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The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon is an intriguing one. You’ll be drawn in by the unique premise and dry wit, and stay for the charming characters.
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81%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
100% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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About The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by Arrogant Pixel LTD and was released on February 7, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Sequel to the breakout Newgrounds title and Winner of the Pocket Gamer Bronze award, the adventure continues in The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2. In this episode, Doris continues on her quest to find her missing husband Albert.

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
story10 positive mentions

  • Charming story and characters with great voice acting and witty, humorous dialogue.
  • Improvements over the first episode with more content, larger world, deeper storyline, and engaging puzzles.
  • Unique and intriguing setting depicting the afterlife with well-crafted art style and memorable companions like the dragon Norb.
  • The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more interaction and content.
  • Some puzzles are either too easy or unexpectedly complicated, affecting pacing.
  • Waiting for the next episode causes frustration due to cliffhanger endings and long gaps between releases.
  • story

    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story of this game is a charming and unique continuation that deepens the tale of Doris and her quest to find her late husband in the afterlife, blending humor, intriguing characters, and imaginative world-building. Fans praise its engaging narrative, memorable characters like Norb, and the game's ability to captivate despite simple mechanics, making it a highly recommended and heartfelt adventure.

    • “The second episode does not disappoint, it's a very sweet story, and I simply cannot get enough of Norb.”
    • “The tale of Doris & the Dragon - Episode 2 is an adventure and story-driven game that focuses on the tale of an elderly woman named Doris, who is searching for her late husband in the afterlife/purgatory.”
    • “I was intrigued by the plot and Doris’s search for her mysterious husband, but I found myself even more intrigued by the mechanics of this version of the afterlife, where hauntings are handled in an office and dragons file paperwork.”
  • humor

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely praised for its witty, sarcastic, and entertaining dialogue, complemented by fantastic voice acting and charming character accents. The comedic writing, combined with engaging music and well-animated characters, creates a fun and enjoyable experience that resonates well with players.

    • “Hilarious and entertaining characters (although I admit that Norb and Doris continue to be my favorites), great dialogue that had me laughing out loud at times (witty and dripping with sarcasm), fantastic voice actors that make the characters their own, and intriguing music to tie it all together!”
    • “The dialogue is funny and I really like the dragons' accent and attitude.”
    • “The story is funny and so well done.”
  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is highly praised for being enjoyable and immersive, with some users happy to listen to it on repeat. It effectively complements the witty dialogue, humor, and strong voice acting, creating an entertaining and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Again, the music is some I could just listen to on repeat for hours.”
    • “Hilarious and entertaining characters (although I admit that Norb and Doris continue to be my favorites), great dialogue that had me laughing out loud at times (witty and dripping with sarcasm), fantastic voice actors that make the characters their own, and intriguing music to tie it all together!”
    • “The music, the dialogue, and humor are all right up my alley and it is a great game for me to sit back and enjoy!”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a simple yet detailed pixelated art style that greatly contributes to its charm and appeal. This distinctive visual approach is a key factor in why players connect with and love the game.

    • “I would've never thought that such a simple game in its mechanics, graphics, and story could ever make me fall in love with it, and enough for me to write a review and help to spread the word!”
    • “Thankfully the art style hasn't changed, because I think it's in big part what made the game so great for me.”
    • “The game has a very simple and pixelated art style that manages to combine simplicity with detail.”
  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is surprisingly engaging despite its simple mechanics, blending an intriguing plot with unique and quirky interactions in an imaginative afterlife setting. Players are drawn in not only by the story but also by the creative and humorous gameplay elements.

    • “I would've never thought that such a simple game in its mechanics, graphics, and story could ever make me fall in love with it, and enough for me to write a review and help to spread the word!”
    • “I was intrigued by the plot and Doris’s search for her mysterious husband, but I found myself even more intrigued by the mechanics of this version of the afterlife, where hauntings are handled in an office and dragons file paperwork.”
  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game delivers a stunning experience with a particularly heartwarming and emotionally touching credit video that resonates well with players.

    • “It's a stunning game, and the cute little video during the credits was super heartwarming to see.”
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The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 is a casual puzzle game with fantasy and romance themes. Common tags for The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 include dragons, indie, trading, linear, pixel graphics and others.

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 was released on February 7, 2020.

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 was developed by Arrogant Pixel LTD.

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 for its story.

The Tale of Doris and the Dragon - Episode 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Detective Grimoire, The Lion's Song, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, The Crown of Leaves, Crystalline and others.