Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 66.29% (PC), 50.81% (360) |
| Metacritic | 65/100 (PC), 50/100 (360) |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Edge | 4/10 |
| Eurogamer | 4/10 |
| Game Informer | 4/10 |
| Game Revolution | D+ |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10 (PC), 7/10 (360) |
| GameSpy | |
| IGN | 7.3/10 (PC), 6.8/10 (360) |
| Official Xbox Magazine | 6/10 |
| Official Xbox Magazine (UK) | 5/10 |
| TeamXbox | 5.1 |
| X-Play | |
Upon initial release, Two Worlds received mixed reviews; the PC version with an average critic score of 66% while the Xbox 360 version received more negative feedback with an average critic score of 51%. GameSpot gave Two Worlds a 7.5 for the PC version, and a 7 for the Xbox 360 version. IGN gave the PC version 7.3, and the Xbox 360 version 6.8, while Gamespy gave the game 1 star. Gameplasma gave the game a similar 7.4 for PC but a 5 for the Xbox 360. The game was criticized for its poor graphics, interface and voice acting, which was done by Reality Pump staff rather than professional voice-actors. In Germany however, where Two Worlds was first released, reception was much more positive, receiving scores between 80% and 93% by over 50 different websites and reviewers. In OXM, Two Worlds was given a score of 6.0.
Since release, there have been numerous patches to improve the gameplay, graphics, and controls. The most recent patch brings the game to version 1.7.B. Hyper's Daniel Wilks commends the game for its "huge map, great character creation and lots to explore". However, he criticises the game for being "not finished, buggy as hell and the worst ending ever".
In August 2008, a new version of the game including two multiplayer add-ons was released. Honest Gamers awarded the new package 5 out of 10, one mark above that awarded to the original title.
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