Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge

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"Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge" is the sequel to "Cinderella Escape! R12" where Cinderella, now with goddess powers, fights for her innocence and seeks revenge against the Prince. The game features hack and slash style fighting and supports the use of a controller for the best experience. Players will help Cinderella battle her way to revealing the Prince's secret plan.

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

story7 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The combat system is smooth and enjoyable, allowing for a satisfying combo experience despite its simplicity.
The game features a humorous and engaging story that creatively reinterprets fairy-tale characters, adding depth to the gameplay.
There is a significant amount of customization available for the main character, including various outfits and accessories that enhance gameplay.

The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of variety in levels and enemy types.
The story is relatively short, and some players may find the overall experience lacking in depth and challenge.
The game suffers from technical issues such as a wonky camera and the absence of a lock-on feature, which can hinder combat effectiveness.

story
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The story is a mixed bag, featuring humorous elements and unexpected emotional depth, particularly in its tragic romantic themes reminiscent of "Romeo and Juliet." While some players appreciate the creativity and lore, many find the narrative short and rushed, with only 14 chapters that can be completed in a couple of hours. Overall, the game offers an entertaining experience with a unique take on fairy tales, but it leaves players wanting more substantial storytelling and content.
- “I was surprised the lore and overall story had this much thought put into them.”
- “There is some unexpectedly good storytelling that occasionally evokes deeper thoughts and genuine emotions.”
- “I enjoyed the story and how it used fairy tale characters.”
- “The story is actually short despite having 14 chapters.”
- “The characters were introduced and it was tried to give them a backstory, but it felt so rushed and forced.”
- “While I applaud the effort that went into creating the story, the end result was just rather boring.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay of "Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge" is generally perceived as shallow and lacking depth, with a simplistic hack-and-slash mechanic that can become tedious. While the combat is polished and controls are solid, many players express a desire for more complexity, such as one-on-one boss fights and smoother mechanics. Despite its shortcomings, some users find the game entertaining, particularly appreciating the storyline and customization options.
- “Not too difficult to master the mechanics of fighting.”
- “The controls are solid and the mechanics work rather well.”
- “Gameplay is really nice, story is funny and nice, graphics are good and in general the game is very entertaining, recommended!”
- “Sadly, the whole gameplay reveals itself to be quickly boring and tedious.”
- “Cinderella Escape 2 Revenge is a hack and slash game with just two moves, so it should not come as a surprise that the gameplay itself is shallow.”
- “From gameplay depth, level design, story writing, everything is beyond bad.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, particularly when pursuing 100% completion of achievements. While some reviewers note that the gameplay can be engaging and motivating, many express frustration with the clunky controls and combat, leading to a sense of boredom as they grind for experience and resources. The consensus suggests that the game could benefit from a more balanced approach to challenges and storyline progression.
- “I would have preferred fewer challenges and more storyline, but overall it isn't too grindy.”
- “Granted, the gameplay feels a little stiff now and then (no pun intended) and could be a little smoother to my taste, but the game keeps you motivated and is not too grindy.”
- “Clunky controls, frustrating combat, and unbelievably grindy.”
- “Sadly, the whole gameplay reveals itself to be quickly boring and tedious.”
- “It's unnecessarily grindy.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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30%
The music in the game features a beautifully crafted main theme, but overall, the soundtrack is often described as underwhelming and lacking variety, with many compositions feeling merely present rather than engaging. While some players appreciate the JRPG-style music and specific performances, such as Snow White's, the absence of music during gameplay stages and limited customization options detracts from the overall experience.
- “Oh, and Snow White is a gothic lolita idol who has an actual musical performance in-game.”
- “There is a musical score during cutscenes and rather good MMD animation that plays whenever you start a certain stage (it comes out of nowhere, but it's not entirely unwelcome, I suppose).”
- “Soundtrack is very JRPG, which I dig.”
- “The soundtracks, beyond the beautifully done main theme song, are merely 'there'.”
- “There's also no music in the stages either.”
- “Could at least change up the music more often and the atmosphere to nighttime.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mix of successful and hit-or-miss moments, often relying on tongue-in-cheek elements and physical comedy, such as exaggerated character animations and humorous situations during combat. While some jokes may feel a bit off-putting, the overall comedic tone contributes to an entertaining experience that keeps players engaged with the story. Players appreciate the blend of humor with gameplay, making it a recommended title for those looking for a lighthearted adventure.
- “It's very tongue in cheek and at times it's hilarious.”
- “The story was actually funny and kept me wanting to see what happened next.”
- “The graphics and sound are simple but the controls are very responsive and it's overall a very funny game.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, with many praising the quality of 3D character models and backgrounds. While some users find the visuals pleasant and fitting for the game's style, a few criticize them as basic or repetitive. Despite mixed opinions, the graphics contribute positively to the overall entertaining experience of the game.
- “The graphics are rather good; the 3D models of characters are quite impressive, and the backgrounds and levels are well done.”
- “Good story, pretty good graphics, great controls (once you rebind the keys), and good camera.”
- “Gameplay is really nice, the story is funny and enjoyable, the graphics are good, and overall the game is very entertaining. Highly recommended!”
- “I may get this game again when it's much cheaper (like $3); it's not worth it for $11. The graphics are too terrible.”
- “The graphics and sound are simple, but the controls are very responsive.”
- “You like the MMD art style.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through various challenges and a wealth of unlockables that encourage players to invest time for completion. Additionally, unlocking a harder difficulty after finishing the story provides further incentive for replaying the game.
- “The game has some replayability, and there are multiple types of challenges.”
- “There are a ton of unlockables that require a real investment of time to obtain, providing a lot of replay value, and achieving 100% completion was enjoyable.”
- “Once the story is completed on normal difficulty, the hard difficulty is unlocked, offering additional replayability.”
- “Once the story is beaten on normal difficulty, the hard difficulty is unlocked, so there is at least some sort of replayability there.”
- “There are a ton of unlockables that take a real investment of time to get, a lot of replay value, and getting 100% of the achievements was fun.”
- “The game has some replayability and there are multiple types of challenges.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing stuttering issues, which can disrupt gameplay, particularly during encounters with various enemy types and events. Despite these performance concerns, the unique character designs and in-game events, such as a musical performance by a character, add a distinctive charm to the experience.
- “I call this stuttering. Every mob has its zoners, direct heavy hitters, supporters, and the town militia that's there just to put bodies between you and your next objective.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
Users feel that the atmosphere could benefit from more varied music and a shift to nighttime settings to enhance the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Could at least change up the music more often and the atmosphere to nighttime.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, consistently running at over 60 fps without any freezes, crashes, or bugs reported by users.
- “The game runs at 60+ fps, with no freezes, crashes, or bugs.”
- “I experienced smooth gameplay throughout, with consistent performance and no technical issues.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any glitches or interruptions.”