I’m quietly amazed by Solasta 2.

Solasta 2

Presentation-wise, it impresses, too.

But let’s rewind a tiny bit because Solasta 2 hasn’t come out of nowhere.

A feminine halfling character from Solasta 2 talks to the camera. They have black, gothy eye makeup on, which extends in large streaks above and below their eyes. They have white skin, brown hair and brown leather armour. Oh, and dark lipstick. It’s a striking look.

There’s pedigree here, then, but there are big changes afoot, too.

The plan, as it stands, is to launch into early access later this year.

Nevertheless, I like what I see.

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Heavier armoured tanks will usually have large circles around them while nimble rogues will have small ones.

There’s also a notice-you gauge that fills before opponents actually notice you.

Generally, though, Solasta 2 is a rigorously researched and meticulously implemented Dungeons & Dragons affair.

A group of fantasy characters - some tall, some smaller - gather in an ornate and dainty countryside village, weighing up their options. It’s a lot like the Hobbit-house Shire of The Lord of the Rings.

Everywhere in Solasta 2’s demo there is detail and expertise to appreciate.

The characters have strong personalities and decent voice work - the dwarf is posh and not Scottish!

  • and there are multiple approaches to solving situations you’ll find yourself in.

A group of fantasy heroes stands on a rock with some wooden boards on, overlooking a rocky beachfront scene.

Do you talk, do you fight, do you sneak?

There’s a lot to like.

But there’s a lot to wonder about as well.

A group of fantasy heroes - an elf, a human, a dwarf, a halfling - taking to human lady. Dialogue options for each character appear on the screen.

But perhaps it will be: it’s so hard to tell.

There’s so much left to see.

It arrives in a world both prepared and excited for exactly this kind of experience.

A combat moment in Solasta 2, showing a giant crab - yes a giant crab - being flanked by two fantasy heroes. One of them lands a sneak attack and a box pops up to inform the player of such.

Solasta 2 could do very well indeed.

The spell book menu in Solasta 2, which lists spells and their effects. The information is very clearly laid out.