Overlord II

 PlayStation 3
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: Overlord II is the sequel to the warped fantasy action adventure that had players being delightfully despotic. In Overlord II, a new Overlord and a more powerful army of Minions take on an entire empire in a truly epic adventure, inspired by the rise of the Roman Empire. As the GloriousOverlord II is the sequel to the warped fantasy action adventure that had players being delightfully despotic. In Overlord II, a new Overlord and a more powerful army of Minions take on an entire empire in a truly epic adventure, inspired by the rise of the Roman Empire. As the Glorious Empire conquers kingdoms and destroys any sign of magic it finds, it's time to go Minion Maximus and send in the horde. The Minions return smarter, deadlier (and funnier) and are ready to fight in large scale battles that will see their wild pack mentality squaring up to the organised legions of the Glorious Empire. As ever, they'll do anything and everything the Overlord commands of them, especially now that they can run ravage and wreck buildings and scenery. They've also learned how to ride: In Overlord II Minions mount up and ride wolves and other magical creatures around the landscape and take them into battle, making our band of merry fighters faster and fiercer than ever before. [Codemasters]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 42
  3. Negative: 1 out of 42
  1. 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.
  2. GameShark
    83
    It’s an “A” game saddled with “C” game issues, but it’s still an addicting experience. I routinely found myself playing into the wee hours of the night, butchering gnomes with glee; camera issues (and all sense of morality) be damned.
  3. Eurogamer Portugal
    80
    Fun, rewarding and full of humor, Overlord II is superior in everything to the original.
  4. 3DJuegos
    76
    Maybe its lack of content makes Overlord II a hard option for those who already have the first game. But those who want to start in the series will have a pleasant time being as evil as they want.
  5. RealGamer
    70
    Despite its problems it does generally provide a fun experience and fans of the first game will love the new ways of spreading chaos.
  6. Play UK
    68
    If it wasn't for the improved gameplay additions, we'd say the first title was the better one. [Issue#181, p.82]
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  7. games(TM)
    40
    As an exercise in flexing evil, it's far more tiresome than it is enjoyable and as an advert for the freedom of evil, it may as well be Hitler's screaming head in a vacuum-sealed bell jar. [Aug 2009, p.126]
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Faisalshahri
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    أفضل لعبة لعبتها في حياتي لاكنها مضلومة جدا جدا جدا
    لعبة فيها كمية إبداع مو طبيعي
  2. CDK86
    Apr 18, 2011
    10
    One or two little problems with the camera / controls, but this is due having the minions to control aswel. Overall it's a great game that canOne or two little problems with the camera / controls, but this is due having the minions to control aswel. Overall it's a great game that can stand up there with the RPG greats of the world.… Expand
  4. StevenR
    Jun 25, 2009
    8
    The camera blows but the game is still very enjoyable.
  5. Mattaclysm
    Jun 3, 2011
    8
    Overlord 2 is a pretty fun game, and is one of the better games I've played when it comes to being satisfied with the gameplay. Camera isOverlord 2 is a pretty fun game, and is one of the better games I've played when it comes to being satisfied with the gameplay. Camera is flawed as it is the same as moving your minions around. Sometimes the camera angle can end up getting all screwed up and you'll find yourself having a bit of trouble running around. It can get a bit annoying if it happens in a narrow area. The visuals of the areas and towns look pretty, vivid and decent but the character models are most definitely bad and out dated. The controls aren't awful, but it is kind of annoying as rotating the camera and moving your minions are both the right analog stick, as stated previously. The story isn't very serious but it has a certain appeal to it that keeps the experience fun, making good and bad choices for different outcomes is always a great way to get more replay value out of your game as well.… Expand
  6. DaveC
    Jun 27, 2009
    8
    Very enjoyable game, some great humour in it. One or two niggly issues here and there but nothing that detracts from the gameplay, Very enjoyable game, some great humour in it. One or two niggly issues here and there but nothing that detracts from the gameplay, recommended if you're looking for a refreshing and entertaining game.… Expand
  7. tsakiym
    May 12, 2015
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do not have to say anything more. But i need to write one hundred and fifty characters. i think my score can describe it............................… Expand

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