Getting lost isn’t always a bad thing in an action RPG, but Aggelos 2 certainly tested my sense of direction. This colourful, old-school adventure has an intriguing battle between light and darkness, plenty of tricky platforming and a clever idea at its centre: one hero, two very different forms.
Two sides of the same adventure
After being cast out by the angels, the protagonist finds himself caught in a conflict between opposing forces. An encounter with Badu adds another angle to the story, and although I hadn’t played the original, I found myself wanting to learn more.
The ability to switch instantly between angel and demon forms is the standout mechanic. They offer different strengths, and learning which one fits each situation becomes increasingly important. In one encounter, a creature fired pink star-shaped projectiles. As a demon, I could only evade them; as an angel, I could fight back with my sword.
Even the same control can behave differently between forms. A button that heals in angel form becomes a speed burst in demon form, leading to a few memorable moments when my hands had the right idea for entirely the wrong character.
The joy and frustration of exploration
The world opens up as new powers arrive. Fighting enemies rewards you with orbs, useful resources and opportunities to visit shops and improve your abilities. The grappling hook opens previously inaccessible routes and makes some of the more dangerous platforming sections possible.
But there is a downside to that freedom. I spent a lot of time returning to places I couldn’t actually progress through because I hadn’t yet obtained the necessary ability. At one point I turned to a video walkthrough just to locate the grappling hook. A little more guidance early on would have made a big difference without taking away the pleasure of discovery.
Retro presentation with personality
The bright colours, varied environments and imaginative designs are a pleasure to look at. The soundtrack suits the fantasy adventure well, and once the interplay between angel and demon begins to click, the fighting and exploration feel properly rewarding.
Final verdict
84/100. Aggelos 2 offers an engaging blend of retro action, RPG progression and precision platforming. Its two-form mechanic gives encounters welcome variety, and its world has plenty of character. The lack of direction and repeated backtracking sometimes pushed my patience, but overcoming those frustrations revealed a genuinely enjoyable adventure.
Review by the Coloured Static Press team, based on original Xbox gameplay. Review score: 84/100. Publisher: PQube; the game was released on 27 August 2026.
Disclosure: Complimentary Xbox Series X|S review access for Aggelos 2 was supplied through Keymailer. Our opinion and score are editorially independent.