I had the opportunity to try out Roshpit Champions 2 from PM Studios, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Action RPGs are one of my comfort games. They take me back to a simpler time when I’d rip Mountain Dew Code Reds, blast nu-metal, and grind away at games like Champions of Norath, Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel, and Hunter: The Reckoning. The demo had plenty of heroes available to play, and since my time was limited, I selected one of the characters that came equipped with a big ol’ sword.
Less Grind, More Fun
I played the demo with the mouse and keyboard, and the controls were fine. I hope this game has controller support, because it’s pretty fast-paced, and it’s probably a personal preference, but that makes it easier to kick back and sink hours into one of these games. I noticed right away that leveling in the starting area went quickly. Harrison Floyd was on hand and explained that one of the goals of Roshpit Champions 2 is to reduce the grind. Harrison also mentioned that while each hero has a unique skillset, you can also mix and match skills from other classes. Once I started to get my hero’s skill rotation down, I was flying around and destroying mobs, but there’d still be enemies that’d get drawn into the fray where I’d have to utilize a bit more strategy. I died a lot, but I appreciate that there weren’t any penalties for it, like losing gear durability, gold, etc.
Another thing I noticed right away was that if I saw something I could climb on or swim to, it led to more loot or collectibles. The first couple of quests were designed to unlock the characters in your base camp – fight a boss to unlock the blacksmith, those sorts of things. There was also a series of mini-quests that involved eliminating a certain number of each enemy and circling back to the minimal grind; it felt like a natural part of the gameplay loop and led to even more rewards. My time with Roshpit Champions 2 flew by, and I’d love to try out a longer demo so I can delve into the mid- and end-game content.
Key Features
- 30 Diverse Classes: From an archer of the stars to a relentless demon terrorizing the skies, Roshpit Champions 2 offers a range of classes that cater to every play style. Whether you like to stand at the forefront of battles, strategize from afar, or support your allies with heals and buffs, there’s a class tailored just for you.
- Special Abilities for Each Hero: Dive into a completely unique skill set for every hero, all enhanced by a standardized 4×4 passive tree grid. With this system, gear can universally influence every class, minimizing the need for class-specific equipment. Craft and customize to ensure your hero stands apart from the rest.
- Boundless Skillsets: Why limit the fun? In Roshpit Champions 2, heroes can reach across class lines to use new skills. Borrow, mix, and match to create a hero that’s uniquely yours.
- Swift Leveling Experience: With minimal grind, it’s never been easier to explore and level up multiple heroes. RPC2 ensures that leveling up is a rewarding journey without feeling like a job. Whether you’re focused on mastering one hero or exploring the depths of multiple alts, the road to greatness is swift with minimal padding.
No release date has been announced yet, but you can wishlist Roshpit Champions 2 on Steam.
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