Dungeon Siege II: Broken World is an expansion game for Dungeon Siege II.
While it will let you create a new higher level character to take into the game,
it is not a standalone game and requires that you have Dungeon Siege II to play.
That being said there’s not really any point to me covering the basics of the
game since you either already know them or you’re off to look into getting
Dungeon Siege II. So let’s just start where Broken Sword opens…
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| Welcome to our broken world... |
At the beginning of the game you find yourself in the blasted world that
resulted from your victory in Dungeon Siege II. While many of the locals aren’t
happy with the state of the world since you “saved” it, they’re more concerned
with a new evil force that has risen to try and take advantage of the whole
“world in chaos” situation. That’s where you come in.
The first thing you’ll see when you start the game is the inclusion of a new
playable race and two new classes. You can start the game with a new dwarf or
Blood Assassin or Fist of Stone, or take them back to the original Dungeon Siege
II to pump them up first. The Blood Assassin is a bow-wielding spellcaster,
while the Fist of Stone is a monk-like melee fighter/nature magic caster class.
Basically you have your choice between a character that deals damage from afar
versus one that likes to get a little more up close and personal. New classes
don’t have as much an impact in an RPG that’s all about blurring the class
lines, but it’s nice to have the additional choices in the game.
The world of Broken World is filled with many of the creatures that you’re
familiar with from Dungeon Siege II. Well they may be the same but they’re
different. The cataclysm has changed them so that they have new ways of
attacking and even new special abilities. Don’t worry, though, you’ll see some
new critters as well. What’s also changed is that the game now emphasizes proper
preparation before heading into battle. Go in with the wrong equipment and you
may find your foe to be pretty much unbeatable. This is more of a strategic
element than a tactical one, though, as once the battle begins it’s all about
the clicking. This may be an issue with you if you did not enjoy Dungeon Siege
II – the experience is essentially the same so Broken World will not turn you
into a convert. Broken World does up the challenge level and even veterans will
not find the going to be all that easy. It can be a bit frustrating at times but
it does extend the game’s playing time.
The game’s enchantment system has been improved by the addition of reagent
recipes. These will allow you to create powerful enough items that it will
actually now be worth your while to dabble in enchantment.
There’s enough to the expansion to warrant its purchase by anyone who really
enjoyed the original game. If you weren’t all that thrilled with Dungeon Siege
II, however, you won’t enjoy the expansion enough to justify the cost.
In The End, This Game Hath Been Rated:
70%. Dungeon Siege II fans will enjoy the chance to extend their time
in the game’s world.
