More Zelda-like puzzles coming to Switch this month in ‘Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2’

The delightful top-down dungeon crawler of 2022, Dungeons of Dreadrockwill be continued. Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Secret of the Dead King arrives on the Switch eShop November 28 and it looks just as tasty as its predecessor.

This one picks up exactly where the previous puzzle game left off. This time you replace the small blade and green hood (ringing a bell?) of the hero from the first game with the staff of a priestess of the Order of the Flame. With your magical powers in tow, you must journey through 100 new dungeon-crawling levels, solving little Zelda-esque puzzles along the way.

Developer Christoph Minnameier cites genre classics such as Dungeon Master And Eye of the beholder as inspiration points, and the top-down perspective and beautiful pixel art reminded us of it The Minish cap in our judgement of the first game. It’s not a straight Hylian adventure, but the series’ dungeon vibes are all present in the trailer above – albeit with grid-based movement.

Here’s the official synopsis of the game and some screenshots so you can see what it has in store:

As a priestess of the Order of the Flame, you have been sent to Dreadrock Dale. Begin your quest to explore the ancient caverns of Dreadrock Mountain and retrieve the Crown of Wisdom. Discover your true identity and unravel your fate along the way. Will you remain faithful to the Blessed Mother, or will you leave the Order to protect the children who depend on you? Navigate through 100 levels full of challenging puzzles, deadly traps and fierce enemies as you fight to shape your own destiny.

Dungeons of Dreadrock 2 – The Dead King’s Secret is now available for pre-order on the Switch to eShop for £13.49 / €14.99 / $14.99.

If you want a reminder of what we made of the first game, our review is below.