- October 18, 2023
- Backstage Castle
SpellBounders 2
33%Game Brain Score
replayability
gameplay
55% User Score 11 reviews
Platforms
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Windows
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Dark paths develop within the mists of Diretome Keep. Wits, words and magic are your only salvation in the realm of twisted horrors and specters. Dominate your opponents with merciless intellect and uncover the mystery of the Diretome in SpellBounders 2, a dark fantasy roguelike word-game. Coat your tiles in a corrosive poison, heal wounds, summon meteors and much more. Choose from a cast of char…
Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
gameplay1 negative mentions
- The game offers a fun combination of classic board game mechanics with roguelike dungeon crawling, providing enjoyable gameplay and character abilities.
- There is potential for more content and features in future updates, which could enhance the gameplay experience significantly.
- The art and character designs are well-received, adding to the overall appeal of the game.
- The game suffers from a poor dictionary of acceptable words, leading to frustration with both player and AI word choices.
- There are numerous technical issues, including crashes to desktop and settings not applying correctly, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game feels incomplete and lacks polish, making it hard to recommend in its current early access state.
- gameplay1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay is hindered by poor mechanics, a limited dictionary of acceptable words, and a perceived lack of developer commitment, leading to a disappointing experience for players.
“It had promise, but poor mechanics, a terrible dictionary of acceptable words, and a lack of commitment by the game devs should hopefully be enough to stop anyone else from wasting money on this.”
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