Cubed:
The original Excave was boring, soul-crushing and tedious hack 'n slash dungeon-crawler with decent 3D models and generic nondescript dungeons. Excave II: Wizard of the Underworld is the second in the Excave trilogy developed by Mechanical Arms and does aim a little higher than its first instalment, which can be generously considered a prototype at best. In this second game, Mechanical Arms sought to make the game a bit wieldier by improving the interface, giving the stages a bit more visual variety. and attempting to give some semblance of context or story. Cubed3 excavates, yet again, in Excave II: Wizard of the Underworld.
NL:
Not long ago, the budget-priced dungeon-crawler Excave hit the 3DS eShop, and our review found the experience a technically sound and overall enjoyable experience, despite some minor flaws. This sequel follows a bit more than a month later, and promises more polished hack and slash gameplay, though at an increased price; the question is whether Excave II: Wizard of the Underworld builds upon its predecessor in the right ways.
The 3DS is home to many JRPGs, it’s a genre that’s been a staple for handheld devices throughout the generations of gaming. One of the newest entries in this genre is developer Mechanic Arms’ Excave II: Wizard of the Underworld, a sequel to the original Excave. Does it manage to improve upon the original game, or does it end up falling flat?
