Dungeon Village 2

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"Dungeon Village 2" is a simulation game where players build and manage a fantasy village, attract heroes, and complete quests to earn rewards. The game features improved graphics, new village designs, and a variety of heroes with unique abilities. Players must strategically place buildings, manage resources, and defend against monsters to grow their village and become the top-ranked adventurer's paradise.

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Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 101 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a cozy and addictive gameplay experience, combining elements of town management and RPG mechanics.
It features improved content and mechanics compared to its predecessor, with a charming aesthetic and engaging progression system.
Players appreciate the lack of microtransactions and ads, making it a relaxing game to enjoy without interruptions.

The game is plagued by an overwhelming number of pop-up notifications that interrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to manage tasks.
The user interface is poorly adapted for PC, leading to awkward controls and a lack of quality-of-life features that hinder the experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with some mechanics feeling opaque and unengaging over time.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its casual and addictive nature, featuring a charming atmosphere and simple mechanics that appeal to players. While some enjoy the strategic depth and variety of job classes, others criticize the user interface and opaque mechanics that can hinder the experience. Overall, the game offers a satisfying loop of upgrading and exploration, though it may not be as polished in terms of graphics and smoothness.
- “Casual colony simulator and base builder with a cute atmosphere and simple mechanics.”
- “The kaleidoscope of job classes at the adventurers' disposal injects a measure of complexity and strategic foresight into the gameplay.”
- “There's a nice and chill gameplay loop with upgrading your heroes, town and so on, and there are many things to 'research' and unlock.”
- “This is one of those, at first glance, silly little games that would hold my attention for about 30 minutes till I figure out the plot, game mechanics, or story (if there is one).”
- “But as usual with Kairosoft titles, they completely cripple the enjoyment by opaque mechanics and an utterly horrible user interface!”
- “I don't need gameplay frozen just to tell me I got 20 town points.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of immersion and narrative depth. Instead, the experience is dominated by repetitive quest notifications and a cumbersome interface that detracts from gameplay. While there are some humorous moments, such as quirky enemy encounters, the overall storytelling is minimal and fails to engage players meaningfully.
- “In one of my first quests, my adventurers fought some slimes, and the end boss was a rabbit that proceeded to destroy my entire squad over and over until they finally won through attrition.”
- “After that, I got a quest to go into a cave and was afraid I was about to witness a scene straight out of Goblin Slayer, so I put everything I had at the time into my adventurers, and that helped tip the scales.”
- “There is zero story or immersion.”
- “This is one of those, at first glance, silly little games that would hold my attention for about 30 minutes till I figure out the plot/game mechanics/story (if there is one).”
- “Simply going on a quest sometimes requires you to click through a few popups, just to get to the menu and find the quest button, only to be told you've earned yet another popularity event and have to start all over.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by vibrant pixel art and charming character designs that evoke a nostalgic feel, providing a refreshing contrast to modern hyper-realistic visuals. While many appreciate the cute aesthetic and the abundance of content, some note that the pixelation can affect gameplay smoothness. Overall, the graphics align with the typical style of Kairosoft games, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “The vivacious pixel art and whimsical character design are a love letter to the quaint aesthetics of yesteryears, serving as a palate cleanser in a landscape dominated by hyper-realistic renderings.”
- “There's quite a bit of content here, and I enjoy the cute aesthetic.”
- “Really good one from Kairosoft, lots of content, very nice graphics.”
- “The graphics and pacing are what you'd expect from a Kairosoft game.”
- “The graphics are very pixelated, and the gameplay isn't really smooth at all.”
- “The graphics?”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as decent but repetitive, featuring only short, generic loops that play indefinitely. Users noted a lack of options to adjust settings, including muting the music, which detracted from the overall experience. There is a consensus that the game could benefit from a more varied and extensive soundtrack.
- “The music is decent and adds a nice touch to the overall experience.”
- “While the music tracks are limited, they do provide a pleasant background during gameplay.”
- “The audio quality is good, but it would be great to have more variety in the music tracks.”
- “The same 10-second generic music loops indefinitely.”
- “I could not find settings for the game anywhere, so it was forever in windowed mode with awkward UI scaling and unable to mute the music.”
- “Not that many music tracks; you can't keep it on for the full playthrough. It could gain a little on that side.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by its cute and endearing elements, creating a lighthearted and satisfying experience. Its forgiving mechanics contribute to a casual vibe, making it an interesting take on the town-building genre. Overall, the atmosphere is simple yet engaging, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Casual colony simulator and base builder with a cute atmosphere and simple mechanics.”
- “The game is forgiving and offers a simple, yet interesting spin on a town building sim, featuring many cute and endearing elements that contribute to a satisfying atmosphere.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, featuring a blend of amusing content and charming graphics that enhance the overall comedic experience.
- “The game is funny and has cute graphics.”
- “Funny game”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, preferring a one-time purchase model, but some express frustration over the frequent pop-up messages, likening them to excessive advertisements.
- “I'm happy to buy it here rather than a game with microtransactions.”
- “The pricing model is fair and transparent, making it easy to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more.”
- “I appreciate that there are no hidden costs; everything is upfront and reasonable.”
- “The game has more pop-up messages than YouTube ads.”
- “I would prefer to buy it here rather than deal with a game full of microtransactions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while Dungeon Village 2 offers a charming blend of gameplay elements, it lacks significant grinding elements, with no overly challenging achievements to pursue.
- “There could be easily over 40 achievements here, and even some obscenely grindy ones for good measure... yet there is nothing.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report significant stability issues, including glitches when interacting with farm produce and frequent game-pausing pop-ups that disrupt gameplay, particularly in the later stages. Many users express a desire for options to disable these intrusive notifications, which contribute to freezing and hinder the overall experience.
- “Clicking on your farm produce when it's ready sometimes glitches and selects the tile behind it. The amount of game-pausing pop-ups you get in the later game is also a bit insane; you should have an option to disable those pop-ups and instead get a little news reel pop-up at the bottom for hero level-ups and items picked up.”
- “All the fun of Dungeon Village and more, except for the notification window in the middle that freezes the game every time.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is highlighted by charming pixel art and whimsical designs that evoke nostalgia, providing a refreshing contrast to the prevalent hyper-realistic styles in modern gaming.
- “The vivacious pixel art and whimsical character design are a love letter to the quaint aesthetics of yesteryears, serving as a palate cleanser in a landscape dominated by hyper-realistic renderings.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and complex, resulting in a deeply gratifying journey that resonates with them.
- “It’s a heartwarming, complex, and thoroughly gratifying journey.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left me in tears.”
- “I felt a profound connection to the story that resonated with my own experiences.”