Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2 is a platform game with roguelite and Metroidvania elements. In the game, the player assumes control of a knight, who must explore procedurally generated dungeons to collect its treasures and defeat enemies. While the knight is equipped with swords and shields and mages can cast magic, the game introduces several additional gameplay classes. These new classes include the Ranger who can summon platforms and use a bow and arrow, and the Barbarian who uses an axe. As a roguelike, players will have to start from the beginning when their player avatar is killed in the game.{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/119940/rogue-legacy-2-hands-on-preview-the-family-cemetery-runneth-over|title=Rogue Legacy 2 hands-on preview: The family cemetery runneth over|first=TJ|last=Denzer|website=Shacknews|date=August 24, 2020|access-date=April 29, 2022|archive-date=May 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502122540/https://www.shacknews.com/article/119940/rogue-legacy-2-hands-on-preview-the-family-cemetery-runneth-over|url-status=live}} However, the gold they have collected in each run can be spent on permanent upgrades such as new weapons, gear and runes. When the player starts a run again, they will have to pick a random character with different genetic traits, which may either enhance or hinder the player's combat efficiency.{{Cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/early-access-review-rogue-legacy-2/|title=Early Access Review: Rogue Legacy 2|first=Jordan|last=Devore|website=Destructoid|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=January 1, 2022|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116063354/https://www.destructoid.com/early-access-review-rogue-legacy-2/|url-status=live}} While exploring a dungeon, they will also collect Heirlooms, which are permanent ability upgrades that are hidden in special rooms.{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/rogue-legacy-2-guide/21367845/beginners-tips-tricks-castle-upgrades-traits-armor-runes-living-safe-classes|title=Rogue Legacy 2 beginner's guide and tips|first=Jeff|last=Ramos|website=Polygon|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116101443/https://www.polygon.com/rogue-legacy-2-guide/21367845/beginners-tips-tricks-castle-upgrades-traits-armor-runes-living-safe-classes|url-status=live}}

Cellar Door Games announced Rogue Legacy 2 in April 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/a-rogue-legacy-2-announcement-seems-imminent/|title=Rogue Legacy 2 announced|first=Shaun|last=Prescott|website=PC Gamer|publisher=Future plc|date=April 3, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2021|archive-date=December 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201220074253/https://www.pcgamer.com/a-rogue-legacy-2-announcement-seems-imminent/|url-status=live}} While the studio planned to release the game via early access in July, it was later shifted to August 18 the same year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-17-rogue-legacy-2s-pc-early-access-launch-has-been-pushed-back-to-august|title=Rogue Legacy 2's PC early access launch has been pushed back to August|first=Matt|last=Wales|website=Eurogamer|date=July 17, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116101431/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-17-rogue-legacy-2s-pc-early-access-launch-has-been-pushed-back-to-august|url-status=live}} The initial early access release contained one and a half dungeons, four gameplay classes, and one enemy boss. The studio planned to release large updates every two months, and expected the game to stay in early access for around a year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rogue-legacy-2-has-started-its-quest-through-early-access|title=Rogue Legacy 2 has begun its quest through early access|first=Natelie|last=Clayton|website=Rock Paper Shotgun|date=August 18, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2022|archive-date=January 16, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116101450/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/rogue-legacy-2-has-started-its-quest-through-early-access|url-status=live}} The game's development lasted for about four years. The game left early access and was fully released on April 28, 2022, for Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/rogue-legacy-2-release-date-announced-for-pc-and-xbox|title=Rogue Legacy 2 release date announced for PC and Xbox|first=Victoria|last=Kennedy|website=Eurogamer|date=April 7, 2022|access-date=April 8, 2022|archive-date=April 7, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407200005/https://www.eurogamer.net/rogue-legacy-2-release-date-announced-for-pc-and-xbox|url-status=live}}

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| MC = PC: 88/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/rogue-legacy-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Rogue Legacy 2 for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=April 29, 2022 |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429021459/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/rogue-legacy-2 |url-status=live}}
XSXS: 90/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/rogue-legacy-2/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-series-x |title=Rogue Legacy 2 for Xbox Series X Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=May 10, 2022 |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230112519/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/rogue-legacy-2 |url-status=live}}
PS5: 90/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/rogue-legacy-2/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-5 |title=Rogue Legacy 2 for PlayStation 5 Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=July 12, 2023}}
NS: 87/100{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/rogue-legacy-2/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch |title=Rogue Legacy 2 for Nintendo Switch Reviews |website=Metacritic |access-date=July 12, 2023}}

| Destruct = 9.5/10{{Cite web|last=Devore|first=Jordan|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/rogue-legacy-2-review-1-0-version/|title=Review: Rogue Legacy 2|website=Destructoid|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428180533/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/rogue-legacy-2-review-1-0-version/|url-status=live}}

| GI = 9/10{{Cite magazine|last=Carson|first=John|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/rogue-legacy-2/generations-of-greatness|title=Rogue Legacy 2 Review|magazine=Game Informer|publisher=GameStop Corp.|date=May 11, 2022|access-date=June 8, 2022|archive-date=June 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220610112836/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/rogue-legacy-2/generations-of-greatness|url-status=live}}

| GSpot = 9/10{{Cite web|last=Wakeling|first=Richard|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rogue-legacy-2-review-grand-lineage/1900-6417870/|title=Rogue Legacy 2 Review - Grand Lineage|website=GameSpot|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428153705/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rogue-legacy-2-review-grand-lineage/1900-6417870/|url-status=live}}

| GStar = 88/100{{Cite web|last=Penzhorn|first=Sascha|url=https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/rogue-legacy-2-test-review-wird-mit-jeder-minute-besser,3380178.html|title=Rogue Legacy 2 im Test: Eines der besten Spiele seines Genres|trans-title=Rogue Legacy 2 Review: One of the Best Games of its Genre|website=GameStar|publisher=Webedia|date=May 1, 2022|access-date=May 4, 2022|language=de|archive-date=May 1, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501085842/https://www.gamestar.de/artikel/rogue-legacy-2-test-review-wird-mit-jeder-minute-besser,3380178.html|url-status=live}}

| HCG = 4.5/5{{Cite web|last=Cunningham|first=James|url=https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-rogue-legacy-2/421885/|title=Review: Rogue Legacy 2|website=Hardcore Gamer|date=May 1, 2022|access-date=May 4, 2022|archive-date=May 4, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504083131/https://hardcoregamer.com/reviews/review-rogue-legacy-2/421885/|url-status=live}}

| HC = 90/100{{Cite web|last=Alonso|first=Álvaro|url=https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-rogue-legacy-2-secuela-roguelite-supera-todo-original-1050875|title=Rogue Legacy 2 se va a convertir en tu nueva obsesión roguelite (análisis)|trans-title=Rogue Legacy 2 is going to become your new roguelite obsession (review)|website=HobbyConsolas|publisher=Axel Springer SE|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022|language=es|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428170803/https://www.hobbyconsolas.com/reviews/analisis-rogue-legacy-2-secuela-roguelite-supera-todo-original-1050875|url-status=live}}

| IGN = 9/10{{Cite web|last=Saltzman|first=Mitchell|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/rogue-legacy-2-review|title=Rogue Legacy 2 Review|website=IGN|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428234257/https://www.ign.com/articles/rogue-legacy-2-review|url-status=live}}

| PCGUS = 88/100{{Cite web|last=Coyle|first=Anne-Marie|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/rogue-legacy-2-review/|title=Rogue Legacy 2 review|website=PC Gamer|publisher=Future plc|date=May 4, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-date=May 9, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509172232/https://www.pcgamer.com/rogue-legacy-2-review/|url-status=live}}

| SN = 9/10{{Cite web|last=Denzer|first=TJ|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/130072/rogue-legacy-2-review-a-rich-bloodline-forged-in-the-fires-of-failure|title=Rogue Legacy 2 review: A rich bloodline forged in the fires of failure|website=Shacknews|date=April 28, 2022|access-date=April 29, 2022|archive-date=April 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428181247/https://www.shacknews.com/article/130072/rogue-legacy-2-review-a-rich-bloodline-forged-in-the-fires-of-failure|url-status=live}}

| rev1 = Pure Xbox

| rev1Score = {{Rating|9|10}}{{Cite web|last=O'Reilly|first=PJ|url=https://www.purexbox.com/reviews/xbox-series-x/rogue-legacy-2|title=Review: Rogue Legacy 2 - An Xbox Console Exclusive You Don't Want To Miss|website=Pure Xbox|date=May 3, 2022|access-date=May 10, 2022|archive-date=May 10, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510111819/https://www.purexbox.com/reviews/xbox-series-x/rogue-legacy-2|url-status=live}}

| JXV = 18/20{{Cite web |last=Mariel Zema |first=Alexis |date=May 5, 2022 |title=Rogue Legacy 2: Le meilleur jeu d'action roguelike de l'année est déjà là! |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1570996/rogue-legacy-2-le-meilleur-jeu-d-action-roguelike-de-l-annee-est-deja-la.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618191517/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/test/1570996/rogue-legacy-2-le-meilleur-jeu-d-action-roguelike-de-l-annee-est-deja-la.htm |archive-date=June 18, 2022 |access-date=June 18, 2022 |website=Jeuxvideo.com}}

| NLife = {{rating|9|10}}{{Cite web |last=McCrae |first=Scott |date=2022-11-14 |title=Review: Rogue Legacy 2 - A Roguelike Legend Returns In Fine Form |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/rogue-legacy-2 |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-12-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213140715/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/rogue-legacy-2 |url-status=live}}

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Rogue Legacy 2 received "universal acclaim" for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 according to review aggregator Metacritic; the Windows and Nintendo Switch versions received "generally favorable" reviews.

Mitchell Saltzman of IGN awarded the game a 9 out of 10, stating that the game is "a transformative sequel that essentially rebuilds the extraordinarily influential 2013 original into a modern roguelite that stands nearly shoulder to shoulder with the best of the genre".

PC Gamer gave the game an 88 out of 100, calling it "a cheerful and challenging dungeon crawler where death is a good thing" and "a spectacular follow-up that revitalises the series with fresh ideas while expanding on what made the original so immensely enjoyable in the first place".{{Cite web |last=Coyle |first=Anne-Marie |date=2022-05-04 |title=Rogue Legacy 2 review |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/rogue-legacy-2-review/ |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=PC Gamer |language=en}}

Jordan Devore of Destructoid compared Rogue Legacy 2 favorably against other roguelites in an 9.5 out of 10 review:

{{Block quote|text=Other popular roguelites [...] can still have dicey moments of despair. But I never felt like any of my lost progress was in vain. As expensive as perma-upgrades eventually get, you're always earning in Rogue Legacy 2, and the game isn't afraid to hand out stepping stones to let you focus on your next milestone. There's always hope.|author=Jordan Devore|source=Destructoid}}

John Carson of Game Informer awarded the game a score of 9 out of 10, noting that "[t]here's a lot to clean up with the core progression systems to make the ramp from beginning to end escalate more evenly, but I've enjoyed most of my hours struggling through countless generations of my goofy little bloodline".{{Cite magazine |last=Carson |first=John |date=May 11, 2022 |title=Rogue Legacy 2 Review - Generations Of Greatness |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/rogue-legacy-2/generations-of-greatness |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511232256/https://www.gameinformer.com/review/rogue-legacy-2/generations-of-greatness |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |access-date=2023-07-01 |magazine=Game Informer |language=en}}

In a positive review, Ryan Gilliam of Polygon remarked that "Rogue Legacy 2 refuses to ever let me be bored, and that's more than enough to set it apart from the heap of roguelites that have followed in the original game's wake".{{Cite web |last=Gilliam |first=Ryan |date=2022-05-05 |title=Rogue Legacy 2 harnesses chaos to become an endlessly replayable roguelite |url=https://www.polygon.com/reviews/23058617/rogue-legacy-2-review-chaos-random |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}

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