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Easy to play ✕ Severe adventure again. Buriedbornes2 is the sequel to the easy-to-play turn-based dungeon RPG series. The popular series, which has surpassed 2.5M total users, has evolved in a form that is easier to play and more freely enjoyable. Choose between 2 options for the room you want to progress in, decide which items you want to obtain, choose from up to 5 skills to use next, and more.…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 249 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game offers a significant improvement over its predecessor, with more strategic depth and engaging mechanics.
The art style and atmosphere are well-received, providing a nostalgic yet fresh experience for players.
The skill usage system adds a layer of challenge that encourages players to think critically about their strategies.

The limited skill usage mechanic can lead to frustrating deaths and feels poorly implemented, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The user interface is overly complicated, making it difficult to navigate menus and understand mechanics.
Translation issues and unclear descriptions can hinder the learning curve, making it challenging for new players to grasp the game's systems.

gameplay
44 mentions
20 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its mechanical depth and variety, offering clever mechanics that enhance combat and decision-making, but it suffers from a convoluted user interface and poorly explained mechanics that can detract from the experience. While many players appreciate the new features and quality-of-life improvements, some find the complexity overwhelming and the gameplay less enjoyable due to grindy elements and confusing translations. Overall, the game presents a rich but challenging experience that may require patience to fully appreciate.
- “Lots of quality of life improvements in addition to new mechanics that enhance gameplay loops.”
- “The game's narrative and themes reinforce the gameplay.”
- “A massive improvement to the original Buriedbornes, with way more things to build around and account for, more variety in obtaining classes, and many new mechanics.”
- “It's... simply too confusing in the broken translations and mechanics.”
- “The UI is downright poor, the mechanics are not well explained - I found out that critical ignore resistances, in the most painful of ways - it's not written anywhere.”
- “The bombardment of mechanics that, to me, fail to complement one another, combined with the burrowing of necessary information under far too many menus and text, lead this to be very, very hard to get into.”
graphics
12 mentions
33 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a stylized art style that appeals to fans of classic wizardry, though opinions are mixed regarding its consistency and quality. While many appreciate the improved visuals and nostalgic elements, some criticize the loss of retro charm and the introduction of lower-quality graphics in certain areas. Overall, the art style is seen as a strong point, enhancing the game's appeal despite some graphical shortcomings.
- “Stylized graphics tapping into the old wizardry nostalgia.”
- “Nice visuals and a cool art style; said art style carries this game hard.”
- “Graphics look better, skills, art, and effects look and sound better; impact has also been greatly improved.”
- “The only downsides are graphical, as the game has lost some charm regarding combat skill art.”
- “However, you killed the retro vibe of the game and replaced the pixel icons with terrible, low-quality mobile game graphics.”
- “If you're a boomer who played the Wizardry series, then you're going to love the graphics.”
grinding
7 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and less enjoyable compared to its predecessor, with many expressing a desire for more engaging content and better execution of progression systems. While the game introduces interesting mechanics and build variety, the reliance on RNG and grind-heavy elements detracts from the overall fun, making it feel like a slog rather than an exciting experience.
- “This game is addicting and bs but it's still fun. I wish it was more like the first game, because now it's super grindy.”
- “To sum it up, it's pure RNG, it's tedious, it's a grindfest.”
- “There are interesting mechanics here, and a large build variety, and it's free so you can try, but the game lost its fun factor somewhere in the creep of features, RNGs, and grindy content.”
replayability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the replayability of the game, highlighting its mechanical depth and engaging dungeon-crawling elements. However, some users feel that certain gameplay mechanics, particularly related to evasion and battlefield progression, limit the variety of strategies and diminish replay value compared to its predecessor.
- “I enjoy the amount of replay value it has to offer.”
- “Best descriptor I can give is a very mechanically deep and replayable Pokémon roguelike dungeon crawler RPG.”
- “A lovely old-style turn-based dungeon RPG game that plays well and has tons of replayability!”
- “So basically I like all the new mechanics, but this game feels like it doesn't have the replayability right now compared to the first. The evasion/not getting hit builds seem to be the only way to play battlefields, and it is a major slog. Battlefield progression, keystone farming, and battlefield unlocks seem a little poorly executed.”
music
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many praise its improvement and atmospheric contribution, some players find it overly loud and potentially irritating. Overall, the sequel enhances the musical experience alongside graphics and gameplay, though adjustments to volume may be necessary for a more enjoyable experience.
- “The art and the music are amazing, and there's flavor text and some light world building.”
- “Improvements of this sequel are nice: music, graphics, gameplay, and a better help.”
- “The music can get on your nerves.”
- “The second game is much better, but the music is loud, so you will have to turn down the music and combat sound effects.”
- “The atmosphere and music are a massive improvement as well.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a rich, dark ambiance enhanced by solid world-building and improved music, contributing to a mysterious vibe. While some mechanics and translations may be confusing, they ultimately add to the overall immersive experience.
- “The world building is solid, establishing a rich, dark atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and music are a massive improvement as well.”
- “Mechanics are somewhat obtuse, and the translation is confusing at times, but this only adds to the atmosphere, in my opinion, enhancing the mysterious vibes.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is marred by repetitive environments that fail to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The overall ambiance is disappointing, with a lack of distinct visual or auditory elements that could have enhanced the experience.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The story of the game is perceived as well-developed and engaging, but players express frustration with the grind required to access dungeons, which detracts from the overall experience. The narrative is overshadowed by the monetization strategies, particularly the need to purchase items that can be easily lost during gameplay.
- “You thought this was going to be an in-depth review of a really solid free RPG with unique mechanics and a well-fleshed-out story, but it was me, Dio!”
- “Entering those dungeons was free in the first game, but now you need to grind through union quests to access them.”
- “This is probably where the developers make the most money (besides skins), since you'll be paying for backpacks, only to lose them in a dungeon. Obtaining the bags from union quests is an incredibly tedious grind.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game's customization options and the amusingly poor translations, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience. The engaging game loop encourages exploration of quirky items and bizarre monsters, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “The customization is pretty neat, and it's funny playing around with different combinations of race and job.”
- “While the UI is lacking and the translation is hilariously bad at points, the game loop itself is very engaging, as wanting to see all those crazy items and weird monsters is compelling.”