Dash Quest 2

About

"Dash Quest 2" is a single-player Role Playing Game that offers an amazing story with exceptional visuals. As an endless runner, you'll hack, slash, and dash your way through countless enemies, culminating in epic boss battles. However, be prepared for grinding and occasional interruptions from ads. The game's own description advertises it as an "endless runner RPG" with exciting battles.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 822 reviews

story24 positive mentions

monetization92 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and animations compared to the first installment, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a variety of skills and abilities that enhance the combat experience.
The game is fun and addictive, providing a nostalgic feel while introducing new elements.

The energy system severely limits gameplay, forcing players to wait long periods before they can continue playing.
The game is heavily monetized with forced ads and subscription options, detracting from the overall experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks the depth and content of the original, making it feel like a cash grab.

monetization
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
8%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players expressing frustration over the prevalence of forced ads, a restrictive energy system, and aggressive microtransactions. Many feel that the constant interruptions from ads detract from the gameplay experience, making it feel more like a cash grab than a well-designed game. While some players appreciate optional ads for rewards, the overall sentiment is that the monetization model is overly intrusive and negatively impacts enjoyment.
- “Microtransactions are a lot more apparent in this game but still are not necessary for progression that isn't tedious.”
- “While I don't agree with the way this game was made (energy, microtransactions, subscription model), they are clearly trying to make improvements.”
- “Would love to pay once to remove ads, not the 'pass' subscription model it currently has.”
- “The kernel of a good game is there but hidden between layers of ads, microtransactions, and a subscription model.”
- “Forced ads kill any fun the game has.”
- “A terrible stamina system that does not fit, and a ridiculously greedy ads and subscription system leads me to believe that the developers care more for the revenue base than the physical game itself.”
story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
5%
The story in Dash Quest 2 is generally viewed as lacking depth and engagement, with many players expressing disappointment over its minimal narrative content compared to the original Dash Quest. While some appreciate the game's mechanics and improvements, the absence of a compelling storyline and character customization options detracts from the overall experience, leading to a perception that the game feels rushed and less fulfilling. Overall, players feel that the sequel does not live up to the storytelling quality of its predecessor.
- “Dash Quest 2 is a respectable sequel.”
- “This is a very interesting story and challenge.”
- “A more polished story from the original.”
- “This game is great but the only thing that really bothers me is that there's not really a storyline; you can't customize how your character looks, like their skin, hair, or eyes either.”
- “They tried to have a story but it's almost non-existent; 100% of the sprites are recycled and for 'progression' they just hand you this lazily put together store menu with every item just laid in front of you.”
- “At the end of every level, the entire game closes and they removed magic and level-up stats, two big things that made the original really shine. There is also only story mode when you play, unlike the first game.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
18%
The gameplay of Dash Quest 2 is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fun, intuitive design, reminiscent of the original game. However, the introduction of an energy system and frequent ads significantly detracts from the experience, leading to frustration and a feeling of being limited in gameplay. Many players express a desire for a return to the mechanics of the first game, suggesting that the current system feels like a cash grab and hampers overall enjoyment.
- “The updated battle mechanics really keep the game engaging in a way the old one sometimes struggled with.”
- “It's simple gameplay hides fun and challenging mechanics that drive you to perfect your tip-tapping screen mastery; all through the lens of beating down cute and kitschy characters in a bright animated setting.”
- “Super fun and intuitive gameplay with great balancing.”
- “Honestly, the energy mechanic basically makes the player unable to play the game itself because of some unnecessary reason of making it balanced, or so I assume.”
- “The overall gameplay is similar to the older one, but the thing here that ruins the whole game is the energy system.”
- “The energy mechanic is incredibly stupid and slows progression by a lot for no good reason other than to make the game seem longer than it really is.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
12%
Overall, the graphics in the game have received positive feedback, with many users noting significant improvements over the original, featuring vibrant and clean pixel art styles. While some players appreciate the blend of retro and modern aesthetics, a few critiques mention that the graphics can feel inconsistent or "half-assed." Despite minor concerns, the general consensus highlights the game's beautiful visuals and smooth animations as standout features.
- “Beautiful graphics and quite good music upgrades, congrats on this.”
- “The pixel graphics are so pretty and the game movement is really clean and smooth!”
- “Great graphical improvements over the original!”
- “The graphics are in between the bit style and detailed, so it comes out looking half-assed.”
- “Cute graphics, but that's all.”
- “Games good and all, but I feel there could be an option to remove the retro graphics.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics in the game, noting that while microtransactions are present, they are not essential for progression. The introduction of an energy system has made the grind feel excessive and tedious, detracting from the overall experience, especially compared to its predecessor. Many find the balance between grinding and enjoyment lacking, with frequent ads adding to the irritation.
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding, as each effort brings you closer to your goals.”
- “I appreciate that the grind is balanced; it allows for progression without feeling overly tedious.”
- “While microtransactions are noticeable, they don't hinder the grinding experience, making it enjoyable.”
- “But the grind is pretty bad. I'm used to grindy games, but for this format, it just doesn't feel right.”
- “This game was awesome, until you forced payments or ads, or a ton of grinding.”
- “Not sure how they thought downgrading to an energy system was going to go for a series based heavily on grinding.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and nostalgic retro vibe, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside the beautiful graphics. Reviewers express a desire for the soundtrack to be made available for download or streaming, emphasizing its excellence and connection to previous titles in the series. Overall, the soundtrack is celebrated as one of the best aspects of the game.
- “Plus I love the music, it really reminds me of retro video games.”
- “Great soundtrack, and an amazing follow-up to the last game!”
- “Tiny Titan's games always have the best music!”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, frequent crashes, and issues with data synchronization. Many players have experienced game freezes, particularly when attempting to watch ads, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, significantly impacting user enjoyment.
- “This is a buggy game that removed all the good things that were in the first.”
- “It instead glitches and retrieves the last synced data like I last synced in at level 15 and now am at level 50, and some problem happened, so I would like a solution to this.”
- “When I try to watch an ad, it freezes up and restarts the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny overall. However, some users express frustration with technical issues, such as the VIP gold pass not functioning despite having paid for it, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates funny elements that make the experience enjoyable.”