Role-playing (RPG)

Hammerwatch II

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.4

Users · RAWG

2023

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 15, 2023

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cooperative multiplayer supports chaotic combat and exploration with friends.
Large open world expands exploration beyond dungeon-based stages.
Multiple classes, abilities, and equipment options support varied builds.
Colorful pixel art uses a retro-inspired audiovisual style.

Cons

Bugs, performance problems, and multiplayer instability affected launch.
The open world has sparse discoveries and extensive travel.
Unclear routes and lengthy travel complicate navigation between objectives.
Similar enemy groups make combat repetitive across the campaign.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

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Gameplay & themes

Role-playing (RPG)

Hammerwatch II

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

3.4

Users · RAWG

2023

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateAugust 15, 2023

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventureIndieActionRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 8 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Cooperative multiplayer supports chaotic combat and exploration with friends.
Large open world expands exploration beyond dungeon-based stages.
Multiple classes, abilities, and equipment options support varied builds.
Colorful pixel art uses a retro-inspired audiovisual style.

Cons

Bugs, performance problems, and multiplayer instability affected launch.
The open world has sparse discoveries and extensive travel.
Unclear routes and lengthy travel complicate navigation between objectives.
Similar enemy groups make combat repetitive across the campaign.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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