King's Quest Chapter 2: Rubble Without a Cause

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 19, 2016
    80
    While the threat of so much death in such a short period of time might throw fans of Knight's sunshine for a loop, Rubble Without A Cause felt different and fresh, and I'm glad that The Odd Gentlemen didn't just do a repeat of the previous installment. Good work, Gentlemen... You've got me hooked.
  2. PlaySense
    Dec 24, 2015
    80
    They made it possible to skip animations, which is fantastic. Other than that, this is a nice, if a bit brief, continuation of the first episode with an interesting story and enjoyable gameplay.
  3. God is a Geek
    Dec 17, 2015
    80
    Rubble Without a Cause takes King’s Quest down a much darker path and is very enjoyable for it. With having to solve puzzles against the clock it really feels as if your decisions matter, due to gut punching consequences.
  5. Vandal
    Dec 22, 2015
    75
    This episode is different from the previous one, and it doesn't really feel like a step forward. Still, if you enjoyed Chapter I, we're sure you'll enjoy this one too.
  6. Everyeye.it
    Jan 8, 2016
    70
    Storytelling while, this is very close to a fiasco. It doesn't build on the previous chapter, and it doesn't add anything new to the narration. On the other hand, the gameplay side is just great: more focus on the puzzles is exactly what the game needed.
  7. PSNStores
    Dec 23, 2015
    70
    It’s not as colorful or as big as the first entry, but Rubble Without a Cause still contains much of what I loved about A Knight to Remember. There’s great characters, puzzles, some cool fairy-tale references, and most importantly there’s just a lot of heart.
  8. Brash Games
    Dec 21, 2015
    70
    The humour and brilliant design is still here, but the environments are a bit limited do to the fact it takes place underground.
  9. COGconnected
    Dec 28, 2015
    65
    In my opinion, chapter 3 is going to make or break this series. The Odd Gentleman still has my curiosity and attention for now, but unless something really exciting happens soon then they’re going to lose not only myself but I think many others as well.
  10. We Got This Covered
    Dec 23, 2015
    60
    It's nice to see King’s Quest: Chapter 2 – Rubble Without a Cause provide an interesting twist on adventure game mechanics, but a limited amount of mostly dreary environments leads to hours of repetition that, along with awkward mechanics, burns a lot of good will.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 21, 2015
    60
    If this chapter has a lifetime much shorter than the first episode, there's much more endings. Darker than the first chapter, this second episode is nevertheless fun to play. We hope that the new ones will arrive in a few weeks, not a few months.
  12. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Dec 21, 2015
    60
    It’s easy to see the flaws in Rubble Without a Cause if it’s compared to its predecessor. Chapter 2 simply shines half as bright as A Knight to Remember.
  13. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 20, 2015
    60
    Overall, Rubble Without A Cause is a disappointment. The first chapter was great, but the tonal shift and structure found here just doesn’t hit the right notes.

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User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 29
  3. Negative: 9 out of 29
  1. Tgc
    Jan 18, 2016
    6
    Much shorter than the first episode, but with greater replay value. However story, puzzles, and locations (mostly dark caves) are far inferiorMuch shorter than the first episode, but with greater replay value. However story, puzzles, and locations (mostly dark caves) are far inferior than predecessor.… Full Review »
  2. JazGalaxy
    Jan 2, 2016
    9
    KQ Chapter 2 is a very, very strange and very welcome chapter in this amazing adventure. Where chapter 1 was a fun, all ages romp, chapter 2KQ Chapter 2 is a very, very strange and very welcome chapter in this amazing adventure. Where chapter 1 was a fun, all ages romp, chapter 2 takes a bizarre "Empire Strikes Back" turn into a somber, dark, dreary, emotional quest. Reviewers seem to recoil at this shift in tone, but daring shifts in tone are what make great works of art. I remember when everyone hated Weezer's second album because of the dramatic shift in tone. Now it is considered one of the greatest albums of all time. KQ chapter 2 feels this way.

    The Odd Gentlemen deserve kudos, roses and dollars thrown at them for reminding people that "adventure games" were never JUST about talking to people and watching animations. KQ chapter 2 suddenly asks players to make decisions, live with consequences, and make choices. This is something that will bounce off a lot of modern gamers who don't like having to commit to anything, and HATE the idea of losing.

    That said, I had a blast and I can't wait to see what comes next.    … Full Review »
  3. lmcommish
    Mar 7, 2016
    1
    As a long time KQ fan (since I was young in the 80's) I bought both KQ 1 & 2 for PS4. Chaper 1 was great. Chapter was JOKE...literally IAs a long time KQ fan (since I was young in the 80's) I bought both KQ 1 & 2 for PS4. Chaper 1 was great. Chapter was JOKE...literally I thought I had missed something when the game ended. It took me two months to get through KQ1 (for PS4) and TWO DAYS to get through KQ 2. Massively disappointing. I kept thinking, once i rescued everyone, then the game would start....nope just a two-story dungeon - THAT'S ALL of KQ2. YUCK! I want my money back!
    This one was so BORING. Barely any challenges, no no characters, not NEARLY so long and well-develped as the first one (or the originals). What a disappointment :(    … Full Review »
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