The scale feels smaller than that of The Awakened King.
Remnant 2 was a massive summer hit of 2023, topping out at over 110,000 players on Steam.
Withover two million sales, it’s safe to say the game has been a tremendous success.
Bet you can guess what this guy is infected by.
As a result, the hype for each DLC release is immense, includingThe Forgotten King.
In it, players will uncover secrets, dangers, and adventures.
Is it worth the return?
Let’s find out!
What is Remnant 2?
Similar to the joke, Fallout is Elder Scrolls with guns, except both are rather valid.
Even the Creative Director for Gunfire Games says so; therefore, it has to be true!
Moreover, it’s procedurally generated, so no two playthroughs will ever be the same.
Remnant 2 is that world; every Soulslike fan’s dream come true.
And let’s not forget the dashing clads of armor that will make you feel like a true warrior.
Trust me, once you start playing, you won’t be able to put it down.
Heck, I bought ittwice!
Check out my initialRemnant 2 reviewfor detailed information and insights into the main game.
What is The Forgotten Kingdom?
I’m here to share with you that something has happened to them yet again.
Bet you can guess what this guy is infected by.
The player meets a Pan, who is quickly named Walt for simplicity.
His actual name is humorously long, and the player immediately nopes out of ever saying it.
We find him anxiously studying a mural.
What up, Walt?
He’s anxious and exhilarated by this discovery.
The more the player pesters him, the more you’ll get out of the character.
With that comes the introduction of the DLC antagonist.
You’ll meet them early and grow to learn that not everything is as it seems.
I also didn’t find the overall story all that enthralling either, but more on that later.
And it mostly delivers that.
FEEL MY POWAH!
Starting off, the Invoker gets a skill eerily similar to the Challenger’s Warstomp, Way of Kaeula.
With it, the Invoker casts a wave of water coated in electricity.
Those caught in it share 1,600 bursts of damage.
Wavesof fun!
This wipes the floor of most singular enemies you’ll be fighting at mid-difficulty.
I had a totalblastwith it and had a big ole' smirk across my face with every use.
It grants healing, life steal, and casts increased elemental damage on all enemies within its zone.
Is he exploding or imploding?
It’s the last ability that fell flat for me.
In practice, your player builds up a collection of shards.
Thus far, its Prime Perk alone makes it a devastating class to use with its ability doubler.
Whip it good.
Overall, the Invoker is the Archetype I’ll be running in the primary slot.
I plan to make it the first I unlock on my next character, too!
I started by playing my basic crit build and found items that made the build even better!
Gonna tell my kids this is what Darude Sandstorm looked like.
I also found builds to toy around with when I go back to stacking bleed.
Let’s talk about the weapons, though.
Specifically the first main hand I came across.
This dude was a cake walk. Get it?
In Halo, I hated the Needler.
I don’t know why, but I always thought it was a silly, stupid weapon.
The Thorn, a Needler-inspired rifle, is everything I wanted the Needler to be.
Spoiler, I never quite got it, but I had plenty of fun going for it.
Where has this jot down of weapon been my whole life?
It’s nothing special alone, but paired with elemental effects, it’s fantastic for some group devouring.
There are also plenty of treasure hunts for players to go on for items and weapons.
I hope to figure it out before the embargo lifts!
I don’t want that kind of enticement!
Remnant 2 The Forgotten Kingdom: The cons
Unfortunately, with everything comes some negatives.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s still plenty to do and see.
In my two playthroughs of The Forgotten Kingdom, the world felt so much smaller.
The over-arching story didn’t feel as significant or encompassing as the king’s betrayal and Nimue’s imprisonment.
In fact, it’s almost too similar in many aspects.
A story of a mighty figure who was attacked by their underlings and seeks revenge.
Remnant 2 The Forgotten Kingdom: Should you play it?
Don’t let the negatives I listed deter you.
It’s absolutely worth the purchase price.
So yes, you absolutely should play it.
Especially if you have Remnant 2.
There’s no reason for you not to get it.
Just do yourself a favor and check that to open your schedule up.
You want to avoid being interrupted once you start!
The Forgotten King launches today, April 23, 2024!
On Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.
