Dungeon Survivor II: Dark Tide

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"Dungeon Survivor II: Dark Tide" is an adventure game with an intriguing story and good gameplay, but it features heavy grinding, numerous ads, and bugs. The game invites you to explore the Great Subterrane in its second anniversary edition, promising new updates and challenges. While it has decent graphics, be prepared for a buggy experience and repetitive gameplay.

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

Dungeon Survivor II: Dark Tide screenshot

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,575 reviews

story57 positive mentions

monetization35 negative mentions

Engaging storyline with interesting character backgrounds.
Fun gameplay that combines resource management and RPG elements.
Good graphics and art style that enhance the overall experience.

Frequent login issues and connection errors that disrupt gameplay.
Poor English translations that can make the story hard to follow.
Steep difficulty spikes and resource management that can lead to frustration.

story
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players praising its depth, interesting characters, and engaging lore, while others criticize poor translations and confusing quest lines that detract from the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the presence of side missions with varying narrative quality, but the lack of clarity in storytelling and quest guidance often leads to frustration. Overall, while the story has potential and can be captivating, its execution suffers from grammatical issues and a need for better structure.
- “Amazing game with in-depth storylines that will draw you in.”
- “Great game, love the gameplay, story, and characters.”
- “The characters and the lore are brilliant as well as the story.”
- “The translations are terrible (grammar, speech, sentences, scenarios) and that makes the story even worse.”
- “The combat is too fast to make decisions, and the story is incomprehensible.”
- “Your story gets ruined by the terrible grammar and translation.”
gameplay
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
51%
9%
The gameplay of the game is described as a mix of enjoyable mechanics and frustrating elements, with some players finding it addicting and fun, particularly in exploration and combat. However, many reviews highlight issues such as poor tutorials, lack of direction, and repetitive mechanics that can lead to a grind. Overall, while the game has potential with its unique features and art style, it suffers from inconsistencies and a need for better guidance.
- “The gameplay is fun and the quests are enjoyable.”
- “Great game, very addicting gameplay.”
- “The characters are interesting, gameplay is very well thought out, & there is a very addictive urge to progress on while reading to keep up with the storyline.”
- “The adventuring mechanics are decent, but without a strong storyline to support it, the whole game fails to deliver a satisfying experience.”
- “The gameplay gets repetitive and the audio/visuals are dull: you move a dot on a plain grid when you travel, combat is static images against static images while meaningless clutter fills the screen.”
- “Overall, the only thing to survive is the arduous wait times that permeate the entire game, robbing you of any semblance of gameplay.”
graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals, while others criticize them as outdated or simplistic. Some players appreciate the smooth performance and potential for improvement, but note that the UI can feel clunky. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there are calls for further enhancements and variety to elevate the experience.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “It's a fun mobile adventure game with great graphics and a good story to boot.”
- “The game is fantastic; the art style fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “Very basic combat graphics.”
- “Graphics are from the 80's though.”
- “Bad bad graphics and even worse missions.”
monetization
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
13%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating that it allows for full enjoyment without mandatory spending, and that in-app purchases are fairly priced and not necessary for progression. However, some users express frustration with the ad experience, noting issues such as unselectable ad boosts, background ads, and occasional bugs that disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the game features ads, they are not considered overly invasive, and players can still engage with the game without feeling pressured to spend money.
- “The in-app purchases are unnecessary for advancing, and priced fairly if you do choose to use them.”
- “Even without paying a single buck for in-app purchases, you can still fully enjoy the game.”
- “Plus, while there are in-app purchases, you don't have to spend money to progress all the way through the game.”
- “Interesting concept and semi-fun 'time killer' game that is wrecked by forcing you to watch ads because you're not able to bring enough food with you to complete a mission even if you have tons of it in town.”
- “When the food you're carrying runs out, you die and have to pay gold which you never have enough of, or watch ads to revive.”
- “In essence, this game is a blatant cash grab.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often leading to player fatigue due to repetitive tasks and the need for extensive farming to progress. While some players appreciate the grind as a way to pass time, many find it tedious and feel that it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially when coupled with monetization strategies that encourage spending to bypass grinding. Overall, the grinding aspect is a divisive feature, appealing to some but frustrating for others.
- “The game is trying to force you into grinding, and in games like this where you fight the same enemy over and over, it's an easy way to get tired of playing.”
- “Now, you can get those items two other ways: you can beat bosses that will require a ton of grinding to get the perfect classes and gear... or you can buy them for 800-ish gems (cash currency). It's this bait and switch that prompted my 2-star review.”
- “Great game, but it gets really grindy after the first 4-5 maps, and turns.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players have experienced issues such as the game failing to start, touch screen unresponsiveness, and persistent bugs, leading to frustration and some considering uninstalling. While some acknowledge that the game is still in development and hope for improvements in future updates, the overall consensus is that stability remains a major concern.
- “The game has always been buggy and now no longer starts up at all; I will be uninstalling it.”
- “In almost every fight, it freezes and I have to exit and re-enter the game.”
- “Very buggy; I couldn't even make it 30 seconds into the game without an error or network problem.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
22%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark and immersive qualities, complemented by impressive graphics and art style. However, some players feel that poor English and grammar detract from the overall experience, slightly undermining the otherwise strong atmospheric elements.
- “Great game so far, only about 1.5 hours in and love the dark atmosphere.”
- “Just started playing and very impressed so far with the atmospheric graphics and game style.”
- “The game has a fantastic art style that fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The English is pretty poor, which doesn't do much for the atmosphere.”
- “The lack of proper grammar and sentences ruins the atmosphere; it's shameful considering the amount of work put into the game.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
Character development in the game is generally praised for its engaging lore and appealing character design, though some players feel it resembles a fantasy RPG more than a roguelike. While the character design is considered good, there is a strong desire for further expansion, such as unique designs following class transfers. Overall, the character development is rated highly by users.
- “Character development is first rate!!!”
- “The lore is actually quite engaging, the art is good, and the character design is pretty.”
- “Character design was okay.”
- “I hope the game dev will expand it even further, like giving the character design a different look after class transfer.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it very funny, though some aspects, like the English translation and control mechanics, could use improvement. While the initial experience is enjoyable, the humor tends to decline as resource gathering becomes increasingly frustrating. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a mixed bag, with both genuine laughs and moments of unintentional awkwardness.
- “That's easy but funny.”
- “Very funny game; the controls can be fixed a little, but not enough to detract from the humor.”
- “The English translation is a bit funny to read.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting performance issues and overheating after recent patches, while others note that it runs smoothly. There is a consensus that the game requires further optimization to improve compatibility and overall performance.
- “Even automatic can be optimized, in favor of more healing or more.”
- “Runs smoothly.”
- “It's either due to performance issues or compatibility.”
- “Recent optimization patch makes my device overheat while playing.”
- “This game badly needs optimization.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its fittingness to the game's theme and overall atmosphere. Many users express a strong enjoyment of the soundtrack, enhancing their gaming experience.
- “Other than that, I love the music and I'm slowly getting the hang of the game.”
- “I love the graphics; the music was fitting to this game's theme.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, highlighting a disconnect between their anticipation and the inability to start the game due to a technical issue. This experience detracts from the overall emotional engagement, leaving players feeling disappointed.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers suggest that enhancing the game with additional dungeon-like maps and refining combat mechanics could significantly improve its replayability, making it more engaging for players.
- “The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies.”
- “The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay dynamic, ensuring no two runs are ever the same.”
- “If more dungeon-like maps were made and some tweaks to combat were implemented, this could become much more playable.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse gameplay options makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”