![]() ![]() But each island offers plenty of room to explore and scavenge. If you enjoyed the expansiveness of the original Risen (or the developer's Gothic games), the new structure can come across as disjointed. Lackluster lead aside, Risen 2 pulls you into its world, which is not a single spacious territory, but rather a set of scattered tropical islands. Pro tip: kick the warrior while he's doing his fancy gymnastics. But at least it's a wonderful soundtrack: the main Risen theme is riffed on in countless subtle ways, never intruding, yet heightening tension when it's called for. It doesn't help that sound levels are occasionally off, allowing the soundtrack to overwhelm the main character's flatness. That included the returning nameless hero, who speaks in the same monotone as in the previous game. They give Risen 2 plenty of foul-mouthed color but never come into their own. Like other cast members, she's got attitude to spare, but few of them ever threaten to steal any given scene. Patty returns from the original Risen, refusing to be treated as a weakling simply because she's a woman. Humorous dialogue and some sparkling voice acting brighten the tone, though it's unlikely you'll get attached to any of Risen 2's characters. But there's a lot to chew on: collecting fur for a wannabe fashion designer, disguising yourself as a messenger, spearing a gigantic kraken, or just searching for buried treasure. Missions rely a little too often on the same fundamental setups-following a quest-giver to a cave, and killing the creature inside, for example. You discover a shocking case of stolen identity. You use voodoo dolls to take over a hiccuping boozer and infiltrate an enemy camp. But the game is more about the journey than the destination, and there is enough variety and joy to keep you fixated on the continuing tale. She's not much of a villain she appears a few times, but her presence isn't as strongly felt as you'd expect, considering the role she plays in the plot. Risen 2's central quest has you scouring the seas searching for magical artifacts to aid you in the battle against Mara. Now Playing: Risen 2: Dark Waters Video Review By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's ![]()
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