Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair - Part 1
0The sequel to Atonement: Scourge of Time, this game focuses on Elleria.The first game is my favourite of the two, but the second is still fun and has some nice customization aspects. Switching between the two different parties is interesting, and I like how Acaldia and her friends differ from Elleria and her's. Elleria's party definitely feels better here, compared to the first game, and maybe that's because Meya feels like a stronger healer than Kizu did in the first.
My biggest criticism is that Elleria just isn't as interesting as Nail. He had really nice character growth with Meya in the first game; learning to accept his past and appreciating those that stood by him through hard times. He felt like a typical edgy character at first, but once I understood the reasons behind his actions and how he grew along the way, I really appreciated his character a lot. Meya helped him through his troubles, and he understood that her people are just trying to survive, too, and the racism they face was unjustified. He really grew to care for her. For Nail to be handwaved away in this game and not brought up again until later just didn't feel right.
Despite my critiques, I really like the Atonement world, and I hope for another game set in it, soon.
Chapters -
0:00 Introduction
2:58 Dream
6:21 Elleria's Home
10:07 Irothi Cliffs
23:51 Hideout
29:06 Keldyn Village
33:46 Zhierdan Forest
39:30 Sorak Shrine
47:19 Dream 2
48:22 Flashback
54:47 Nebos Valley
1:03:35 Temple of Easara
1:21:29 Return to Hideout
1:26:09 Sorcerer's Stronghold
1:29:42 Sanaya Shrine
1:35:04 The Capital Streets
1:46:46 Dream 3
1:47:35 Flashback 2
1:53:34 The Capital Castle
2:13:39 Dream 4
2:14:17 Flashback 3
2:23:48 Return to Hideout
2:27:37 Thamrak Village
2:32:48 Elpar Outpost
2:37:48 Temple of Horenth
2:46:40 Dream 5
2:47:15 Flashback 4
2:57:55 Chaqqua Palace