Habroxia 2

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: Blast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity. In the aftermath of a brutal attack on Free Space, humanity sends scout ships to the star system that was at the source of the assault. But when one of the pilots doesn’t return home, it’s up to hisBlast off for a sequel that pushes every facet of 2D shoot'em ups to escape velocity. In the aftermath of a brutal attack on Free Space, humanity sends scout ships to the star system that was at the source of the assault. But when one of the pilots doesn’t return home, it’s up to his daughter -- the talented starpilot Sabrina -- to find him. Habroxia 2 is a non-linear, old-school space shooter with upgrades, boss fights, and even New Game+, all wrapped in a retro package combining pixel graphics, chiptunes, and stellar gameplay.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 1, 2021
    90
    Habroxia 2 makes me erupt with positive and overly excitable adjectives: entertaining, fun, delightful, near-perfect. I could go on, and I will: fast, frenetic, fluid, confident. This is a game that demands the attention of any fan of 2D retro shooters and offers a seismic improvement over the original. You'll be hooked from beginning to end.
  2. GameSkinny
    Feb 1, 2021
    80
    Retro-styled shoot 'em up Habroxia 2 makes for an entertaining experience even if it doesn't rise above others in the genre.
  3. Finger Guns
    Feb 1, 2021
    80
    An accessible and innovative shoot-‘em-up, Habroxia 2 does more than enough to stand out in a crowded genre. While it hasn’t turned the genre on its head and lacks leader boards, the combination of auto scrolling shmup, twin-stick shooter controls and RPG-lite elements make for a refreshing and exciting game.
  4. Push Square
    Feb 1, 2021
    70
    Habroxia 2 knows it’s not reinventing the wheel, but it settles for a fulfilling campaign that will hold your attention from beginning through New Game Plus. With a rewarding upgrade system and sturdy presentation, this is gaming comfort food for those who grew up in the arcade era, and it comes recommended if you’re looking for an old-school shooter to blast through in a few sittings.
  5. Video Chums
    Feb 12, 2021
    60
    Habroxia 2 is a modern gamer's idea of what retro shoot 'em ups were like but it's far removed from what made the genre special.

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Hamsquantch
    Apr 14, 2021
    10
    I was BEYOND! Impressed with Habroxia 2. It is a charming game made by a small studio. It is clear a lot of care went in to the creation ofI was BEYOND! Impressed with Habroxia 2. It is a charming game made by a small studio. It is clear a lot of care went in to the creation of this game. If you have played games with twin stick controls in the past, you will find the game is not overly difficult. This is mainly due to a robust upgrade system. For those looking at trophy lists. This game has a farily easy platinum trophy!… Expand
  2. Devon37
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    Awesome game I am very happy this team is continuing to make games and this one is very fun and easy to get into
  4. purejd
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Excellent game from such a small development team. Packed with charisma, attention to detail and solid gameplay. Special care has been takenExcellent game from such a small development team. Packed with charisma, attention to detail and solid gameplay. Special care has been taken to implement the perfect trophy list. Only weird thing is when you stop playing and look at the TV it moves sideways due to games movement system. Not a negative, just an observation.… Expand
  5. bobbyb9827
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Excellent game from Barry and the team! The game is full of charm and will be a blast for even the most casual fan. Highly recommend this forExcellent game from Barry and the team! The game is full of charm and will be a blast for even the most casual fan. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a palate cleanser.… Expand
  6. futurekubik
    Feb 7, 2021
    9
    I bought and played the first game then immediately bought the second game which had released the same day. It is a HUGE step-up in qualityI bought and played the first game then immediately bought the second game which had released the same day. It is a HUGE step-up in quality from the first game...not least because of its evolution into a twin-stick shooter. It seems punishingly difficult at first but if you’re a fan of games like Dark Souls the. You know what the ask is - collect credits re-playing levels to incrementally level-up the ship’s offensive and defensive capabilities. The only things I can really say against it is that I’d have perhaps enjoyed greater visual differentiation as your offensive and special weapons are upgraded. For example the laser power-up changing colours or getting extra spot-effects like crackles of electricity around it etc etc as it gets more powerful. Also the game re-uses too many bosses from the first game to my liking (but they were great boss fights to begin with ). All in all I will almost certainly be buying a third game, if/when that happens. Absolutely worth the asking price. You won’t regret buying it.… Expand
  7. Jaymundo
    Mar 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Charming twin stick shooter. With challenging but rewarding game play with a fair economic system to assist you if you enjoy the game but struggle.… Expand
  8. Yojimbo2015
    Mar 4, 2023
    7
    Very old school side-scrolling shooter with plenty of power ups and a novel twin-stick weapon system that actually feels like a 90's shmupVery old school side-scrolling shooter with plenty of power ups and a novel twin-stick weapon system that actually feels like a 90's shmup rather than a modern copy. Not quite as good as Steredenn, but fans of the genre will lap it up.… Expand