I’m not usually into roguelikes, but I’ve been a FromSoftware fan since Bloodborne. The short runs, random gear, and “one more try” structure shouldn’t have worked for me—yet the gameplay loop is surprisingly addictive. The combat still feels pure FromSoft, just faster and with friends, and the bosses deliver that classic rush. The potential is high if they keep adding new characters, maps, weapons, challenges, and especially bosses from other FromSoft games. One DLC isn’t enough for a game built on this replayability. With steady updates this could stay in rotation for a long time. Right now it’s a fun experiment that hooked me more than I expected.

Really enjoying AION 2 so far! There's always something to do, especially if you love PvE. Between field bosses, dungeons, and achievements, there's plenty to keep me busy. I'm not much of a PvP but joining faction fights with other players is fun! Dungeon matchmaking is tough because my combat score is still low, so I get rejected quite often. Haha! Even though I can read boss mechanics and dodge projectiles, I'd still recommend playing with friends. Having a full party with different classes makes dungeon runs more enjoyable! It's a bit pay-to-win, but free players can still have fun. I love the anti-bot CAPTCHA too. Fail it while gathering, and other players can actually kill you! I just wish AION 2 had Steam achievement integration.

I finished the Early Access version, which is why I marked the game as finished. But with the Deep North update, we're playing it all over again, and I'm sure we'll finish it once more! Haha. I love the whole Viking experience, especially exploring different biomes, gathering crafting materials, and discovering new things with friends. We even played on hard mode because apparently, we enjoy challenging ourselves! 😂 Finding new items was always exciting. Whenever someone discovered something new, we'd all say, "Can I touch it?" or "Let me touch it!" It became our little inside joke. The enemies and dangerous biomes were challenging, but sometimes our biggest enemy was just a falling tree. 😂 Definitely a memorable experience with friends