A 1000-hour KR/TW player review scores AION 2's gameplay 8.5/10, character progression 7.5/10, and endgame 6.5/10. These are one player's scores and exclude monetization.
Gameplay: 8.5/10
The reviewer calls the core gameplay solid and a real MMO that looks good and performs well. The score excludes endgame and combat, which are rated separately.
Progression: 7.5/10
Character progression is described as one of the game's strongest points compared to other theme-park Korean MMOs, because most systems revolve around it.
Endgame: 6.5/10
Endgame scores lower. The biggest criticism is the repetitive loop common to theme-park MMOs. The reviewer feels the endgame holds the game back more than its combat or progression.
First impressions from press
Massively Overpowered's first impression called AION 2 "surprisingly familiar," praising a detailed character creator but criticizing old-school "kill ten rats" quest design and combat that offers tab-target plus action modes. The preview also called out small open-world details like micro-dungeons and collectibles. These are opinions, not final review scores.