All gamers remember very well how the Dungeons game was released, which was described as a dungeon simulator. And this was one of those rare projects in which you are invited to take on the role of not a good savior of all things, but a real villain, Lord of Darkness. You had to equip your own dungeon, create evil monsters and use their power, as well as various terrifying traps, to stop all kinds of good knights who wanted to kill you, to become famous throughout the entire Earth Kingdom. The game was quite simple, but at the same time extremely exciting, and a special highlight was given to it by black humor, which oozed from literally every comment that your subordinates let out. Naturally, such success did not go unnoticed, and it was decided that the sequel Dungeons 2 would be born. You can read the review of this game and some instructions for passing right now. There is no point in describing the passage of each of the levels, since everyone can choose their own tactics, but you still need to find out general tips and tricks on how to organize your troops. And then you can get much more pleasure from the process of playing Dungeons 2. The review will also tell you about all kinds of creatures that will be under your control, spells that you can use, and so on.
general description
Immediately it is worth saying that the sequel was a success - you will see a much more developed and interesting first part in front of you, on the cover of which the inscription Dungeons 2 flaunts. The review will not focus on what similarities and differences are between the first and second parts. We can say that they are very different, but have a common theme, style and all the same great black humor. So, you are a powerful dark lord who has his own dungeon in which you run absolutely everything. However, this, of course, will not be enough for you, since annoying heroes and other forces of good constantly terrorize you and your dungeon in search of glory. Accordingly, your task will be as follows: to collect the army with the maximum possible power, to come to the surface and show all these heroes who are really strong. Thus, you are immediately faced with two tasks that will need to be carried out gradually - for starters you will need to completely capture the underworld, which so far does not obey you. Thus, you can expand your influence, diversify your army and increase its strength. Well, then you can go to the second stage - the capture of the upper world, which is inhabited by people and other bright creatures who constantly want to destroy you, although you don’t really bother them, just live your own evil life. This is exactly how the plot in Dungeons 2 begins. A review of the game will show you the campaign in more detail, tell you about all the advantages of this project, and also introduce you to the basics of the successful existence of the evil Lord of the Underground.
Campaign Mode and Other Modes
So, in Dungeons 2, the passage, as you already understood, is to expand its influence underground, as well as to destroy people from the surface. You can do all this with the help of an army of a wide variety of terrifying monsters - at first only a few species will be available to you, but with the spread of your power in the underworld, you will gain control over new creatures that will either be even more powerful than the previous ones, or will have those abilities that will seriously help you in the future. You should also pay attention to the interesting mode of the historical campaign, which offers you to actually play the first part of the game, but in the new graphic and physical design of the sequel. This is a great opportunity for those who did not play in the first part, but would like to try. Pay attention to the fact that in both campaigns you can notice a huge number of various interesting references to books, films and other works of art. Naturally, you can only do this if you are able to escape from the unbridled laughter that the dark jokes of your subordinates will cause in you. Do not also forget that the game has not only story modes - there is even the opportunity to play online with friends. In general, in the game Dungeons 2, the passage will not take you so much time, but if you like it, other modes can delay you so much that the number of hours spent in the game will only increase.
Distinctive features
Many people try to find a passage for the game Dungeon Siege 2 - and they find it, since this role-playing game has a clearly built linear campaign, which is not in this project, which is considered in the review. You can carry out each task as you like, take with you those warriors that you like more. You cannot get lost or not understand what to do next. You just need to move forward, attack, capture and win, and if it does not work out, change the arrangement of soldiers, strategy. And try again. This project was released in 2015 and became a real long-awaited breath of fresh air for fans of the ancient Dungeon Keeper series, as well as for those who liked the first part.
Only the second part is much better and more interesting, since you are no longer restrained in the dungeon, you are not forced to constantly fight off human heroes and pointlessly decorate the walls with skulls. Now you need to go forward and grab, and this is much more fun. Moreover, there is a fairly large number of game modes, almost thirty different monsters belonging to two races, several heroes with different characteristics and specializations of your choice. But do not think that the dungeon simulator genre has given way to a tactical strategy - this is not so. It’s just that in the new part of the game these two genres are harmoniously combined, giving you a completely new look at what it means to be the Dark Lord. Pay attention also to an interesting innovation - Hand of Terror. This is a tool that will allow you to more accurately and flexibly control your troops, controlling each of your subordinates, if necessary, one at a time. Of course, do not forget about the magnificent introduction of a new world - the upper one. If in the first part of the game you were locked in your dungeon and only received guests from above, now you can strike back. And the cherry on the cake becomes the presence in the game of as many as four multiplayer modes, each of which can attract your attention. In general, this game is not Dungeon Siege 2, its passage is completely different from that of this RPG, and it offers you just great variability in everything related to Absolute Evil.
Workers
Well, it's time to concentrate on passing this game. In the process, you will realize that it is much like Dungeon Keeper 2 in many ways - many gamers even agree that this project looks more like Dungeon Keeper 3, and not like Dungeons 2, and this is good news. Fans of this good old series are especially delighted, since, finally, they were able to see what they did not wait in their time with the second part of the game. But enough nostalgia - it's time to play. As already mentioned, the passage of each individual mission will not be described here, since this would not make much sense given the variability of the game. Rather, you can find basic tips that will help you through the passage. And the first one is to get as many workers as possible. It is on them, and not on your military power, that the first time your Kingdom of Darkness rests. Do not rush to create troops - just organize a small defense that can restrain heroes or other players (in multiplayer mode), and then create workers who can fill your treasury very quickly and give you the opportunity to create buildings that increase the population limit - then it will be possible to have more warriors. As you can see, this project has nothing to do with the game Dungeon Siege 2, so do not confuse them with each other.
Population limit
It is also worth noting that there is a game Dungeon Defenders 2, which is also sometimes confused with this project - but again, this is a completely different game that has nothing to do with Dungeons 2. They are even different in genre. Therefore, always remember what is at stake, and do not get confused in games. This is not Dungeon Nightmares 2, not yet some kind of project related to dungeons, they are all very different, and these tips will fit only one game in question. So, it's time to return directly to the tips themselves, and this time you should carefully look at the population limit. This is an extremely important parameter. And, as in the past case, the more the better. Try to always increase the limit.
Storage
In Dungeons 2, mods can add a lot of interesting and exciting things to the game, but first you need to understand the basic tactics. For example, there is a little trick that will allow you to get a constant source of income. The fact is that the gold and diamond mines in the underworld can have different sizes, and if you build a storehouse where your base is located, it will be ineffective. The best way to get rich is to build a storage near the largest field, which is unlikely to run out. Then you will always have a supply of money that you can only dream of. Of course, there are cheats in Dungeons 2, but why use them if you can achieve everything yourself?
The victims
Many gamers treat their creatures as consumables - it’s not scary if someone dies, because you can do more. But this is the wrong approach - even if you win a specific mission, in subsequent ones you will have more difficulties, and in multiplayer it is generally better not to show up. So train to complete missions without losses - in the dungeon you will succeed easily. A knocked-down monster is not dead, it is unconscious, so transfer it to a medical bed and wait for it to recover. Everything is more complicated on the surface, but you always need to have scrolls to teleport creatures so that if one of your subordinates falls, you can send him to the dungeon, and there you will already repeat the method described above. You will notice how much more effective your game becomes. But this is far from the whole micro-management that you have to master.
Micro-management is the key to success
If you think that the tactics of isolating all your fighters, sending them to the enemy and hoping for the best will work in this game, then you are mistaken. If you play in the second half of the campaign, against a strong AI or against real players, they will instantly trample you. While on the surface, use the Hand of Terror to control each unit individually, thereby making your attacks more organized and thought out.
Macro Management is the Key to Great Success
If the game is more strategic on the surface, then underground it is still the same dungeon simulator, so you need to study all the information about your rooms, traps and monsters in order to understand where to build, whom to settle and how to deal with all this quickly.
Turning earth
Do not forget that on the surface you can desecrate the earth of people, thereby receiving more Evil Points. Moreover, at each level you can find the point at which the desecration of the earth will give you and your troops a one-time bonus.
Total
As you already understood, this passage is not one of those that take the gamer's hand and conduct it throughout the campaign. These are just tips on how to better cope with the difficult tasks that fall to the Dark Lord.