Platforms
- PCJun 23, 20097.8playscore7.38 Critics8.63.34K Players
- PlayStation 3Jun 23, 20097.5playscore7.49 Critics7.6476 Players
- Xbox 360Jun 23, 20097.6playscore7.413 Critics8.015.3K Players
18 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- The real shame is that Overlord II can be entertaining. It shamelessly embraces its evil heritage, and goes to great lengths to put the hilarious minions front and center. On the other hand, it just doesn't play well. The controls are clunky, the pacing is unsatisfying, and the multiplayer feels tacked-on. While the original Overlord was a compelling game at heart, Overlord II just feels like an unpolished retread of familiar ground.
Joe Juba · Sep 22, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - Overlord II is set in a refreshingly comical universe filled with British humour and interesting characters. Sadly, the actual gameplay fails to capture any of the imagination the universe so elaborately contains.
Sammy Barker · Jul 10, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Overlord II is a solid improvement on the original and great fun for newcomers and existing fans. The core gameplay hasn't changed too much, but small tweaks here and there and the introduction of mounts helps keep things fresh. It's also a far smarter game in terms of presentation, with Triumph able to bring the game world into the modern era very successfully. If you’ve always wanted to command a group of ugly creatures that can sing Ring a Ring o' Roses, Overlord II comes highly recommended.
Tom Orry · Jul 09, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Overlord II is a blast to play and well worth the time and irritation of series fans. The game is as charming and fun as it always was, and looks far better than the last one to boot. There's a huge amount to do as well, from customizing your Overlord's equipment and leveling up Minions, to hunting for items, completing sidequests and trying to get all three mistresses in bed at the same time. Overlord II is essentially a superb game trapped in the shell of a badly made one.
Jim Sterling · Jul 02, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full review - Though it doesn’t quite have the wile to ascend to triple-A status, Overlord II whips its subjects into shape with general gameplay improvements and its trademark sense of humor. It isn’t quite king of the hill just yet, but if you’re looking for an enjoyable—albeit predictable—vent for your evil emotions, then this could be a decent option.
Game Trailers · Jun 26, 2009 Reviewed on X360 - Despite its annoying foibles, the entire Overlord II package adds up to a fun game that is hampered by some real issues (in the same way that the game's sound is, for the most part, solid). If you can get past the wonky camera and are content to micromanage your minions, as well as the targeting system, then Overlord II is an ideal way to spend some of your spare time if you want to be a little evil. After all, you'd probably get arrested if you try to club a baby seal in real life.
Randolph Ramsay · Jun 25, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Overlord II is a sequel that is neither bigger nor better than its predecessor. The size and scope have been dialed back to something that is more akin to a straight action game. And since none of the frustrating elements of the first have been fixed -- namely the camera, control, and save structure -- this game just isn't much fun. No amount of British wit could bring a smile to my face as I treaded through the tedium that is Overlord II.
Erik Brudvig · Jun 24, 2009 Reviewed on PC, X360Read full review - Overlord II will feel largely familiar to players who weathered through the original game. The development team has shored up some – but not all – of the loose elements to make the gameplay a bit tighter and added in minor touches here and there that generally enhance the evil enjoyment it dishes out. The new additions help to amp-up the inherent fun of being a rampaging dark overlord, but the linear path of destruction you’ll create doesn’t really feel like epic progress.
NATHAN MEUNIER · Jun 23, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full review - Overlord II initially appears to be a worthy sequel, but the reality soon dawns on you that it’s not really all that different to its predecessor. Bugs and glitches still pervade much of the game, with graphics and animations that are rough and unrefined. None of these issues break the game, but they do make for a sequel that fails to be what it potentially could have and should have been. That said if you missed the original game, then Overlord II will be a pleasantly fresh gameplay experience well worth the time and effort.
Richard Walker · Jun 30, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Overall, in what has been a pretty underwhelming year for games so far, Overlord II feels like a shining beacon of quality. Not only is it a distinct improvement on the original, but the new features add greatly to what was already a superbly entertaining game. It manages to strike an excellent balance between being challenging and rewarding, and does so throughout with a wicked smile on its face.
Kristan Reed · Jun 22, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full review
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Overlord II is the sequel to the hit warped fantasy action adventure that had players being delightfully despotic. In Overlord II, a new Overlord and a more powerful army of Minions take on an entire empire in a truly epic adventure, inspired by the rise of the Roman Empire. As the Glorious Empire conquers kingdoms and destroys any sign of magic it finds, it’s time to go Minion Maximus and send in the horde.
Developer: Triumph Studios