Underplayed Gems

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 (2025)

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 cover
Developer
STORYBIRD Studio
Publisher
PQube, PixelHeart
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.4 of 5, 127 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense and methodical platformer with punishing combat and strategic progression, evoking a dark, vengeful quest through treacherous lands.

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What players say

Players say the pixel art is beautiful and the chain weapon feels satisfying, but many are frustrated by a lack of checkpoints and no map. The game starts slow and difficulty spikes late, with opinions split on whether the old-school controls feel cozy or unresponsive.

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