Dibbles 2: Winter Woes is a puzzle-platformer game where you guide a king to safety by strategically sacrificing his loyal subjects.
This browser-based sequel, much like the classic game Lemmings, challenges you to place command stones that turn hapless Dibbles into tools-like bridges or stoppers-to navigate dangerous winter landscapes. Your goal is to create a safe passage for the king using a limited set of commands.
Your main interaction in the game is through command stones. At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a selection of available actions for the level, such as building a bridge, digging diagonally, or acting as a stopper to make others turn around.
You use your mouse to select a command and place its corresponding stone anywhere on the level's terrain.
The first Dibble that walks over the stone will execute that command, often sacrificing itself in the process. For example, placing a 'Bridge' stone will cause the next Dibble to start building a bridge until they hit a wall.
Careful placement and timing of these commands are essential for success.
The winter theme isn't just for show-it introduces a variety of frosty hazards. You'll need to build paths over icy water, dig through snowdrifts, and create walls to protect the King from sharp icicles.
Each of the 44 levels presents a unique environmental puzzle that requires a specific sequence of actions to solve.
The challenge comes from figuring out the correct order and placement for your commands. A misplaced bridge or a poorly timed dig can lead to the King's demise, forcing you to restart the level and rethink your entire approach.
While you command a whole troop of Dibbles, your only true objective is to ensure the King makes it to the exit tepee unharmed. The other Dibbles are completely expendable.
The game rates your performance based on how few Dibbles you had to sacrifice to save the King. Earning a 'Perfect' rating on a level requires finding the most efficient solution possible, which adds a layer of replayability for puzzle perfectionists.
You can play Dibbles 2: Winter Woes directly in your web browser with no downloads required. As an HTML5 game, it's designed to run smoothly on most modern devices and computers.
This makes it easy to access for a quick puzzle session, even on school or work networks that might restrict other types of games.
The primary goal in Dibbles 2: Winter Woes is to get the King Dibble from his starting point to the safety of the exit tepee at the end of each level.
All other Dibbles are expendable and must be used to create a safe path for him.
Controls are managed entirely with the mouse. Use your mouse to select a command stone from the panel at the bottom of the screen. Left click and drag the stone to a position on the map where you want a Dibble to perform that action.
The Dibbles walk forward automatically. When the first Dibble walks over a command stone you've placed, they will perform that action. You must place stones strategically to build bridges, dig tunnels, and block paths to guide the King through the hazards and to the exit.
Plan Your Route - Before you press start, scroll across the level to see all the obstacles and plan your sequence of commands. Timing is Everything - Don't place commands too early.
Wait until the right Dibble is approaching the spot to ensure the correct one performs the action. Use Stoppers Strategically - The Stopper command is one of the most useful.
Use it to make Dibbles turn around and buy yourself time to set up other commands further down the path. Minimize Sacrifices - For a better score, try to solve the puzzle using the fewest Dibbles possible.
Sometimes one sacrificed Dibble can solve a problem that seems to require two or three.
Don't Fear the Reset - If your plan goes wrong and the King is in danger, it's better to hit the reset button and try again with a new strategy than to watch him perish.
