Summary
GreedFallis a very story-rich experience, as it prioritizes narrative above almost everything else. Of course, this is primarily on account of it being very similar toold-school BioWare gameslikeDragon Age: OriginsandStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, which were specifically designed to essentially be choose-your-own-adventure novels brought to life. InGreedFall, its characters are its strong suit, which is precisely how its story and worldbuilding are as effective as they are. However,GreedFalldidn’t get everything right from a storytelling perspective, as it neglected to delve too deep into the history of its protagonist’s family.
De Sardet is the central protagonist and player character ofGreedFall. As the Legate of New Serene, De Sardet travels to Teer Fradee along with their cousin, Constantin d’Orsay, in search of a cure for the Malichor disease their mother is plagued by and to establish a foothold for the Congregation of Merchants on the island. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of unanswered questions by the time the credits roll, and this is somethingGreedFall 2: The Dying Worldcould afford to remedy and also take note of when it comes to its own protagonist.
GreedFall 2 Should Fill in the History of the De Sardet Family and Ensure Its Own Protagonist Doesn’t Meet the Same Fate
GreedFall 2 Should Dive Deeper Into the History of the De Sardet Family
Asthe story ofGreedFallprogresses, one thing becomes clear: the history of the De Sardet family is chock-full of secrets. In fact, it is eventually revealed that De Sardet isn’t of noble descent at all and is instead a Teer Fradee native. This shocking truth is frequently hinted at throughout the story ofGreedFalluntil it is finally confirmed by Admiral Cabral after completing a certain quest.
As it turns out, De Sardet had been lied to by their family, even the Princess Livie De Sardet, their “mother” they traveled to Teer Fradee to find a cure for.
De Sardet’s real mother was actually kidnapped by the Congregation of Merchants during her pregnancy, and De Sardet was then born on the Naut ship that was transporting them to theOld Continent of Gacane. Upon their arrival, De Sardet’s mother was taken prisoner and De Sardet was given to Prince d’Orsay’s sister, Livie De Sardet. Livie then raised De Sardet as her own daughter, and De Sardet never knew any better.
Despite giving some backstory to De Sardet’s true family, thehistory of the De Sardet familyremains largely a mystery. As the story ofGreedFall’s protagonist has shown, the De Sardet family’s history is shrouded in mystery, founded upon secrets and lies that were largely ignored throughout the game’s narrative.
This is especially unfortunate considering how compelling of a character Princess Livie De Sardet is and how little is known about her and her husband, who most likely died before she began raising De Sardet. While it hasn’t been confirmed whether any members of the De Sardet family will make an appearance inGreedFall 2, there may not be a better time to divulge more of their history.
The Backstory of GreedFall 2’s Protagonist Deserves More Extensive Exposition Than the De Sardet Family Received
Even if the De Sardet family doesn’t make an appearance inGreedFall 2, the sequel should still ensure it doesn’t make the same mistake twice.
Plenty of information was given about De Sardet’s personal history in the first game, but the history of the family they grew up with was largely neglected. As such,GreedFall 2’s protagonistdeserves an extensive exposition to learn more about their own history and the history of their ancestors.
GreedFall II: The Dying World
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The story starts three years before the events of the first chapter and the adventures of De Sardet.This time you play as a native of Teer Fradee, snatched from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world ravaged by war and scarred by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of the different factions, you need to regain your freedom and take back control of your own destiny. Using diplomacy, cunning or combat, as well as help from allies you find along the way, it’s up to you to end one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for both the continent and your island.Dive back into the unique world of GreedFall, this time exploring the old continent! Travel across new landscapes, from Olima – the city of stars of the Bridge Alliance – to the shores of Uxantis, and uncover the secrets of these ancient lands. Meet all the factions that share control over these nations and navigate the treacherous waters of their schemes and conspiracies.Create your own character and find allies to join your team. Help them with their quests, uncover their secrets and make them your friends, rivals or even lovers. As well as equipping them the way you want, you can also take control of them in combat.Immerse yourself in an ever deeper RPG experience where every choice you makes has an impact on your adventure, and where diplomacy, manipulation, infiltration and combat are all viable ways to achieve your ends.
