Risk of Rain 2

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 289 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 240 out of 289
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 289
  3. Negative: 23 out of 289

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. PewDiePies
    Sep 16, 2020
    6
    Ok, another BUG kill exploration game, graphics suck but the game is quite entertaining.
  6. 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
  7. 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.

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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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Metascore
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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