King's Quest Chapter 2: Rubble Without a Cause

 Xbox One
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Destructoid
    Dec 17, 2015
    90
    With King's Quest: Rubble Without a Cause, characters are growing right before our eyes with a subtle and effective tonal shift. The Odd Gentlemen also nailed the script, as it feels like a standalone episode that's also connected to the episodic format as a whole. We still have three tales to go, but for now, I'm feeling pretty good about King's Quest.
  2. Impulsegamer
    Jan 10, 2016
    84
    Although King’s Quest Chapter 2 – Rubble Without A Cause is lacking the wonder of the first episode, it did have some nice moments such as old King Graham and his grandchildren plus some very nice graphics as he explores the labyrinth of the Goblins.
  3. GameCrate
    Jan 4, 2016
    80
    Rubble Without a Cause is both a solid entry in this new game series and a unique gameplay experience in its own right.
  5. XGN
    Jan 4, 2016
    75
    Kings Quest chapter 2 delivers a wonderful and exciting story. Unfortunately the puzzles aren't as exciting as they used to be and it still contains a lot of backtracking. Nonetheless Kings Quest remains a cool adventure game.
  6. Game Informer
    Dec 22, 2015
    75
    Rubble Without A Cause is a small step backwards for this new vision for King’s Quest, but the series has enough momentum and potential that I’m not scared off yet. King Graham’s endearing self-doubt mixed with the collection of oddball puzzles helps carry this episode, despite some early stumbling blocks.
  7. Softpedia
    Dec 18, 2015
    75
    The locations and the puzzles of Rubble Without a Cause also feel a little uninspired and fail to match the exuberance of the previous modern adventures of Graham.
  8. Critical Hit
    Dec 17, 2015
    75
    The second chapter of King's Quest is still as charming as it’s ever been, the writing is sublime, the art-style is still magnificent and its orchestral soundtrack is wonderful - but it's hard not to feel a bit disappointed given the lengthy wait.
  9. Attack of the Fanboy
    Dec 20, 2015
    70
    The quality of King's Quest is top-notch, and despite some drawbacks in this chapter, we continue to look forward to what Graham has in store next.
  10. ZTGD
    Jan 5, 2016
    65
    I completed Kings Quest Chapter 2 and I muttered to myself “That’s it?” It’s not a horrible chapter, but it’s a far cry from the way the game started out.
  11. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 5, 2016
    60
    It still has charm and invention - but in shorter supply than the preceding episode. It's also stymied by a claustrophobic, repetitive environment that leans on to-and-fro busywork. [March 2016, p.84]
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  12. Polygon
    Jan 15, 2016
    50
    The optimist in me wants to think this is a misstep, but even if we see a big improvement in the next episode, I’m not sure it'll be enough to keep me invested in this series. "A Knight to Remember" was flawed but showed a lot of promise — promise that is almost entirely squandered by "Rubble Without A Cause."