Sunrise Parabellum Titan Quest II Review

Early Access 0.1.0 I played for 12 hours with a mix of excitement and nostalgia, but I'm writing this review with cautious optimism. The game has a good foundation with things going on but its early access status is very apparent. The Good : ★ The immersive soundtrack sets the mythological tone perfectly and enhances the overall atmosphere ★ Beautiful and impressive visuals + high quality and detailed textures ★ Fun and dynamic combat with a wide variety of classes and spells which make experimentation enjoyable ★ Rewarding exploration ★ Convenient portal system that makes traveling between merchants and quest areas efficient (QoL) ★ Some challenging boss encounters that demanded focus and strategy ★ DLSS 4 + FSR 4 support ★ No microtransactions or live-service systems(free of battle passes, premium shops, or monetization clutter) Cons : ☆ Minimal character creator with very limited customization options ☆ Weak writing which clashes with otherwise solid voice acting ☆ Polished but light on content, not enough to justify the price tag, even by early access standards ☆ Bugs and performance issues (stuck on ladders, hard freezes especially after alt-tabbing, unusually high GPU usage in homescreen ☆ Awkward controls for someone less familiar with ARPGs (it took some time to get used to) ☆ The opening feels basic and doesn’t leave a strong first impression ☆ Too many unexciting generic drops that quickly clutter the inventory without feeling impactful ➡ To conclude : Titan Quest II shows real promise as it delivers a solid core ARPG experience and already feels more refined than many games at this stage of early access. However, the current version suffers from a lack of meaningful content, technical bugs, and a generally weak narrative presentation, which is a solid reason why it might be worth waiting for future updates before jumping in.