Spelunky 2

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 82
  3. Negative: 10 out of 82

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  1. nomoreorless
    Nov 11, 2020
    6
    I'm an not a hardcore gamer, that's true but i would really like to love Spelunky 2. It reminds me of Ricky Dangerous back the old days of Amiga. Anyway, it is very difficult and it annoys me the fact that you cannot save your progress and you have to go back to the start even you somehow reached 2nd, 3rd stage or further in the game. You will want eventually to use hacks to go on....
  2. Glic2003
    Sep 29, 2020
    7
    It's good, certainly, but the first area is very similar to Spelunky, except much more difficult. This makes the early game feel redundant and exhausting. I think I played the original Spelunky too much to really enjoy this. I'll change this review if I make it to the later areas, but frankly I don't think I ever will.
  3. JimmieReview
    Sep 26, 2020
    5
    Addictive game loop that is plauged with annoying quirks, rng and insane difficulty.

    Why is there no way to adjust the difficulty level? If you really wanted to "welcome newcomers", this would have been the first thing to include already in the design phase. Feels like a lazy decision to not have. This game also has lots of annoying quirks, things that surprise you - usually in a bad    Addictive game loop that is plauged with annoying quirks, rng and insane difficulty.

    Why is there no way to adjust the difficulty level? If you really wanted to "welcome newcomers", this would have been the first thing to include already in the design phase. Feels like a lazy decision to not have.

    This game also has lots of annoying quirks, things that surprise you - usually in a bad way. Like how the whip hits things behind you as well. Or how you can drop what you are holding if your standing close to an edge. Im sure some will call it "attention to details", but this - and other similar things - just makes the game feel inconsistent and weird.
    The core game loop is great, but it is sorely missing a way to adjust the difficulty. This drags the score down a lot for me.

    Something that also needs to be brought up is the RNG. The RNG is horrible in this game, sometimes giving you sections of the game where you are doomed to die no matter what you do.
    Another thing is the limited visibility, where you drop down only to have something off screen jump at you when you land causing you to die immediately. This is clearly the result of RNG generated levels - no sane level designer would build it in this way. RNG should more be an option for an extension when you are done with the game, not as a replacement for proper level design.
    Combine this with save points that are extremely far in between and your in for an infuriating time.
    Such a shame - a great opportunity missed is kind of what this game is    … Expand
  4. PanteraHouse
    May 21, 2022
    5
    Game would be an easy 9 if getting combo'd to death outside your control didn't happen so much

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    90
    A worthy sequel to an indie pioneer that delivers countless surprises in a refined package. Not for the easily frustrated, perhaps, but essential for everyone else. [Issue#181, p.87]
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Nov 4, 2020
    60
    Spelunky 2 is a divisive game. A masterpiece for those who swear by the reward at the end of their suffering, it will be painful and boring for those who want a fulfilling and contemporary experience. Even more difficult than the first game, it is undoubtedly frustrating because of its lack of pedagogy and progressiveness. Even for a game that wants to be difficult, the shock will be rough from the beginning.
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  3. Game Rant
    Oct 14, 2020
    90
    Spelunky 2 takes the baton from Spelunky 1 and hits its stride immediately. Jumping into the caverns, whipping bats, chucking rocks, and smashing pots is just as fun and challenging 8 years later. Mossmouth has kept true to its original vision in a way that will satisfy fans, but packaged enough new content to ensure things don't feel like a rehash. As a result, Spelunky 2 isn't attempting to convert any who weren't fans of the first game. The game has a very specific approach and will not be for everyone, but those who adored the first game are guaranteed to feel the same about its sequel. At a time when gamers are less inclined to take risks with their purchases, Spelunky 2 offers the comfort of the familiar.
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