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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Action
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

Developers: Crackshell
Publishers: Team17
Release Date: Jan 14, 2025
Price (USD): $8.99
Current Players: 902

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(86%)
engaging combat
co-op mode
fun experience
addictive progression
difficulty
progression
equipment system
repetitive gameplay
technical issues
save management
imbalanced classes
The general sentiment of the reviews is that the game offers a solid foundation with a fun co-op experience and engaging progression, making it enjoyable for new and returning players. However, it faces criticism for its repetitive nature and technical issues, particularly with save management and multiplayer bugs. While some appreciate the grind and find satisfaction in the game's difficulty and progression, others feel it's excessively grindy without enough reward. Players recognize its potential for improvement with more content updates and balance tweaks.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the game's engaging combat, variety of classes, and diverse abilities.
  • Co-op mode is highly praised, providing a fun experience with friends.
  • The game is seen as a worthy successor to its predecessor with improved graphics and mechanics.
  • The progression system, through leveling and town upgrades, is seen as addictive and rewarding.
  • Fans of the original find this sequel expands on the original's strengths.

    • Negative Points

  • Numerous players report issues with losing saved games and progression either locally or through Steam Cloud.
  • The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, especially past the initial stages.
  • Players feel the NG+ system becomes more grindy and less rewarding without adding new content.
  • There are technical issues like game crashes, memory leaks, and bugs affecting the multiplayer experience.
  • Certain classes and abilities are viewed as imbalanced, with some being significantly weaker.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players find the game's difficulty and grind satisfying, others see it as a detriment that makes progression feel slow.
  • The equipment and itemization system is both praised for adding depth and criticized for being limited.

    • Common Themes

  • Players commonly mention the enjoyment of the co-op mode and how it enhances the gameplay experience.
  • There is a strong sentiment that the game is fun but lacks sufficient late-game content or variation.
  • Technical issues, particularly related to saves, are a significant source of frustration.
  • Many players feel that the game has a strong foundation but needs further updates and expansions to reach its full potential.
    • Updated 10/14/2025, 12:03:16 AM UTC
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