Two Worlds Tries to Tempt Us

SouthPeak has announced that Two Worlds Temptation is set to hit stores this fall on the PC and Xbox 360.

Temptation is an expansion to the open-ended RPG Two Worlds for the Xbox 360 and PC, taking place right after the events of the original. It features improved voice overs and animations, retooled horseback riding and a totally revamped combat system.

“Our entire development team is now putting their all into making Two Worlds: The Temptation a game that is far and away better than the original,” said Miroslaw Dymek, Chief Developer with Reality Pump explained. “We’ve taken to heart all the comments made by gamers about Two Worlds and we’re going to give them what they want with the sequel.”

Two Worlds Content Now Available

The already large game Two Worlds just got a lot bigger SouthPeak Games today announced that the first of their two downloadable content packages for Two Worlds is now available through Xbox Live.

The first content packaged is titled Tainted Blood and significantly expands the game for only 600 Microsoft Points. It features four new multiplayer maps, over 35 new quests, and over 10 hours of additional gameplay.

“This pack of downloadable content is an excellent expansion for players who love playing Two Worlds with friends, and are ready for some new and exhilarating features,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “Tainted Blood not only adds to the game, but enhances it, making the overall experience even better.”

While Two Worlds was highly flawed, it was also fairly fun. Maybe it’s time for me to give the game another chance…

Two Worlds Multiplayer Updates

SouthPeak Games has just announced that they will be releasing two downloadable content expansions for Two Worlds.

Both of these packs will be available through Xbox Live and will expand the world of Antaloor with new multiplayer maps, new cooperative missions and player-versus-player challenges.

“Two Worlds has been a huge success for SouthPeak and much of its appeal has been a huge world to explore,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “Reality Pump has worked tirelessly to improve the multiplayer experience and the downloadable content is geared towards expanding upon it, offering lots of new missions and areas to explore with friends.”

The first of these expansions will be available for download in March, with the second becoming available in April. Both will cost 600 Microsoft points.

Two Worlds Update Available

The Two Worlds title update is now available via Xbox Live or from http://www.2-worlds.com for the PC version.

This update focused on the Multiplayer mode, including the lag and balancing issues. The single player mode has also been improved, with enhanced controls for the horses and the ability for players to pay an appropriate fine in order to re-enter a town where they’ve committed a crime.

Head to http://www.2-worlds.com for a complete list of updates.

Two Worlds Demo and Updates

SouthPeak has just announced that they have released a demo of Two Worlds for free on Xbox Live. Curious gamers who are yet to experience this massive, free roaming adventure are advised to check it out! The demo gives players a large chunk of the world to explore and plenty of quests to embark on.

It’s a solid title, but to be fair it has plenty of flaws. In other good news, SouthPeak has announced a free title update that address many of the complaints of the players. Below are some of those issues.

Both platforms (PC and Xbox 360)
– Horse steering has been improved
– Character development curve not as steep over level 25
– HP regeneration slower for max values above 2000
– Death strike skill – executable by strike button while in sneak mode
– Critical hit skill fixed
– Damage is now allowed over 32000
– There is a cap on damage and armor at 99999
– Necromancer spells have been balanced
– Magical boosters – effect restricted to 5 boosters
– Stacking potions with different statistics – fixed
– Objects stacking – objects can’t be stacked up if result has higher level requirements than current player level
– Equipment Class cap on 50
– When killing in towns – after you leave the town and go back guards will ask you to pay instead of immediately attacking you
– NPC’s in towns don’t resurrect
– Tweaked hi- level monster balance
– Wing Membrane ingredient added to Helllord
– Dragons strike not breakable by player hit
– Bomb traps attached to some chests and wardrobes
– Balanced number of lock picks in chests and wardrobes
– Walking under water and not dying has been fixed
– Inaccessible Cave north of Ashos has been fixed

– Multiplayer Lag issues have been improved
– Multiplayer too many skill points generated due to combat stats has been fixed
– Friendly fire disabled in RPG mode (players cannot damage each other)
– Resurrect spell on players has been disabled
– Experience points for killing players has been removed
– Disarming skill disabled against other players
– Freezing/stopping spells disabled against other players
– Multiplayer RPG quests given to all, reward splitter between players
– Team assault – main monuments 50 times stronger
– Barbarian – berserk skill in PvP reduced to 5
– Chest and wardrobe lock levels improved in multiplayer

PC specific:
– Issue of moving money between servers has been fixed
– Maps D2,E4,F4, Multiplayer Tharbakin – missing triangles or flying objects have been fixed
– Enter opens console in single player
– Horse steering – stopping horse by back key changed
– Cloning character when logging on new WarNet server is fixed
– Boosters disappearing in Arena modes
– Atmosoheric fog for multiplayer towns added
– Chat over open dialogs possible (by F11 chat dialog)
– All PVP arenas unlocked from beginning

Xbox 360 specific:
– Improved single player framerate
– Interface – repeat changes selection left stick hold added
– Game HDD cache cleaning possibility – RB + A + B during game launch
– Achievements for 5 elements is fixed
– Map interface improvements – only one open quest at the time, quests selection box better visibility, hero location on map better visibility, quest name on tooltip
– Hit info fonts larger
– “BACK – Show Instruction” text disappears
– Double saving multiplayer characters to protect character lost from power-off or hard-locks
– Interface – no controls after “server refused connection” is fixed
– Doubling gold in multiplayer is fixed
– Doubling objects in multiplayer is fixed

Still Playing Two Worlds…

So, I’ve gone back to playing Two Worlds. Honestly, the give is bursting at the seams with flaws… yet it’s somehow really addictive.

I think it’s best left for true RPG lovers. Final Fantasy fans and those spoiled by Oblivion may not like it quite so much, but if you give it a chance it can be a lot of fun. You really have to spend some time with the game to appreciate it. Two Worlds suffers from frame rate issues, horrid voice acting and a clunky inventory system… but it’s also a huge game with plenty of things to do.

So, long story short, give it a try. You just might like it!!!

Two Worlds – So far, so good!

I received Two Worlds in the mail today (finally!) and I have to admit I blew the entire day addictively playing the game.

So far I’m enjoying it a lot. The game is extremely open and allows for you to freely roam the countryside, embark on quests, battle enemies, and spend hours acquiring new skills and items. It’s a lot of fun for fans of game’s like Morrowind or Oblivion.

I’m not yet at al sold on the whole “you can shape the world” aspect of the game, which was one of the most hyped features. I’m many hours into the game and haven’t really made much of an impact aside from completing quests. I’ve been given very few choices aside from whether or not I want to pick up a quest. Hopefully that will change as the game progresses.

I definately see some problems with the game, but right now I’m still having fun. I’ll make up my mind later.

Now that I spent the whole day playing Two Worlds, I have a lot of catching up to do on other things. Anyway, so far so good!

Two Worlds Released!

SouthPeak Games has just announced that Two Worlds is now available in stores across North America for the PC and Xbox 360! Gamers at the ongoing Penny Arcade Expo will be among the first in the world to experience this highly anticipated game.

Two Worlds is an open-ended RPG that promises gamers freedom like never before and player decisions that permanently shape the game. Two Worlds features over a hundred hours of single-player quests, stackable weapons and magic, as well as epic online multiplayer PvP and RPG gameplay.

“Two Worlds is a huge leap forward for role-playing games in terms of scale and new ideas,” said Melanie Mroz, Executive VP of SouthPeak.

The game is available in a standard edition and a collectors edition for both platforms. The collector’s version includes a bonus disc with additional art, videos and music, along with a collector edition map and hardbound role-playing book based off the game.

This is one of my most highly anticipated games, so be sure to look back to Just-RPG for coverage.