Spazmo
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 Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:33 am Post subject: Geneforge 2 review: Better Late Than Never |
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We finally get around to reviewing Geneforge 2. The verdict: it's good.
If you ask the staff members of the RPG Codex for their favourite CRPGs, you're likely to find two common answers from all of them: Fallout and Geneforge. The first is something of a no-brainer but many gamers have never heard of the latter, which is a real shame given how good it is. For a mere $25, the good folks at Spiderweb Software would sell you Geneforge, easily one of the best CRPGs in years. Geneforge was a solid success for Spiderweb, prompting the development and release of a sequel, Geneforge 2. We're happy to report that Geneforge 2 is a fantastic game and lives up to its predecessor admirably.
Anyone surprised? No? Good! |
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Otaku_Hanzo
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:41 am Post subject: |
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I personally think the sequel stomped the first one's butt into the ground. I did like the first one, don't get me wrong there. But Geneforge 2 kicks serious butt. So does the Avernum series! Don't forget to check those out while your there! 
Edit: Good review, btw. Did a speed read of it and you did the game justice. Will do a more indepth read of it later.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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I got to the very-near end of GeneForge but didnt know what to do anymore, so I just kinda stopped, I think I might of made a mistake somewhere, but i'll try again.
As for GeneForge 2, I think i'll get around to playing it sometime soon (I have it, just never played it much). |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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good review...........that's all I can say 'cause I read the review couple hours ago and I dont remember anything about it  |
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dipdipdip
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, good. I've been silently awaiting a review from you guys.
Question: Do you guys plan on doing one for Teudogar? |
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Spazmo
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the praise, folks. But don't waste time inflating my ego--go buy Geneforge 2!
As for Teudogar... good question. I myself haven't played it. I'll knock some heads around.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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A very enjoyable review. I suggest changing | Quote: |
Happily, combat in GF2 is turn-based, but it isn't anywhere near as complex as that of titles like Jagged Alliance 2 or Temple of Elemental Evil, but it still works |
into | Quote: | | Happily, combat in GF2 is turn-based. It isn't anywhere near as complex as that of titles like Jagged Alliance 2 or Temple of Elemental Evil, but it still works |
. Too many buts in the first version imo 
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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One question: I lost my Geneforge (1) saves when my secondary computer's HDD went corrupt... and, great as it was, I couldn't bear to restart it.
So my question is, if I haven't completed Geneforge (1), will I be confused or underwhelmed by Geneforge 2? Also, which, in your opinion, is more intriguing/"better?" I don't forsee having time to play both through anytime soon, so I may as well choose one...
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2004 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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I recommend going with 2 then. You can play it without having played the first one. It's not a TRUE sequel in the sense that you are playing the character from the first game. Plus, you have alot more different options for finishing quests. The first one was more combat-oriented, whereas the second one allows more freedom in some quests.
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Spazmo
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 12:24 am Post subject: |
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What he said. Geneforge 2's narrative is independent of the first one's and hardly even places restrictions on how you end the first game, which is pretty neat.
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| Spazmo wrote: | | What he said. Geneforge 2's narrative is independent of the first one's and hardly even places restrictions on how you end the first game, which is pretty neat. |
Cool. I'll have to go back to the first one at some point, but after slogging through so much damn combat, I couldn't bring myself to play it again for awhile...
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| Posted: Fri Feb 20, 2004 4:40 am Post subject: |
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Well I hate when crappy combat is plentiful in a game. But you say it works overall, and you make the other aspects sound really catchy. I think I'll give the game a try eventually (not that I wouldn't have without reading the review, the review will probably just make me buy it sooner).
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