The Enchanted Cave 2

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The Enchanted Cave 2 is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Dustin Auxier and was released on June 4, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

The Enchanted Cave 2 is a single-player fantasy RPG where you delve into a sprawling, dangerous cave filled with treasure, monsters, and secrets. Strategically choose battles, craft potions, enchant gear, and develop your character as a mage, warrior, or alchemist to survive its challenges. With deep mechanics and a good plot, the game offers rewarding but grinding gameplay.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 444 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers.
It features a variety of characters and skills, allowing for different play styles and strategies.
The lack of microtransactions and ads enhances the overall enjoyment, making it a great value for the price.

Replayability is limited, as New Game+ does not offer significant changes or challenges, making it feel repetitive.
Players can lose all progress upon death, which can be frustrating and discouraging.
The combat mechanics are overly simplistic, with enemies remaining stationary and minimal strategic depth.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its fun and engaging elements, though many feel it lacks depth and complexity, often describing it as simple and repetitive. While some enjoy the nostalgic feel and the pacing, others express a desire for more quests and a richer narrative experience. Overall, the story serves as a decent backdrop to the gameplay, but it may not satisfy those looking for a more intricate plot.
- “The game is well-paced, with a fun little story.”
- “ It's well made, great storyline, plenty to do and explore.”
- “I especially loved finding the storyline hiding under it all, and how it subtly affects the gameplay.”
- “Not many quests and the few there are are simple, fetch types.”
- “You really have to dig for the additional quests and even the storyline isn't very engaging.”
- “The graphics are archaic, there is no story, and there's no strategy.”
gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease of learning, allowing players to experiment with mechanics through trial and error. While it offers a fun and addictive experience with a solid mix of RPG elements and a risk-vs-reward system, some players note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, it strikes a balance between casual enjoyment and challenging depth, making it a compelling choice for fans of dungeon crawlers and rogue-likes.
- “Addictive gameplay keeps me trying to get just that one last run in to the cave.”
- “The gameplay is easy to learn and lets you go deeper if you want.”
- “Pure amazing with simple yet deep gameplay mechanics.”
- “The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that the gameplay does get a bit repetitive after a while.”
- “Everything else is pretty much the same, which is not bad, but still not good... not completed yet, but steamrolled to the level 80 boss after the 3rd attempt, where I quit to not lose the gear... died only once in the first try because I forgot the mechanics... if you mastered the first game, you will destroy everything in this one without much effort.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic and easy to learn, while still providing a challenge the deeper you go.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
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The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and composition, particularly noting the work of renowned composer Grant Kirkhope, with many describing it as phenomenal and reminiscent of classic RPGs. However, some players find the music repetitive and suggest that varying it by level would enhance the experience. Additionally, there are complaints about the sound effects being too low, overshadowed by the music, which detracts from the overall audio experience.
- “Shoutout to the composer, because the music is unexpectedly phenomenal.”
- “Great music, fun gameplay loop!”
- “Music is one of the best things in this game.”
- “The sound effects need turning up as they are too low, but in the settings, it is on the highest setting. It's like the game only has music and no sound effects. The music is perfect, but I want to hear my character walking and fighting, and some other sounds, which there aren't any—only music.”
- “I installed the game, the initial screen came up, music started playing... and none of the buttons do anything.”
- “The soundtrack is like a love story to RPGs.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the charming, polished visuals reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers and Super Nintendo style, while others criticize them as archaic and lacking in detail. Users appreciate the improved artwork and menus compared to its predecessor, but some report technical issues on certain devices and express disappointment in the overall visual quality. Overall, the graphics evoke nostalgia but may not meet modern standards for all players.
- “Good graphics, easy to pick up how to play and has a polished feel that makes you think this was a console game!”
- “The graphics are charming, the enchantment system injects an element of planning beyond simply changing equipment out whenever you get the next best item, and the stat-gems make a quick run through the cave both worthwhile and fulfilling even when you only have 5 minutes to waste.”
- “Not bad... all in all, it is the enchanted cave 1 with better visuals and prettier menus.”
- “The graphics are archaic; there is no story and there's no strategy.”
- “Old graphics gave me headaches.”
- “And the graphics are 10 times worse in this game than 'The Greedy Cave'.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety in character builds and the fun of new modes like slime mode and monster lair mods, others find the lack of new loot in "game+" modes limits long-term engagement. Many enjoy the randomly-generated roguelike elements, which contribute to hours of replay value, but there are calls for improvements, such as better rewards in subsequent playthroughs, to enhance the experience further.
- “The replayability of it, especially with the new slime mode and monster lair mods, is really fun.”
- “High replay value with so many different things you can do with upgrades, fighting monsters, and game replay after beating 100 levels.”
- “A randomly-generated roguelike dungeon with very good replay value!”
- “One of the cons of this game is replayability.”
- “Little replay value even with the 'game+' mode.”
- “Replay value moderate.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which some players find enjoyable and addictive, particularly in the context of loot collection and crafting. However, others feel that the grinding can become tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience. While the game offers fun initial runs, its lack of tactical depth and challenge may not appeal to everyone, leading to mixed feelings about its replayability.
- “Decent game, felt a little grindy/repetitive for my taste, but I'm sure plenty of people enjoy that - even if you don't, the first 5-10 runs (depending on RNG) are really good fun and worth doing.”
- “Fun for one playthrough, most of the game is grinding like many other games.”
- “Pretty grindy game with not much tactical depth and challenge.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is praised for its small up-front cost, which allows players to enjoy the experience without being overwhelmed by ads or in-app purchases. Reviewers appreciate the absence of money-grabbing tactics, highlighting the game's refreshing approach to monetization.
- “Hate in-app purchases?”
- “To make more money on your game, make it free with ads and an option to buy to remove ads.”
- “No unfair mechanics or in-app purchases.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is straightforward, offering players basic min/max options to customize their characters without overwhelming complexity.
- “The developer keeps character development simple while allowing for some min/max capabilities.”
- “I love how the character development system allows for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “The depth of character progression makes each decision feel significant and rewarding.”
- “The developer keeps the character development simple with some min/max capabilities.”
- “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices.”
- “I expected more depth in character progression, but it feels very linear.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players report a stable experience with minimal glitches, even on less common devices.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and disconnections during gameplay.”
- “The app freezes often, forcing me to restart it multiple times.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted as funny, but players express frustration that it doesn't compensate for the time spent, especially when progress is lost due to challenging bosses.
- “Funny game.”