Record of Agarest War 2

Idea Factory

Rank: #7 / 9
Released: 2010
Studio: Idea Factory
Genre: role-playing video game

At a glance

Record of Agarest War 2 is a role-playing strategy game developed by Idea Factory and published by Ghostlight LTD. Set in a parallel world to the first two Agarest games, it follows a new multi-generational story, so the previous games are not required to understand this installment. After a mysterious light devastates the world and demons begin to spread, an amnesiac young man named Weiss meets Eva, who says he has killed a divinity. He must become a vessel for the power of that divinity as he seeks atonement. The game combines strategy with a story that unfolds across generations. On Steam, it offers single-player play, achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, leaderboards and Family Sharing. Controller support is partial. It is available for Windows on Steam; the listed platforms also include PlayStation 3. The game was released in 2010, with its Steam release dated February 19, 2015.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a strategy-focused role-playing game with a new multi-generational story in the Agarest setting. The previous two games are not needed to follow this installment.

What is good

New story in a parallel world
Previous games are not required
Steam Cloud and leaderboards
Single-player with achievements

What to know first

Only partial controller support
Steam version is listed for Windows

Verdict

Record of Agarest War 2 centers on strategy and a multi-generational story that stands apart from the earlier games. Windows players can use Steam features including cloud saves and leaderboards, though controller support is partial.