Risk of Rain 2

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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. 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.
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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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