Developer – Pixel Bones Studio , Eastasiasoft Limited

Publisher – Eastasiasoft Limited

Platforms –  Nintendo Switch,PS4/5,Xbo xOne , Xbox Series S|X,PC (Reviewed)

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What happens when you take a classic dungeon crawling game and give it a block-busting twist, with a top-down adventure presented in retro pixel art style? You get Dungeonoid 2 Awakening, a game that combines the thrill of exploring dungeons, the challenge of breaking bricks, and the fun of collecting power-ups and modifiers. Dungeonoid 2 Awakening is a game that will appeal to fans of both nostalgic and modern game genres, as it offers a unique gameplay experience that is both familiar and fresh.

The game lets you choose from four different role-playing classes: warrior, mage, rogue, and cleric. Each class has its own strengths and weaknesses, as well as a special skill that can be activated by charging your orb. The orb is your main weapon and tool in the game, as you use it to bounce off a platform at the bottom of the screen and hit various targets in the dungeon. These targets include walls, gravestones, enemies, chests, and more. By destroying these targets, you can collect coins, keys, health, and other items that will help you progress through the dungeon. You can also find power-ups and modifiers that will affect your orb, platform, or enemies in different ways. Some of these effects are beneficial, such as increasing the size or speed of your orb, while others are detrimental, such as shrinking or reversing your platform. You will have to be careful and strategic about which power-ups and modifiers you pick up, as they can make the difference between success and failure.

The game features a variety of dungeons to explore, each with its own theme, layout, and enemies. The dungeons are randomly generated, so you will never play the same dungeon twice. The game also has a boss at the end of each dungeon, which will test your skills and reflexes. The bosses are large and menacing, and have their own patterns and attacks that you will have to dodge and counter. You will have to use your special skill wisely, as it can deal a lot of damage to the boss, but also consumes your orb’s energy. The game has a high level of difficulty, but also a high level of satisfaction when you manage to clear a dungeon and defeat a boss.

Dungeonoid 2 Awakening is a game that will keep you hooked for hours, as you try to beat all the dungeons and unlock all the achievements. The game has a retro pixel art style that is colorful and charming, and a catchy soundtrack that fits the mood of the game. The game also has a simple and intuitive control scheme, as you only need to move your platform left or right with the arrow keys or the mouse. The game is easy to pick up and play, but hard to master and put down.

If you are looking for a game that blends dungeon crawling and brick-breaking in a creative and enjoyable way, then you should definitely check out Dungeonoid 2 Awakening.