The Guild II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2010

2010

Quick resume

The Guild 2 is the shining successor of the ultra successful medieval life sim, Europe 1400. The Guild 2 is a unique mixture of RPG and life simulation in an immersive middle ages scenario. The player and his party become part of history and can even change it in real-time. Go back to the dark middle ages and found a new dynasty!

Global score

71/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing (RPG)

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Pros

Deep and unique medieval dynasty simulation
Multiple career paths and strategies
High replayability and long play sessions
Immersive political and economic systems
Engaging emergent storytelling

Cons

Numerous bugs and technical issues
Dated graphics and animations
Steep learning curve and complex interface
Multiplayer is buggy and unreliable
Some ai and pathfinding problems

Motivations

Autonomy

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4

"Players have extensive freedom to choose professions, strategies, and political paths, directing their own actions and decisions."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Players have extensive freedom to choose professions, strategies, and actions including politics, business, crime, and family management."
Competence

Game with the same Competence vibe

3

"The game involves managing complex systems, optimizing production chains, and overcoming economic challenges, though some tasks become repetitive and predictable over time."

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"The game involves managing complex systems and overcoming challenges such as politics, economy, and social interactions, though some tasks can become repetitive."
Competition

Game with the same Competition vibe

4

"Strong emphasis on competing against rival dynasties through business, politics, and intrigue."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Strong competitive elements through rival dynasties, political contests, business rivalries, and combat."
Continuation

Game with the same Continuation vibe

5

"Highly addictive with players reporting hundreds of hours and habitual long play sessions."

Planet Coaster
"Highly addictive with players reporting long sessions and habitual play spanning many hours and generations."
Cooperation

Game with the same Cooperation vibe

-2

"Focus is mostly on individual dynasty management; multiplayer exists but is buggy and not well supported."

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"Focus is mostly on individual dynasty management and competition; multiplayer exists but is buggy and less emphasized."
Creativity

Game with the same Creativity vibe

3

"Players can customize their dynasty’s development, choose professions, and engage in diverse strategies, though within predefined systems."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Players can customize their dynasty’s path, choose different careers, and develop unique strategies."
Domination

Game with the same Domination vibe

4

"Players exert control over others via political power, blackmail, sabotage, and economic dominance."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Players exert control over rivals through politics, crime, and economic dominance, including executing enemies and manipulating courts."
Escapism

Game with the same Escapism vibe

4

"Offers immersive medieval life simulation and roleplaying that provides escape from real life."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Provides immersive medieval simulation allowing escape into a complex fantasy world of dynasties and intrigue."
Expectation

Game with the same Expectation vibe

-4

"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation, despite early access bugs."

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"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation, despite bugs and learning curve."
Experimenting

Game with the same Experimenting vibe

4

"Players explore multiple classes, builds, and narrative paths, experimenting with mechanics and strategies."

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"Players explore multiple career paths, strategies, and game mechanics with many ways to play."
Exploration

Game with the same Exploration vibe

2

"Some exploration of maps and scenarios occurs, but largely within known medieval settings and structured campaigns."

The Stronghold Collection
"Some exploration of different cities and political/economic systems, but mostly within known medieval settings."
Expression

Game with the same Expression vibe

2

"Character customization and dynasty management allow for some self-expression."

The Guild II Renaissance
"Character and dynasty customization exists but is limited compared to modern standards."
Fantasy

Game with the same Fantasy vibe

3

"Medieval fictional setting with political intrigue, dynasties, and exaggerated social drama."

Norland
"Medieval setting with roleplaying elements and fictional dynastic intrigue, though grounded in historical simulation."
Fellowship

Game with the same Fellowship vibe

-3

"Focuses on solo dynasty management; multiplayer is limited and unstable, reducing social community aspects."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Primarily a single-player experience focused on individual dynasties; multiplayer is secondary and problematic."
Growth

Game with the same Growth vibe

4

"Players learn complex economic and political systems, improving skills over time."

Tropico 6
"Players develop skills, political power, and economic strength over generations, learning complex systems."
Health

Game with the same Health vibe

-5

"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
Idle

Game with the same Idle vibe

-3

"Requires active management and attention; not designed for idle or background play."

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"Requires active management and attention; not designed for idle or background play."
Intimacy

Game with the same Intimacy vibe

1

"Some social interactions and family relationships, but limited emotional depth."

The Guild II Renaissance
"Some social interactions within the game world, including family and political relationships, but limited emotional depth."
Leadership

Game with the same Leadership vibe

4

"Players lead their dynasty and political offices, managing groups and influencing decisions."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Players lead their dynasty and political factions, managing groups and guiding decisions."
Progression

Game with the same Progression vibe

5

"Strong focus on accumulating wealth, titles, properties, and upgrades over time."

The Guild Gold Edition
"Strong focus on accumulating wealth, titles, upgrades, and political power over time."
Relaxation

Game with the same Relaxation vibe

1

"Some players find the game relaxing and immersive, but others note frustration from bugs and complexity."

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Sensation

Game with the same Sensation vibe

1

"Visuals and audio are dated but atmospheric; sensory stimulation is moderate."

Dungeon Keeper Gold™
"Visuals and sound are dated but atmospheric; sensory stimulation is moderate."
Status

Game with the same Status vibe

4

"Players seek recognition through political offices and family prestige."

The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas
"Recognition through political office, titles, and social standing is a core game element."
Story

Game with the same Story vibe

2

"Emergent narrative through player-driven dynasty and political career rather than fixed story."

The Guild Gold Edition
"No fixed narrative but emergent stories arise from player-driven dynasty progression and events."
Strategy

Game with the same Strategy vibe

5

"Highly strategic gameplay involving economy, diplomacy, espionage, and tactical combat."

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"Heavy strategic gameplay involving economic management, politics, combat, and social manipulation."
Thrill

Game with the same Thrill vibe

3

"Combat and political intrigue create suspense and excitement with risk and reward."

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"Tension from political intrigue, combat, and rivalries provides suspense and excitement."
Value

Game with the same Value vibe

4

"Players report good value for time spent, especially on sale."

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"Players report high value for time invested, especially when purchased on sale."
Violence

Game with the same Violence vibe

3

"Includes combat, assassinations, and sabotage as gameplay elements."

The Guild II - Pirates of the European Seas
"Includes combat, assassinations, and destruction as part of gameplay."
Survival

Game with the same Survival vibe

3

"Players manage threats from rivals and law enforcement to maintain and grow their empire."

City of Gangsters
"Players must manage threats from rivals and maintain their dynasty’s survival through various means."

Analysis

Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fellowship, Cooperation.

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