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Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow

52%Game Brain Score
atmosphere
story, graphics
73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

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Dungeon 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…

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Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
Dungeon Legends 2 : Tale of Light and Shadow screenshot
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions

  • The game offers a nostalgic old-school dungeon crawler experience with a decent atmosphere and sound effects.
  • Exploration is enjoyable, with a variety of environments and some secret areas to discover.
  • Despite its flaws, the game provides a fair amount of gameplay time for its low price.
  • The game suffers from numerous software bugs, including critical items disappearing and issues with level progression.
  • The user interface and controls are poorly designed, making navigation and interaction frustrating.
  • Many quests and gameplay mechanics are buggy or simplistic, leading to a lack of engagement and replay value.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is criticized for being shallow and simplistic, with basic RPG mechanics and a cluttered inventory system that hampers gameplay. Quests are often buggy, leading to issues with item retrieval and unclear objectives, which can result in soft-locks and hinder progression. Additionally, the introduction of a chat-bot interface to manage narrative elements has not been effective, as it frequently fails to register quest completions properly.

    • “The attempt to introduce a chat-bot interface to replace a menu-driven narrative sometimes does not register quest completions.”
    • “A shallow story matches very basic RPG mechanics and a rudimentary inventory full of clutter, but not much carry capacity from floor to floor.”
    • “Its 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.”
    • “A lack of hand-holding can make quest objectives seem unclear.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Dungeon Legends 2: Tales of Light and Shadow are generally considered agreeable, featuring crisp HD artwork primarily in cutscenes and loading screens. However, the overall audiovisual experience is mixed, and players are limited in their ability to adjust graphical settings, which detracts from the potential visual appeal of the game.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Audiovisuals are a mixed bag.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay requires some initial adjustment, taking about an hour to familiarize with its mechanics and quirks. It features limited melee combat paired with a solid magic system, resulting in fluid first-person shooter-style gameplay, though it is hindered by a shallow story and basic RPG mechanics, including a cluttered inventory with low carry capacity. Overall, it offers a retro adventure experience focused on exploration.

    • “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.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting the effective sound effects and engaging exploration elements. While the character progression system is considered basic, it does not detract from the overall positive experience of the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The atmosphere and sound effects create an immersive experience, making exploration quite enjoyable.”
    • “The atmosphere is captivating and enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “The atmosphere is very good, contributing significantly to the game's charm.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report that the game's quests are overly simplistic and currently plagued by bugs, impacting overall stability.

    • “Quests are very simple and unfortunately buggy at this moment.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the game's replayability is hindered by scripted quests and a lack of dynamic elements, resulting in diminished challenge during subsequent playthroughs.

    • “Replay value is low - quests are scripted, and the lack of dynamic elements lessens the challenge on subsequent playthroughs.”
    • “Replay value is minimal due to scripted quests and a lack of dynamic elements, making subsequent playthroughs feel less challenging.”
    • “The replayability suffers because quests are scripted, and the absence of dynamic elements reduces the challenge in later playthroughs.”

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8h Median play time
8h Average play time
8-8h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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