I have mixed feelings about this sequel. First of all, the gameplay is still turn-based RPG, which is exactly what I wanted. The world is the same as the first game, but far more bleak and hopeless (this is not a drawback to me). I got additional party members early on, and I can use one joystick for both movement and menu selection, so those improve on the original! However, I feel like the writing was weaker in the second game, possibly due to the increase in "zany" characters, who came off as irritating and not funny at all. I noticed more grammatical errors and exclamation point spam as well, which could mean I'm just being more picky with the sequel. That said, I still enjoyed the gameplay, and most of the puzzles (a few were not intuitive at all, and one made me rage-quit for a day), and I'm curious to see where the story goes from here. If you liked turn-based retro JRPGs, liked the first game, and are willing to put up with some mediocre writing, I'd say you'll like this.

With the weird aftertaste of the first part (what was that ending?), I started Labyronia 2 somewhat hopeful. Restraining my own skepticism, the said hopes weren't let down, especially storywise. I enjoyed the plot, it just kept on going forward and I found myself immersed in it at some point.
As for the fighting... I feel like there was less of it in this part, but definitely it wasn't of lesser quality. Though I could have done with fewer attack options, it was good to have so many to choose from.
I was thinking what else may I add to review this game. I can't find any significant flaws. 'Twas good, and the ending did make me curious for what's next, so I'll be seeing Labyronia 3 when it comes out.

Not sure why there are so many positive reviews early on, but here's my two cents. Not a bad RPG, but there are two design flaws that stopped me over 3 hours into this game:

-Lack of detail for mission progression: In other words, I saved game, and the next day I forgot what I even needed to do. It was obscure. Going back to important characters did not contain the dialogue to direct me in the right direction. I luckily succeeded by chance and progressed. Story is very confusing and not direct.

-Puzzle Mechanism: I could not get out of some puzzles, requiring a full restart. This is a problem, since one of the times I had a lot of progress that went unsaved.

Not recommended, when I compare it to the likes of Last Dream.

Now i finish both games and can´t await game Nr. 3. The story is this time even sadder then 1 and i hope 3 comes with a great surprise and can hold up with this 2 titles. The graphic is still fine and looks like nothing is the same. The game time is shorter then in 1, it feels even a bit easier and balanced fights and there are no great passages where you have troubles like 1 was in the first game. So some little weak points are gone. Its still confusing what to do next but some points are better (Aspect of A........ dont kill you) the puzzles are sometimes really tough and need that you read the books (history) and search everywhere for the ability books. So for 10-15 hours fun with smart riddles and finding every hidden weapon/ treature you will get your fun for a little price. Achievements, Trading Card and the continue of a good game. Play both games and you have 20-30 hours of fun and if you have a problem then ask in the Community Hub that is really a friendly/ helpful group that likes this games. Test it with lets plays or demos and support this game please :) i give 9.1 of 10.0 points for 2-D RPG players.

Title: Labyronia RPG 2
Developer: Labyrinthine
Publisher: Epic Quest Games
Genre: Classic-style RPG

Labyronia RPG 2 picks up the loose ends from the first game and offers us a new map, new quests and characters, while still being as refreshingly open-ended as before. I’m glad the grinding and backtracking issues are now gone and that the writing still manages to slip a joke here and there. With Trading Cards, Achievements and a storyline that can eat up several good hours, what more can you ask from this wonderfully crafted 2D RPG? Its decent asking price does not reflect the amount of work and thinking that went into the game, that’s a certainty!

+ Same great storytelling as in Labyronia RPG and less grinding this time around.
+ Steam Trading Cards & Achievements.

- Map seems smaller than the first one in the series.

Rating 7/10

This review was submitted for Marvelous Reviews.

The whole game is dark and unappealing to the eye. The overworld is coverd in snow and almost every location has a cold palette. I think this was a very bad design choice, and while I understand the author's motivation, storywise, the end result is a depressing game. Even when you get the airship, the music is a melancholic violin arrangement. The story and the gameplay are OK, but the story could certainly be a little better presented.

The ending however, is as disappointing as it could be. It simply... stops. In a cliffhanger. When you think "oh cool! Now the final boss is coming", the game gives you the finger, plays the same music it uses in the opening sequence, scrolls some boring text, and then goes to the credits.

DISCLAIMER: I was given a key for free by the publisher!

New updates Review after completing Game! (for my original quick first look, just scroll down)

Labyronia RPG 2 is a direct sequel to Labyronia RPG taking place roughly 10 years after the incidents of it's predecessor. Thus most of the main cast, many locations and references both cosmetic as well as story wise will make a more sense to players who have completed the first game. At the same time it has to be mentioned that it is possible to play and enjoy this one on it's own without any prior knowledge. A newcomer will make sense of the story and the relations among it's characters.

Gameplaywise is where the major differences between Labyronia RPG 2 and 1 will be noticable. Most and foremost is a more streamlined and focused approach in Labyronia RPG 2. While the first game saw the hero leave his house in the beginning and thus threw the player into an open world without any clue where to start and what to do next; as such requiring the player to call the "oldschool" ability of being able to explore on there own without any guidance.
Here in the sequel the path forward as well as the objectives are always clear to the player. You will always know where to go to next and what to do!!!
The battles however are still dificult, expecially in the beginning and require a careful and strategic approach. Simple attack spamming won't get you anywhere, just as in the Labyronia RPG 1.


Overall I can recommend this game to everybody who enjoyed the first one and to fans of the genre who can get past the fact that this is an RPGMaker VXAce game using many default graphics, simply because there is a very nice oldschool style JRPG beneath it's surface that I enjoyed very much.

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Quick First Look!

I really like the first Labyronia game, but I still haven't finished it and that is the reason why a quick first look at Labyronia RPG 2 will have to do (at least for now!).

Labyronia RPG 2 is still Labyronia!! Everybody who enjoyed the first one will feel right at home.
However there is one major change and that is a more focused approach to the game. This time around you will not just be thrown into an open game world without any clues; this time you will be pointed into a specific direction once the short opening sequence that functions as a basic tutorial has been finished.
However this doesn't mean that the game has become linear. Whether you are following the directions or just wander off exploring, is still up to you, the player.
The game world is still open and once again, careless rushing out will get you into trouble easily and simple attack spamming without any strategy will get you killed as fast as possible (the very first enemy got me, again XD - This is Spar....errr...Labyronia!!!).

This game is set ten years after the first Labyronia. Once more there is a great evil to defeat. This evil has brought legions of ghosts to the land and has frozen it deep in darkness and ice. There are indications that all of that is a result of a "Great Job Breaking It, Hero!" from the first game, but... that does happen from time to time in game universes.

In this game, you start out at level 20, so... realize how nasty the game will be from that.

Also, one of the first companions you meet/gain is the hero from Legend of Mysteria... with all that entails.

Labyronia RPG 2 is a RPGMaker, Adventure, action game. In the beginning you can see what happen in the first game so you won't be confuse. The game have a great story, a lot of things to explore, hard bosses.

Simple game mechanics but the atmosphere is very well executed. The game uses pretty basic graphical elements and the visuals are very dark in general. Great soundtrack.