Rift Wizard 2 Steam Charts & Stats

Great game to play if you enjoy pre-planning and coming up with the perfect build. However, there is no incentive to try the trials or do multiple runs if you found your winning formula. The mobs get really annoying and prolong the game unnecessarily.

Awesome game if you like optimization and roguelikes. Think of it like the dark souls of turn-based roguelikes. You WILL get softlocked if you don't think of everything that could counter you. but it's SO satisfying when you make a combo that can kill anything in the game.

I would recommend this game, but it's definitely not for everyone. The game is tough as nails and offers zero hand holding. The graphics are primitive which I'm fine with, but the interface is also extremely primitive (keyboard and/or mouse only). After playing for 8 hours, I managed to cook up a reasonable controller as I generally don't play without a controllers. When you start the game, you're in a simple randomly generated level with 1 spell point (SP) which you'll need to use immediately to purchase a spell and clear the level. There are 10 level 1 spells to choose from, but you can see the entire list of spells from the beginning. You'll get a few more SP per level and there are 180+ spells in total, but each one also has 3 to 5 unique upgrade options making for perhaps 1000 individual spell options. There are also about 60 passive buff options (no upgrades for those). This is the game's strength and weakness. On one hand you have seemingly limitless possibilities, on the other hand, parsing them all and figuring out which ones can actually survive the game's brutal difficulty is a daunting task. If you're looking for Spire-like drafting from a small selection of random possibilities, there's still a bit of that. After each level you choose between 3 rifts leading to 3 different next levels Each has a different layout you can preview with different enemies and different consumable item and other rewards. Levels will have either a health upgrade, or else a free spell, equipment or minion (and you can see the options in advance and choose exactly which you want... assuming you can survive that level choice). There really ought to be a much more complex filtering system so you can locate unfamiliar spells that fill the need you have at any moment (if you save your SP, you can purchase new spells mid-round; any time). You can filter by spell element (fire, lightning, etc.) and some spell attributes (such as damage spells or spells with AoE), but it's limited. For example, spells that inflict poison always have a nature tag/element. You can filter for nature spells and then browse the list, but you can't filter for poison specifically. The gameplay itself can be a bit tedious. As you go up in levels, you're dealing with hoards of monsters and there are spawn points and sometimes summoners making new monsters. Your spells have limited charges (barring a timely mana potion), so you have to work toward not only surviving, but clearing levels efficiently enough not to waste resources (or simply run out and die for lack of any kind of attack; the wizard has no melee or free attacks). If you go for a minion build, just taking a step can cause a massive flurry of activity between your and the enemies units (minions move automatically at least; you only control your wizard). In conclusion, the game is very tough and complex and it's not going to be for everyone, but if it sounds interesting to you, give it a shot.

This is a streamlined and intensely satisfying rogue-like game. I have a three digit playtime, and I am still experimenting with new builds, and there are still skills and combos that I've never tried. This game is very addictive if your into spending skill-points on spells and making cool wizards, which I clearly am.

Quite an enjoyable roguelike. While randomization does play a large part, it's refreshing to have a game where a large portion of the game (spells choices) is just unlocked from the start. it lets you build how you want instead of being at the mercy of RNG for everything. If you enjoy turn based roguelikes, you can probably look at the game and know if you'll enjoy it or not. Do be prepared for a lot of lost runs, it's not a forgiving game. The only major complaint I have is that it's too easy to soft-lock a run against certain enemies. Add a consumable, spell, or something to break stalemates, maybe go back to portal select or something. Slimes, trees, and other units that spawn units which spawn more units snowball way too quickly unless hard-countered with a select few chain spells. If you're lucky, it's a 30 minute slog as 100+ units are trying to clone themselves every round, otherwise it straight up becomes unwinnable. Avoid these enemies most runs, otherwise you'll find too often it's a waste of time to even attempt to fight through them. That one gripe aside, the game is still worth picking up. Does support modding as well, and seems fairly simple to create mods, though I can't comment on the modding community. Do hope to see more updates to smooth the game out, it's got great potential.

This is one of the best "Make cool combos" games I've encountered, and is a substantial improvement over Rift Wizard 1. The switch to one upgrade per spell and increasing sp avalibility as the game progresses really helps encourage complex and interesting builds, rather than focusing on just a couple spells the way the first game tended to go.

It's a great game. Admittedly, there is a lot to it so it can seem daunting to first get into but the game is highly addicting! There's loads of spells, skills, and items. So it is a bit of a time investment but it is worth it. The game is challenging and requires you to be patient, read (seriously, before entering a level check out the monsters inside and their resistances. Some levels will be unbeatable unless you spend sp on certain spells, skills, or use items), and play well. There are certain builds that are better than others but you absolutely can win with almost anything with the right set-up, items, etc. The game is challenging and can be punishing at times but wins feel so good once you get them. Expect to lose. A lot. You will learn and you will get better. Buy it!

I don't think I'll ever beat this game. But it is still fun getting killed by something I completely underestimated because it just so happens this little cute fae hunter completely counters everything my build does and I was too stupid to notice that. Humbling experience. 10/10

A very fun tactical roguelike with heavy emphasis on in-the-moment fights and picking the right tools for the job. Quite difficult but rewarding.

Really fascinating mechanical layering over a tight arena-like format. Fun to be bad at.