Yesss, it’s back up!!
I noticed i couldnt redownload this after i upgraded my iphone; It said it wasnt on the app store anymore! I sent an email about wanting it back on the app store, and here it is!
This was the first turn based rogue-like i loved and now I’m hooked on them! Once again, I’m SUPER glad it’s back on here!
This was the first turn based rogue-like i loved and now I’m hooked on them! Once again, I’m SUPER glad it’s back on here!
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Thank You
I’m not big on mobile games, but I’ve semi routinely spent the last few years playing this game every day or two. It’s been a instrument of procrastination when I have things to do;It’s been a tool of prime distraction when my mind is in need of distracting.
To anyone considering downloading CQ2: I don’t know your tastes or what you like so I can’t tell you to get it honestly, but I can say this developer has some artistic character and is competent. If it is in your taste’s genre, I heed you to give it a shot.
I’ve been hitting the “Remind me later” option when the request to rate that app has appeared an obscene amount of times and I’m finally going to make it stop popping up, and how could I refuse the chance to say thank you so very much. ≈•)
To anyone considering downloading CQ2: I don’t know your tastes or what you like so I can’t tell you to get it honestly, but I can say this developer has some artistic character and is competent. If it is in your taste’s genre, I heed you to give it a shot.
I’ve been hitting the “Remind me later” option when the request to rate that app has appeared an obscene amount of times and I’m finally going to make it stop popping up, and how could I refuse the chance to say thank you so very much. ≈•)
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Needs a 6th star- Fave phone game since ‘17
I gotta say I was a little upset there was a less than 5 stars as the average on this game. CQ2 has been my rock for goin on half a decade. Like seriously- one of the only positives in my “Attack of the Fire Nation” (at least it was only 5 years & not 100 lol) Pick it up anytime, play anytime, the world stays paused for your schedule/attention span, and it’s all tailored to you. Multiple characters, many different lifestyles, I make a story in my head each time and it’s like reading a book/watching a movie to me. Ultimate playability and replay-ability as every go ends up a little or a lot different each time. 15/10 everyone try this game, give it time to learn the moves, and it ends up feeling like a spelunking chess game. THEY DO NOT POP UP LAME VIDEO ADS AT. ANY. TIME!!! Or even ASK you to watch one. Hat’s off to you, Randomnine Limited. I would come to Panels, shake your hand and offer my services as Creative Director for your company, cuz I got mad respect. Peace ✨🌌🪐🐉
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Been here a long time
I’ve been playing this game for 5 years now. I put this game on all of my devices upon purchase. It’s the perfect mobile game, a dang shame it hasn’t been updated in a while. Much love to the devs if they’re still around
An awesome and snappy roguelike
Cardinal Quest 2 is fun and goes as fast as you want it to. You can fly through areas and combat, or you can try to plan out each and every move, all at your own pace. The streamlining of much of the tedium is great too. The pixel art is pleasing to the eye, and the effects are satisfying.
My only complaints aren't enough to ruin the game. There's a lack of an indicator that all enemies on a floor have been killed, since it's easy to miss the text pop up that says when all the baddies are gone. Also an option to use arrow keys so my fingers don't have to cover the top half of the screen when moving upwards. The early game spells and items could benefit from some more variety too.
None of these downsides are enough to detract from the fun of the game, but they would be great additions that would make it pretty much perfect. A total blast to play, I highly recommend it!
My only complaints aren't enough to ruin the game. There's a lack of an indicator that all enemies on a floor have been killed, since it's easy to miss the text pop up that says when all the baddies are gone. Also an option to use arrow keys so my fingers don't have to cover the top half of the screen when moving upwards. The early game spells and items could benefit from some more variety too.
None of these downsides are enough to detract from the fun of the game, but they would be great additions that would make it pretty much perfect. A total blast to play, I highly recommend it!
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Every tap is engaging
I’m not a huge rogue like fan, but CQ2 is genuinely an interesting and engaging game that requires careful strategy and forethought, especially as you progress to higher levels. It keeps you on the edge of your seat while providing a satisfying feeling a triumph when the challenge has been overcome and one can breath a brief sigh of relief before pressing on. Loot is provided at a steady and balanced paced so you feel that you are constantly progressing and with the many characters/classes to unlock there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy this quality dungeon crawler. This isn’t a run of the mill mobile rpg, it’s a fully fleshed out game but it still captures the essence of a game that is played on the go and doesn’t require a lot of play time to progress, although I have found it hard to put down. I’m genuinely enjoying myself playing this game and would absolutely recommend.
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Simple and Fun
Traditional Roguelike framework, but with a heavy combat emphasis. Gear-based stat growth, and skill-tree-based leveling. The skills are varied and unique across classes, and investing in certain skills will dramatically affect play-style.
Unlocks are handled with a currency called Morale, which is awarded after death based on performance. Unlock costs are fair and achievable without paying, but extra morale can be purchased with microtransactions.
Quite fun in bursts, but repetitive if played extensively (which is perhaps ideal for a mobile game). Mechanics are deep enough to be satisfying, but simple enough to suit a game that will mostly be played on lunch breaks, car rides, and in waiting rooms.
All content can be unlocked with a reasonable amount of effort without any mtx, except possibly the alchemist class which uses a special unlock mechanic that is rather difficult. However, considering the overall quality of this free game, throwing a few dollars to the dev feels fair.
Unlocks are handled with a currency called Morale, which is awarded after death based on performance. Unlock costs are fair and achievable without paying, but extra morale can be purchased with microtransactions.
Quite fun in bursts, but repetitive if played extensively (which is perhaps ideal for a mobile game). Mechanics are deep enough to be satisfying, but simple enough to suit a game that will mostly be played on lunch breaks, car rides, and in waiting rooms.
All content can be unlocked with a reasonable amount of effort without any mtx, except possibly the alchemist class which uses a special unlock mechanic that is rather difficult. However, considering the overall quality of this free game, throwing a few dollars to the dev feels fair.
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Free, fun, hard!
Great game, reminds me of fargoal , this game is random, hard, and fun if it hooks you. Most of all it’s fair in the sense it’s free and you can win, but it’s a rogue type games so you’ll die , a lot. I’ve finished the game with all characters a few times, minus the paid one because as cool as the games is a paid new character is not too cool plus it’s too pricey.
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My favorite flash game? On iPad? Yes, please!
Really nothing else needs to be said. Now I can play this great game, wherever I may be! And to those worried about the “in-app purchases” part: don’t. It’s entirely optional, all it does is support the dev and speed things up slightly. Saves you maybe one or two runs of morale, the currency used to unlock new heroes, gear and etc. but as said, the game throws plenty of morale at you without you spending a dime. Seriously, get this game. You won’t be sorry.
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Just what I wanted.
I was looking for a good, single-player, roguelike RPG I could play with one hand and easily pick up and put down--this is it! Not super deep, but more than you can usually get in a free game, and without ads or overly aggressive monetization. I'm not a very experienced gamer, but I find it fun, robust, and appropriately challenging without being frustrating. Definitely worth checking out!
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Best free game out there
I don’t say that lightly either. I keep coming back to this game. It’s fun. It’s straight forward. And everything is unlockable via playing the game...without too much effort. Each class has its own play style. The mechanics are well done. This is a game that’s worth trying.
Unique
This is a great game if you are new to RPG/rogue-like games or an expert. There is virtually every possible way to play this game: hard, easy, or super hard; multiple characters; various skills and items, often unique to each character; and 3 different acts with multiple levels (plus an "endless" Tower stage). And not to mention it's FREE. There are in-app purchases, but I have played many hours and never needed to buy anything. The cool thing about this game is you earn "morale" which you earn the more you play. You can use morale to open up new things instead of paying for them. It's a win-win!
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Best iOS game ever
This is my all-time favorite iOS game. I love it because I can stop and think, the challenge is different every time, there is an absolute ton to do and so much variety and strategy. I want more please!!
Edit: got a new phone and for whatever reason couldn’t transfer my progress, so I said to myself “self, go find another game. There must be other games with the rogue like nature, amazing achievements ladder and replay volume that Cardinal Quest 2 has. ...I was wrong. I’m back to start over.
Can someone please make Cardinal Quest 3 already!???
Edit: got a new phone and for whatever reason couldn’t transfer my progress, so I said to myself “self, go find another game. There must be other games with the rogue like nature, amazing achievements ladder and replay volume that Cardinal Quest 2 has. ...I was wrong. I’m back to start over.
Can someone please make Cardinal Quest 3 already!???
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Best mobile game to exist
I got this game years ago, didn’t actually realize how much I played it until I almost got every single achievement and saw that it kept track of how much time you spent playing the game. At the time of posting this I have wasted about 426 hours in the game and only have one more achievement to go. This is the best rouge-like RPG I have ever played and the fact that it’s a mobile game that is this good just boggles my mind. It may be difficult at times and it may take time to unlock certain skills or characters using the currency of “morale” earned at the end of each run, but it is actually fun getting there. I wouldn’t worry about the in game purchases either, I never spend a dime on those. You could get 10,000 morale by just completing act 3 a couple times on Suicide difficulty. There are many different ways to play even within each class depending on what skills and items you decide to start with. If you are looking for the perfect rouge-like RPG, this is what you go for.
11/10 - Best mobile game to ever exist.
11/10 - Best mobile game to ever exist.
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Take notes iPhone developers, this is how you do free to play
This the best rogue-like RPG out there with not only amazing replay ability but a multitude of ways to play all based on the character you choose at the beginning of each play through. This is a magnum opus of a game with this being my third time redownloading it to replay all the careers (levels) over again. It’s a must play, hands down, with not only an amazing soundtrack, art style, and gameplay loop but it all being on my phone on the go. Just waiting until they finally make a Nintendo Switch port for this sucker. And I’m somewhat unsure if they will make a third entry, but I would be dying for a new one anytime soon!
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Endlessly Replayable
This is a deep little Roguelike beauty. You play one of 6 character classes (with an unlockable 7th), using a broad set of increasingly powerful skills to contend with hordes of classic foes and mythic nemeses. Questing through an epic geography in 3 domains, you discard your common possessions to acquire mystic arts, wondrous items and legendary artifacts while developing manifold tactics and styles of play. Morale points accrue as you triumph or perish, and they are spent to open new paths for your characters to follow. Well composed music, 16 bit tiles and storylines vest the other game elements splendidly to make this an endlessly replayable gem.
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Oddly addictive
I’m not a super gamer or in any way an expert in rogue likes, but I think this game hits a good balance of difficulty, stuff finding, and gameplay that make me keep wanting to play. I finished all the levels and achievements on an iPhone 5. I started again a first gen iPad mini and I’m still playing on my phone (upgraded since). Maybe it’s partly the fact that as other games became un-updatable on my iPhone 5, I was still able to play this game. I appreciate that.
Someone mentioned not liking the controls which I don’t think are that bad. And you can switch from tapping movement to swiping movement. Some reviews mention a few other UI flaws like accidentally using an item or accidentally waiting. I agree there are a handful of these type of flaws but they are so minor that, to me, they add a slight level of authenticity or indieness or something to the experience.
Someone mentioned not liking the controls which I don’t think are that bad. And you can switch from tapping movement to swiping movement. Some reviews mention a few other UI flaws like accidentally using an item or accidentally waiting. I agree there are a handful of these type of flaws but they are so minor that, to me, they add a slight level of authenticity or indieness or something to the experience.
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Very good even 2 years later
It’s still a classic even though the last time it got an update was 2 years ago. I only wish that it would get picked back up and the maker would use some of the amazing ideas on the forums
One of the best
You simply can’t go wrong with this game. It’s simple enough for someone with no Roguelike experience to enjoy, but offers enough depth and strategy to entertain a diehard fan of the genre. And as a mobile experience, it’s pretty much unbeatable. Pixel Dungeon and Ananias come close, but this game just beats them all out for its cleverness of control and ease of use. Highly recommended.
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Gave up my Console.
For a free game. This blows a lot of hand held away. The difficulty and addiction. It’s simply unbeatable unless improved in its own beautiful way. The developers did an excellent job. This magnificent game is better than one of my all time favorites, pixel dungeon. Which I’d have to say is a great game as well, but I never wrote them a review. Please add more characters, in app purchases if you must!
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