Orcs Must Die! 2

Идеальная игра, вот бы ещё DLC.

better with friends

It's pretty good but make sure you and your friend aren't playing on same network as that seems to cause issues with quality of the matches. There's a couple stages that crash on level end as well but it should save the progress, allowing you to continue to the next stage.

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After coming from Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap and being disappointed, I decided to try the series from its roots to see how it ages. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the original Orcs Must Die!, as many of its fundamentals were already executed surprisingly well despite its simple systems. So, how do you make a sequel to a good experience? You improve everything about the original. The game gives the player a lot more money to spend on traps, allowing for greater engagement with the best part of the series—setting up killboxes. Traps are significantly better and now feature specific upgrade paths that let players specialize in how they interact with enemies. Each trap has two unique passives that alter performance; for example, an arrow wall can sometimes shoot fire or chill arrows. There are two playable characters with slight differences, including two unique traps and two unique weapons each, offering varied gameplay mechanics. If you're worried about making the wrong upgrade choice, the game says, “No problem.” It allows you to reset your skulls and reapply them freely. Additionally, this entry introduces trinkets, which provide passive effects when slotted onto the trap bar and active effects when equipped and used. These additions maximize trap bar utility, as players rarely fill it entirely with traps and weapons alone. The game also expands the roster of traps significantly, including all from the original game alongside many new ones. Additional damage types apply unique effects to the orcs, making gameplay deeper while retaining the core fun of the series. Overall, there's far more variety and player expression through trap selection and upgrade paths. Graphically, the game still looks great. The orcs are improved from the prior game, animations are smooth, and—most importantly—action is easy to read. Status effects all have distinct visual cues: a chilled enemy has a blue aura, a bleeding one has a red effect, and so on. Surprisingly, even with numerous orcs on screen, it remains easy to register this information. The artistic choices ensure the game will age well. There are technically fewer levels than the first game—15 instead of 24—but they are much better designed, featuring more diverse tilesets and engaging layouts. If you own the first game, you can play 10 of its levels recreated in Orcs Must Die! 2, bringing the total to 25 before considering additional DLC content. Like the original, the campaign can be replayed at higher difficulties after completion, something I always appreciate in games. The first game’s levels could feel repetitive when played back to back, but Orcs Must Die! 2 offers a fresher experience. More environmental obstacles prevent trap placement, making levels feel more organic and requiring thoughtful strategy. The game also introduces new enemy types that challenge the player in unique ways—now you can be frozen, poisoned, or harassed like never before. While the game is inherently repetitive due to its tower defense nature, the voice lines will grate even a deaf player. Expect to hear the same lines repeatedly. Thankfully, you can turn off voices, but it’s worth noting how quickly they become annoying. Orc pathfinding is still dumb—though better than its predecessor. Orcs will walk up to a barricade before realizing they can't pass and then turn around to find a new route. However, the faster and more frantic wave pacing makes this less of an issue, though you’ll notice it if you invest serious time into the game. I’m really impressed with Orcs Must Die! 2. It’s evident that it was a passion project for the development team. Even more surprising is that it was created in less than a year after the original game. It’s not just a standout entry in its franchise—I genuinely believe it’s one of the best action-tower defense hybrids available to this day, which is crazy considering it's over a decade old.

One of the best coop experiences period.

Pa una tarde nos reimos bastante 8/10