Risk of Rain 2

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

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  1. waterkettle_1
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This is such a great game but just don't play at nighttime as you will get very addicted lol
  2. SchnozBott
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    For what it is, it's just about perfect, the most videogame of all videogames. An exercise in how RNGesus can elevate your humble survivor from weak obscurity to near godlike power. A world of stylized aesthetic full of secrets and a smooth soundtrack that just absolutely slaps. But there's no time to stop and smell the roses, the game gets harder every minute, so you must balance yourFor what it is, it's just about perfect, the most videogame of all videogames. An exercise in how RNGesus can elevate your humble survivor from weak obscurity to near godlike power. A world of stylized aesthetic full of secrets and a smooth soundtrack that just absolutely slaps. But there's no time to stop and smell the roses, the game gets harder every minute, so you must balance your greed with speed. Unlock a cast of 9 survivors that are all their own unique gameplay style. Discover and earn Artifacts that change how the whole game plays. And once you learn the ropes, drop down to the planet with a few friends so you can all have YASD together.

    Risk of Rain 2 stands tall among the best roguelites ever made, evoking memories of Spelunky and The Binding of Isaac    … Expand
  3. SandraBo
    Aug 14, 2020
    9
    I played since the first few weeks after early access release and was more than just satisfied with the big updates, especially the last two. The core loop of kill enemies, buy random items, find and kill the boss, proceed to the next stage and repeat was done excellently and with the (at the moment) 10 completely different characters with multiple alternative attacks, the many stages,I played since the first few weeks after early access release and was more than just satisfied with the big updates, especially the last two. The core loop of kill enemies, buy random items, find and kill the boss, proceed to the next stage and repeat was done excellently and with the (at the moment) 10 completely different characters with multiple alternative attacks, the many stages, enemies and of course items you won't get bored so easily.
    Unlockable artifacts can spice up your game like team damage, for you and the enemies double the enemies or choosing what items you get you to play additional hours, even more if you can play with friends.

    And if all of that is not enough for you there are dozens upon dozens of fan made mods on thunderstore. There are all kinds of different mods, from entire new characters like the bandit from the first game, goku from dragonball or different LoL characters to completely new items, difficulties etc. I advise to install a mod manager to easily choose whit which mods to play as the moving and deleting the files in the game files can and will become tedious. The best/easiest to operate is (at the moment of writing this) r2modman.    … Expand
  4. nicksiciliano
    Aug 21, 2020
    7
    While at times empty, Hopoo Games' faith in the player's dedication is admirable, and the cooperative gameplay works well for it's template. The transition from Risk of Rain I to 3D graphics is a head scratcher at first, but it ends up working well enough to warrant a sequel
  5. MetaCritKindaSx
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Most of the people that gave this game a score between 0 and 6 either have played less than 10 mins or just have the attention span of a toddler.This game shows that you don`t need a huge team to achieve one of the best indie titles in recent memory.
  6. CrystalPepsi
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    This game is really good. Every character is unique in how they play and results can be achieved when playing as any of them. The unlocks will keep you playing while the difficulty continues to be challenging without ever becoming too difficult. The primary game play loop is both satisfying and fun to play, and I could easily recommend this game to anyone.
  7. Phelyne
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Gorgeous art, amazing soundtrack, astonishing replayability, unique aesthetic - this game has everything I want in a game and more. It's my favourite game. There are no microtransactions whatsoever, although currently they're planning on making some DLC to fund continued development which I'm really excited for! I can't recommend this game enough. It's the single best rogue-like on theGorgeous art, amazing soundtrack, astonishing replayability, unique aesthetic - this game has everything I want in a game and more. It's my favourite game. There are no microtransactions whatsoever, although currently they're planning on making some DLC to fund continued development which I'm really excited for! I can't recommend this game enough. It's the single best rogue-like on the market with its unique feature of infinite item stacking on nearly every single item. Give it a go!… Expand
  8. JustAClown
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    No Man's Sky meets Enter The Gungeon. It's a marvel in what this game can do in such a short development time.
  9. SirLordIan
    Sep 30, 2020
    8
    An extremely addictive rogue-like game that I have spent so many hours playing with and without friends on. Great game to play with friends.
  10. GamerMan444
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    this game is amazinggggggggggg i cant even believe how dood it is dude? :DDDDD
  11. Fanonymous
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    I never played the original and doubted I could enjoy RoR2 because it just isn't my style of game.

    I was very wrong. The gameplay is so slick, the randomization and unlockables make each play through completely unique. I try to play other games, but I just keep coming back to this. I can easily set out to play for an hour and end up playing two. I even like the art style even though it    I never played the original and doubted I could enjoy RoR2 because it just isn't my style of game.

    I was very wrong. The gameplay is so slick, the randomization and unlockables make each play through completely unique. I try to play other games, but I just keep coming back to this. I can easily set out to play for an hour and end up playing two. I even like the art style even though it seemed odd and over-saturated to me when I watched re-plays. It's perfect, and the soundtrack is amazing.

    People call it a roguelite because it is just impossible to put this game into any regular category. Risk of Rain 2 is like very few other games, which is why it feels so fresh.

    Buy this game if you think you might like it. Buy this game for your friends and support the devs so they keep making more great games like this.    … Expand
  12. adrenilinmatt
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    I've got 600 hours clocked on this game. Which, on it's own, says a lot.

    If you're into going from peasant to literal GOD within a few minutes, with a nice splash of good old RNG along the way, destroying thousands of enemies at a time, with or without friends, for HOURS on end, this might just be the perfect game for you.

    600 hours. Let that sink in.
  13. angraholyland
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Hundreds of hours of pure action-oriented fun! This game has a lot to offer, a lot to discover and a addictive gameplay that gets better every run. You can play alone and online, with friends and random people (and you can pick good partners). Recommended to everyone that loves third person shooters and rogue-lites.
  14. EveryLevel
    Jan 25, 2022
    9
    You know when you get wiskey ♥♥♥♥ and can ♥♥♥♥ for hours. This game kinda like that. You're drunk with power and have to ♥♥♥♥ Everything up. The Girl keep asking you chill out but you can't All you see is red.
  15. Loeken666
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    this is an extremely fun game and addicting game even better with friends. :D
  16. Johnpewds
    Aug 16, 2020
    9
    Very fun and addictive game, ideal for people who loves quests, challenges, and killing monsters.
  17. cealestia
    Aug 12, 2020
    8
    beat this game like 50 times it gets repetitive but it is still fun looking forward to the future of this game
  18. Finglofell
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    There’s hundreds of hours of fun to be had in RoR2, if you approach it with the right mindset and sometimes a friend or two. It’s not for everyone, but I found it a lot more forgiving than e.g. Dark Souls, and it’s got a Chris Christodoulou soundtrack to boot, so your ears will enjoy themselves even when you reach your inevitable and abrupt demise.
  19. TomasJalooin
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Es un buen juego si tiene mucho tiempo libre y te gustan los desafíos, jugarlo con amigos te garantizara mas diversión, pero jugarlo solo no esta para nada mal. Un juego que vale completamente la pena
  20. Enzoiscool
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Fun rogue-lite with a nice challenge to it even though the last boss promotes tacking less good items atm this will change hopefully in the better.
    so the only real critic I would have with the type of game its trying to be is that it can get a bit stale at some point (imo)
  21. DreamDays
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    This game is literally one of the best rogue-like games ive ever played and will still be the one of the bests on its genre after years.
  22. JonsGone
    Dec 23, 2020
    6
    A good basis for an early access game...
    Its definitly not finished.
    Mostly empty maps. Stat check items. Long, painful runs that can and will stretch for hours. Multiplayer is very unbalanced. Either one player gets everything and just rolls or everyone gets a little and get crushed. No middle ground. Characters are a blast to play, each and every one of them is very unique.    A good basis for an early access game...
    Its definitly not finished.
    Mostly empty maps.
    Stat check items.
    Long, painful runs that can and will stretch for hours.
    Multiplayer is very unbalanced.
    Either one player gets everything and just rolls or everyone gets a little and get crushed.
    No middle ground.
    Characters are a blast to play, each and every one of them is very unique.
    Definitly the highlight of the game.
    But they're just dropped in a map with same-y enemies and uninteresting items that do not change how they behave in a fight.
    It just feels like a demo showcasing character designs.

    Mediocre roguelike at best.    … Expand
  23. lordaeron1
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    Horrible game, no idea why people like it.
    Super Grindy and repetitive.
    the worst part is when you try to go online.
    you can join any game but you can't really play. all you can do Is spectate.
    some matches take hours, I am mean many hours.
    so all you do for let's say 3-4 hours is watch someone play without an ability to spawn.
    Waste of money.
  24. snoreslack
    Aug 18, 2020
    0
    The issue isn't that things get repetitive in less than 10 minutes and only get worse from there. The issue is that things were never fun in the first place. RoR2 has been my least-fun gaming experience in recent memory.
  25. wownothankyou
    Aug 18, 2020
    0
    It turns out that "Visual Clutter: The Game" really doesn't work in 3D. Maybe it was possible to make a good sequel to Risk of Rain in 3D, but my goodness this isn't it. It's just a pity that Hopoo didn't learn anything from the example of Trine 3.
  26. MCmetacritic
    Aug 12, 2020
    0
    I loved the original Risk of Rain and really, really wanted to like the sequel. Unfortunately, the switch from 2D to 3D did no favors. The game looks generic and plays poorly. I didn't play until the full release and now that it's fully released I'm sad to say that it plays like a day 1 early access game. It's just a big, sloppy, janky mess of stuff that doesn't work together. This gameI loved the original Risk of Rain and really, really wanted to like the sequel. Unfortunately, the switch from 2D to 3D did no favors. The game looks generic and plays poorly. I didn't play until the full release and now that it's fully released I'm sad to say that it plays like a day 1 early access game. It's just a big, sloppy, janky mess of stuff that doesn't work together. This game that came out within the last 24 hours feels seriously dated, like something 10 years old or more. Again, huge fan of the original (and Deadbolt) but for me, this is a big swing and a bigger miss.… Expand
  27. Steyraus
    May 18, 2021
    9
    Very fun and addicting experiance if you get over the inital learning curve and massive dificulting spikes.. The entire game is built around RNG and progression is time gated.. So if you stick with the game long enough to beat it, its not cause your skilled, its because the game allowed the right items to roll and didnt implement 1 hit insta kills.
  28. Napalm007
    Sep 9, 2020
    4
    poor graphics, same boring gameplay,my 1st two games i died in 3 secs against boss and it says easy
  29. LasseRon
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Fun game with some issues.
    + Fun combat
    + Fun upgrades
    + Fun secrets
    - Maps are pretty much the same every time
    - The difficulty is really bad and you get one shot way too often
    - Awful last boss and stage.
  30. Shdndjfbc
    Sep 20, 2020
    0
    Waste of time. Learn to communicate with your audience. Game needs quicker updates and relevant information shouldn't be hard to find.
  31. MPGSpotter
    Dec 15, 2020
    4
    I have almost 100 hours of this in co-op, and yet I struggle to find any kind of fun in its extremely uninteresting gameplay loop. Character differences are miniscule and get overshadowed by a good selection of items anyway, the only exceptions being the engineer (just barely) and the melee characters (same as ranged, but more annoying to play). Each run feels like it's almost exclusivelyI have almost 100 hours of this in co-op, and yet I struggle to find any kind of fun in its extremely uninteresting gameplay loop. Character differences are miniscule and get overshadowed by a good selection of items anyway, the only exceptions being the engineer (just barely) and the melee characters (same as ranged, but more annoying to play). Each run feels like it's almost exclusively controlled by the random items you get, with everything else barely mattering at all. Even then, none of the items I've seen change the playstyle (unless you get one of the godlike lunar items that will let you beat the entire game without pressing left click whatsoever). The game turns out to be extremely easy (except that one part everyone hates) even on the hardest difficulties and even if you stroll through the levels at granny pace - the difficulty timer at the top of the screen is completely ignored by everyone after their 3rd run. Top it off with nauseating FOV and you got one of the most boring roguelites I have ever played.… Expand
  32. vova22379
    Jul 13, 2022
    2
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  33. iceking905
    Jul 9, 2021
    0
    broken multiplayer, can never find matches. great when you can actually find a match which is rare otherwise your waiting for a good 15-20 minutes for the next match to be over and theres no clear indicators which matches have started or not....

    Hopoo Games what a joke
  34. Lamergamer112
    Dec 20, 2022
    0
    Actually the most overrated game of the past decade developers make 2 hours worth of content and stuck in into a randomizer and call it a game. Gameplay’s not even fun. Just run around in circles and kill a bunch of things over and over and over and over, all with Minuscule changes, pathetic excuse for a gameplay loop, mildly enjoyable for 2 hours and that’s it. And it just so happensActually the most overrated game of the past decade developers make 2 hours worth of content and stuck in into a randomizer and call it a game. Gameplay’s not even fun. Just run around in circles and kill a bunch of things over and over and over and over, all with Minuscule changes, pathetic excuse for a gameplay loop, mildly enjoyable for 2 hours and that’s it. And it just so happens that’s the refund timer on steam. DO NOT RECOMMEND if you have competent taste in video games… Expand
  35. fawd
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
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  36. Pikathulhu
    Nov 13, 2020
    6
    Mindless fun for a few hours, but lack of player agency and almost every item just being a different damage buff makes every run feel identical.
  37. Tomle1202
    Jun 14, 2022
    8
    Risk of Rain 2' frantic combat and weirdly addictive randomness still excite me even after countless runs.
  38. coolkid2point0
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    Even with a small team, the game improves on the original in nearly every way. Better with friends as well.
  39. CzarSquid
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Spacey glowy point and shooty with many enemies and powerful items make fun multiplayer
  40. ujellybrah
    Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Where should i begin? It's the best roguelike i have ever played (and i've played alot of em).
    Absolute must play.
    Pro's - Graphic design - Level design - Music - Combat - Item versatility - Multiplayer aspect (4 max) - Secrets - Replayability - Adding of artifacts - Final stage with boss - Epic game, buybuy :D Cons - Graphics (good design, but a bit simplistic) - Need    Where should i begin? It's the best roguelike i have ever played (and i've played alot of em).
    Absolute must play.

    Pro's
    - Graphic design
    - Level design
    - Music
    - Combat
    - Item versatility
    - Multiplayer aspect (4 max)
    - Secrets
    - Replayability
    - Adding of artifacts
    - Final stage with boss
    - Epic game, buybuy :D

    Cons
    - Graphics (good design, but a bit simplistic)
    - Need quite the rig to keep up at max settings    … Expand
  41. tommyjc19
    Apr 11, 2021
    9
    what a great game. Ive gotten many many hours out of it for the price. One of the best values on Steam
  42. LatiosGigetto
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    Excellent on every aspect: graphics, audio, gameplay...
    The only problem? I suck big ass at it but hey, it's still fun
  43. ppyy12
    Sep 21, 2020
    8
    Super addictive game, the way you unlock items and new characters through unique tasks is alot of fun.The music in this game is also really good.The only real problem with this game is that it can be a bit buggy at times.
  44. Wweald
    Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Super fun addicting game that gets better the more you play it with a lot of replayability. You start off struggling and snowball into a god that destroys everything around you.
  45. Vulgrim
    May 26, 2021
    9
    A great croissant in three dimensions. Highly replayable due to the many characters with different playstyles and thanks to the challenges that the player can set before himself to unlock a new item or an alternative ability for the character as a reward (apart from the achievement).
    There are also many secrets (including hidden locations) in the game, which are quite a challenge to find.    A great croissant in three dimensions. Highly replayable due to the many characters with different playstyles and thanks to the challenges that the player can set before himself to unlock a new item or an alternative ability for the character as a reward (apart from the achievement).
    There are also many secrets (including hidden locations) in the game, which are quite a challenge to find. The title is definitely worth recommending, especially after the release of version 1.0, where we already have the final boss added.
    The only downside that I could point out is the small amount of tracks for the soundtrack.    … Expand
  46. FlameHaze10
    Jul 24, 2023
    8
    Pros:
    - Gameplay
    - Enemies
    - Modes
    - Artstyle
    - Dev support

    Cons:
    - MF POT!
  47. danbut110
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    Хороший рогалик - тот, который можно сломать. И это именно он.
  48. Chase-2200
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Easily one of my favorite games ever. The game is so replayable with every run feeing different. The game is so fun that when I die I’m not even upset, I’m just ready to start a another run.
  49. kyve
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Risk of Rain 2 is fun, addictive, challenging, very frantic and the soundtrack is incredible.
    Being one of the games I spent the most time on Steam, I can say it is one of my favorite games of all time.
  50. Oshiri_Maeda
    May 24, 2022
    6
    Very nice rougue-like TPS. Many combinations of heroes/abilities/upgrades, but ultimately too much colorful flashes - sometimes hard to understand what is going on lol
    I don't know what, but something is missing. becomes too repetitive too quickly.
    Co-op is fun, but the same issues.
  51. wilderplain
    Feb 24, 2021
    4
    I find it hard to understand the 'Overwhelmingly Positive' review score on Steam. There are so many issues with this game.

    This is a roguelike with poor balance and terrible RNG systems, which means that every so often you have a fun run and the rest of the time its a total drag to play. There's only a few levels and they get samey really fast. There's only a few bosses and they get    I find it hard to understand the 'Overwhelmingly Positive' review score on Steam. There are so many issues with this game.

    This is a roguelike with poor balance and terrible RNG systems, which means that every so often you have a fun run and the rest of the time its a total drag to play. There's only a few levels and they get samey really fast. There's only a few bosses and they get samey really fast. Movement always starts off super slow and clunky, and this only changes if the RNG allows it to.

    There are many things that could have been done to improve the experience, but the main one for me is that the game should give the player more agency over their build. The way things stand, the player is a slave to layer upon layer of RNG. There is RNG as to how many loot item boxes spawn in a level, where they are, what type they are, and of course what's inside them. There is one loot box that is a choice of three, but often one or two of the three is a question mark, aka, a random item! (why???)

    Roguelikes work best in these ways: either let the player choose between two or three pickups most of the time so that they can consciously move toward a build (like Slay the Spire or Hades), and/or make sure there are enough pickups that the player can figure it out on the way (like Dead Cells, Binding of Isaac). ROR2 does neither. And on top of that, it slaps you with a countdown, making the levels harder if you take time to look for more loot.

    I can only assume the people rating this highly are rating it off of their rarer god-like runs and are forgetting about the drudgery runs. A good game should be FUN first and foremost, from the get-go, not promising potential fun somewhere down the line, and only if you're lucky enough to snag it.    … Expand
  52. OneEyeSy
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    This is hands down one of my favorite games in recent years. I've been playing since the early access launch and have amassed around 500 hours. Even at the early access launch point I feel like it was in a full game state then. Over the past year and some change, Hopoo have consistently updated and added upon an amazing framework. Whether its adding new survivors that feel vastly differentThis is hands down one of my favorite games in recent years. I've been playing since the early access launch and have amassed around 500 hours. Even at the early access launch point I feel like it was in a full game state then. Over the past year and some change, Hopoo have consistently updated and added upon an amazing framework. Whether its adding new survivors that feel vastly different from each other, or crafting beautiful and wondrous new stages for us to explore, all the way to expanding its crazy array of items that make you feel more powerful than I have in any other video game before it, this game has become one of the most addictive and downright time consuming pieces of media I've ever interacted with. The more and more time I sunk into the world of Risk of Rain 2 were moments spent learning something new, experimenting with certain playstyles and builds, or going for the 100% on the plethora of engaging challenges the game has to offer. I will never be able to stress how amazing this work of art is, but just know you will get more value out of this $20 indie than most triple A games out there today. 10/10.… Expand
  53. Breddyboi
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    This game makes you feel like a god and then you die on one hit. Still haven't been able to beat the main boss. Was addicted to this **** for a while. The jump from 2d to 3d looks great ! Love you devs. Waiting for updates to jump back in this game.
  54. PewDiePies
    Sep 16, 2020
    6
    Ok, another BUG kill exploration game, graphics suck but the game is quite entertaining.
  55. Wynkin_Gunn
    Sep 22, 2020
    9
    A highly enjoyable and fast-paced experience that works with or without friends. The challenge is extremely flexible based on the kind of experience you want, be it a chill and laid back game or some sweaty tryhard playthrough.

    The amount of players is accounted for in number of loot drops available, and the limitation of items per player depending on if someone is falling behind was    A highly enjoyable and fast-paced experience that works with or without friends. The challenge is extremely flexible based on the kind of experience you want, be it a chill and laid back game or some sweaty tryhard playthrough.

    The amount of players is accounted for in number of loot drops available, and the limitation of items per player depending on if someone is falling behind was removed, which allows for wackier builds (Although some item stealing may occur).

    The ambience is extraordinary, with the shading, models, audio and music all coming together very nicely, leading to quite a magical experience on the first few hours of play, and not being any less beautiful after a lot of playtime.

    The modding capabilities of the game are good for if you want to spruce the game up a bit, but there are already a plethora of unlockable modifiers, skills, items and characters ingame for a unique experience on each run.    … Expand
  56. Jimmybeanjojang
    Oct 6, 2020
    8
    I miss the 2d simple pixel style but the great gameplay more than makes up for it.
  57. notYuB
    Oct 19, 2020
    10
    This is on of the most well done rogue likes out there. Trying not to sound like to much of a fan boy here, but even if your just slightly interested in this game I can't recommend you pick it up straight away.
  58. holouwon
    Oct 31, 2020
    8
    I would rate this game a 10 but i just can't because my favorite character is Mercenary and he just doesn't do enough damage im really good with him but when i play Huntress or Loader or Rex or any character really i get more far and it saddens me really
  59. HooksMead
    Nov 10, 2020
    9
    A great sequel that steps it up in every way. Risk of Rains transitioned from a great 2D game to an amazing 3D game could have been a difficult process, but the dev at Hopoo Games it made it come across as seamless. Chris Christodoulou returns to give Risk of Rains its unique sounds with a soundtrack that slaps.
  60. JxBest
    May 25, 2021
    10
    I HIGHLY recommend this game. One of/or the Greatest Action Roguelike Co-op game created so far. I love everything about this game. The characters all unique and the gameplay ever changing and THE MUSIC IS GODLIKE! This game is great solo or with friends and you can play runs for hours. Overall consensus this game Is Amazing. (This game is a MUST BUY.)
  61. bust3d
    Dec 9, 2020
    9
    Tekrarlanabilir çerezlik saf aksıyon. Online deneyim tatmin edici değil.
  62. Notartist43
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best rouge likes I have played. With 300+ hours I can confirm that the game is amazing. The final boss is epic and the game is so fun to play, seriously if you have not already bought the game please do it is worth all its 25$ and better than most 60$ games now a days. The devs really know how to make a great game
  63. CompleteIdiot
    Feb 27, 2021
    6
    Interesting roguelike concept, where you can prioritize either getting stronger while making enemies stronger as well, or trying to beat it as fast as possible before the time pumps up the difficulty. Unfortunately getting new heroes is a massive grind, and the core gameplay loop becomes extremely shallow and doesn't justify the time it takes to get alternatives to your starting hero. IInteresting roguelike concept, where you can prioritize either getting stronger while making enemies stronger as well, or trying to beat it as fast as possible before the time pumps up the difficulty. Unfortunately getting new heroes is a massive grind, and the core gameplay loop becomes extremely shallow and doesn't justify the time it takes to get alternatives to your starting hero. I got 4 unlocked and got bored of the grind it takes to get the rest of them. I think the series has a great potential, but the reward factor needs to be optimized to the time invested.… Expand
  64. TeoBlue
    Jan 1, 2021
    9
    I'm not generally a big fan of rogue likes but this one really hooked me in. For starters it feels like it's been a while to have a game that's fun to unlock things. You start with 1 character and lots of items, and as you play you quickly first unlock some good items and characters and then later will tackle the more challenging tasks. As you unlock more playable characters you reallyI'm not generally a big fan of rogue likes but this one really hooked me in. For starters it feels like it's been a while to have a game that's fun to unlock things. You start with 1 character and lots of items, and as you play you quickly first unlock some good items and characters and then later will tackle the more challenging tasks. As you unlock more playable characters you really begin to feel the weight of your character. Each one has such a unique playsyle of how you will find yourself moving and operating within the world. I feel the weapons were designed very well. For instance one weapon is a nail gun that is automatic but when you release it fires a shotgun like cluster of 12. Another weapon fires 3 times in little bursts but if it crits it fires 6 times. These variances along with the wide diverse set of items sets you up for a fantastic experience that wears down incredibly slowly. I can honestly say that on my current 40th hour of gameplay I am just as, if not more excited, for my run than the first hour. To me this is a hallmark for a machanic truly made with love and care. The level design is fantastic. The procedural generation makes you always wonder what you're going to see around the corner and how you're gonna tackle the level at hand. The graphics are it's own kinda like when borderlands was big and it was it's own sort of art form. In the same way the models and world around you is absolutely gorgous and extremely athletically pleasing. The item diversity is incredible. The number of ideas you'll have and different things to try feels almost limitless. What I'd say regarding to items and builds for this game is seeing as there's no real winning the game, you do what is fun or sounds good at that time and this keeps the gameplay constantly fresh. My only regret is looking up how to unlock things. They said if you look closely at the maps and explore deeply, you will find many hidden secrets and they are most definitely right. With enough time and being blasted around the map I definitely believe I would have eventually found everything on my own and I'm absolutely horrible at finding what to do in games. After seeing the gameplay of the first game (never played it btw) I'm absolutely stunned they manged to get this out as the sequel to be as beautiful and fun as it is. Top 5 games of the year for me and a must play for anyone who watches it and it looks remotely fun. (initially I thought i had no expectations. I saw the gameplay and thought it looked somewhat fun. I was absolutely blown away.)… Expand
  65. Menetys
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    this game is one of the best roguelike games you can get. but keep in mind that it gets boring quick :P (By quick I mean after like a 100 or so hours)
  66. OminousToaster
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    Worth every cent. Shows that you don't need a big studio and 7 years to make a good game. Hopoo's dedication to making fun their first priority really shows in every part of the game. Some people complain that the stages aren't randomized, but this would be nearly impossible to do in 3D and this is made up for in the massive pool of items along with the unique characters that change theWorth every cent. Shows that you don't need a big studio and 7 years to make a good game. Hopoo's dedication to making fun their first priority really shows in every part of the game. Some people complain that the stages aren't randomized, but this would be nearly impossible to do in 3D and this is made up for in the massive pool of items along with the unique characters that change the entire playstyle. The scaling difficulty mechanic was a stroke of genius from the devs and makes the game easy to get into unlike many other games in the same genre. Many people complain about the difficulty and repetitiveness but they just haven't given it a chance and actually tried to see what the game has to offer. The characters are all unique and provide an entirely different playstyle and you can get a god run with any of them. I'm shocked to see how balanced these characters are in a game all about becoming overpowered. The items aren't just simple stat boosts, but all have their entirely unique properties. All the complaints about graphics are unwarranted; I personally love the artstyle of this game, and would recommend it to ANYONE looking for a new game to sink hundreds of hours into. I am super excited for the next content update, and for anyone worried about the game dying after it stops development, it has an active modding scene that will keep the game alive for years. Hopoo deserved every word of praise they get, so please, buy the game. It's only 25 dollars and is more fun than most 60 dollar games.

    11/10    … Expand
  67. GreaseSack
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    8??????????? Wow.
    "I miss the pixel art style" SHUT THE HELL UP. This cel-shaded MASTERPIECE is some of the most impressive visual design from a TWO person studio that developed the game in UNDER TWO YEARS. FROM THE SECOND THIS WAS RELEASED in EARLY **** ACCESS it was GOD DAMN PERFECT in its VISUAL DESIGN AND GAMEPLAY. THERE WERE SO MANY CHARACTER BUILDS FROM THE MOTHER **** START that    8??????????? Wow.
    "I miss the pixel art style" SHUT THE HELL UP. This cel-shaded MASTERPIECE is some of the most impressive visual design from a TWO person studio that developed the game in UNDER TWO YEARS. FROM THE SECOND THIS WAS RELEASED in EARLY **** ACCESS it was GOD DAMN PERFECT in its VISUAL DESIGN AND GAMEPLAY. THERE WERE SO MANY CHARACTER BUILDS FROM THE MOTHER **** START that led to DAMN NEAR INFINITE REPLAYABILITY.
    However.
    The anniversary update absolutely BUTCHERED this game.
    THE COMMENCEMENT CHANGES **** BLEW ****
    I TRUSTED YOU.
    I TRUSTED YOU, HOPOO.
    I PLAYED 125 HOURS OF THIS GAME.
    and you gave me nothing for months.
    UNTIL YOU F I N A L L Y RELEASED THE god damn ANNIVERSARY UPDATE, WHICH **** r u i n e d the final god damn stage of this near-masterpiece.
    Eight out of **** ten.    … Expand
  68. mat_b
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    mat b !
  69. Blizzard__
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    This is Probably the best game I have played in a few years. It’s just amazing and has a high replay value
  70. Yorai1212
    Aug 9, 2021
    10
    Fun ass game, a lot of stuff to achieve, to earn, such as characters and thropies.
    Also really fun with friends and family!
  71. Yt_dizzy
    Aug 12, 2021
    10
    There is a big bug with the game where it constantly shoots rockets when your not doing anything and it lags out the game and crashes it. It happened to many times to me and it got to the point where I deleted the game. Before the newest update that never happened but something in this certain update is messed up and I’m disappointed honestly because I loved the game and now I can’t evenThere is a big bug with the game where it constantly shoots rockets when your not doing anything and it lags out the game and crashes it. It happened to many times to me and it got to the point where I deleted the game. Before the newest update that never happened but something in this certain update is messed up and I’m disappointed honestly because I loved the game and now I can’t even enjoy it because it always freezes or crashes cuz of this glitch/bug. I hope it gets fixed but until then I don’t think I’ll be playing much if at all at this point.… Expand
  72. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    3
    Shooter slasher, with endless waves of mobs, random weapons and cool modifiers
  73. Flaks
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Great dynamic game. Good rogue-like. Good gameplay. And everything is sent.
  74. Larry4578
    Sep 18, 2021
    8
    I like enjoyed this game a lot.
    I was pretty skeptical about buying this game, I bought it only when my friends told me to buy it to play with them.
    And I did. I was not disappointed. I really like the graphics, they look stunning, and they fit the game perfectly. The visuals and the animations are great either. The abilities and the skills are varied and enjoyable. It's so satisfying    I like enjoyed this game a lot.
    I was pretty skeptical about buying this game, I bought it only when my friends told me to buy it to play with them.
    And I did.
    I was not disappointed.
    I really like the graphics, they look stunning, and they fit the game perfectly. The visuals and the animations are great either.
    The abilities and the skills are varied and enjoyable. It's so satisfying to build your skill until you become overpowered and it's so great.
    You could easily get addicted to this game. Getting into this game is super easy because it's not too difficult and everyone can play it.
    The soundtrack is so fun to listen to and it will make you feel like a bad-ass.
    There are some problems with this game. You could call it "over-animation". The animations could be very overwhelming and intense so it might be hard to keep track. I have a problem with the first stages of the game. They are pretty bland and not very fun.    … Expand
  75. Fvnfvnfvn
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    If I could say one thing about this game, its that its not a game. Its a drug, and I cant stop coming back to it :.). Hoopoo Games is a relatively small team of incredibly talented people who really cared about and loved this project enough to help it grow into the indie dynamo that it is.

    The beauty of RoR2 and why its so addicting is that the only limiting factor in this game is time.    If I could say one thing about this game, its that its not a game. Its a drug, and I cant stop coming back to it :.). Hoopoo Games is a relatively small team of incredibly talented people who really cared about and loved this project enough to help it grow into the indie dynamo that it is.

    The beauty of RoR2 and why its so addicting is that the only limiting factor in this game is time. The longer you spend playing each level the more the difficulty rises creating this growing tension which never seems to stop. Will you go that legendary item even if it take you and extra 5 mins to get it? The choice is yours, but is it worth it? That's what draws you in and urges you to keep playing.

    Gamplay: 9.5
    Story: 9.5
    Enjoyment: 10    … Expand
  76. Pblo
    Nov 16, 2021
    8
    Хороший рогалик. Однако, количества контента вряд-ли хватает на продолжительный запой в игре
  77. The_Senate
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    The peak of Rougelikes, and has been one of my favorite game of the past years. If anyone shares a interest in the genre you will be greeted with a game that has love poured into it. From the music, to the bosses, to the gameplay loop, you will experience a game like no other. Anyone that gave this game below a 7 is just complaining about the rouge like aspects in which I've yet to seeThe peak of Rougelikes, and has been one of my favorite game of the past years. If anyone shares a interest in the genre you will be greeted with a game that has love poured into it. From the music, to the bosses, to the gameplay loop, you will experience a game like no other. Anyone that gave this game below a 7 is just complaining about the rouge like aspects in which I've yet to see someone give valid flaws of the game. This game is incredible and anyone that like roguelikes should try this game!… Expand
  78. LordOfTheHobos
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Certainly one of my favorite games, it carries almost all of the charm from the first game over. If I had to say one critique would be that the game is lacking slightly in content in particular areas, such as alternate survivor moves.
  79. FriedSnow
    Dec 28, 2021
    10
    Лучшая игра в своём жанре. Много предметов, относительно много персонажей. Не слишком простая, не слишком сложная. Низкий порог вхождения. Шедевр кароче
  80. BaldursThones
    Nov 26, 2022
    9
    This is one of the few roguelikes that I have really enjoyed. The many different survivors you can play as made this game unique and fun.
  81. Cinept
    Mar 7, 2022
    7
    7/10. Amazing roguelike, very repayable and fun in coop. Fun to pick up and go for a run, but doesn't really hook me or get me addicted.
  82. Belethor5773
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    If you're a fan of roguelites, third person shooters or games in general you NEED to play this game it is (in my own opinion) the pinnacle of the genre and one of the best games I have played.
  83. Hatters
    Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I don't know what else to say other than its really good! Addicting as hell and the definition of "Just one more run". Very approachable for newer players and challenging for veterans too.
  84. Mike_here
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Great game! Super fun. I love roguelikes. The only problem is that it takes up a lot of time when you're playing. Sometimes it can take up to 1 hour. The side quests are fun. Playing on the hardest mode (monsoon) is really fun. I recommend getting it!
  85. Shadow-Slayer
    Apr 23, 2022
    9
    Awesome very fun it is long, but it is a very big game to explore so much new stuff would recommend.
  86. Jabbawockee
    May 6, 2022
    9
    This game has an amazing gameplay loop that it lets you get lost in with its near endless possibilities, while its lore only consists of item descriptions in the menu, its story is not its central focus - more a backdrop to its amazing gameplay. Each character's playstyle is uniquely distinct and the variety of items and modifiers always keep the gameplay fresh. As someone who is notThis game has an amazing gameplay loop that it lets you get lost in with its near endless possibilities, while its lore only consists of item descriptions in the menu, its story is not its central focus - more a backdrop to its amazing gameplay. Each character's playstyle is uniquely distinct and the variety of items and modifiers always keep the gameplay fresh. As someone who is not particularly a huge fan of rogue-likes, this game stood above the rest as a leader of its genre in my eyes, certainly give it a try.… Expand
  87. kerkdeller
    Jan 8, 2023
    9
    I love rouge-likes, and this ticks all the boxes for me. Unlockable content that doesn't create barriers from enjoying the game, multiple endings, and a bangin soundtrack to help you get through the repeated playthroughs. Solid gameplay to boot. Things can be said about the delay in rolling out content for console, and the recent acquisition of the game by Gearbox, but those areI love rouge-likes, and this ticks all the boxes for me. Unlockable content that doesn't create barriers from enjoying the game, multiple endings, and a bangin soundtrack to help you get through the repeated playthroughs. Solid gameplay to boot. Things can be said about the delay in rolling out content for console, and the recent acquisition of the game by Gearbox, but those are conversations for another place.… Expand
  88. Chastizer
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    I have 300 hours in this game and just completed my first of undoubtedly many Eclipse 8 runs. I've seen quite literally everything this game has to offer. Despite that, I will probably dump hundreds more hours into it. Difficulty options, co-op, and artifacts make it easy to play the game exactly how you want to play even if you're a casual player. Other artifacts and Eclipse modes giveI have 300 hours in this game and just completed my first of undoubtedly many Eclipse 8 runs. I've seen quite literally everything this game has to offer. Despite that, I will probably dump hundreds more hours into it. Difficulty options, co-op, and artifacts make it easy to play the game exactly how you want to play even if you're a casual player. Other artifacts and Eclipse modes give people like myself craving a challenge options to keep doing runs when difficulty options aren't enough. The concept is cool, the levels are well crafted, the music is so good it's on my main playlists, and the gameplay is tight and makes it a delight to play. I'm a big fan of many roguelike games and this has become my favorite by far.… Expand
  89. arkantos869
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I didn't think I'd like this game as I couldn't get into the first one. This game is excellent and incredibly fun, especially with friends. The variety of "builds" you can choose from gives it a great deal of re-playability. Highly recommend!
  90. timelord777
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
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  91. swooflya
    Jul 17, 2022
    9
    Quite easily one of the easiest games to pick up and just sink hours into. Not to mention the phenomenal soundtrack is a plus.
  92. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    8
    gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  93. Hostn
    Oct 15, 2022
    9
    probably my favorite of the rouge-like genre. great game, good time, very fun
  94. somovbiu
    Jul 1, 2023
    0
    What a dumb game, no story, no tutorial, just start the game and shoot, die and start again, shoot and repeat.
  95. renyw
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    great great great great great great great great great great great great great
  96. LobisomenPeidao
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    This game is very, for you play with with your friends , if you wanna have an hardcore experience play eclipse and take luck you gonna need
  97. StinkySmeller
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    If you're addicted to porn and want to jack off just play this game instead, you'll cum instantly.
  98. AcquireQuag
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Im not kidding when i say that RIsk of Rain 2 has the best Gameplay on the market rn. It feels SO GOOD to play, all the characters are unique and the randomness mixes up the gameflow so no run will be the same. Absolutely play this masterpiece.
  99. kustik
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    Just a really good game go and buy it now + it has a large modding community.
  100. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    this is not a game; this is more like a drug. you try it out and you think it's cool, and so you go back for a little more, and then you finally get a multiple hour run. 4 hours of your life are now gone as you finally die by obliterating yourself.
    and then you immediately start another run
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#21 Best PC Game of 2020
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#42 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    90
    A shooter with a roguelike’s soul, Risk of Rain 2 is pretty much devoid of any deeper meaning, but at the same time perfectly executed and brilliant in its simplicity. [11/2020, p.33]
  2. Vandal
    Sep 1, 2020
    82
    Risk of Rain 2 does a great job at creating an engaging world full of frantic moments, although sometimes its procedural features get in the way.
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  3. The Indie Game Website
    Aug 31, 2020
    90
    We have finally lived through the full release of Risk of Rain 2. With the full release comes a new character, who is excellent, and a true final level, final boss, and an ending. On top of that, we get even more excellent music from Chris Christodoulou. It cements Risk of Rain 2 as one of the best roguelikes of all time, and certainly one of the best co-op roguelikes too. There are a couple of things I was hoping to see with the full release, like more skills for the other survivors, but I’m sure they’ll arrive somewhere down the line. As it stands, if you’ve not played Risk of Rain 2, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
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