Evoland II

Evoland II is a single-player action role-playing game. The story follows a young hero who becomes caught in a disruption of time itself. Early events in a quiet village escalate when an encounter with strange forces causes the world to fracture across different eras. Traveling through past, present, and future, the protagonist and their companions must restore balance to the timeline while uncovering the truth behind the anomalies.

The central gameplay blends action RPG mechanics with shifting genres tied to time travel. Combat often takes place in top-down real-time battles where the player uses swords, ranged attacks, and special abilities against groups of enemies. Progression includes finding new equipment, learning techniques, and solving environmental puzzles that block the party’s advancement. At different points in the story, the perspective and mechanics change, adopting the style of other genres such as side-scrolling platformers, tactical battles, or shoot ’em up sequences. These transitions serve as both thematic references and functional gameplay variations. In some segments, the player navigates dungeons filled with traps and monsters in classic RPG fashion. Others shift to grid-based strategies or turn-based encounters where party composition and positioning matter. Several sections introduce genre-specific systems, like card duels or bullet-dodging sequences, which are integrated into the main story rather than appearing as separate mini-games.

Character growth is handled through experience points gained in combat and exploration. Leveling up increases health and damage, while equipment and items expand available strategies. Some mechanics are tied to the timeline: advancing to different eras may alter environments or open new paths in previously visited locations, requiring backtracking to uncover secrets.

Temporal shifts affect the art style and mechanics, moving from retro 8-bit visuals to modern 3D-like perspectives depending on the period. Each change not only redefines the world’s appearance but also how the player interacts with it, forcing adaptation to new rules and opportunities.

Dialogue plays a key role, with numerous NPCs providing information, side quests, or humor. Choices in conversation occasionally branch into alternate routes or optional content, though the main story follows a largely linear arc. Collectibles, hidden treasures, and references to classic video game history are scattered throughout, encouraging completionists to revisit earlier zones.