
If you took two screenshots in similar areas and put them side by side, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell which game was which. As far as the graphics quality goes, for me, the game looks almost identical to the original Elex. Good thing there’s no weight limit because I’d need a pretty big truck for all this gear. Careful planning and distribution of attribute points and abilities is key to progress.

If anything, Elex II doesn’t let you just go in guns blazing and weapons swinging. Not only that but locating the different NPCs that could teach particular skills is fairly time-consuming as well. In order to learn even the most basic skills, many came with prerequisites that felt too extensive for the most basic ability. This was one aspect of the game that I was not particularly fond of. However, learning them can be a bit tedious and frustrating at times. The skills you can acquire in Elex II are extensive. Thankfully unlike some other RPGs, I didn’t have anyone shaking me down either for ill-begotten goods. This mechanic is nearly a requirement though given how you improve different items through crafting and there not being any central location for storage – at least that I’ve found yet. Aside from certain areas where I would clearly be caught stealing, I took an approach of “If it’s not nailed down, pick it up”. This means there are no limits to how much you can hold and there are things to loot everywhere. As an RPG should be, there are many skills to unlock.Ī couple of the biggest things I noted about Elex II that sets it apart from others in the genre is that there is no carry weight. But if you want the most genuine experience that Piranha Bytes has put forth, throw caution to the wind, go with your gut and save AFTER you have made your choice so there’s no looking back. Mostly because I was trying to work through the best overall outcome. I’ll be completely honest – I’ve been “save scumming” throughout my first playthrough. Though encounters with various enemies throughout the open world can be unforgiving, so too can be the choices that you make. As is joining none of them at all.Ĭhoices make up the brunt of the gameplay in Elex II. Joining any of the factions is a viable option to completing the main storyline and game. Being the game that it is though, how you choose to do so is completely up to you. A new threat of invasion is upon the world of Magalon and it is up to you to convince the world’s factions to unite for the greater good. You again take on the role of the previous protagonist, Jax, who has spent some years now out of the spotlight. If you haven’t played through the first game, I highly recommend you do so before playing this one. GameplayĮlex II is a direct sequel to the original Elex that released in October of 2017. Have you ever found yourself wondering what exactly you were missing from prior games? Let me know in the comments below. Elex II definitely falls into that latter category of games. Each you can pick up at any point along with the storyline but you would be doing yourself a favour to play prior games for a better understanding of what’s going on.

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Then you have game series like Dying Light, Final Fantasy, and even Destiny. Most have a campaign that is not directly dependent upon one another in the series.

Some that come to mind are the different Call of Duty, Battlefield, and even Grand Theft Auto. There are many series of games out there that you can easily play in a piecemeal fashion. The Story of Magalan Continues in Elex II Nothing like taking a moment to chill in front of a fire. Step back into the world of Magalan and unite the factions against a hostile alien threat. With publishing by THQ Nordic, Elex II will be available simultaneously on PC, PS4/PS5, and Xbox One/Series X/S. Elex II, the next instalment of the choice-driven, open-world RPG series by Piranha Bytes ( Gothic, Risen, Elex) hits shelves on Tuesday, March 1st.
