Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince wears its 16-bit Zelda homage proudly, from keyed dungeons to the storybook framing device. It is cosy, legible and well paced, if rarely surprising. A comfortable adventure, perfect for winding down.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Lily explores the Mushroom Kingdom to free the Minotaur Prince from a curse. Published by Playtonic, released worldwide in 2022. Sword, bow and bombs, puzzle dungeons, hidden secrets, narration by a playful storyteller and an open homage to the classics.
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,5 GB📅09/08/2022
Published by Playtonic
Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince (Nintendo Switch) price, value & rarity
A heartfelt nod to 2D Zelda, Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince fills its dungeons with inventive bosses guarding every sanctuary. Item-driven mechanics, telegraphed attack patterns and puzzle-like phases echo the great adventure classics. The framing as a bedtime tale adds a unique flavour, as if each battle unfolds beside a crackling fire.
An underrated gem
Under its open homage to 16-bit Zelda, this adventure hides an original twist: a mischievous narrator who bends the tale in real time and slips in cheeky asides. Released amid a flood of genre clones, it struggled to stand out at a glance. Yet its polished dungeons and teasing writing make it a treat; ideal for anyone craving the thrill of classic exploration with a dash of self-mockery.
