Key Highlights
- The remastered version of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel is released today by publisher THQ Nordic, nearly a decade after its original release.
- The prequel to the original Sacred game, which was itself released in 2004, offers a rich action RPG experience across multiple campaigns and classes.
- Despite updates to graphics and control support, some features from the original game have been removed or limited in the remaster version.
- Developers express plans for future expansions of the Sacred series, suggesting potential new titles like Sacred 3.
The Return of Sacred: A Classic RPG Revived
In a move that has fans reminiscing about past gaming eras, publisher THQ Nordic has re-released the remastered version of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel. This beloved prequel to the original Sacred game from 2004 sees its return in a fully updated format for modern platforms.
A Classic Remastered
Sacred 2, developed by Ascaron Games, is set 2,000 years before the events of the first Sacred. The game offers players multiple campaigns and classes, allowing them to engage in online, local multiplayer, or single-player action. While not an exact copy of Diablo 2, it shares a similar combat style, but its story is more akin to World of Warcraft, featuring fantasy classes like High Elves and Dryads.
The large open world of Sacred 2 is known for minimal loading times and numerous dungeons to explore.
The remastered version retains much of this gameplay, with updated graphics, full controller support, and refined combat mechanics. However, it’s not without its limitations: multiplayer options are limited to PC-only availability, and free-for-all or PvP modes are absent entirely.
Missing Features and Fan Disappointment
A few features from the original Sacred 2 have been removed in this remaster version. For instance, trading is no longer available, and players receive fewer slots for weapons, skills, and inventory. These changes have led to early Steam reviews being predominantly negative, with many players experiencing bugs and crashes.
Despite these issues, THQ Nordic remains optimistic about the future of the Sacred series. In a developer diary released recently, Franz Stradal, one of the original creators of the Sacred series, expressed that “Sacred is now back, but it’s not the end; it’s just the beginning… there are so many things we have planned for Ancaria’s future, and we have so many stories to tell.” This sentiment suggests potential new titles like a sequel or even a remake of the original Sacred.
Future Plans and Possibilities
The future of the Sacred series appears uncertain. While THQ Nordic has not provided concrete details about upcoming projects, the involvement of Stradal and his team hints at a return to the series’ roots as an action RPG. Another possibility is a full remake of the first Sacred game, which would be a more ambitious project than this remaster.
For now, fans will have to wait for further announcements from THQ Nordic.
The success of the remastered Sacred 2 could determine whether these future projects come to fruition. Until then, players can enjoy the updated version of this classic RPG, hoping that it sets a positive tone for what’s to come.
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