Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel

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In Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel, play as Freudia Neuwahl, a Magus on a mission to save your best friend from an Imperial witch hunt. This 2D side-scrolling action game is the sequel to Rosenkreuzstilette, featuring a new story that follows the Holy Empire's crackdown on magic-users. Join the remaining resistance and navigate through various levels filled with challenging enemies and intense boss battles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music10 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game is a fun homage to the classic Mega Man series, featuring solid gameplay mechanics and a charming aesthetic with anime characters.
The soundtrack is praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience and nostalgia for fans of retro platformers.
Many players find the game challenging yet rewarding, with a fair difficulty curve that encourages learning and mastering boss patterns.

The game suffers from frustrating level design choices, including cheap deaths and overly difficult sections that can lead to player frustration.
Some players feel that the game recycles too many elements from the first title, making it feel less like a true sequel and more like an expansion.
The story and character dialogue are often criticized for being lengthy and not particularly engaging, detracting from the overall experience.

story
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The story in this game is generally considered underdeveloped and often feels like a continuation from a previous title, leaving newcomers confused due to a lack of context. While some players found the plot to be more coherent than in the first game, many still viewed it as secondary to gameplay, with lengthy dialogue that detracted from the experience. Overall, the narrative is seen as barebones and not a primary draw, though it does offer some moral themes and character connections for those familiar with the series.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The plot also comes a little bit closer to taking center stage, and like the first game, I found myself surprised by how much I cared about what was going on.”
- “The story here, while again having a lot of lore that doesn't really affect the course of the game much, was easier for me to follow than the first game.”
- “Story could use a little work; I skipped most dialogue because it was a bit lengthy and used many words to explain very little.”
- “There's a barebones story here that is mostly nonsense.”
- “If you haven't played a Rosenkreuzstilette but you like classic Mega Man, you may want to play the first game before touching this just so that you have some context for who the characters are, because the plot on this one picks up directly from the other game and there's very little by way of recap.”
music
21 mentions
48 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as splendid and fitting, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. While some players feel the new soundtrack is an improvement over the original, others believe it falls short of the previous game's excellent music. Overall, the music is described as enjoyable and capable of creating a relaxing atmosphere, though opinions vary on its overall quality compared to earlier installments.
- “The soundtrack is splendid, the art has jumped in quality considerably, there's homages to some of the most frustrating parts of classic platforming not just in Muta's stage, but everywhere in the game.”
- “The music is always completely fitting and it's great to listen to while playing.”
- “Charismatic characters and a gorgeous soundtrack that will make you play this game for hours in a row without getting bored.”
- “It also has worse music in my opinion - the original had excellent music but this one drops the ball.”
- “It also has worse music in my opinion - the original had excellent music but this one drops the ball.”
- “- worse music than rks”
gameplay
17 mentions
24 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is solid and reminiscent of classic platformers, particularly the Mega Man series, featuring challenging mechanics and level designs that pay homage to retro games. Players control Freudia, a character with unique energy-based abilities, while navigating through levels filled with both familiar and new challenges, including some frustrating elements like disappearing blocks and instakill lasers. Overall, the game offers a fair yet demanding experience that appeals to fans of the genre, despite some derivative aspects in its design.
- “Amazing old-school platformer with a good challenge and memorable mechanics from yesterday.”
- “If you're a fan of classic platformers (and don't mind cute anime girls), there's really no reason to pass this little series up, as it is a fun, challenging but fair action title that perfectly captures the feeling of those games while still adding its own unique charm and smoother gameplay.”
- “Tons of Mega Man/Castlevania style gameplay and influence here, along with a bunch of nods to other retro games.”
- “The gameplay is less tough overall than in the first game, but the same design choices (password-based save system, difficulties with building up a stockpile of lives, and a few places where the game spikes up to blisteringly hard) are in effect, and there are some stages where I'll have to spend an hour or so chewing on the keyboard until I've gotten adapted enough to the platforming and memorized enough of the boss' patterns to clear it.”
- “The level design is pretty good in my opinion, although very derivative, and it does come with some less liked mechanics (like disappearing blocks and those godforsaken instakill lasers), but that's part of the homage I guess.”
- “It's not a dealbreaker by any stretch, but introducing a typical movement mechanic in such an awkward fashion can turn some players off.”
graphics
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their detailed pixel art and well-rendered backgrounds, reminiscent of classic Mega Man aesthetics. While some users feel that graphics are not the primary focus of the game, the overall visual presentation, including animations and sprite work, contributes positively to the experience.
- “The pixel graphics are nice and detailed, especially the sprites, but the background and environment are pretty good too.”
- “Game aesthetics are just brilliantly detailed as the first, as the backgrounds are very nicely rendered, and of course, I can't go on without mentioning how good the music is.”
- “I really really really really want to enjoy this game, because I love the Mega Man games and this art style.”
- “The graphics, animation, and AI are lacking.”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “Sure, the original Mega Man games recycled a lot of their regular enemy graphics, but at least the bosses were always different.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it multiple times without losing interest. The length of the game also contributes positively to its replay value, providing ample content for repeated playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The length and replayability of this game are impressive, offering countless hours of enjoyment.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is deeply tied to its narrative continuity, as players are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the characters and story from the previous installment, "Rosenkreuzstilette," to fully appreciate the emotional stakes and connections in the sequel. Without this context, newcomers may find it challenging to engage with the plot and its emotional depth.
- “The emotional depth of the characters really draws you in, making their struggles feel personal and relatable.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the story; it tackles themes of loss and redemption in a way that resonates deeply.”
- “The game masterfully blends gameplay with emotional storytelling, leaving a lasting impact long after you've finished playing.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through character dialogues that add personality and depth, making them more engaging than typical robot masters. Additionally, some interactions provide comedic relief, helping to alleviate stress after challenging boss fights.
- “The dialogues give characters their own personality, making them much more interesting than your average robot master. Some interactions are also pretty funny and can help relieve your stress after a hard boss fight.”
- “The humor in the game is cleverly woven into the dialogues, providing a refreshing break from the action and making the characters feel more relatable.”
- “I love how the game balances intense moments with hilarious quips, keeping the experience light-hearted and enjoyable.”
character development
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the character design choices, suggesting that those who dislike these designs may want to reconsider playing. However, there is an invitation for others to give the game a chance despite these concerns.
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving little room for meaningful growth.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and lacking depth, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The choices you make don't seem to impact the characters in any significant way, which is disappointing.”