Product Description
Action
RPG gameplay ~ Battle fearsome enemies withover 500 quests!Product
InformationIn Sacred 2 - Fallen Angel you assume the role of a character
and delve intoa thrilling story full of side quests and secrets that
you will have to unravel.Breathtaking combat arts and sophisticated
spells are waiting to be learned. Amultitude of weapons and items will
be available and you will choose which ofyour character's attributes you
will enhance with these items in order to createa unique and distinct
hero.It is time for heroes to choose their destiny whether to pursue the
path ofrighteousness or to immerse their sols in darkness. Poised on
the brinkof destruction and threatened by overwhelming chaos a
mysterious energy sourceis spreading across the world of Ancaria.
Leaving mutation and terror inits wake this living energy has become the
razor's edge on which all else isbalanced.The powers of Light and
Shadow are destined to collide in an ill-fated battlethat could tear
apart the fabric of life itself.Product Features Massive seamless
fantasy world complete with beautifully hand-crafted multi-level
dungeons 2 playable campaigns Light and Shadow to experience both sides
of the epic story 6 unique characters each with a vast range of skills
and devastating modifiable Combat Arts Charge into battle wielding sword
and sorcery astride special mounts including giant spiders
sabre-toothed tigers and demonic hellhounds Collect equip and trade
thousands of weapons and armor in your quest to become a legend The
ultimate multiplayer game featuring instant Drop-in/Drop-out Cooperative
Campaign PvP and PvE modes for up to 16 players on LAN and Internet
Exclusive in-game concert by Blind GuardianMinimum Requirements Windows
XP XP64 Vista Vista64 2.4 GHz processor 1 GB of RAM 20 GB free Hard Disk
space 256 MB nVidia GeForce 6800 or ATI Radeon X800 or better DirectX
compatible Sound Card Multip
Product
Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3966 in Video Games
- Brand:
CDV Software Entertainment
- Released on: 2008-11-11
- ESRB
Rating: Mature
- Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows XP
- Format:
CD-ROM
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
Features
- A
huge, seamless and dynamic world that allows for free-form exploration
- Six playable characters, each with a distinct look, capabilities
and in-game motivation
- Fight effectively from the back of a
number of mounts under your control
- The ultimate multiplayer
experience - seamless transition between single and multiplayer gaming
modes via the Internet or Xbox Live
- Cutting-edge graphics
utilize the latest technologies
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Sacred
2: Fallen Angel is an Action Role-playing Game (RPG) where the
paths players choose and the decisions they make along the way,
determine not only the destinies of their character, but also that of
their chosen race as a whole, members of the other five other in-game
races, and perhaps the game world of Ancaria itself. Set 2,000 years
prior to the self-titled first game in the
Sacred series,
Fallen
Angel is prequel to the events and quests of earlier RPG hit, that
drops players in the midst of an epic struggle for control of elemental
power on the grandest of scale.
Master
enemies with style& grace.
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As
well as brute force & steel.
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Utilize
character-specific mounts.
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Study
the lore of the ancients.
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Battle
above ground and below.
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Wield
magic against all comers.
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Face
down monsters of every kind.
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The
Story
T-Energy has been flowing through Ancaria since time
immemorial. This mysterious power forms the beginning of all life, is
the source of all magic and the origin of all thought. For eons the
angelic Seraphim watched over the T-Energy and therefore over the fate
of the entire world. But eventually tiring of their burden, they passed
their knowledge on to the High Elves. T-Energy helped the realm of the
High Elves to experience an unimaginable boost of prosperity, making it
the reigning culture in Ancaria. But a force as powerful as T-Energy
carries great dangers. Not taught how to deal with this, no sooner did
the Elves take control, then a heated dispute erupted among them as to
how and to what purpose the T-Energy was to be used. Dispute morphed
into irresolvable conflict, then rift and eventually to a civil war
among the High Elves, where all participants were losers. Their realm
collapsed and with it the entire power structure of Anacaria. In the
turmoil all the peoples of Anacaria coveted the right, either openly or
in secret, to wield the power of T-Energy and in the end, unmanaged, the
T-Energy raged out of control warping creature and lands alike. Can
anyone regain control over the T-Energy. And if so, will he/she strive
to prevent the world from lapsing into final chaos, or deepen it?
Gameplay
Gameplay
in
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel in divided into two campaign paths:
Light and Dark. As the game begins players choose and customize their
character and choose the path they will follow. This choice determines
the ultimate goal and intentions of their character, and as the game
progresses through literally hundreds of quests and side quests, the
paths of different characters intersect at different junctions. Choose
one way and you may be tasked to defend a town and its people, while
another path could result in you attacking the same town. The choice is
yours and the fate of the world and your well-being are at stake.
Key
Game Features:
- A massive, seamless and dynamic
world delivering hundreds of hours of freeform exploration.
- Two
deep campaigns: play as the “Light” or “Shadow” side, complete with
distinct skills, rewards and story-elements tailored to the chosen path.
- Six exceptional, playable characters, each with a distinct look,
capabilities and in-game motivation.
- Modifiable combat arts:
change, upgrade and link together your alter ego’s combat skills to
match your playing style.
- Fight effectively from the back of a
number of mounts under your control; equip and upgrade your character’s
unlockable special mount.
- Deities offer unique combat
disciplines and unlock additional quests.
- Seamless transition
between single- and multiplayer gaming modes via LAN and the Internet.
- Captivating online modes of play challenge gamers in cooperative,
PvP and PvE play.
- Extraordinary, cutting-edge graphics and
Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound utilize the latest technologies for a
truly immersive experience.
Character Classes
In
Sacred 2: Fallen Angel players assume the role of one of six
characters--five of which are new to the franchise--and delve into a
thrilling story full of side quests and secrets that you will have to
unravel. Breathtaking combat arts and sophisticated spells are waiting
to be learned. A multitude of weapons and items will be available, and
you will choose which of your character's attributes you will enhance
with these items in order to create a unique and distinct hero.
 | Seraphim
Often
referred to as 'Fallen Angels,' these mystical and angelic creatures
are the oldest inhabitants of Ancaria. Fast, elegant and acrobatic
warriors from a technological future they fight with light to medium
weapons and, if required, with massive technological support. Players
can assume the role of a Seraphim and protect the world from chaos. |
 | Shadow Warrior
Shadow
Warriors were originally humans trained as elite soldiers in service to
the High Elves. Upon their death their souls were stolen by an Elven
general, bound to lifeless bodies and imbued with T-Energy. Now free,
they travel between this world and the next as undead beings with only
the desire to return to the peace of the golden halls of Elysium. |
 | High Elf
The
best student at the ancient academy of magic in Thylysium, the High Elf
character lives and breathes magic. Her hunger for adventure and her
insatiable desire to increase her personal knowledge and the influence
of her once-powerful house are the driving forces as she sets off into
an Ancaria boiling over with turmoil. |
 | Dryad
Masters
of the hunt and akin to the Elves, The Dryad are in tune with nature
and are equipped with the strength of the forests. The most powerful and
the strongest among them are knowledgeable of the dark art of voodoo
and were chosen in order to save their peoples from extinction. All are
expert with the bow, traps, poisons and lore of the forest. |
 | Inquisitor
The
Inquisitors are the High Priests of the High Elves. Arrogant and
deadly, they are only committed to themselves and their ultimate goal of
assume control over the T-Energy. Proficient in close combat and able
to gain increasing power as damage is taken, their manipulative spells
make them powerful fighters from the shadows. |
 | Temple Guardian
Since
the beginning of time the purpose of Temple Guardians were to maintain
and protect the Great Machine, so that it could keep the world in
balance. Neither fully flesh or mechanical, they are half human and half
machine. Propelled by T-Energy and devoted to protecting it, they are
part of the Great Machine and so able to use the T-Energy for their
purposes. |
A Wide Variety of Mounts
Across
Ancaria you will find many horse dealers. They offer all kinds of
animals, from the simple nag up to a real war horse. You can equip a war
horse with bridle, saddle and even special armor. These special items
can be found in the game just like player items, ranging in quality from
regular to rare and even unique items. In addition, every character
also has a unique mount created specifically for their character class.
This mount not only fits the personality of the character, but also
complements the various aspects of the character's playing style
perfectly. All character classes can fight from a mounted position using
a variety of tactics that the player chooses depending on the terrain
and battle conditions.
System Requirements:
|
| Minimum Specifications: | Recommended Specifications: |
| OS: | Windows XP, XP64, Vista, Vista64 | Microsoft
Windows XP (32 / 64 Bit) with Service Pack 3 / Vista 32 / 64 Bit) with
Service Pack 1 |
| Processor: | 2.4
GHz processor | Dual Core 2.0 GHz processor |
| RAM: | 1GB | 2 GB RAM |
| Video
Card: | Graphics card 256 MB, from nVidia® GeForce
6800 or ATI® Radeon | Graphics card 512 MB, ab
nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS oder ATI Radeon HD 3870 |
| Sound
Card: | DirectX compatible sound card | Sound Blaster X-Fi(DirectX 9.0d [for XP] or DirectX 10.0
[for Vista] compatible), with surround speakers or headphones |
| DVD-ROM: | Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive |
| Hard
Drive Space: | 25GB of Free Space |
| Direct
X: | 9.0d (included with game) |
| Other: | DSL modem or network card for multiplayer
games |
Customer Reviews
Sacred 2 lots to sink ya teeth into
After completing this game
once, only one word sums it up epic....The total area of the map in
Sacred 2 is 22 square km, this equates to alot of game. The game gave me
a solid 50 hours of gameplay on Silver level, and I skipped alot of
side quests. It has a very open game style and I sensed minimal
linearity with this game.
The gameplay is fast frantic and fluid.
This is a pure hack and slash though and through. Standard attacks are
activated with the left mouse button, while your right is used for
special skills. Be prepared to click alot because the world is populated
with many many enemies. The loot in this game, well there's lots of it.
If I could level a single complaint about the standard items it would
be their lack of variety. But some set and unique items seem to have
their own graphics. Gameplay 5 out of 5
For the guy who below me
is complaining about the "10 year old" engine, that's a load of trash -
sorry. The graphics are great, not the best in existence but definitely
lush and appealing. The world absorbs you and has so much more life then
it's predecessor. The water effects are particularly stunning. The
character models although disappointingly not customizable, are great.
The Serephim with her unearthly beauty, and the Inquisitor with his
almost emperor Palpatine visage are flat out fantastic. A problem with
the engine is some buggy slow down, especially with many NPC'S on the
screen at one time. A patch does fix most of these problems, but such an
obvious flaw should have never made it to the retail release. Graphics 4
out of 5
The sound is a mixed bag in this game. Mechanics wise
you get all the standard options 3d sound etc, but that is not where the
problems lay with the sound in this game. A soundtrack by Blind
Guardian - definitely not a problem there. The general sounds of
ambiance awesome. The voice acting? Yeegads terrible... The character
voices themselves are pretty good on the most part if not repetitive
during gameplay, It's the enemies - They are at times seriously cheesy
and do have a slight effect on the enjoyment of the game. I would have
preferred a more serious tone to them, some of the one liners are flat
out crap. The NPC's also seem to lack a lot of character but on the plus
side they randomly interact with you and each other and this adds a
sense of realism. Sound 3 out of 5
This game is going to keep you
occupied for months, the amazing depth of skills spells and statistics
is going to keep people busy for months on end and adds a level of
customization that amazes you. This especially is felt after the initial
feeling that the game would lack it considering you have no choice in
picking your characters looks or even gender. If that doesn't impress
you surely the vast amounts of loot will. Finding that last set item
will surely have you crying out "one last dungeon!" lastability 5 out of
5
I have not even touched on the multi-player or other features
of this game it is definitely worth the money and a try!
Beautiful game (updated)
So - the first Sacred game
was one of my all-time favorites (along with Diablo 2). Bought this on
the first day available.
The graphics are fantastic, but of course
you pay for it in system performance. Not quite as smooth as the first
Sacred, but it's definitely playable.
The game play is pretty much
the same as in Sacred, with a combination of monster-killing in the
countryside, and mini-quests in the cities (which involve running from
point A to point B a lot).
-- Update --
So, they've patched a
bunch of bugs and improved game performance. My previous issue with a
lack of game pausing has been fixed as well. Overall, this is probably
the most re-playable game I own. I'm probably gonna stay addicted to it
until Diablo 3 comes out...
A solid hack
and slash with attention to detail.
I don't want to drag on, so
I'll be brief. The game world is huge, the characters are unique, and
the skill system is novel and varied. There are two paths (light or
dark) to play the game on, and it has pretty interesting multiplayer
options which make the game particularly fun in co-op or general online
play. Considering its genre it's going to be likened to Diablo, and I
have to say it rivals it in every way but perhaps presentation as Diablo
does have a more cinematic story, but I believe Sacred makes up for it
in its vast open world. I really can't stress enough how large the game
world is and how much there is to do (600+ quests with differing path
outcomes and class specific quests) Without teleports (which thankfully
there are) it would take nearly six hours real time to walk from one end
of the 22mile game world to the other.
Overall, I can't really
recommend this enough for fans of the genre, and the only negative thing
I have to say about it sadly is that the developers/publishers chose to
mar this game with DRM and an archaic activation system. Its even more
baffling as multiplayer is a strong point in this game, and a simple key
check for multiplayer should have been sufficient, but instead there
are limited activations(2) and online activation is required to play it
period. Hopefully, in the future Ascaron and cdv will see this as a
mistake, as they are only hurting and alienating their customers and
fans by harassing them with archaic DRM methods.
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