Scythe 2. Version 2

Done on HMP/continuous/saves

 

Very good megawad. Very cool textures, music and atmosphere. I liked the concept of dividing the pwad into 6 episodes, with each episode in a different ambient. Also starting every episode with only the pistol and the weak fist really made me improve my skills, such as using the berserk for revenants and others.

 

Gameplay is more or less like its prequel, the 1-9 maps are rather easy, the 10-20 increase difficulty, and 21-30 varies in massacre and slaughter. I started to die repeatedly from map 23, and a few maps became really tedious and exhausting, mainly because of monster placement (specifically map 27, ugh...). The new enemies are the afrit, which is a cool flying baron but really dangerous, a boss-tier killer, maybe too much health. And the evil marine, I hated these ones, too speedy, annoying as f... 

 

In general, secrets were nice. I couldn't for the life of me figure the 12-second secret exit to map 32, no matter what I did I was always late by one or two seconds, definitely something I disliked. 

 

So overall I'll give this a 8/10 

This and the first Scythe have always been my go to when trying out gameplay mods. An absolute classic without a doubt.

It's the Best MegaWAD ever created ! Scythe 2 had such an Influence into Design, Monster and Item Placement that alot of Mappers still try to reach the Level Erik Alm had set over ten years ago ! If you haven't already... play this Masterpiece ! Erik Alm/5

My all-time favorite WAD I've ever played. :-) I like the variation in theme every 5 maps. Architecture and map layout is mostly brilliant, but some are just good. The last 2 episodes are brutally difficult, but that's okay... I won't give a bad rating to a WAD just because it is intended for players more skilled than myself.

 

The only maps I actually have a complaint about are maps 23 and 31. 23 is too linear, and contains a "point of no return," after which you cannot go back to re-stock on ammo (there's no point going back for health -- I promise you it will be gone!). I do not like points of no return in Doom maps. Map 31 kinda spoils the atmosphere of map 16 if you play it first. Besides, it's just not that clever... it doesn't really bring anything new to the table.

Erik Alm is a genius. rs

Up until the green jungle levels this was awesome as shit and really enjoyable. It was difficult but didn't feel uninspired or tedious. Saddly, things change. Latter levels are full of revenants and 'slaughter' gameplay. Tons of revenants, running around in circles and in general just tedious as fuck. Some call this wad legendary. I call it okay, mainly because I think consistency is part of good design with any level set and this certainly isnt consistent.

Powerful gameplay similar to the first, now with great detail and consistent themes!

it should be pretty obvious why Scythe 2 is everything a sequel wad should be: bigger, better, more fun, and more themed. Scythe 2 is the shining example of a multi-themed mapset, showcasing six themes across six "episodes" and the gameplay that is done in each episode increases, perhaps dramatically at times. even the music is perfectly placed in each respective level, with gothic music in the first episode, followed by more atmospheric tunes in later ones.

 

of course, back then, we were all eager to see MAP28 and beyond, as the early version of this wad ended at MAP27, which Alm eventually got off to releasing, pulling off a fantastic setting of hell dealing with hordes of minions in MAP28, a much more starved map in MAP29, and the culmination of the entire set in MAP30. that's not leaving out many memorable maps like MAP26 and MAP27 as well, the start of the slaughter in MAP23, the annoying secret level in MAP31 and the Warrens'ified Scythe MAP01 in MAP32. you can't deny Scythe 2 its greatness when it comes to its many maps, and there's something fun to be had in each of them.

legit

2/3rds high quality gameplay and 1/3rd stupid revenant spam. Just like the first Scythe it falls apart in the last 10 levels with innovative run around like an idiot spamming the BFG gameplay.

HOLY SHIT I COULDNT EVEN BEAT THE LAST LVL GG GOOD WAD

One of the best mapsets ever. Its a shame the last handful of maps degenerates into so much near-unplayable stupidity as the level design, especially in the "jungle hell temple" maps, is both striking and original. Hope you like irritating Revenant trap spam.

I haven't had that much fun for a long time...and I've played a fair amount of wads in my life. Erik knows what he's doing. Enemy placement is fantastic and the atmosphere is unique. The last few maps are a real challenge. 5/5

One of the best custom wads is "Scythe 2"!

Great follow-up to the original. Fun combat, great architecture and map flow. Unfortunately, just like in the original Scythe, the later maps take a turn towards a more hardcore slaughter-map style which doesn't sit well with me. (Also, couldn't find the RL on MAP27.) Still, the earlier maps are excellent.

Reminds me of the myth and symbolism shirts from the great t-shirt store

Scythe 2 is just as awesome in 2014 as when it released. Maps are varied but all fun and great to look at, and some really quite unique. Scythe 2 has probably been my #1 source of mapping inspiration since it came out and likely will continue to be. Scythe 2 has it all, legendary indeed. 5/5

Thanks for finally finishing this, I remember being confused back in the day when map 27 just ended and there was nothing afterward, no climax or conclusion. 4/5. -wavelength

Mediocre gameplay, not half as cool as the first Scythe. But I guess that's the price you have to pay for putting all that pointless detail into maps?

Enjoyed playing the new levels. It surprised me to note that map25 still cannot be exited. ( unless using a port that supports crouch ) Sector 1749 only has a height of 48 !

Best megawad ever! (Better than that Vendetta crap).

Those nazy f1 guys annoy me hahahah awesome 10/5

this IS legend!!

I don't see how you can call any of the maps here 'ugly'. Erik is one of the most skilled mappers in making beautiful architecture, without having to add pointlessly silly overdetailing to cover up otherwise bland design. This can't get anything but 5/5

Perfect. Gameplay is consistently fun, memorable and challenging. Erik is an excellent mapper, and as mappacks that aren't TCs go, this is my favourite. The cathedral level is just gorgeous. 5/5