Dawn's Light 2

About

How far will he go to be needed? Harvey is struggling to adapt to his post adventure life. Days and nights no longer have any meaning. That is, until his deceased brother Victor shows up at his doorstep. Victor offers Harvey a chance to give his life purpose again. Are Victor's intentions pure, or does he have something sinister planned for our hero? Will Harvey's quest to relive his glory days …

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable puzzles that are diverse and challenging, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
The dialogue is humorous and well-timed, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game allows for exploration and completion of side quests in any order, adding depth and replayability.

The storyline is shallow and lacks depth, which may disappoint players looking for a more engaging narrative.
Some players found the puzzles in this sequel to be less entertaining compared to the first game.
There are fewer side quests and exploration options compared to the original game, which diminishes the sense of adventure.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The game's story is characterized by shallow yet entertaining humor, featuring witty banter among characters and nostalgic callbacks to the first game. While the main plot lacks depth, the abundance of quests—both main and side—provides a variety of gameplay experiences, though some players feel that the quest structure limits player choice and prolongs gameplay unnecessarily. Overall, the narrative is engaging but not particularly profound, appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted RPGs.
- “I love 2D RPGs, particularly when the story is good and has depth.”
- “The story is entertaining (if not particularly deep), and the dialogue is hilarious.”
- “While some effort went into making this less of a grindfest, it's still overall a very poor RPG with bad dialogue and little in the way of party or character differentiation, being tightly locked to the mediocre story.”
- “The story is no more developed than in the first game in terms of plot, but still has the humorous banter, and this time there is nostalgia, since the characters from the first game make reappearances and are familiar.”
- “The main downturn is that the quests run longer, and there is no longer a feeling that you have many options to choose from for your next mission.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by shallow, tongue-in-cheek dialogue and entertaining banter between characters, reminiscent of the typical "John Wizard" style. While the storyline may lack depth, it remains engaging and nostalgic, especially for fans of the first game, thanks to the return of familiar characters. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant highlight, contributing to the game's fun and unique experience.
- “The storyline of this game is shallow, tongue-in-cheek humor, and lots of funny bantering between the characters.”
- “The story is entertaining (if not particularly deep), and the dialog is hilarious.”
- “Fun game, funny in the typical John Wizard style.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are highly praised, with users noting that they are well-executed and visually appealing. Overall, the aesthetic quality contributes positively to the gaming experience.
- “The graphics were done well.”
- “Nice game, love the graphics!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that the game eliminates grinding entirely, enhancing the overall experience by allowing for a more fluid and engaging gameplay without repetitive tasks.
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players report that the gameplay offers a substantial experience, with around 30 hours needed to achieve 100% completion, and the inclusion of a New Game+ feature adds further replayability.
- “After my 30 hours of gameplay to get 100% achievements, I found out that there is actually a New Game+ mode.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly smooth and intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- “I love how the gameplay evolves as you progress, introducing new challenges and strategies that keep it fresh.”
- “After my 30 hours of gameplay to get 100% achievement, I found out that there is actually a New Game+.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are overly complicated, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game exhibits some bugs, but players generally find it to be a worthwhile purchase, particularly when on sale or included in a bundle.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating.”
- “Stability issues are a major drawback; I often find myself restarting the game.”