| Beyond the Ice Palace 2 | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 (PC) March 11, 2025 (Consoles) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Action, Metroidvania | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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19.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| STORYBIRD Studio | PQube, PixelHeart |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | T |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Beyond the Ice Palace 2 |
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Latest News
⚫︎ Beyond The Ice Palace 2 Release Date Brought Forward (Nintendo Insider)
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Overview
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is an action Metroidvania developed by STORYBIRD Studio and published by PQube and PixelHeart. Launching on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, the game serves as a modern revival of the original Beyond the Ice Palace, a Commodore 64 title released over 35 years ago.
Players take on the role of the Cursed King, utilizing the chains that once bound them to navigate the remnants of a fallen kingdom. The game features exploration, strategic progression, and combat against a variety of enemies and formidable bosses. Hidden areas and upgrades encourage deeper exploration as players work to reclaim their throne.
| Steam |
Epic |
PlayStation |
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| Switch |
 Xbox |
GoG |
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| Price | Wishlist ($19.99) |
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Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Gameplay
The game is a side-scrolling action Metroidvania with a pixel art aesthetic, similar to titles like Metroid and Castlevania. Players control the Cursed King, navigating platforming segments and wielding chains to defeat enemies while exploring a fallen kingdom.
The chains, once used to imprison the protagonist, serve as both a weapon and a traversal tool. They can be used to attack enemies, deflect projectiles, and latch onto rings to swing across gaps, opening new pathways. The world is filled with hidden areas, collectibles, and upgrades, including powerful abilities and enhancements.
Players can discover and utilize power crystals, which grant strategic upgrades to refine their combat abilities. Encounters with formidable bosses require precise timing and tactical execution to overcome. With a decaying kingdom to explore and countless secrets to uncover, Beyond the Ice Palace 2 emphasizes strategic progression and skillful combat.
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Announcement Trailer
Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Announcement Trailer
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