Fit check
Is Planet Alcatraz 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure RPG fans who want a story-led mode with strong starting combat skills
- Players who prefer classic role-playing progression over a near-maxed starting character
- Russian-speaking players interested in a sequel about a missing military commander
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking extensive character progression may bounce off Goblin mode's near-maxed combat skills at the start
- Players who want fully predictable encounters may dislike the random event structure
- Players who need a language other than Russian will hit the language restriction at the start
Our take on Planet Alcatraz 2
Non-Russian readers will hit the main wall before the adventure begins: the Steam release supports Russian only. Players choosing Goblin mode may also find the opening combat progression largely bypassed by Hartman's near-maxed skills.
What is Planet Alcatraz 2?
Planet Alcatraz 2 follows Sergeant Hartman, commander of the Ghoul reconnaissance and sabotage unit, after he disappears during an assault on the prison planet Alcatraz.
Hartman is the main character in this adventure RPG sequel. The game offers two modes. Goblin mode starts Hartman with combat skills close to their maximum, placing more emphasis on the story. Regular RPG mode provides a more traditional role-playing experience. Gameplay includes random encounters and updated enemy AI. The store listing also identifies Hartman as a specialist in hand-to-hand combat and the use of cold and Imperial weapons. The game supports Russian only at the time of its Steam release.
How Planet Alcatraz 2 plays
- 01Two gameplay modes
- Goblin mode prioritizes the story with near-maximal combat skills, while regular RPG mode follows a more classic progression style.
- 02Random encounters
- Events can occur unpredictably during the adventure.
- 03Updated enemy AI
- Opponents use improved artificial intelligence compared with the original game.
- 04Sergeant Hartman
- The sequel centers on the missing commander of the Ghoul reconnaissance and sabotage unit.
Planet Alcatraz 2 compared to similar games
Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition centers on an unconventional story, characters, and exploration in a strange city, while Planet Alcatraz 2 offers two modes and random encounters around Sergeant Hartman's mission. Back to the Dawn focuses on fighting, investigation, and escape from a maximum-security prison, whereas Planet Alcatraz 2 follows a military commander on a prison planet. Ghost of a Tale adds stealth, disguises, and conversations to its action-RPG structure.
Planet Alcatraz 2: platforms & release
Is Planet Alcatraz 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure RPG fans who want a story-led mode with strong starting combat skills. Skip it if: players seeking extensive character progression may bounce off Goblin mode's near-maxed combat skills at the start.
Where can I download Planet Alcatraz 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Planet Alcatraz 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Planet Alcatraz 2 on?
Windows only.
