Thea 2: The Shattering (2019)
Eerie Forest Studio, MuHa Games, RockGame
In the dark lands inspired by Slavic myth, life is a struggle for survival against ever increasing odds, be it natural or malevolent. Can you lead your flock to prosperity in this innovative blend of 4X strategy, RPG and card game?
About the story
The player takes on a role of a deity from the Slavic mythology-inspired pantheon and as such, controls the fate of a small flock of believers struggling for survival. This goal can be achieved in many ways, from diplomacy to war, from exploring to conquering, but any playstyle will surely lead to completely unique adventures thanks to the procedurally generated environments. Rich options, from crafting to town-building system, as well as the co-op multiplayer gameplay, make Thea 2 an ideal choice for tactically minded players, who are up for a challenge.
Platforms
Switch PC PS4 XONEGenres
Indie Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)Themes
4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate) Fantasy Survival
Languages: English
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Critic Reviews
Chalgyr's Game Room
By Nick HerberThea 2: The Shattering shares that DNA from the first game, but has evolved into something different – and something with higher expectations. It’s hard to say whether or not those expectations will be fully met by fans, but at the same time? Like the original, Thea 2: The Shattering has an addictive quality that tugs at me in a variety of different ways that kept me engaged for hours at a time.
NintendoWorldReport
By Joel A. DeWitteIt's actually pretty disappointing that Thea 2: The Shattering shoots itself in the foot on Switch. The world is unique and mysterious to me. There's a ton of things to tinker with in the overworld sections, and the combat is engaging enough to mix things up. But this game proved to me what I didn't want to hear - to me the inherent sluggishness of Thea 2 was enough to sink it.
Nindie Spotlight
By Justin NationWhile I considered the original Thea to be more of a middling hybrid deckbuilder and strategy game (though with a fair amount of story to go with it as a plus), hearing that it had a sequel coming I had hoped things would turn around...
Spaziogames
By Domenico MusicòThe Shattering tells a common story of a man with an unhappy past, but fails to properly explore the delicate psychological themes related to John.
