Dusk Diver 2

Release Date: February 24, 2022

Action, TPP, RPG elements, manga and anime, beat 'em up, urban fantasy, singleplayer

6.3

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Second part of action game series with RPG elements, in which we play as Yang Yumo defending the city against invasion of demons called phantoms. In Dusk Diver 2 we travel through physical reality and parallel dimension, completing tasks and facing hordes of enemies.

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Dusk Diver 2 is the second installment of the series of dynamic action games with RPG elements, launched in 2019. The game was developed by the authors of the original, the Wanin Games studio, while its release was handled by Justdan International.

Plot

The action of Dusk Diver 2 is set after the events presented in the first part of the series. During the game we once again play as Yang Yumo, who, after graduating from high school, began her studies. The protagonist has to face evil phantoms once again, using supernatural powers given to her by deities.

Mechanics

In Dusk Diver 2 the action is presented from the third person perspective (TPP). The heroine is able to move between the physical reality and a parallel dimension, where phantoms live. During the game we move through these locations and perform various tasks as well as face hordes of enemies. Clashes are dynamic and the key to success is combining attacks in spectacular combinations and skillful use of special blows. As we progress, we gain new experience levels and increase the combat potential of the protagonist.

Technical aspects

The graphic design of Dusk Diver 2 is kept in the manga style known from the original.

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[2:13] Dusk Diver 2 trailer #2

[4:28] Dusk Diver 2 gameplay trailer #1

6.3

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 23% of Critics. There are 25 Critic Reviews.

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God is a Geek: 6 / 10 by Lyle Carr

Dusk Diver 2 is a perfectly adequate action RPG, but the tedious side quests and numerous issues with the Switch port make it hard to recommend.

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PlayStation Universe: 8 / 10 by Garri Bagdasarov

Dusk Diver 2 delivers a much-improved sequel. Though its story takes some time to get going, its execution bears weight, especially in the second half of the game. With great exploration and combat, which allows you to take control of all your party members this time around, Dusk Diver 2 provides a steep challenge with plenty of content to sink your teeth into.

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Cubed3: 6 / 10 by Justin Prinsloo

While Dusk Diver 2 mostly feels geared towards existing fans of the series, those looking to step into this franchise for the first time will still find it rewarding - provided they are down with the beat-em-up combat and anime tropes. The story is more compelling and the gameplay improvements are most welcome, resulting in an across-the-board upgrade to a well-liked hidden gem. The great thing about Dusk Diver 2 is that if it looks like your kind of game, then it probably is. Just bear in mind that the Switch version has some technical issues, at least of this writing.

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91%