WindJammers 2

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jan 20, 2022
    Windjammers 2 is a banger. I didn’t really know what to expect from Dotemu’s revival going in. I assumed it’d be catering to a very specific audience that didn't include me, and I wasn’t entirely wrong: it doesn’t even give you a tutorial before throwing you headfirst into the mayhem. Once you’ve mastered the basics, though, whether you’re a newcomer or someone steeped in the history of the Neo Geo classic, this is arcade action in simple and enthralling form, beckoning you in with a surprisingly low skill barrier to entry, a dazzling art style, and an eclectic mix of characters to master.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best PC Game of 2022

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. TsukasaHiiragi
    Jan 10, 2023
    6
    Having played the original windjammers on NeoGeo decades ago, I thought I'd try my hand at this and sure its faithful to the original, butHaving played the original windjammers on NeoGeo decades ago, I thought I'd try my hand at this and sure its faithful to the original, but also just more of the same with some overpowered moves that make or break the game which provides a tough challenge even on easy modes without a lot of practice and being one or two steps ahead of your opponent, it would be nice but as for mentioned some moves are just vastly overpowered and occasionally glitches out usually not in your favor.

    Unless you know exactly how to play the game, the movesets etc of your character the flow of arcade mode literally follows exactly how it would in the arcades with the AI being lazy on one round and then practically unbeatable the next forcing you to use up one of your two credits, then the next round being easy once again...unfortunately predictable, it's fine for a quick round or two here and there, but don't expect to get too much play out of it.    … Full Review »
  2. Kedir
    Feb 5, 2022
    7
    Çizimler güzel. Karakterlerin hareket şemaları iyi. Kontroller kanser edebiliyor. Bir şans verin.
  3. IIpepe
    Jan 23, 2022
    10
    I felt through this masterpiece the developer's passionate love for the heritage of the original title. Windjammers 2 is something everybodyI felt through this masterpiece the developer's passionate love for the heritage of the original title. Windjammers 2 is something everybody has to play at least one time. The unique vibe of its universe, the well-balanced learning curve easily could make it the best fighting game you ever played. The new maps had designed with a lot of creativity and the new gameplay mechanisms help you not to be frustrated even on the Clay map. I had the fear three new buttons will push this game towards too much complexity but now I feel these things are needed to feel I play the same game but with so much fresh blood in it. The original game was fast-paced but this one is rolling lightspeed. The comix-like art is fantastic and timeless. Casino, 4 point floor, and Hurricane Max are my favorite new experiences. More stories or backgrounds for these fantastic characters could be good DLC content.… Full Review »
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