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Dark Quest 2

Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Dark Quest 2 is a turn based RPG where you control a party of heroes on your epic quest to defeat the evil sorcerer and his minions.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Card & Board Game, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Adventure

Pros

  • Faithful homage to hero quest with nostalgic fantasy setting
  • Cooperative multiplayer campaign
  • Hand-drawn art style and fitting music
  • Map editor and steam workshop support
  • Tactical turn-based combat with meaningful skill and equipment progression

Cons

  • Limited party size per mission
  • Some ui and control quirks
  • Short campaign length
  • Some bugs and multiplayer synchronization issues
  • Limited character customization and story depth

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players can choose different heroes, party composition, and tactics, but gameplay is mission-based with some constraints on actions and limited skill uses."

  • Competence
    3

    "Game requires tactical thinking, resource management, and skillful use of abilities to overcome challenging turn-based combat and traps."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is mainly on personal or cooperative play; multiplayer exists but is cooperative without ranked or leaderboard competition."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players engage in repeated dungeon runs and skill upgrades; some grind and replayability via Steam Workshop maps encourage habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Strong emphasis on cooperative multiplayer campaign where players control different heroes and coordinate tactics."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Includes a map editor and Steam Workshop support allowing players to create and share custom dungeons."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are cooperative and balanced; no evidence of dominance or power imposition among players."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Provides fantasy dungeon crawling and tactical gameplay that offers distraction and immersion from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia for Hero Quest style games; no obligation or pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players experiment with different hero combinations, skill upgrades, and tactics; also create custom maps."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore handcrafted dungeon maps with traps, secrets, and loot; no procedural generation but some discovery involved."

  • Expression
    2

    "Limited character customization via skill upgrades and equipment; no deep avatar personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strong fantasy setting with classic archetypes, magic, monsters, and dungeon crawling."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Community features include multiplayer co-op and sharing user-created maps, fostering social connection."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop heroes by acquiring skill points and better equipment, learning to optimize tactics."

  • Health
    -5

    "Typical sedentary PC gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused turn-based tactical play; not designed for idle or background gaming."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Some social interaction in multiplayer and community, but limited emotional or close relationship building."

  • Leadership
    1

    "Players manage their own heroes and coordinate in co-op, but no strong leadership or authority roles."

  • Progression
    4

    "Clear progression through skill upgrades, equipment crafting, and unlocking heroes and maps."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Generally balanced challenge with some tension but overall enjoyable and not overly stressful."

  • Sensation
    2

    "Pleasant hand-drawn visuals and fitting music provide moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "No evidence of social status or recognition systems; focus is on gameplay rather than social evaluation."

  • Story
    1

    "Simple narrative backdrop with minimal plot; story serves mainly as context for dungeon crawling."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Turn-based tactical combat and resource management require strategic planning and problem solving."

  • Thrill
    2

    "Some suspense from traps and combat encounters, but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

  • Value
    4

    "Players report good value for money with many hours of gameplay and additional content via workshop."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat involves defeating monsters and traps; violence is cartoonish and fantasy-themed."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must manage resources, avoid traps, and survive combat to progress through dungeons."

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