Beyond the Ice Palace 2

$19.99

Release Date:: Mar 10, 2025
Metacritic:: 66
Developer:: STORYBIRD Studio
Publisher:: PQube, PixelHeart
Platforms:: Windows

Adventure Action Steam Achievements Full controller support Family Sharing Single-player

About This Game

Witness the triumphant resurrection of a Commodore 64 classic over 35 years in the making! Arise from the abyss of death to reclaim your rightful throne in a captivating action platformer. Discover hidden areas, solve puzzles, and uncover secret treasures to feed your power as you prepare for epic battles against gruelling, colossal bosses. Level up strategically to overcome all who stand in your way and take your seat as the rightful king once more!

Assume the mantle of the ‘Cursed King’ as you embark on a relentless journey of vengeance to reclaim your stolen throne. Traverse perilous lands fraught with danger as you hunt for the scattered fragments of celestial arrows, combining them to purge your curse and unlock your true power.

Embrace your newfound strength and command over the chains that once bound you deep within the crypts. Harness this mighty weapon to repel, slash, and eviscerate any who dare obstruct your path. Utilise your chains further for platforming, attaching to rings and propelling across chasms to reach new areas.

Explore every inch of your crumbling kingdom, uncovering hidden chambers and clandestine passages teeming with invaluable treasures. Acquire newfound abilities and enhancements as you delve deeper, fortifying yourself for the trials that await.

Uncover elusive "power crystals" and harness their essence to strategically enhance your abilities, gaining an edge on the looming challenges ahead.

Test your strategic finesse and precise timing in intense battles that demand skilful manoeuvring to overcome gruelling, gigantic bosses.

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User Reviews

Mixed

3 user reviews

67%

Positive

User #046817 english

9 hrs at review

Recommended

Great game.

User #703867 english

52 hrs at review

Recommended

This game has a lot to love, and I had a good time playing it. The combat system is fun, the exploration elements are fun, graphics are great, and music (when present) is also really nice. I liked the boss designs, which were varied and generally fun. (Quite a few bosses can be cheesed quite easily, but it did not detract from the experience). Platforming and controls does leave a bit to be desired, as many have pointed out, but I believe it also got improved after patching. There is an inherent challenge with the main attack also being used to attach to chains for platforming, as there are times where enemies are close to a chain, and the game does not understand if you want to hit the enemy or attach to the chain. There are also some glitches/limitations for example when you walk in staircases you cannot crouch or hit diagonally down. Otherwise I did enjoy the platforming with the chain, but I do wish it was more snappy. I ended up so many times just "slapping" the chain and fallin...