Sacred 2 Remaster Reviews

In the end, Sacred 2 Remaster is a game full of contradictions. On one hand, there’s the undeniable allure of its vast open world — a world that still manages to captivate after all these years. On the other hand, it’s clear that the game lacks the level of optimization one would expect from a modern remaster. What we get is a lightly polished version with only minor improvements. The sound design can be disappointing at times, the controls feel dated, and occasional technical hiccups — like crashes — dampen the overall experience. Yet, despite all these flaws, Sacred 2 Remaster has an inexplicable pull. You keep wanting to continue — to complete one more side quest, explore another region, and push your character just a bit further. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or maybe it’s simply that Sacred 2 still has heart — the same heart that made it special back then. It’s a game that, for all its rough edges, remains fun to play, especially for those who loved the original and want to revisit the familiar lands of Ancaria. If you’re expecting a fully modernized action RPG, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you’re in the mood for a heartfelt trip down memory lane, this remaster offers plenty to enjoy. It may not be perfect, but it reminds us why we fell in love with Sacred 2 in the first place — and that’s worth a lot. In the end, I still would have preferred a remaster of the first game, but I had a great time revisiting the second one. Here’s hoping the series doesn’t take another 17 years to show signs of life again.

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