Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

It's Amberland 1, but with substantially more. All the sprites have been upcycled, but the underlying game is more interesting. You shouldn't just 3 warrior 2 healer 2 wizard sandbag the party composition, and fights sometimes involve a little thinking. Enemies do more stuff and have proper levels so you're not just guessing at strength based on their hp bar. Dungeons can have secret walls and teleporters and...

4 found this helpful, 2025-10-31

The sequel adds just enough wrinkles to keep the gameplay fresh, and the rework of resistances and loot tables is a huge boon. It also works great on the steam deck / with a controller, which was unexpected for a traditionally keyboard-heavy genre. There's a certain fairytale lightness to the storytelling that keeps the whole thing feeling...comfortable. I'd really recommend this series as an entry point (or a...

5 found this helpful, 2026-01-30

The game is a lot of fun. Retro graphics and styling don't impair enjoyment. The interface and experience are well polished. Controler support is quite effective. I'm playing with Xbox controller. Highly recommend to fans of classic RPGs like Wizardry and Eye of the Beholder or those who've played Legends of Grimrock and want more party adventure and less puzzle.

2 found this helpful, 2026-02-21