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Soda Dungeon 2

83%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
monetization, grinding
91% User Score Based on 8,199 reviews

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Soda Dungeon 2 is a fizzy dungeon crawler where you hire adventurers to brave monsters and bring back loot to upgrade your tavern and attract stronger heroes. With no timers, lives systems, or paywalls, the game offers a fun, relaxed experience filled with quirky characters and customizable AI patterns. Assemble a team, navigate through dimensions, and enjoy a soda-fueled adventure.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,858 reviews
story70 positive mentions
monetization269 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging storyline with humorous dialogue, making it enjoyable to play.
  • It has a great balance of gameplay mechanics, allowing for both active and idle play styles.
  • The graphics and art style are charming, reminiscent of classic RPGs, which adds to the overall experience.
  • The game frequently crashes after watching ads, causing players to lose progress.
  • There is a lack of variety in enemies and content after reaching higher levels, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Mandatory ads after every dungeon run can be intrusive and disrupt the flow of the game.
  • monetization
    302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over intrusive and mandatory ads that often crash the game, leading to lost progress. While some appreciate the option to remove ads using in-game currency, others feel that paid options do not eliminate all ads, particularly the forced ones after dungeon runs. Overall, while the game offers a free-to-play model with optional purchases, the prevalence of ads—especially those that disrupt gameplay—has significantly impacted player satisfaction.

    • “Just a good all-around approach to monetization, in my opinion.”
    • “Great game, monetization is not in your face and not even required for progression.”
    • “Love the fact I can buy the no ads option with in-game currency.”
    • “I just watched an ad to revive my team, and it crashed immediately after. This has started to get extremely frustrating and makes me question continuing to play if it's going to be difficult to progress due to forced ads after dungeons.”
    • “The forced ads gave me browser pop-ups that remain after uninstall.”
    • “I paid for your 'package' and I'm still forced to watch your ads.”
  • story
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is widely praised for its humor, engaging characters, and entertaining dialogue, particularly highlighting the charismatic dark lord. Players appreciate the quirky and lighthearted narrative, which adds depth to the gameplay, although some express a desire for more content and replayability beyond the initial levels. Overall, the story is considered a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

    • “The story of this game is very well-written, featuring hilarious characters that keep you constantly excited to see who will show up next.”
    • “My favorite aspect by far is the story and the dark lord, he's a charismatic and cocky weirdo and the relationship you develop throughout the dimensions kept me hooked.”
    • “A very enjoyable game with a lighthearted and fun story, rogue-like RPG mechanics and nice aesthetic.”
    • “The story is absolutely minimal and after level 1000 the game just gives you absolutely nothing.”
    • “Good game but sadly there is no more storyline after the warriors dimension, so I can't really have a goal.”
    • “Very good time killer and funny story; only problem is you get tired of it easily.”
  • gameplay
    117 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game has received a mix of praise and criticism, with many players enjoying its simple yet addictive mechanics and engaging progression systems. While some appreciate the improvements over the original game, including new mechanics and character options, others find the early levels tedious and the gameplay can feel slow or repetitive at times. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a balance of idle and active elements, though some players wish for more variety and faster pacing in the gameplay loop.

    • “Absolutely phenomenal gameplay, this game is full of hours upon hours of fun.”
    • “The gameplay loop is simple yet addictive and has kept me hooked for hours.”
    • “Fun and surprisingly intricate gameplay, with multiple stats to keep track of and different ways to build parties depending on what you need to get from the dungeon.”
    • “The gameplay overall feels bogged down by lots of added mechanics that don't inherently add any fun.”
    • “After a while, grinding gets very repetitive and so it leans heavily on auto-battle mechanics.”
    • “The main gameplay loop is letting your party run through levels on auto in each new area, which is 15+ minutes of non-interactivity.”
  • humor
    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting the hilarious character of the dark lord and the witty dialogue throughout the storyline. The lighthearted and quirky themes, such as the soda tavern and amusing quests, contribute to an engaging and entertaining experience, making it a fun choice for those who enjoy comedic elements in gaming. Overall, the game's humor is considered a standout feature, enhancing both the narrative and gameplay.

    • “The story has been fun and the dark lord is hilarious.”
    • “The story of this game is very well-written, featuring hilarious characters that keep you constantly excited to see who will show up next.”
    • “It's a wacky storyline that had me laughing the whole way through.”
  • grinding
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it initially enjoyable but ultimately tedious and repetitive as they progress. While some appreciate the auto-play features and the ability to customize scripts to ease the grind, others express frustration over the slow pace and lack of diverse content, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game is seen as a decent time-waster for fans of grinding mechanics, but it risks losing player engagement due to its excessive grind in later stages.

    • “Personally, I enjoy this game's idea and potential, but the latter is wasted on an intensive, grinding slog-fest, which is initially fun, but without any diverse content the game becomes tediously slow.”
    • “It became way too grindy and everything is expensive and hours of idle grinding is required.”
    • “After a while, grinding gets very repetitive and so it leans heavily on auto-battle mechanics.”
  • graphics
    75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their retro, pixelated style, with many users appreciating the charming artwork and animations. While some noted a degree of repetitiveness and suggested improvements, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a strong point, contributing to the game's nostalgic appeal and engaging gameplay. Users also mentioned that the art style and character designs are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are nice and the animations are satisfying.”
    • “The artwork is original and expertly crafted while staying true to the genre.”
    • “Graphics are great for their pixels.”
    • “Graphics at its worst, gameplay, sequences, and scenes are terrible.”
    • “The menus are hard to understand for beginners and the visuals feel empty.”
    • “I really don't like the graphics; the first Soda Dungeon is better.”
  • music
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Soda Dungeon 2 is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack, with many players highlighting its retro 8-bit style that enhances the overall gaming experience. However, some users have reported technical issues where the music stops playing after loading the game, detracting from the enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and addictiveness.

    • “The retro art and music makes for an addicting, light-hearted experience.”
    • “The art style is retro, which I like, the music is really good. The game is addictive; when I completed this game, I was crying it was so good and it took me over 100 hours to complete.”
    • “The music is absolutely amazing!”
    • “However, I recently opened Soda Dungeon 1 again and it just reminded me that the music, battle screen backgrounds, character designs and traits, weapon design and traits, accessory variety, and the prehistoric theme of Dungeon 2 are boring compared to the content in SD1.”
    • “The game starts, the music starts, but when I load my game, it looks like it does a screenshot or something and then there's no music or sound.”
    • “For whatever reason though, I can't hear music like half the time with any sort of Bluetooth devices, which drives me nuts.”
  • stability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability has improved since beta testing, with fewer glitches reported. However, many users still experience significant issues, including frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during boss encounters and dungeon runs. While some players report a smooth experience with no lag or glitches, the prevalence of bugs and crashes remains a major concern for others.

    • “Seems to not have the glitches it had in beta testing, which is great.”
    • “The art is good pixel-style design, it's easy to understand, and it isn't buggy.”
    • “Just overall a good game; no glitches, no lag for an RPG game.”
    • “Every time I come across one of those enemies that glows purple, after I kill them, my game freezes.”
    • “Crashes not quite fixed - boss rush freezes and crashes.”
    • “I was only able to play the introductory levels because after a couple of minutes of gameplay, it freezes and the app closes... 😭”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game exhibits a mixed reception regarding replayability. While many players find it addictive and commend its replay value, some feel it lacks depth for significant investment. However, the general consensus leans towards a positive experience with enjoyable graphics and classic RPG elements contributing to its replayability.

    • “Quite addictive but definitely has replayability.”
    • “Super addicting and fun RPG with a fair amount of replayability!”
    • “Good, progressive, replayable, classic RPG fun.”
    • “The story is cute and all it really needs, but it's lacking replayability with any degree of investment.”
    • “Its got some replayability!”
  • character development
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in Soda Dungeon is noted for its charming pixel aesthetic and engaging character designs, which contribute to the overall appeal of the game. While some players find the character traits and personalities enjoyable, others feel that the sequel lacks the depth and variety seen in the original. Overall, the characters are appreciated for their distinctiveness, though there are calls for improvements in design consistency and gameplay experience.

    • “Its alright when it's not cooking my phone for some reason when I have the auto ad gold bonus on, it just fries my phone. All in all, I like it; graphics are nice, gameplay is simple, though a little tedious. Character design is fabulous and the characters themselves have great personalities.”
    • “The pixel aesthetic is charming and the monster and character designs are great.”
    • “Incredibly charming game with some great character design and an interesting story.”
    • “However, I recently opened Soda Dungeon 1 again and it just reminded me that the music, battle screen backgrounds, character designs and traits, weapon design and traits, accessory variety, and the prehistoric theme of Dungeon 2 are boring compared to the content in SD1.”
    • “For me, I found the gameplay fun and interesting, and while I thought it could use some small improvements, my biggest complaint lies within the character designs.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a simplistic design reminiscent of 64-bit classics, complemented by an efficient auto-equip system that streamlines team building, making it accessible even for those not typically fond of the genre.

    • “While I'm not particularly a fan of the genre, this game took a rather simplistic approach, with the quaint 64-bit style of nostalgic games, and an easily optimized auto-equip system that allows for quick and efficient team building with no strings attached.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game enjoyable, but the lengthy progression times can lead to frustration, as it requires extended periods of inactivity and reliance on a charger, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its expansion on the original, offering a more relaxed and humorous tone that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Expands upon the original game nicely with a more relaxed and funny atmosphere.”

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526h Median play time
353h Average play time
50h Main story
217h Completionist
5-700h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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