
Release Date: February 24, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
The graphic design of Dusk Diver 2 is kept in the manga style known from the original.
Platforms:
PC Windows February 24, 2022
PlayStation 4 August 30, 2022
Nintendo Switch August 30, 2022
PlayStation 5 August 30, 2022
Developer: WANIN Games
Publisher: Idea Factory
System Requirements for Dusk Diver 2 Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-6400 2.7 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 7/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-9700 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1650 or better, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Dusk Diver 2 Video Game.
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.
Push Square: 6 / 10 by Jenny Jones
If you're a fan of the original Dusk Diver, there's plenty here for you to enjoy. Better combat and more time to hang out with the delightful staff of the Tumaz Mart is sure to please, but it's a shame that both the story and many of the side quests are fairly forgettable. Overall, this is a fairly solid hack-and-slash adventure with some really creative dungeons to explore, but it does have a little bit too much busywork and not enough variety.
Nintendo Life: 5 / 10 by Scott McCrae
Dusk Diver 2, like the first game, has potential; the cast of characters and storyline are both engaging, and the world could definitely host more interesting stories in the future. However, this sequel sadly fumbles things on the gameplay front, with a disappointing mixture of damage-sponge enemies and drawn-out encounters. While we didn't enjoy Dusk Diver 2 as much as we had hoped, there is something there - a kernel of potential as yet unrealised - and there are going to be people who absolutely adore it despite its faults. For us, a potential Dusk Diver 3 will hopefully boast combat engaging enough to match the writing on display here.