Beyond the Ice Palace 2

"There are good times to be had in Beyond the Ice Palace 2 but those moments will be among much frustration and clunkiness. 🧊"

"It’s fine. A short description of a game set 30 plus years after its predecessor is really how I’m feeling. It’s not bad but it’s not … for me. In my opinion Beyond the Ice Palace II keeps its retro …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a gritty and tough action platformer. If you can cope with the brutality, you will enjoy the gothic setting and the captivating lore. It is cruel and unfair, but the action is oddly rewarding."

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is not an easy game to love. Its stiff controls and punishing level design will turn away many players. But for those willing to push through its flaws, it offers a rewarding, nostalgia-driven challenge. In …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 has nearly all the makings of a great action-platformer. It’s got gorgeous pixel art, satisfying combat, and music that sets up a brooding dark-fantasy tone. Some frustrating platforming sections and somewhat unresponsive controls hinder the …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a sequel to a game I hadn’t heard of from systems I never played. While it has traded in its weapon choice, the dark style remains intact. This sequel, 35 years in the making, …"

"Beyond The Ice Palace 2 is a fun-if-very-challenging linear-style 2D action platformer that may be plodding and methodical for some, but still enthralling for many of us who need their Castlevania jollies sated. For the rest of the world, it&s;s …"

"While mechanically not perfect, this Metroidvania mixes a classic feel with an abundance of smart puzzles and works well"

"Overall then, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a competent entry in the modern ranks of Metroidvania-style games. The graphics and sound are a good selling point and provide atmosphere, and the boss battles are fun and generally challenging without …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a good choice for fans of the metroidvania genre, especially those who want something closer to the platform and action side of the old games."

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a game full of heart and nostalgic charm, though held back by some technical and structural limitations. If you’re a casual gamer looking for a retro distraction, or a Metroidvania fan who enjoys uncovering …"

"You’ll be left wondering why Beyond the Ice Palace 2 exists in the first place. You’ve absolutely played plenty of games like this before, and there’s nothing this game has that you can’t find done better elsewhere."

"Beyond The Ice Palace 2 exceeds expectations as a follow-up to a forgotten gem from gaming&s;s silver age. This might be one of the most unexpected indie game announcements in recent memory, as this sequel is vastly different from the …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is unashamedly retro and blatantly derivative, but it&s;s also quite enjoyable to play if you like a stiff challenge."

"Beyond The Ice Palace 2 isn&s;t perfect, but it definitely has much to say about time and the gaming world as well as how things progress or regress while still staying a fun, nostalgic game with easy-to-grasp gameplay and great …"

"Although Beyond the Ice Palace 2 pays homage to the challenging and visually appealing spirit of the 1988 classic, it is a step up from the original game. It is distinguished by a stamp of its own, with a better …"

"Storybird Studio invites us to save the kingdom from a demon invasion in Beyond the Ice Palace 2, a sequel that took more than 35 years to arrive. It can be an exciting and fun experience for those willing to …"

"Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is the sequel no one expected—35 years frozen in time, now reborn with nostalgia and a heart of ice. Its stiff controls feel straight out of the ‘80s, but beneath the frost lies gothic charm, …"

"Beyond the Ice Castle 2 brings back a simple game from the 1980&s;s in a new edition with much more substance. For better or worse, it goes back to the old elements of Castlevania with linear stages, a great dark …"