In addition to traversing game genres, Evoland 2 is almost overflowing with referential humour and nods towards gaming history, which can be found weaved into the dialogue, animation and collectibles.
In fact, the ever-changing gameplay is a mostly enjoyable endeavour and is well managed here by the developers. This means when you are suddenly thrown into a new genre of gameplay, it seldom feels too alien or confusing. Furthermore, the control scheme and certain game mechanics (such as utilizing your companion’s special move) remain constant no matter what. Instead, the varying genres and styles are threaded together nicely by the time travelling feature.
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One such moment is seen in a stealth segment of the game, when your companion mocks your use of a cardboard box to sneak past prison guards.ĭespite the ever-changing graphical style and the gameplay, Evoland 2 rarely feels disconnected or like a series of unconnected mini-games. Every genre from match-3 games to dungeon crawlers are lightly lampooned and poked fun of. One moment you could be platforming your way through the sewers and the next you are fighting an enemy Street Fighter-style (complete with Hadoukens). The ability to explore the world of Evoland 2 as it develops through time provides enough of an incentive to keep playing and ties in well with the title’s ambition to journey through the history of gaming.Īs well as a more intriguing and extended story, Evoland 2 features gameplay that is constantly changing and shifting genre from its predominantly RPG setting. The time travelling aspect is really well done, however, and the story features all the mind-bending confusion and complexity that messing with time entails. The future, meanwhile, takes on a glorious and wonderful looking 3D cel-shaded art style.ĭespite the more extensive narrative, the backstory and the main characters still feel a bit cliché – although, it can be argued this was done purposively to be reminiscent of old-school RPGs, such as Final Fantasy. The past is portrayed through a retro appearance and soundtrack reminiscent of old 2D Legend of Zelda titles. The game presents an engaging and fairly complex plot that focuses on a party of characters as they are warped through time, with a devastating war between humans and demons as the backdrop. Upon playing Evoland 2, it’s almost immediately clear that Shiro Games have taken this criticism on board for the sequel. There were also concerns that its original concept of journeying through video game history had potential that was not fully realized. Evoland was well-received by critics for its innovative concept and references to video game history but faced criticism for its lack of variety and short length. As the game progressed, the setting evolved from a retro 2D landscape to one that was rendered in HD.
Released in 2013, the first Evoland is a journey that retraced the history of one video game genre in particular – RPGs. Everything from intense and frantic shoot ‘em ups to Professor Layton-style brainteasers are featured in this charming, unique and nostalgic indie RPG that explores the history of the medium. Shiro Games’ catchily titled Evoland 2: A Slight Case of Spacetime Continuum Disorder features a story that not only traverses space and time but also almost every video game genre known to man.
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