shamalamastreetman

So I've been reading these boards for a bit, but this will be the first post. Took a while to digest the crunchy factor of the mechanics in this game, and that has been superb! Having a much more intricate system than Diablo or many of its clones makes it stand out. But to stay on topic and add my $0.02 I would say the aspect that I wish a sequel to embody would be to dliver a real breathing world. What has me hooked on Sacred 2 is the fact that the town feels complete with dialogue, songs, varied NPC's etc... The original developers took a lot of time to ensure that the world you travel feels coherent and complete. It's not just a white washed backdrop for a string of grinds for increasingly better loot.... it's actually a joy to explore and find little nooks and crannies with quests and interesting individuals and locales. So a sequel should also embody this aspect of a rich and interesting world. Honestly most Diablo clones like titan quest, loki, etc have limited replay and staying power since one play through covers most of the content. A direct play through of the main story arc in Sacred 2 is maybe 5% of the game.... and that's great! Those can rush can do so, and those who want the scenic route have that in spades! I'm digressing on a late night post (mea culpa), but it draws many parallels to the Witcher. No other RPG since Ultima 4 has evoked such a breath of fresh air in the genre. The world feels alive, and the NPC's are compelling and engaging. This is what made that game #1 RPG in my books. And Sacred 2, the more I play it, rises in the ranks of it's own genre. Keep the spirit alive!