Everhood 2

Everhood 2 is a game i would very much like to enjoy as much as the first but i just cant. The only major improvements to the game to me was the overall graphic enhancements (especially during the battles) and the overall game-play itself. GAMEPLAY- In the first game an annoying factor for me was the general way to damage enemies however in the second the gameplay for this is drastically different and much improved on. This however changed the achievements for the fights to be focused on 1 hitting them as opposed to no hitting them. This is ok, but this comes at the cost of having some fights just not being as fun as they could be. In addition unlike the first game this game focuses more on being a rpg (even going so far as to have a level up system) this is both a good thing and a bad thing. The good thing is that, as mentioned earlier the fights have more depth to them. For example switching weapons to enemies that are more weak to specific colour types. This helps make the game not just seem as a copy and paste as the first however this also kind of leads to the bad thing about it. In an attempt to make the world more rpg like, the enemies you face are reused a lot which makes them just kind of annoying to fight after a a while as you end up having to do same fight on repeat quite often. GENERAL ENEMY COMPLAINTS- In the first game fights were unique which made them memorable to which i can remember almost every encounter. However in the second even after finishing the story i can only remember the main story fights and that about it. Also the fights are just way shorter which makes them less unique and memorable as opposed to the longer fights of the first (even the major ones). MUSIC- the same issue with the aforementioned memorable issue. In the moment there are a couple really good tracks. For example i liked the dragon and cyber enemy themes however for most of the ost i cant remember it to save my life. This is a shame because to me almost every song in everhood 1 was a masterpiece to which i could hum most songs out loud even without it on in the background. To sum it up this game has more 'in the moment' music then just general bangers. CHARACTERS - reusing Sam from the first game is a neat idea as it helped to capture the attention of everhood 1 fans. However im not sure if its the setting, plot or just overall writing but he just isn't as fun to be around. All he ever does is try to steal things without anything else to his character. In addition the other main character (i forgot his name) is very similar in that they are just one note and do the same thing for the entire game with no mix up. This would be okay if they weren't the main cast but they are. As a result, the main cast is just generally boring to be around. However i will say i think the main antagonist to the game (the shade) is very well done and fun/mysterious although he only really got any screen time at the end of the game so you don't experience much of him. COMEDY - now comedy is subjective. I'm not one to tell you what to find funny and what not to find funny. However due to the stale characters i found myself more bored at the jokes rather than laughing (plus i think the first game was just more funny, for example the board game i found to be particularly entertaining). So as a whole i think the general comedy is a major downgrade to the first game MAP/SETTING - in the first game i would argue the quality of the areas was quite consistent in the sense that most areas were enjoyable to explore. However in this, it is very hit or miss. Some areas such as the 3d realm and the cyber area i thought were quite fun however most of the other areas to me were just bland or boring. This is probably because of the more detailed look to the game due to the graphic enhancements though. To me this makes the game fail when compared to the first game since in the first game they had more mysterious feels to them. But this isn't a major deal as i think the map design is still good (just not as good as the first). STORY - To put it bluntly, i thought the story sucked. This is due to a multitude of reasons. 1. As mentioned earlier i don't like the characters, so when something would happen with them (very rare moments) i wasn't very interested. For example when one of the main companions gets corrupted in the cyber area. 2. The story hates to explain anyone's motivation for anything (apart from stealing of course). Unlike the first game where you start doing bad things for what you learn later to be a good cause. This games main character has no purpose whatsoever but to wander around and that's kind of it. Later you aim to become god but like there is no explanation as to why it would be a source of motivation (in fact it kinda presents itself as a bad thing later on) so i don't think that really counts. 3. Nothing really happens for very long periods of time. A huge chunk of the game its just preparing to fight you're mind dragon (again no explanation as to why i should really care about this thing but okay i guess). But its like after that, they forgot they needed something plot wise to drive the story forwards. This leads to the rest of the game just being random stuff happening until the shade stuff (which was good but it is at the very end, so again okay i guess). 4. I might be dumb and interpreted the games message wrong but it seems that the general message the game says is that more doesn't necessarily mean better in the sense that we asked for more content when we already had a wrapped up story so here's something disappointing. I don't mind the general message if it was properly shown. However the game does not make any attempt at helping you to understand the purpose/meaning towards anything so the message isn't as engaging or interesting. Its more of a punch to the balls to the players who enjoyed the first game. But despite this complaint i still feel the main guy who shows you this interpretation of a message, the shade, is still cool. i just wished this kind of story telling was presented all throughout rather than just at the end. GENERAL CONCLUSIONS - i think as a stand alone game this could be quite interesting and fun to play and it even has a cool message behind players always wanting more content. However due to this being a sequel it needs to be compared to its predecessor. Unfortunately it just fails to capture what the first game did. As a result the majority of fans who have played the first game (like me) will ultimately feel dissapointed with the game as a whole. if you haven't played the first then i would highly recommend it over this game however by not playing the first then this game might be a way better experience. Again i would like to reiterate. This game is not bad but it just doesn't compare to the expectations that the majority of those who played the first game had for it.

it's ok. I think that the gameplay is overall refined and better than the first. but everything else is worse.

The story is a hidden prequel(?) to everhood 1 and is one of those "its very hidden in the background details with random bits of lore as to whats really going on are spread out of order and out of the way" kind of things, feeling like theory bait instead of 'proper' storytelling (which I understand is part of the games message, but the way it goes about delivering it is clumsy). It's not soulless, but the execution is really lacking in that department, at least by my tastes, though the lore is fun to delve into, and the story does work a bit better when viewed alongside everhood 1. The gameplay, soundtrack and visuals are all very nicely done though, and worth playing the game for alone imo, maybe wait for a sale if the story has you on the fence

If you searching for absolute banger music, very fun fights, I HIGHLY recommend playing this game. Of course it's not everyone piece of cake, a lot of people expected deep story/lore from Everhood continuation, well there is no continuation, it's a plain simple story with many jokes and gags and I think it's absolutely fine. If you want story, DON'T buy this game, you will be dissapointed, but for the people who loves music and loves challenges, this game is absolutely for you. I loved the first game and I loved second one as well equally. They made fighting system way better than Everhood, they improved a lot since Everhood and I appreciate it, it's not 10/10 game, but for 20$, I think is very well worth the money.

Amazing game. Killer visuals, solid gameplay, awesome music. Cant ask for much more.

the gnomes have done it again. if you liked everhood this is more and better. the story and characters are different but the feel and insanity is the same. this game is mind boggling in the best way possible, and it deserves more appreciation.

Everhood 2 is a unique experience. My first exposure to Everhood was the trailer for 2, where a slew of reviews said to try the first game first because they are vastly different experiences--and this is true without a doubt. HOWEVER, where many found the vast difference in story and direction to be a downgrade I can't in good faith agree. The first Everhood is a gripping story with surprisingly fresh mechanics, so if riveting story is your jam the first game is for you. The second, however, is a perfect "relax, don't think too much, and have fun" kind of game. 10/10 got scammed by a snake

It's... fine If you played the first everhood and you enjoy the gameplay, you would enjoy this game. However, the story's game feels... less impactful than the first one, ever feels like an fangame of the original, something that exaggerates the things that made the original so lovely and unique.It's not bad, you can enjoy it for sure, however, it's not perfect and sometime it's so ambiguous and complex, maybe i'm the stupid for have not knowledge in psychology and didn't understand. The gameplay, it felts better, it's responds more than the 1st game, so it's pretty cool, and have the workshop and those mods that would be great to play In level design, well, it's linked to the story, in how the game it's made and narrated, it fels less impactful and sometimes it starts to be monotne and pretty boring, except some battles, "the bosses battles" some are pretty cool and some songs are hard, some others (unfortanly, the majoraty) it's so loudness, that goes to nothing, other are short but they can't do nothuing else for how the game it's. Visually... it's pretty, you can't deny that... but it's too much, sometime it's hard to see, but it happens almost never sooo... it's fine, you would love to watch It's like the game tried to be so much that becomes to nothing. (Possible spoiler(?) even sometimes takes a lot of the previous game instead of do something on their own) Still fun tho. Pretty complex game

I want to love this game. I really, REALLY do. The first game threw me in a loop of despair and acceptance, while this one left me even more confused about what my purpose was supposed to be. I will recommend it because it made great improvements to battles, but not much else.

Everhood 2 sets a different precedent to Everhood 1. If you're going into EH2 thinking it will be EH2 but better in every aspect, you may be disappointed. If you're going into EH2 thinking the combat will be better, you will be greatly impressed. If you're going into EH2 thinking there will be cool music, you will be greatly impressed. If you're going into EH2 thinking the story will hit the same as EH1, maybe not so much. This game takes a much more silly and lackadaisical approach to storytelling. The anachronistic nature of events means you could meet a character for the first time in a big way, and then an hour later finally "Meet" them in their introduction cutscene. Makes for... confusing narrative. The combat is where this game shines. There's so much nuance to it. So many ways of hitting higher scores or building up sick combos! And with so many fights there's bound to be quite a few you will enjoy, if not just for the music! It's worth a play for sure. I'd even say you don't need to play EH1 to play EH2.

I beat it and all I could think was how do you fumble such a fantastic story the first game had so badly? It felt like a large majority of the time and effort went into music and combat which are undeniably the best parts about this game. But that's it. Even the characters felt like they didn't have enough time to really captivate you or make you care about them which is such a far step away from Everhood 1. Can't recommend this.

too incoherent nothing makes sense progress-wise, or in general character/enemy design is shit like you fight 5 bosses with 2 attacks that are pngs of vegetables then fruits then animals thats not character design thats being lazy game is also easy the original everhood was not overpriced, overhyped and oversaturated which is sad since the first everhood was really good SEQUEL SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN A DECISION

everything besides the battle gameplay sucks so much balls, its so sad how this game ended up turning out

I'm kind of shocked by the reception this game gets. I really enjoyed it and i honestly feel like alot of the complaints are from people who want this game to be like the first one.

This game is the perfect example of bigger doesn't equal bigger. This game loses so much of what made the first game great, to the point where it legitimately harms the first game to a drastic degree. I gave the first game, Everhood, a 9/9. Everhood 2 is a 2/9.

Its very good. Dont take into account the bad reviews. Its a different game from the previous and thats what it should be. Combat is much better. I met Carl Jung, Genghis Khan and Rasputin within 5 minutes, thats already enough for me.

i don't get people disliking the ending of a game where you are immortal, and therefore can't die, so when the story ends, you are taught that nothing will ever change since you live forever, and so there will never be any sort of ending, which is why there is no ending to the game. It makes sense.

*steals your credit card buys everhood 2 on your steam then stares you blankly in the eyes pointing at your screen saying PLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYY" pls

wonderful goofy game that has amazing music. It is a nice sequel but does not have as rich of a story as the first

absolutely amazing game, would recommend. first was better but still great game and got me hooked

Everhood 2 is one of those sequels that's more focused on improving the actual gameplay rather than supply a followup to the first game's story, and at least in that aspect the game succeeds with flying colors. The game feels VERY fun to play. There are no real duds in the soundtracks, and the changes to the system makes it feel more like an actual rhythm game. However, in terms of story it just feels like it doesn't click in place when combined with the first game. A lot of the story is basically just the devs thinking up excuses to put you into more battles. There's barely a connection between the events in the game, which makes it a lot less hard-hitting than the iconic story of the first game. There's only so much improved gameplay can do to make up for a lackluster story, especially in a sequel to a beloved game, and I understand why this would turn some players off. I'm not one of those players, however. The game's still fun. Play this if you want an improved combat system and don't care about the overall narrative that much.

I liked everhood and its sequel. This game is definitely an improvement when it comes to the soundtrack (which is really frickin good) and art/animations. the one thing it did't improve though, was the story. To be frank, I don't get the story of this game. The other game was chaotic but it still had a story with an interesting premise that made it really stick out to me but. This game though, I didn't know what I was even my goal in the game storywise for most of my playtime. It felt like my goals where shifting all the time with no resolutions with the previous goals. Spoiler: [spoiler] At first we are killing the mind dragon but when we do that we didn't really see why we did that besides for the weapon. Then there's getting our voice back which doesn't happen. Then there's whatever raven and the mc were doing in the mushroom bureau. Then there's the initial importance of pandemonium and various other situations. [/spoiler] It's just feels way too chaotic storywise but the soundtrack makes up for it

I wish steam had a neutral option because it's just ok I loved the first and this just doesn't stand up to it, it's lacking the same creative meaningful spark of the first and it shows all the way down to the track naming. way too many reused battles and a story that leads to nowhere; only main improvement is the battle system the most lukewarm I've felt to any game

idk why this game gets a lot of hate tbh. ya it could be cringe but the graphics and gameplay is s tier. i agree the story is not interesting at all but i am a gameplay person.

Finished the game. If you loved the original game for the story and gameplay, I think you will appreciate the improvements to the combat and gameplay in Everhood 2, but be supremely disappointed in the story or lack thereof. There is a general theme, sure, but you'll be grasping at straws for the entire game and you will not receive a satisfying conclusion. Be warned. The characters are bright and fun, but because the story lacks depth, they come off as flatter and less interesting than in the Everhood 1, making conflict and resolution to minor problems in the game feel empty and less satisfying. Overall, the game felt disappointing to me, but I still enjoyed myself at times.

Cunfusing story and to long

[h1] tl;dr - [b]SLOPPY[/b], full of soy and zero soul, made me dislike the first game despite the original being good [/h1] [b] this has been happening for a while, indie devs also following the ubisoft way of copy/pasting the same formula and applying a shinier skin to their product while adding a few enhancements to justify the price tag... in other words, another slap in the face that many will get behind for biased reasons[/b] apart from combat improvements, everhood 2 doesn't deserve its title and feels like a lazy expansion vomited by an AI.. lacking purpose and game direction when it comes to narrative, which was one of the pillars of the original game - besides 3 or so characters, every other NPC is poorly designed and forgettable, barely carrying any personality to display (one character is literal p0rn and is solely there to either entice dumb teenagers or piss you off), telling you constantly where to go and what to do while barely giving the player any sense of agency and exploration, thus completely failing to immerse in the story (if you can even tell there's one, since the best i got from the game is how it begs to tell you [spoiler]~le nothing matters and going ~le mad inflicting ~le harm against yourself and others with ~le boys is ok brr ~le come-watch-tv rick and morty reference before final boss fight i'm not even kidding[/spoiler]) as for the actual gameplay, it's fine and arguably better than the first game - the original was more reserved and about dodging, here it's more engaging and about attacking... enemies are a nuisance on screen during combats and more than anything else were designed to irritate you with their exaggerated animations (getting taunted in fortnite with a silly dance is less cringe and annoying to watch).. neither the difficulty seems to escalate as you progress, further enemies receive bigger health bars as you level yourself up and may take longer to finish off while the attack patterns and music loop multiple times if you don't defeat them asap speaking of audio - the soundtrack for the original game fits well with it, barely the case here most of the time despite being of similar quality.. sound balancing also seems broken atm, the game is silent below 30% in the settings and gets exponentially louder as i dragged the slide bar to 100% (not to mention the loud earr@pe moments here and there during some cutscenes and dialogues, may or may not be fixed eventually) wouldn't doubt if the achievements were created by your stereotypical user of the retroachievements.org - browse through them and tell me that's reasonable while taking yourself seriously, i'd rather get disappointed in having none than over a hundred of the same crap for each and every enemy, at times unlocking two or three at once for the most petty and "funny" reason imaginable.. a chaotic mess is just that, not a joke that lands well [b]probably you already had gone through the first game.. trust me, unless you're among those who became a religious fan of the original and/or don't give a damn and will play this game very superficially for the gameplay, scoreboards, and achievements alone, [u]DON'T RUIN THE EXPERIENCE YOU HAD AND PRETEND THIS "SEQUEL" NEVER CAME OUT[/u], save your time and your $20 for an actual product developed by a sober and self-conscious human being that cares for their craft and still creates meaningful art[/b]

everhood 2 isnt good

Spent too much time with/in the toilet (not enough)

Yes, simply Yes...

jamers and shrooms

i have no idea how to feel about this game

THIS SHIT LACED!!!!!!!!!!!!

YES MUSIC GOOD

sucked

awesom