Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Ascaron Entertainment
- Publishers: Deep Silver, Zoo Corporation
Sacred 2: Ice and Blood is a fantasy action role-playing game developed by Ascaron Entertainment and published by Deep Silver. It was released for Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 in 2009. The game is an expansion to Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, and it features two new regions, a new playable character, and tons of new items, enemies, weapons, and missions.
Gameplay
Sacred 2: Ice and Blood is an action RPG in which the player controls one of seven characters from a top-down perspective. The game world is divided into several regions, each with its own unique environment and enemies. The player must explore these regions, complete quests, and defeat enemies in order to progress.
The game features a variety of combat options, including melee, ranged, and magic attacks. The player can also use a variety of skills and abilities to enhance their combat abilities. The game also features a crafting system, which allows the player to create new items and weapons.
New Features
Sacred 2: Ice and Blood introduces a number of new features to the game, including:
- Two new regions: The blood-soaked Cursed Forest and the arctic Crystal Region.
- A new playable character: The Seraphim, a powerful angel who wields the power of light.
- Over 30 hours of additional gameplay: New quests, new enemies, and new bosses.
- New items, weapons, and armor: Hundreds of new items to collect and use.
- New skills and abilities: New ways to customize your character and enhance your combat abilities.
Story
The story of Sacred 2: Ice and Blood takes place several years after the events of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. The world of Ancaria is still recovering from the war against the Seraphim, and a new threat has emerged.
The Cursed Forest, once a peaceful place, has been corrupted by a dark force. The trees have turned to bone, the animals have become twisted and evil, and the air is thick with瘴气. The Crystal Region, once a frozen wasteland, has been thawed by the power of the Seraphim. Now, the region is home to a new race of creatures, the Frostlings.
The player must travel to these new regions and defeat the forces of evil that threaten Ancaria. Along the way, they will meet new allies and face new challenges.
Characters
Sacred 2: Ice and Blood features seven playable characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. The characters are:
- Ancaria: A human warrior who is skilled in melee combat.
- Serafina: A Seraphim who wields the power of light.
- Grimhorn: A dwarf who is skilled in ranged combat.
- Aisha: A High Elf who is skilled in magic.
- Thorgrim: A Shadow Warrior who is skilled in stealth and assassination.
- Valeria: A Vampiress who is skilled in blood magic.
- Gladiator: A gladiator who is skilled in unarmed combat.
Reception
Sacred 2: Ice and Blood received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its large and detailed world, its variety of combat options, and its deep character customization system. However, the game was also criticized for its repetitive quests and its occasional technical problems.
Overall, Sacred 2: Ice and Blood is a solid expansion to an already great game. The new regions, new character, and new items and weapons add a lot of new content to the game, and the story is engaging and well-written. If you’re a fan of Sacred 2, then you should definitely check out Ice and Blood.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
