Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro

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  • Summary: Ganryu 2 is a 2D platformer at its best! It is the sequel to the Ganryu game made by VISCO Corporation on NEOGEO back in 1999. The universe takes place in a feudal fantasy Japan which is strongly inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi, whose adventures are unfolded in a series of booksGanryu 2 is a 2D platformer at its best! It is the sequel to the Ganryu game made by VISCO Corporation on NEOGEO back in 1999. The universe takes place in a feudal fantasy Japan which is strongly inspired by the story of Takezo Musashi, whose adventures are unfolded in a series of books (mainly The Stone and the Sword). Play as Miyamoto Musashi and travel through a 17th century fantasy Japan, from north to south to the island of Ganryu-jima where everything happened between Musashi and Kojiro.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. God is a Geek
    Apr 28, 2022
    80
    Despite some occasional slowdown and framerate shenanigans Ganryu 2 is beautifully animated and moves around at a fair old lick, and the whole package is just a gorgeous neo-retro arcade treat.
  2. Nintenderos
    Apr 24, 2022
    75
    Ganryu 2 is a very challenging retro-style action game that, despite having few levels, can be very difficult to complete. Its level of challenge will undoubtedly delight old-school players who will surely find a challenge. It is a recommended title, but it is advisable to have a lot of patience.
  3. GamersRD
    May 22, 2022
    70
    Ganryu 2 reminds us a lot of those side-scrolling games where we couldn't blink. Gameplay is good but the levels are a bit long and the checkpoints are far from each other. It is an entertaining game even if you have to repeat a level several times.
  4. Shindig
    Apr 20, 2022
    60
    In almost every regard, Ganryu 2 is spectacular: it looks fantastic, builds on the original game in meaningful ways, nails the level and boss design that’s so crucial in an action platformer, and plays like a dream in the moment. But a horrific continue system that feels restrictive even by arcade standards means that actually experiencing all it has to offer requires the patience of a saint, and what should be a surefire hit instead turns into a painful slog.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 8, 2022
    60
    A small patch would shape the experience, but as it stands, the whole thing can be greatly improved.
  6. GameCritics
    Apr 29, 2022
    45
    Retro players starved for a Shinobi-like title who also relish mastery through repetition will surely see this as the perfect opportunity — just be sure to get anything other than the Switch version. For everyone else, Ganryu 2‘s try-and-die learning curve is repulsive, and the trial-and-error design harshly punishes the player for every little mistake. It’s one of those rare titles that I do not wish to go back to.
  7. Nintendo Life
    Apr 21, 2022
    40
    Ganryu 2: Hakuma Kojiro gives us one of the most mystifying pieces of software to hit the public domain in recent times. If it could muster even a stable 30 FPS, it would likely be a commendable arcade action adventure, featuring nice mechanics, stage variety, large bosses and pleasing graphics. Possibly, even, a highlight in its genre. As it stands, it’s so confusing a technical train wreck that we can barely make sense of why it's been released in this condition. Should a patch materialise that resolves these issues entirely you can add at least three points to our current score, but at present technical problems gravely undermine the positives.

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  1. Binus2k
    Jun 6, 2022
    7
    After the framerate fix its really good! Too bad the physical release is tainted with an unplayable version because of the frame drops.
  2. sergioeidi
    May 2, 2022
    2
    This game, visually speaking, is way greater than its predecessor. But honestly, it is impossible to play. The really really bad framerateThis game, visually speaking, is way greater than its predecessor. But honestly, it is impossible to play. The really really bad framerate makes it unplayable specially because it requires a lot of precision and accurate gameplay.
    Unless thoroughly patched, it's a waste of money and time. Shame.    … Expand