{"id":1065,"date":"2020-11-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-switch\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T09:36:24","slug":"review-oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.senses.se\/en\/review-oceanhorn-2-knights-of-the-lost-realm-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Oceanhorn 2 \u2013 Knights of the Lost Realm (Switch)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm<\/strong> is set 1,000 years prior to the original title, casting players as a young knight confronting a formidable adversary: Warlock Mesmeroth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having not played the first Oceanhorn<\/strong>, I approached Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm<\/em> as a standalone experience. The game presents an intriguing and inventive take on the pirate theme, offering a refreshing feel. The environments are visually appealing, with graphics that possess a distinct, crafted quality. Voice acting is present for most main characters, enhancing the immersive experience, while less prominent characters communicate through text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The game provides ample upgrade opportunities and approximately 20 hours of gameplay to complete all objectives both on land and sea. Oceanhorn 2<\/em> exhibits solid performance on the Nintendo Switch<\/strong>, in both handheld and docked configurations. The loading times, however, were somewhat lengthy in portable mode. The text remains legible on the smaller screen, thanks to appropriately sized fonts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The control scheme presented some challenges. The attack action is mapped to the Y button, rather than a bumper button, which feels less intuitive. Coordinating movement, camera control, and combat simultaneously can become unwieldy. While not a critical flaw, this aspect could benefit from further refinement by Cornfox & Bros. The boss encounters follow predictable patterns, which, although easily deciphered, can become somewhat repetitive. Overall, the combat mechanics feel relatively simplistic, making the engaging narrative a key strength of the game. The title clearly draws inspiration from classic Zelda<\/strong> games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In conclusion, Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm<\/em> is an enjoyable, stylish, and engaging action-adventure RPG that warrants a recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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