Guacamelee! 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 68 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 68
  3. Negative: 0 out of 68
  1. New Game Network
    Aug 22, 2018
    74
    Guacamelee! 2 is more of the same. That's not a bad thing necessarily, and with a funny new story, those who have enjoyed Juan's previous adventure will likely be left smiling. But if you’re new to the franchise, I'd still recommend starting with the original game before deciding if the sequel is worth picking up.
  2. Everyeye.it
    Aug 21, 2018
    72
    The fact is that the final impression is still pleasant, but absolutely not up to the bombastic 2013 debut.
  3. games(TM)
    Sep 6, 2018
    70
    Still brings the action and the funny. [Issue#204, p.82]
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  5. Impulsegamer
    Aug 23, 2018
    70
    Guacamelee! 2 offers a fun experience which will leave you satisfied, but it fails to offer anything that hasn’t been seen countless times before.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 23, 2018
    70
    A well-put together action platformer with lots of charms, spiced up with colourful graphics, but one that fails to outgrow its influences in any meaningful way. Fun but predictable. [Issue#153, p.92]
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  7. Game Revolution
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    Ingenuity is the key differentiating factor and that’s what drags down Guacamelee 2 from achieving the same level of greatness. It sacrifices originality for comfort. And that mask is still quite comfortable but, like dressing up as a luchador in back-to-back Halloweens, it’s not as impressive the second time around.
  8. Digital Chumps
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    If Guacamelee was a celebration riot through metroidvania, its sequel feels closer to an orderly parade across the same space. Guacamelee! 2 is a warm, expertly designed, devilishly preposterous, and, ultimately, safe return to its Mexiverse.
  9. VideoGamer
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    While its impact isn't as great as the original, Guacamelee 2 is a reminder of how good combat and traversal can feel when married together as they are in this 2D platformer-cum-brawler.
  10. We Got This Covered
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    Guacamelee! 2 is another solid, platforming gem from DrinkBox Studios. The world is bigger and badder, and improvements to the shop and Pollo power make Juan's latest quest a success. However, the sequel's extreme similarity to the original may be off-putting for those wanting more.
  11. Gameblog.fr
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    Very similar to its predecessor but now playable up to four friends, Guacamelee! 2 always offers a mastered Metroidvania adventure, fun and colorful.
  12. Trusted Reviews
    Aug 21, 2018
    70
    Guacamelee 2 is an excellent sequel, bringing new mechanics but retaining enough of what made the first game so charming. There are times when repetition kicks in or the concepts become too numerous, but the dialogue, design and core movement will keep things fun.
  13. App Trigger
    Aug 21, 2018
    60
    Guacamelee 2 takes but never quite gives; it amps up the difficulty without making the necessary changes to keep the game interesting. The result is a test of patience rather than a test of skill.
  14. GameCritics
    Dec 4, 2018
    55
    Guacamelee! 2’s penchant for self-deprecating humor often functions as an acknowledgement and dismissal of its own issues. Why yes, it is awfully convenient that I’ve suddenly been pulled into an alternate timeline in which I must save the world in roughly the same manner as my last go, but no, Guacamelee! 2 doesn’t stop being an uncharacteristically halfhearted rehash just because the writers scored a few easy laughs from it.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 21, 2018
    Colourful, characterful and disarmingly charming, Guacamelee 2 is a hit. [Recommended]
  2. Kotaku
    Aug 22, 2018
    A worthy successor to the first game, bigger in almost every way but without an inch of space wasted. But as it’s grown in size and ambition, so too has the gulf between the herculean feats of strength Juan is asked to perform and the incomplete feeling of the universe he’s doing so to save.

Awards & Rankings

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#31 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#81 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#57 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 116
  3. Negative: 14 out of 116
  1. Sukunk
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    After destroying the original game, I thought I was too good at pecking, kicking and jumping to ever be challenged by a game again. None theAfter destroying the original game, I thought I was too good at pecking, kicking and jumping to ever be challenged by a game again. None the less, I found myself challenged and stimulated throughout my Mexiverse adventure. I especially liked the Picolo enemy!… Full Review »
  2. nando_u
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    Masterpiece! this game is awesome of most intelligent and fun! The games is beauty, complex with moves and very fun! Awesome!
  3. Azzy_Tegatti
    Aug 21, 2018
    9
    Guacamelee! 2 is a great adventure in a colorful world with deep mechanics, interesting style, good jokes and funny references. If you loveGuacamelee! 2 is a great adventure in a colorful world with deep mechanics, interesting style, good jokes and funny references. If you love metroidvania genre and liked the first game, then you should buy a sequel immediately.… Full Review »
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