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Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret

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gameplay, graphics
98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

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Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret is a single player arcade role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier and was released on December 5, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Dungeons of Dreadrock - The Dead King's Secret is Part 2 of the (yet unfinished) Dreadrock Trilogy. In this episode you'll puzzle and fight your way through the ancient cavern parts of Dreadrock Mountain. The game features 100 levels, 5 bosses, two different endings and tons of adorable pixel art.

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews
story7 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features improved story and presentation compared to its predecessor, with a charming pixel art style and stunning music.
  • Puzzles in the second half of the game are creative and challenging, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
  • The game introduces new mechanics and a hub world, enhancing the overall gameplay and offering more content than the first installment.
  • The first half of the game feels repetitive and lacks engaging puzzles, making it difficult to distinguish from the first game.
  • Some puzzles can be confusing, and the hint system may detract from the challenge rather than enhance it.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs that can lead to softlocks and awkward controls on PC.
  • story
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this game significantly improves upon its predecessor, effectively tying together plot threads and providing a deeper understanding of character backstories. While it runs parallel to the first game and is told from a different perspective, players are encouraged to experience the original first for full context. Overall, the narrative is praised for its emotional depth and connection to the gameplay, though some players found it less engaging.

    • “The story and presentation are much better than in the first game.”
    • “The story nicely complements the first part, thus I would recommend playing that one first.”
    • “Beautifully crafted game with cool puzzles and a great story.”
    • “The story is pretty much barebones.”
    • “Since it has been years since I played it, I already forgot who the girl is, although it doesn't seem to be relevant since most of her backstory is introduced in this game.”
    • “The game tries to weave your new adventure concurrently during the first game, retconning the plot a bit.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its stunning music, humor, and a solid continuation of the original's standards, featuring more in-depth puzzles and new mechanics. However, some players found the introduction of new mechanics to be abrupt and occasionally confusing, with limited room for error in timing leading to frustration. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable new elements, it also recycles many assets from its predecessor, leaving some players wanting more variety.

    • “The music is absolutely stunning, and the humor and gameplay hold up to the standards the first one set.”
    • “More puzzles, more mechanics, more story!”
    • “You get some new abilities and mechanics to spice up the generally well-designed puzzles.”
    • “I had to check YouTube gameplay to get past some chapters, which took around 30-40 minutes.”
    • “The game doesn't seem to give any leeway in the first few levels to let you get used to the mechanics.”
    • “However, some mechanics like the flute can be confusing to figure out; it can be hard to know that you need to use it unless you know what to do.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their gorgeous and fluid pixel art style, maintaining the charm of its predecessor. While some players note that the visuals are similar to the first game, they appreciate that the focus remains on the challenging puzzles rather than the graphics themselves.

    • “The visuals are gorgeous and very fluid for a pixel art game.”
    • “Like its predecessor, the game offers challenging puzzles, a charming pixel art style, and an overall enjoyable experience.”
    • “The game uses the same visuals as the first game, [i]Dungeons of Dreadrock[/i].”
    • “I don't mind it since the game's strong point lies in the puzzle rather than the visuals.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its stunning quality, with a beautiful main theme and a recurring vocal song that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate how the music complements the humor, gameplay, and emotional storytelling, contributing significantly to the game's charm.

    • “The music is absolutely stunning, and the humor and gameplay hold up to the standards the first one set.”
    • “Puzzles are fun to solve, the visual style is cute, the story is touching, and the main music theme is beautiful.”
    • “A small thing, but I like the vocal song that recurs throughout the game.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong emotions through its touching story, complemented by a beautiful main music theme, while the cute visual style and enjoyable puzzles enhance the overall emotional experience.

    • “The story is touching and resonates deeply, making the emotional journey unforgettable.”
    • “The main music theme is beautiful, enhancing the emotional impact of the game.”
    • “Puzzles are fun to solve, and the visual style adds a charming layer to the overall emotional experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find that the game does not require excessive grinding for achievements, indicating a more balanced approach to progression.

    • “The grinding for achievements feels endless and unfulfilling.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore rather than fun.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers note that the humor in the game is on par with its predecessor, effectively complementing the stunning music and engaging gameplay.

    • “The music is absolutely stunning, and the humor and gameplay hold up to the standards the first one set.”
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Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret is a arcade role playing game with fantasy theme.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 8 hours playing Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret was released on December 5, 2024.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret was developed by Prof. Dr. Christoph Minnameier.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2: The Dead King´s Secret is a single player game.

Similar games include Dungeons of Dreadrock - Episode 2 (DEMO), Dungeons of Dreadrock, The Fall Part 2: Unbound, Blackwell Unbound, The Room and others.