwise it's enjoyable for the price. Probably even more fun with 4 people co-op. I see why Bethesda wanted the devs so bad. They can see things in small packages lots of other devs struggle with, or think they need to go bigger with. Again, it's not God of War, and it's not Rune 1, but it's not supposed to be. It's a top seller on EGS so clearly serves its audience. Nice work HH!
Great concept. Pretty. Lots of room for performance and content improvement. Several release bugs that need ironed out. I played up until level 6, it was fun and enjoyable. I see where this game is going and I am excited and have faith that the team will iron out the technical issues that have cropped up at release.
It's an okay game, not without faults. Graphics are meh, the environment can be monotone, and the combat can be rigid. I still like it though, it's got some sort of an indie Gothic feel. The timer is kinda the bane of my existence, i don't like being pressured to do anything in an open world game.
Rune 2 seems promising. I like the crafting and the combat seems acceptable. There is a certain level of details in the world making. However the game is poorly optimized. There are countless bugs and in just a couple of hours of gaming, the game froze 3 times. The game won't be updated because of the studio closing. I give it 45%. I like the potential of the game but it was release too soon.
Just wow.... This game is a mess. Ever since the beginning Human Head ignored player's feedback ( stamina bars, combat, empty world with MMORPG enemy respawn style which means you will get attack over and over again if you stay for a minute or two in the same place ) Steam users were used as a Beta Testers with NO REAL reward but a slap to the face when they heard the game is heading to Epic store, player's feedback ignored ( most of us wanted the game to be like the old Rune HOV ) fast hack n slash action combat with no stamina limit and useless progression but the DEV team had a different idea for Rune 2.
The Result is a buggy unoptimized mess with obnoxious Villan and "Ragnarok Timer" that only frustrate rather than add anything to gameplay. Combat is "WONKY," at times hits do not register even if you clearly stabbed the enemy in front of you with a spear, you can get clubbed to death because enemy attacks are absolutely impossible to tell whether they use heavy or light attack ( both of them are fast ). Add to that FAST enemy SPAWN, limited stamina and you will die more due to unbalance, horrible on screen effects that will block your vision, wonky hitboxes and bad combat.
Human Head studio also announced that they will be "Closing Doors". Wow.... I bet they knew that they don't have much time left so they took Epic's money to recuperate some of the expenses... Rushed the game and now who knows whether they will be able to even fix it ( or release it on Steam ). I would advise anyone to save their money and stay away from this horrible mess which is Rune 2. What a shame... I really was looking forward to it but its nothing like the Rune HOV.
SummaryRISE WARRIOR! Ragnarok, the end of days, is upon you. Heed the call of the gods as it’s the only chance to save mankind from the trickster Loki. Slay rival Viking clans, brutally dismember enemies and pillage your way through Midgard to become the God-Slayer.