DROD: The Second Sky

Full Release (2014)

DIFFICULTY

8.8/10

Extremely Difficult

(13 ratings)

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Difficulty Summary

Players rate DROD: The Second Sky as hard overall, with regular moments that require persistence and repeated attempts.

Why Players Find It Difficult

Players often find this game difficult because of several demanding mechanics:

Players are punished for poor decisions more than poor reflexes
Progress depends on planning and system understanding
Some sections require experimentation before the correct approach becomes clear
PC control schemes may add complexity in action-heavy sections

Who Will Find It Difficult

DROD: The Second Sky is likely to be difficult for many players, especially beginners or those unfamiliar with the genre. Players with prior experience in similar games will usually have an easier time adapting. Players who rated games like I Wanna Be the Guy, A Dance of Fire and Ice, and Nioh 2 at a similar challenge level may find DROD: The Second Sky broadly comparable in difficulty.

User Defined Tags:

13 ratings

avg: 8.8

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Based on 13 ratings on Normal/Default difficulty, the average score is 8.8/10. Most players rated this game around 9.

Developer(s)

Caravel Games

Publisher(s)

Caravel Games

Genre(s)

Puzzle, Strategy, Adventure, Indie

Platform(s)

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac

Keywords

none listed

About DROD: The Second Sky

The Second Sky is the fifth major title in the DROD series and the climactic chapter in Beethro's adventures in the Great Beneath. This game is the culmination of years of development and evolution of the DROD formula. It is designed as a tremendously rewarding experience for the hardcore gamer. We are making this game especially for those who love puzzles and dungeon delving. It features a plethora of novel game and puzzle elements that you have not seen anywhere else, placed onto a backdrop of a unique and epic story full of peculiar characters and engaging locales. Guide Beethro Budkin, professional dungeon pest exterminator, as he goes up against the Rooted Empire in a race against time under the looming Grand Event. Beethro is always fond of saying "there is no problem that can't be solved with a really big sword," but he will need to use a variety of fresh new weapons and tactics to win the day this time against a dire threat. You won't believe what's in store!

Users also rated

Players who rated DROD: The Second Sky also rated the games shown below, with I Wanna Be the Guy (9.0), A Dance of Fire and Ice (8.4), and Nioh 2 (8.3) being most similar in difficulty!

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