Summary
Role-playing games have been increasingly popular as of late, with blockbuster hits such as Square Enix’sFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand Capcom’sDragon’s Dogma 2both taking and setting the stage for future games in the genre. The appeal ofrole-playing gamesgenerally centers around the degree of freedom they give players to customize the abilities, strengths, and appearances of their characters. However, modern RPGs have been pushing the boundaries a bit to offer a more atypical approach to the genre, and it has evolved as a result. Even so,GreedFall 2: The Dying World, Spiders' upcoming sequel to its 2019 cult hit, may be better off sticking to its guns than attempting to evolve its pre-established formula.
Spiders has yet to reveal too much aboutGreedFall 2, mostly because it will only be entering early access this summer as opposed to a full release, so it is still very much in development and will continue to be for some time. Nevertheless, its identity and distinct DNA should not be compromised during its development, simply for the sake of it remaining true to itself and set apart from the rest. WhatGreedFall 2needs to do more than anything else is embrace its uniqueness and even double down on it as a selling point if it hopes to stand out and gain any sort of foothold amid its much larger competition.
Why GreedFall 2 Should Probably Stick to Its Guns
GreedFall 2’s Uniqueness Is Its Most Defining Characteristic
There is no denying thatGreedFallis unique, but this is primarily due to it essentially being a decade late to the party — not that there is anything wrong with that. 2019’sGreedFallwas purposefully developed with the golden age of BioWare in mind, a time when theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republicdeveloper saw success after success as it boldly stepped forward to set imperishable precedents for the role-playing genre. In a way,GreedFallis the spiritual successor to BioWare’s 2009 hit,Dragon Age: Origins. The two games bear a striking resemblance to one another, and this is all due to Spiders' appreciation for BioWare’s acclaimed RPG formula. All of this serves to makeGreedFallunique in the age of modern RPGs, and its sequel should embrace that uniqueness.
WhileGreedFall 2is anticipated to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, there is always the chance that it could succumb to the pressures of modern expectations and become something entirely different in the process. For instance, the temptation to embrace a fullyopen world likeDragon’s Dogma 2or even change its art style to align with today’s visual standards might be too much to resist. However, doing so would arguably killGreedFall 2by making it nothing more than “another RPG,” rather than the one-of-a-kind, nostalgic experience that its predecessor was. In every way,GreedFall 2’s uniqueness is its most defining characteristic, and it shouldn’t be robbed of that.
GreedFall 2’s Uniqueness Is Its Best Selling Point
At some point, many modern RPGs begin to look the same. On account of what are thepresumed expectations of the gaming community, RPGs mold themselves accordingly and take on different shapes and literal sizes to appeal to consumers. While this can prove successful on occasion, it very quickly bogs down the market with a bunch of lookalikes that aren’t distinctive enough to garner ongoing success. As such,GreedFall 2has an opportunity here to utilize its uniqueness as a massive selling point.
IfGreedFall 2chooses to embrace what sets it apart rather than giving in to modern expectations, it will likely be better off because of it. There is too much to love about the world ofGreedFallfor the next game in the series to get off track. Hopefully,GreedFall 2will stick to its guns and offer up another unique experience.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
WHERE TO PLAY
The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
