Guacamelee! 2

 PlayStation 4
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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

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  1. MaxmilianKohler
    Mar 12, 2020
    4
    Some parts seem unnecessarily tedious. "Hard for the sake of being hard" without it being fun. To the point where it sapped my will to play. Stopped being fun and became a chore.

    It gets even to the point where I'm shocked that the developers thought anyone would enjoy these certain parts. The level of precision and amount of obstacles you have to account for at the same time, and in    Some parts seem unnecessarily tedious. "Hard for the sake of being hard" without it being fun. To the point where it sapped my will to play. Stopped being fun and became a chore.

    It gets even to the point where I'm shocked that the developers thought anyone would enjoy these certain parts.

    The level of precision and amount of obstacles you have to account for at the same time, and in a row, and in a limited amount of time, can get ridiculous. This game would be playable if there were trainers to bypass/modify certain parts but I couldn't even find a working one.

    A game should never leave you with a feeling of "oh my god that was awful" after successfully completing something. If you're not left with a sense of accomplishment and enjoyment then the game has failed. If you're left angry at the devs then they've really failed.

    There are way too many parts in the game that make me feel like "That's fking stupid. I can't believe you're making me do this". They totally sap my will to play. It got to the point on the last map where they wanted me to do a long sequence of events perfectly, and I just quit. You can skip the ridiculous sections to get extra keys, but this was part of the main game. It's not a good use of my time to do these things over and over to learn the sequence and perform it perfectly. This is supposed to be a game, not a chore.

    I wish there were more medium & hard periods instead of mostly trivial then a sudden jump to ridiculous. I wish there was more of the fighting parts, especially with lots of enemies or non-trivial enemies.

    Sometimes it seems like my inputs get ignored.

    Only the keyboard keys are rebindable. You often have to hold one button while pressing another, except by default, with the controller, they're both bound to the same area where I only have one thumb to press both.

    You can't bind the mouse side buttons or the ALT key. And the menus are not fully usable with a mouse and keyboard. This is ridiculous for a game released in 2018.

    When sparring with the dummy it doesn't always bounce/land in the correct spot for you to be able to continue/finish the sequence, so you have to do it over and over till it randomly lands/bounces in the perfect way.

    If you dislike doing things over and over and over this isn't the game for you.

    There is no fast travel to the Proving Grounds, which means I have to run through blank map for 20 minutes each time to get there?!?!    … Expand
  2. sityoazzdown
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    slight disappointed, still a good platformer/metroidvania however. All you need to know is if you like a good and challenging platformer/metroidvania/ beat em up, this indie game can do no wrong. Why am i disappointed? Well having loved the first game, this game just plays it too safe. 5+ years and we get the same movesets (unlocked in the same pattern), same skilll tree, similar levelslight disappointed, still a good platformer/metroidvania however. All you need to know is if you like a good and challenging platformer/metroidvania/ beat em up, this indie game can do no wrong. Why am i disappointed? Well having loved the first game, this game just plays it too safe. 5+ years and we get the same movesets (unlocked in the same pattern), same skilll tree, similar level obstacles and mechanics (even though all levels are new). It becomes tedious, especially since exploring "secret" levels only can gift you health and another circle to special attacks (same as first). I wanted more, but didn't get it. That's why subjectively I'm disappointed, but objectively this is still a good platformer/beat em up/ metroidvania.… Expand
  3. jeffbizloc
    Oct 26, 2018
    9
    After enjoying the first one I knew this would be a great game. Beat it in about 13 hours or so.

    Pros:
    - Always enjoy the combat - face paced but tactical as well
    - Good difficulty in the platforming sections
    - Funny story and especially the turn based parody

    Cons:
    - Bosses were not very difficult
  4. BoomstickGaming
    Sep 10, 2018
    9
    Yet another Mexican inspired metroidvania from DrinkBox Studios that might not reinvent itself but instead, they took almost every aspect that made the original great and polished it to near perfection. Brawl, chicken, and pile drive your way through a very interestingly designed world in this weird hybrid of condiment, meets wrestler.

    9.2 / 10 Full video review at Boomstick Gaming    Yet another Mexican inspired metroidvania from DrinkBox Studios that might not reinvent itself but instead, they took almost every aspect that made the original great and polished it to near perfection. Brawl, chicken, and pile drive your way through a very interestingly designed world in this weird hybrid of condiment, meets wrestler.

    9.2 / 10

    Full video review at Boomstick Gaming on YouTube    … Expand
  5. 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 the less, I found myself challenged and stimulated throughout my Mexiverse adventure. I especially liked the Picolo enemy!
  6. 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!
  7. 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 love metroidvania genre and liked the first game, then you should buy a sequel immediately.
  8. kathleens1982
    Aug 21, 2018
    10
    I've been looking forward to this game for so long and it doesn't disappoint - in fact it has exceeded my expectations!! Loved all the jokes and references :) I highly recommend this game.
  9. sinipando
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    Great game. Difficult average, gameplay funny and most varied, but a little bit harder than the first game
  10. richp
    Aug 22, 2018
    6
    I loved the first game and maybe I've just been spoiled by Dead Cells but the combat is just annoying a lot of the time. The dimension mechanic is overused and it just sucks the flow out of the game.

    I got thoroughly bored of one-hit kills and the platforming sections were a chore rather than fun.

    On the upside, it looks nice and has some decent humour.
  11. Sabrewulf1
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    If this had starred a certain italian plumber it would have recieved 10's across the board. and just because dead cells is a 10 , does not mean this isnt. this is a bonafide 10/10 game in its own right.
  12. NoH8rs
    Aug 23, 2018
    10
    This game is fun. I love that you don't get lost, but it still feels like a maze. I love the chicken runs.
    Great game. Smart writers and funny dialog. So much fun.
  13. Phantom_Thief
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    Love first game, sequel is even better, more creative, more challenging and more visually impressive. Great game, strong goty contender.
  14. desokami
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    Disgusting game. All problems were transferred from the first part. Some moments are stupidly used as in dark souls. Only if you do such hardcore do it throughout the game, and not the whole game, banal tests and at certain moments jerkily. As some users who have played here wrote, you really hate the developers for such stupid decisions and after spending 20 hours on the game youDisgusting game. All problems were transferred from the first part. Some moments are stupidly used as in dark souls. Only if you do such hardcore do it throughout the game, and not the whole game, banal tests and at certain moments jerkily. As some users who have played here wrote, you really hate the developers for such stupid decisions and after spending 20 hours on the game you understand that you killed 10 hours to repeat the same thing and what causes you only aggression and even after overcoming, the opinion remains that I will never play this again and I will not recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  15. hausnes
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    I love platformers in the metroidvania-style, but this one has got something really special. It's even better than the first one. I kept thinking about the difficulties I had finishing some of the harder sections when going to sleep and felt utter joy when I managed to beat it the next day. Good flow, if you pay attention. Good old fun. Graphics are great, same goes for jokes - and theI love platformers in the metroidvania-style, but this one has got something really special. It's even better than the first one. I kept thinking about the difficulties I had finishing some of the harder sections when going to sleep and felt utter joy when I managed to beat it the next day. Good flow, if you pay attention. Good old fun. Graphics are great, same goes for jokes - and the perfect build up to getting to know all the moves. Highly recommended.… Expand
  16. RicBR
    Jul 10, 2019
    9
    Excelente, melhor que o primeiro jogo, que já era muito bom. Gameplay está mais variado, tem mais áreas com o frango, mundo maior.
  17. LewishCastillo
    Aug 22, 2018
    8
    Guacamelee 2 resuelve muchas limitaciones de su antecesor, claramente en esta ocasión la creatividad no tuvo límites y invadieron varios juegos Indie y varios Mexiversos a la misma vez, se puede decir que en esta entrega están dando un paso sólido sobre el camino ya trazado en su anterior entrega, Drinkbox Studios ha logrado dar con una joyita oculta que con un poco más de trabajo en lasGuacamelee 2 resuelve muchas limitaciones de su antecesor, claramente en esta ocasión la creatividad no tuvo límites y invadieron varios juegos Indie y varios Mexiversos a la misma vez, se puede decir que en esta entrega están dando un paso sólido sobre el camino ya trazado en su anterior entrega, Drinkbox Studios ha logrado dar con una joyita oculta que con un poco más de trabajo en las batallas y un multiplayer online con más enemigos puede convertirse en un Master Piece… Expand
  18. tom974
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Better than the (already good) first opus on every aspects. Be aware of it being more difficult too. Reactive commands, punchy fights, humoristic tone overall, the game will demand a lot of you but it is so much fun. I played it in coop from the beginning to the end, and the work brought to this aspect is just neat. Boss fights could have been more challenging (thinking of Hollow Knight orBetter than the (already good) first opus on every aspects. Be aware of it being more difficult too. Reactive commands, punchy fights, humoristic tone overall, the game will demand a lot of you but it is so much fun. I played it in coop from the beginning to the end, and the work brought to this aspect is just neat. Boss fights could have been more challenging (thinking of Hollow Knight or Metroid Dread for example). A really good game overall, given the difficulty is not too harsh of an obstacle for you.… Expand
  19. tio_charkican
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    me gustaria poder describir lo divertido que es este juego, pero no puedo, solo lo podras apreciar si lo juegas
  20. Izackrimm
    Nov 10, 2019
    9
    un metrolvania muy divertido y con una dificultad aceptable , es un buen reto que no debes dejar de jugar
  21. Sjeriff
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    I loved the overall vibe of the game. The gameplay is refreshing and the level design is good. Some parts are funny, some parts are difficult. Overall i would say that the game is well balanced. I really enjoyed playing this game. The only con is the co-op mode.
  22. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Bem divertido a proposta desse jogo e acabou sendo bem desenvolvida, curti jogá-lo e gostaria de ver uma continuação em breve.
  23. AbhinavDasiga
    Mar 13, 2021
    7
    Guacamelee 2 offers a solid 2D platforming and metroidvania experience like its predecessor. The sequel from Drinkbox also polishes up the gameplay and adds a few new elements into the mix. However a lacklustre story (even compared to the original) and tedious combat and platforming sections keep Guacamelee's second offering from being a truly fantastic metroidvania.
  24. Vips909
    May 1, 2021
    10
    Great game! (I played the switch version) great music multiplayer works perfectly and a great game overall
  25. Jattaman
    Sep 22, 2022
    8
    Bel seguito.
    Segue il predecessore con piccoli miglioramenti e un ottimo livello di sfida.
  26. RomanRiabusha
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    Moment when Juan wears a mask and his "pants" turn bigger is kinda SUS.
    This game is like a hollow knight(or other metroidvania) but funnier
  27. Nautalcritzsm64
    Jan 18, 2022
    7
    Non un gioco essenziale, ma quanto è divertente e quanto è bello esteticamente, bossfight facili ma col giusto livello di sfida, soprattutto in modalità esperto, npc divertentissimi e ben nascosti: un gioco che semplicemente offre una decina di ore di trip messicani e combo intercambiali
  28. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 16, 2022
    7
    About the same as the first. Some new twists, and going with the running joke of riffing off of Metroid features, you start with no abilities again and have to get them back. Levels felt fresh enough, and some of the puzzle aspects were new and interesting. Other parts brought back the tedious and finicky sections that can really test my patience. That aside, the game has the same comedicAbout the same as the first. Some new twists, and going with the running joke of riffing off of Metroid features, you start with no abilities again and have to get them back. Levels felt fresh enough, and some of the puzzle aspects were new and interesting. Other parts brought back the tedious and finicky sections that can really test my patience. That aside, the game has the same comedic touch as the first, so if you wanted more of the same, this is for you.… Expand
  29. ALKWSZYZ
    Feb 26, 2022
    8
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  30. gEhej
    Jul 5, 2022
    7
    got this as a free game for the plus so for the price it's good but get tedious after a few hours
  31. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  32. Cricksauce
    Mar 29, 2023
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was shaping up to be a great game. The writing was intelligent and funny. The mechanics were at times delightfully frantic. Definitely very challenging, but also very rewarding. I was prepared to give a 5-star rating. But then there was a glitch. An annoying glitch could bring it down to 4 stars. But this particular glitch prevented my partner and I from advancing to the next screen, and therefore prevented us from getting 1 of the 5 keys, which prevented us from getting the final pollo power and the good ending. I don’t know if this glitch is a PS4 exclusive but I didn’t see anything about it anywhere. And it happened to us 3 times. We are unlikely to return to playing because it’s just really frustrating and disappointing.… Expand
  33. dreamnight
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    I recommend pick one up lot action and also song beautiful and excellent graphic and good day

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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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. GameGrin
    Jan 2, 2019
    85
    Guacamelee! 2 is a worthy sequel. DrinkBox has retained and refined everything from the predecessor, while adding a number of number new features that improve on the formula. An overabundance of platforming segments can be frustrating, but the combat is as fun and as hectic as ever!
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  2. 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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  3. DarkStation
    Nov 7, 2018
    80
    Fixing what wasn’t broken appears to have been the studio’s number one goal, and they accomplished it. It would have been nice for some more new gameplay elements to have been introduced and for the controls to have received a little bit of precision. It also would have been nice if the Juan had been more fleshed out, as was promisingly teased in the game’s prologue. These issues aren’t deal breakers, though, which means that gamers looking for a good time of cracking skulls and terrorizing enemies as a chicken should find the experience that they seek.
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