King's Quest

King's Quest - Episode 2: Rubble without a Cause Game Cover

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In Episode 2, King Graham takes players back to his first test as ruler of Daventry. When a band of goblins holds the kingdom hostage, a newly crowned and ill-equipped Graham must lead a daring rescue to free his people and prove himself the leader they deserve. But the choices he makes along the way may have dire consequences for those most counting on him. King's Quest is an adventure for a new…

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Adventure

Play Modes

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

King's Quest - Episode 2: Rubble without a Cause screenshot

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

Excellent voice acting and well-realized cartoon visuals enhance the experience.
The game features fun and repayable puzzles that engage players.
The writing includes humorous moments and endearing story elements that keep players invested.

The chapter is significantly shorter than the first, leading to concerns about overall length.
The environment feels cramped and lacks variety, diminishing exploration opportunities.
The story is weaker and less intuitive compared to the previous chapter, with some visual issues present.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and short, lacking in environmental variety, while others praised its endearing narrative and superb voice acting. The darker tone of Chapter 2 in the King's Quest reboot has been noted as a positive shift, despite concerns about its fit for a family-friendly series and limited exploration. Overall, while the storytelling has its flaws, it maintains a level of quality that keeps players engaged and looking forward to future developments.
- “Rubble Without a Cause takes King's Quest down a much darker path and is very enjoyable for it.”
- “The quality of King's Quest is top-notch, and despite some drawbacks in this chapter, we continue to look forward to what Graham has in store next.”
- “King Graham is back and he's causing trouble in King's Quest Chapter 2 – Rubble Without a Cause!”
- “Weak story, short, lacking environmental variation.”
- “Ill-fitting plot for a family-friendly series, relatively short adventure, only one small area to explore.”
- “It sounds like I’m being fairly hard on chapter 2 of the King’s Quest reboot, and to some degree I am.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The graphics are praised for their well-realized cartoon visuals and consistency with the King's Quest series, complemented by humorous moments and engaging voice acting. However, some reviewers feel that the visuals are underutilized, particularly in the repetitive cave environment, and note a lack of conflict and character depth.
- “Well-realized cartoon visuals, excellent voice acting.”
- “Same great King's Quest visuals, funny moments and dialogue, seeing Graham take on the challenge of being king.”
- “The visuals are stunning and bring the environment to life.”
- “The visuals are wasted on the cave environment, making the graphics feel underutilized.”
- “The graphics are short and simple, lacking depth and detail.”
- “The diminished and unused cast of characters contributes to the overall lackluster graphics.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in this chapter is negatively impacted by its length, despite the strong writing and excellent humor present in the dialogue sequences.
- “The writing is still good during the dialogue sequences, and the humor is excellent for the most part, although the length and atmosphere really bring this chapter down.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging visuals and witty dialogue, featuring amusing moments as the character Graham navigates the challenges of kingship. Players appreciate the option to skip repeated dialogue, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- “The same great King's Quest visuals, combined with funny moments and witty dialogue, make for an entertaining experience as you see Graham take on the challenge of being king.”
- “The humor in the game is spot on, with clever jokes and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love the quirky characters and their funny interactions; they really add a unique charm to the gameplay.”