Costume Quest 2

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 38
  3. Negative: 6 out of 38

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  1. LouVelvet
    Nov 7, 2014
    6
    The Good: The battles system is much improved with a cool timed attack feature, time your attacks just right for added damage. Likewise, time your defense for a counter. Also improved are the cinematic fight sequences, which have even more charm than they did in the first game.

    The Bad: Way too short, and way too easy. Compared to the first game the challenge has taken a dramatic    The Good: The battles system is much improved with a cool timed attack feature, time your attacks just right for added damage. Likewise, time your defense for a counter. Also improved are the cinematic fight sequences, which have even more charm than they did in the first game.

    The Bad: Way too short, and way too easy. Compared to the first game the challenge has taken a dramatic step downwards, using your creepy cards is not even necessary to beat the final battles of the game. I remember in the original game losing all my characters in battle at least a few times, but I didn't lose a single battle in Costume Quest 2, and I felt a bit cheated because of it.

    If you're a fan of the first game I still definitely recommend playing this one, for the story and tweaked fight system, otherwise, you should save your money.    … Expand
  2. JBryant0619
    Jan 26, 2015
    7
    Costume Quest 2 is a good game but I was slightly disappointed it did not perform better than Costume Quest 1. The Charming and Witty Dialogue is awesome (major props to Candy Corn). More costumes to play around in although i wasn't sure what the Robot Costume added but I loved Superhero, Wolfman, and Hotdog and hope the Banana costume gets added 1 day in the future. The battle system isCostume Quest 2 is a good game but I was slightly disappointed it did not perform better than Costume Quest 1. The Charming and Witty Dialogue is awesome (major props to Candy Corn). More costumes to play around in although i wasn't sure what the Robot Costume added but I loved Superhero, Wolfman, and Hotdog and hope the Banana costume gets added 1 day in the future. The battle system is more simplified now with all three characters having the same method of attack, block, counter, special, and the new option of running away. The creepy treat cards take over the battle stamps and work well for the most part though i could have done without the extra 100 candy card. Quests are pretty easy to solve and Costume Pieces/Secrets are pretty easy to spot as well. Overall, I feel the difficulty has dropped to appeal to a younger crowd. I died one time in the entire game and It was against a common enemy. Boss Battles are super straightforward with the last boss of the game being a complete joke. The Dentist just doesn't feel challenging or menacing in the slightest compared to the main villain of Costume Quest 1. Overall, i still say buy it but wait for a price drop/sale. $10 is the max i would buy the game… Expand
  3. Criiich
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Double fine game are wonder full and this game brings the Halloween spirit right out of me
  4. numeric
    Nov 3, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyed this game. I'm not sure if this is what all RPG games are like, but I always avoided them thinking they would be too complicated and/or boring. But this game was simple to learn and addictive to level up and progress. It gets a little repetitive after a couple of hours, but I was still determined to continue and complete the quests and obtain trophies, etc. DisappointedReally enjoyed this game. I'm not sure if this is what all RPG games are like, but I always avoided them thinking they would be too complicated and/or boring. But this game was simple to learn and addictive to level up and progress. It gets a little repetitive after a couple of hours, but I was still determined to continue and complete the quests and obtain trophies, etc. Disappointed there's not really any replay value though. Hoping there might be some DLC in the works.… Expand
  5. GamerRedux
    Oct 28, 2014
    2
    The first game was one of my favorites, even WITH the terrible tank controls. This game keeps the same controls much to my disappointment. When I turn around, I don't want to watch my character pivot in a 180, I want to go the other way right away.

    Now for the worst part of it. The frame rate is astonishingly low. I don't need 60 fps but I need at least 30 while walking. Unfortunately    The first game was one of my favorites, even WITH the terrible tank controls. This game keeps the same controls much to my disappointment. When I turn around, I don't want to watch my character pivot in a 180, I want to go the other way right away.

    Now for the worst part of it. The frame rate is astonishingly low. I don't need 60 fps but I need at least 30 while walking. Unfortunately it struggles to keep steady while walking and while you use your roller skates, the game is incredibly choppy. Such a shame. I was waiting for this one for four years.    … Expand
  6. Digiomni
    Jan 4, 2016
    7
    Just one thing you have to know, this game are for children audience, so the game have a simple plot, a simple system (not so much for the counter system) , simple graphics, but are a good choice to have fun in Halloween you even should end it in the 1st Nov if you play it at full time, i just saying the game is made to be simple so sit in your couch and have fun. In future the series needJust one thing you have to know, this game are for children audience, so the game have a simple plot, a simple system (not so much for the counter system) , simple graphics, but are a good choice to have fun in Halloween you even should end it in the 1st Nov if you play it at full time, i just saying the game is made to be simple so sit in your couch and have fun. In future the series need to review their audience because most people already have grown up, and even the children are most smart in this time.… Expand
  7. ransom34
    Feb 14, 2015
    5
    This is a good game, but nothing more, and there are drastic changes from the original game that really detract from the experience. First off, the battle mechanics are much too easy now, like as in baby-skill-level-easy. The first game had multiple types of timing/repeating/reflex attacks that were both fun and slightly challenging, but CQ2 devolves this into a "hit the big target" typeThis is a good game, but nothing more, and there are drastic changes from the original game that really detract from the experience. First off, the battle mechanics are much too easy now, like as in baby-skill-level-easy. The first game had multiple types of timing/repeating/reflex attacks that were both fun and slightly challenging, but CQ2 devolves this into a "hit the big target" type of fight that my dog could probably master in a few minutes.

    There is also an irritating, artificially-extending portion to the sequel where you have to go drink at a fountain to regain your health, as opposed to the auto-heal after each battle in CQ. This change does absolutely nothing other than artificially extending gameplay as you have to trudge to the fountain when you get low on health - wow, great addition guys!

    The overall game is still fun and there are hiding kids to be found, costumes to be built, cards to be purchased and other goodies, but the lame battle design absolutely kills any potential challenge the game might have had, and this is a terrible design decision. I can remember having to do the boss fight a few times in the original, but I just zipped through this game (with the corn to get the trophy) and it was almost like watching a movie, the thing was so easy - glad I bought in on sale recently for $3.    … Expand
  8. Amir67
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    This game is so fun I played it two times The graphics look good and the villain dentist was good as well Story was so fun and new for me

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#73 Best PS4 Game of 2014

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    70
    A little extra ambition and depth wouldn't have gone amiss, but this is definitely more treat than trick. [Jan 2015, p.86]
  2. PSNStores
    Jan 7, 2015
    80
    Hot dog costumes, door-to-door trick-or-treating, a dystopian future, and plenty of bad candy corn jokes are all just a small piece of what makes Costume Quest 2 another worthy game that should grab your attention during the month of October.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Dec 21, 2014
    74
    A satisfying confection overall. [Christmas 2014, p.78]
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