Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22

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  1. mevan
    Aug 17, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game that takes the best parts of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and makes it a whole new game. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
  2. Elite_Institute
    Aug 20, 2022
    9
    "In a year where Nintendo failed to bring us another Legend Of Zelda game, Blossom Tales 2 is a welcome experience. Not only did they improve the “Zelda formula”, but Blossom Tales has also become its own game. This is the break-out game for this series, I believe anyone who even somewhat likes the “top-down action adventure games” will love this one. In a time when a lot of companies"In a year where Nintendo failed to bring us another Legend Of Zelda game, Blossom Tales 2 is a welcome experience. Not only did they improve the “Zelda formula”, but Blossom Tales has also become its own game. This is the break-out game for this series, I believe anyone who even somewhat likes the “top-down action adventure games” will love this one. In a time when a lot of companies won’t even release full games, it’s refreshing to see that some dev teams and companies still care about quality. I believe we as gamers should reward that dedication by buying their games and supporting them. I truly enjoyed Blossom Tales 2."

    Read the guest review by NemA Gaming here: https://theeliteinstitute.net/2022/08/20/blossom-tales-ii-the-minotaur-prince/    … Expand
  3. Dangusse
    Sep 12, 2022
    9
    it almost seems like this is getting review bombed, since i can't see how it's had so many 0 or close scores, or any at all. this game is great, and includes a lot of modern features from the zelda series while sticking to the 2d presentation. it's significantly longer than the first game even if you don't partake in the grindier aspects, has more complex dungeons and more detailed maps,it almost seems like this is getting review bombed, since i can't see how it's had so many 0 or close scores, or any at all. this game is great, and includes a lot of modern features from the zelda series while sticking to the 2d presentation. it's significantly longer than the first game even if you don't partake in the grindier aspects, has more complex dungeons and more detailed maps, cute music, and way more minigames + more dynamic settlements that change depending on your progress. yes, the game is shorter than a full zelda game, because it's a 15 dollar indie game. it's significantly longer and larger than A Link to the Past regardless, and the first one has been on sale for very cheap lately.

    i actually agree with some of the criticism of the first game, and wouldnt give it higher than an 8 for a lot of little reasons, mainly that it lacked depth and was very short + easy. this title has improved on those issues, to the extent that it's more detailed and larger than the overworld for link between worlds, for instance. keep in mind, there is no dark continent or lorule to visit, though, which makes the game a little more than half as long as link between worlds. at 15 dollars, i simply have no issue with that.    … Expand

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#88 Best Switch Game of 2022
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 9, 2022
    90
    Blossom Tales II is absolutely brilliant. There's a ton of secrets to find, some great post-game content, and it's clearly been made with an abundance of love and care. The first game was great, and this one is even better. Blossom Tales II is not to be missed! [Issue #62 – November/December 2022, p. 20]
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 2, 2022
    75
    Blossom Tales 2 is certainly a fun and satisfying 2D Zelda-like, but it doesn’t impress in the same ways that the original did. The final dungeon is about 30 percent too long, and the minute-to-minute traversal of the map doesn’t have the pace to generate that “leave-no-stone-unturned” momentum. Fortunately, the dungeons are largely well designed, and the world and its inhabitants have their charm. If you love a good top-down Zelda game or enjoyed the first Blossom Tales, you’re likely to be happy with The Minotaur Prince. Just don’t go in expecting the reinvented wheel.
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  3. Nintendo Insider
    Sep 2, 2022
    80
    The worst thing I can say about Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince, is that there are very few of the developer’s own ideas in the entire game. On the flip side of that, you could argue that because it is taking its inspiration from one of the greatest franchises of all time – and does a good job of replicating it – the quality of the game is very high. At no point during my entire playthrough, did I want to stop playing or feel like I wanted the game to end. The adventure was fun from beginning to end.
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