Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow
- January 29, 2024
- Dreaming Wizard Games
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and ShadowDungeon Legends 2: Tale of Light and Shadow is a dungeon crawler RPG that draws inspiration from classic games, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of yesteryear with modern graphics and sound. As your city faces the onslaught of an army of chaos, your only recourse lies in exploring the mysterious dungeons of the long-abandoned Drakensberg Castle in search…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic dungeon crawler experience with a decent atmosphere and sound effects, appealing to fans of classic RPGs.
- Character progression and exploration elements are enjoyable, providing a sense of adventure despite some gameplay quirks.
- The low price point makes it accessible for players looking for a retro-style dungeon crawler with some unique features.
- The game is plagued by numerous software bugs, including critical issues with floating characters and disappearing quest items, making it frustrating to play.
- The user interface and controls are poorly designed, lacking customization options and leading to a confusing gameplay experience.
- Many quests and gameplay mechanics are simplistic and buggy, resulting in a lack of depth and engagement for players.
- story13 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its shallow narrative and simplistic quests, which are often buggy and unclear, leading to potential soft-locks. Players report issues with a chat-bot interface that fails to register quest completions properly, resulting in frustrating gameplay experiences. Additionally, the lack of dynamic elements and limited quest availability diminish replay value, making the overall storytelling feel underdeveloped.
“A shallow story matches very basic RPG mechanics and a rudimentary inventory full of clutter, but not much carry capacity from floor to floor.”
“It's quite possible that even though quest completion dialogue is shown, vital items are not taken or given, resulting in soft-locks and the inability to progress.”
“The attempt to introduce a chat-bot interface to replace a menu-driven narrative sometimes does not register quest completions.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in Dungeon Legends 2: Tales of Light and Shadow are generally agreeable, featuring crisp HD artwork primarily in cutscenes and loading screens, but the overall audiovisual experience is inconsistent. Players note a lack of meaningful graphical settings, limiting customization options, and the game leans towards a retro aesthetic that emphasizes exploration.
“Dungeon Legends 2: Tales of Light and Shadow (DL2) is an unsophisticated dungeon-crawler of mobile gaming origins, with agreeable looking graphics.”
“DC/RPG + graphics + mechanics = retro adventure with a focus on exploration.”
“Audiovisuals are a mixed bag.”
“It's a shame that the crisp HD artwork isn't used more than just the initial cutscenes and loading screens.”
“You can't change graphical settings to any meaningful degree beyond removing the drunken walking animation that constitutes a head bob.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a learning curve of about an hour to master its mechanics, featuring limited melee combat and a solid magic system that creates a fluid first-person shooter experience. While the RPG elements and story are considered shallow, the game emphasizes exploration within a retro adventure framework, though players may find the inventory system lacking in carry capacity.
“DC/RPG + graphics + mechanics = retro adventure with a focus on exploration.”
“It takes an hour or so to get used to the mechanics and quirks of the game and its gameplay.”
“A shallow story matches very basic RPG mechanics and a rudimentary inventory full of clutter, but not much carry capacity from floor to floor.”
“Limited melee combat complements a decent magic system, providing fluid FPS-styled gameplay.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting the quality of sound effects and exploration, contributing to an immersive experience. While the character progression system is considered basic, it does not detract from the overall positive impression of the game's atmosphere.
“The atmosphere and sound effects, along with the exploration, are quite good.”
“It plays nicely, and the atmosphere is very good.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the quests in the game are overly simplistic and currently plagued by bugs, indicating significant stability issues.
“Quests are very simple and unfortunately buggy at this moment.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's replayability is hindered by scripted quests and a lack of dynamic elements, which reduce the challenge and excitement in subsequent playthroughs.
“Replay value is low; quests are scripted, and the lack of dynamic elements lessens the challenge on subsequent playthroughs.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play again due to repetitive quests and predictable outcomes.”
“The game offers minimal replayability, as the story and quests remain unchanged, making it feel stale after the first run.”
