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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 58 | 44 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 55% | 56 | 761 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 71% | 68 | 51 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jul 20, 2026) · 51 reviews sampled · 49 total reviews in window · weighted 26.1 up / 10.8 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (22)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 60
“Sacred 2 Remaster is an odd one. When the original was released in 2008 it felt like a huge wasted opportunity, a game with an enourmous amount of content marred by just as many bugs and technical problems, and yet I ended up falling in love with its endless exploration and janky combat. Seventeen years later, this remaster should have been the perfect occasion to fix as many technical flaws as possible while mantaining what already worked. It manages to do so, but to a far lesser extent than expected, and the addition of new problems makes it hard to justify the purchase for reasons other than nostalgia or curiosity.”
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“There is nothing angelic, fallen or otherwise about Sacred 2 Remaster; the game is a mess of bugs, bad design choices and even more bugs. I couldn’t get a good enough run at the game without it crashing to even attempt to push my way further into it, and to be honest, by the time I reloaded it for the (no exaggeration) 56th time to try and progress, I just wanted it out of my system. If the developers and THQ Nordic don’t fix this game soon, then it is going to be a huge loss for them.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“Sacred 2 was the sort of action-RPG you turned to once you'd exhausted better, more focused options in the genre. 17 years later, a decent remaster can't mask what's a largely plodding and miserable experience.”
read full review ↗ - 35
“Ultimately this “remaster” feels pointless, but due to the glaring issues this release has I’m not interested in playing further. I was going to hook up my 360 to compare to the original console release as well but I’m not very much interested in making my short time spent with this remaster feel worse. If this is the only way one can play Sacred 2 it may be worth it, but for people like myself who have any other option this is still a pass nearly 4 months later. Oof.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“Sacred 2 Remaster is an updated version of the nearly 20-year-old action RPG. It suffers from severe technical issues despite only modest improvements to controls and visuals. While the game still offers a vast world, countless quests, and the familiar loop of battling monsters and collecting loot, the remaster is plagued by bugs, missing tutorials, confusing mechanics, and the removal of multiplayer. Frequent glitches affect quests, inventory management, and trophies, leaving players frustrated even after multiple patches. Despite moments of enjoyment in its monster-slaying grind, the remaster cannot yet be recommended due to its instability.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“While it was somewhat commonplace back then to overlook so many of the original’s issues, it is downright impossible now with the wealth of titles releasing every day. Sacred 2 deserved a much better effort, and this is frankly one of the most disappointing remasters in recent history.”
read full review ↗ - 45
“Despite its vast content, the remaster is plagued by old and new bugs, crashes, and poor performance. Visual upgrades are minimal, and the controls remain as clunky as in the 2008 original. Instead of nostalgic joy, this game offers a prime example of a remaster done wrong.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Though there is not much remastering, Sacred 2 Remaster stays faithful to the original release. Despite being somewhat dated and lacking multiplayer on consoles, there is still fun to be had in this sprawling action RPG.”
read full review ↗ - 71
“In the end, Sacred 2 Remaster is a game full of contradictions. On one hand, there’s the undeniable allure of its vast open world, a world that still manages to captivate after all these years. On the other hand, it’s clear that the game lacks the level of optimization one would expect from a modern remaster. What we get is a lightly polished version with only minor improvements. The sound design can be disappointing at times, the controls feel dated, and occasional technical hiccups, like crashes, dampen the overall experience. Yet, despite all these flaws, Sacred 2 Remaster has an inexplicable pull. You keep wanting to continue, to complete one more side quest, explore another region, and push your character just a bit further. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Or maybe it’s simply that Sacred 2 still has heart, the same heart that made it special back then. It’s a game that, for all its rough edges, remains fun to play, especially for those who loved the original and want to revisit the familiar lands of Ancaria. If you’re expecting a fully modernized action RPG, you’ll likely be disappointed. But if you’re in the mood for a heartfelt trip down memory lane, this remaster offers plenty to enjoy. It may not be perfect, but it reminds us why we fell in love with Sacred 2 in the first place, and that’s worth a lot. In the end, I still would have preferred a remaster of the first game, but I had a great time revisiting the second one. Here’s hoping the series doesn’t take another 17 years to show signs of life again.”
read full review ↗ - 40
“The Sacred 2 Remaster is a half hearted attempt to update a game that felt kind of dated in its heyday. Beyond updated graphics and a new, buggy HUD, nothing has been done to actually remaster the title and improve upon its original flaws, with constant bugs, crashes, and problems persisting throughout. Simply put, it’s not worth your time, as a new player or a nostalgic returner.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Sacred 2: Remastered doesn't do enough to make revisiting the original on current-gen consoles worthwhile. Its systems feel dated, and the visuals, even at higher resolutions, don't see any meaningful improvement. A solid setting is let down by subpar combat and exploration, and while its ambitions were impressive back in the day, they've long since been matched and surpassed. Unfortunately, this remaster does nothing to change that.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“There's some fun to be had with Sacred 2 Remaster, but on the whole it's a disappointing update of a classic RPG. Newcomers will find many aspects of it bewildering, using skills with a controller is overly fiddly and, worst of all, multiplayer isn't an option on consoles. Much more should have been done to bring this classic up to date.”
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Patch history
- Patch 6Jul 20, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 5May 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 4Apr 7, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 3Dec 17, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 2.0Nov 26, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Sacred 2 Remaster - Hotfix 1.5Nov 15, 2025
- Sacred 2 Remaster - Hotfix 1Nov 14, 2025
- Sacred 2 FAQ, Dev Log and ChangelogNov 6, 2025significant · resets scoring window