- April 23, 2015
- Realmforge Studios
- 20h median play time
Dungeons 2
Some issues keep it from being a stand-alone great, but fans longing for a reboot of Dungeon Keeper could do a lot worse than this clever, enjoyable dungeon manager.
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In Dungeons 2, players take on the role of the ultimate villain, commanding minions to build a dungeon and defend against heroes. A twisted fairy tale theme guides the campaign, as you wreak havoc aboveground and conquer new realms. Use strategic planning and humorous dark magic to outsmart the goody-goody heroes and ensure your reign of terror.











- Hilarious dark humor and witty narration that keeps the gameplay entertaining.
- Fun dungeon building mechanics combined with RTS elements, allowing for strategic gameplay.
- Nostalgic feel for fans of Dungeon Keeper, with improved graphics and gameplay.
- Clunky controls and a cumbersome UI that can make gameplay frustrating.
- Repetitive mission structure that lacks variety and can feel tedious over time.
- Some balancing issues, particularly with the difficulty of certain missions and the effectiveness of traps.
- humor553 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The humor in "Dungeons 2" is a mixed bag, with many players praising the witty narration and clever pop culture references, particularly to fantasy franchises like "Game of Thrones" and "Lord of the Rings." While some find the humor delightful and engaging, others feel it can be repetitive or forced, with the narrator's constant commentary sometimes becoming annoying. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek approach to dungeon management.
“The humor is so bad that it made my IQ drop by 5 points every time a cringe joke attempt was made.”
“The narrator is especially funny, breaking the fourth wall and mocking you for your failures.”
“The campaign is hilarious, challenging 'enough', and Bullfrog's humor has somehow managed to travel into this release.”
“Ok game undermined by the most insufferable and unfunny narration ever.”
“One thing though... stop it, you're not funny.”
“Feels like a slow, boring and unfunny rip of Dungeon Keeper.”
Dungeons 2 - the proper return of the dungeon keeping sim
Come for the dungeon management, stay for goofy minions like Jayzee, Am’Adamss, and Kato. We’ve seen a lot of “spiritual successors” to Dungeon Keeper, but none have lived up to that genre-defining product. Dungeons 2 is the culmination of a lot of hard work, and it’s great that Kalypso and Realmforge could finally deliver on that often-promised and hardly-delivered goal. Sure, we may not always know what we want, but when somebody shows up and does it right, you immediately know.
85%Review: Dungeons 2
Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend.
45%Dungeons 2 review
Some issues keep it from being a stand-alone great, but fans longing for a reboot of Dungeon Keeper could do a lot worse than this clever, enjoyable dungeon manager.
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