PixelJunk Monsters 2

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 3 out of 36
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  1. Ankhyl
    May 28, 2018
    9
    I'll try to be honest as there are lots of "not recommended" ratings in Steam.
    However I've not played multiplayer yet.
    So, first of all, even when Switch price is more expensive than in other platforms, it is till an A game for the very affordable price of 15 USD. There are no other tower defense games in the platform so far. As a huge fan of PJM 1 , i had my doubts on the    I'll try to be honest as there are lots of "not recommended" ratings in Steam.
    However I've not played multiplayer yet.

    So, first of all, even when Switch price is more expensive than in other platforms, it is till an A game for the very affordable price of 15 USD. There are no other tower defense games in the platform so far.

    As a huge fan of PJM 1 , i had my doubts on the gameplay as soon as I watched the trailer. 2D and a full map view gave it its classic Zen experience. But in fact, this is no problem at all in PJM2 and the game delivers well.

    PROS:
    + You do actually get used to the zoom, and once you play for a couple of hours and then watch PJM1, you realize graphics were a good improvement. I wish a full or bigger zoom out though.
    + It's still pretty addictive, i enjoy more playing this than finishing my missing Odyssey's moons
    + Special towers are now more balanced and with a more affordable trade to purchase (use gems for every tower, instead of research them first).
    + full 3D Map looks gorgeous, and towers' range modification based on hill's height is clever. But coins/gems sliding through the slope is annoying.
    + Bosses are better. they spawn minions which makes the wave way more interesting, as they can spawn flying or ground monsters, Now you cannot simply unbuild your towers on that wave as before. However they are pretty slow, and they help you a lot by giving constant jewels. I wish they were more difficult.

    BAD
    - I expected to get more levels (there are only 15, and maybe 6 of DLC), new towers, mechanics, or new monsters. This doesn't feel as much of a sequel but a "redesign" as those fan-reimagined games you see in youtube.
    - The levels are huge and there are some paths that are not used, I wonder why they didn't simply create more levels repeating the map but using these alternate routes.
    - Map zoom is not great, but you get used to it. However a RUN button would be great as levels are big, and you are most of time running instead of building/dancing.
    - Background Music is good but it's always the same, they lost the charm of the original one. Why couldn't they simply use it again?
    - "Tricky" difficulty is not really tricky, i expected unexpected paths or different enemy waves , however most of the time it is simply "more enemies per wave" where you can probably use the same strategy.

    SMALL things to notice:
    - Fruits are confusing and don't add anything to the game
    - The zoom makes you feel that the game is slow, because even when waves have not interval at all, sometimes you don't see anything but yourself. It's not as slow that it feels boring, but it could be fixed again by enabling zoom out.
    + Rolling giant balls is a small fun improvement to help you with a wave.
    * Changing tiki wardrobe is great, however there are no great variations between masks or shells. It would be better to have more varied styles, even cosplays.
    - They removed some good things from the first one, like knowing what do each upgrade
    + Towers taking 2 or 3 trees is not very important, you get used to it.
    - Closeup view is only good to see art , because it is the most useless feature in the game, and it's glitchy. It would have been better to have a complete or big zoom out, and a not so close zoom in, where you can see things close but in a usable way.

    Overall, it is a good game that will give you at least 20 hours of fun, plus some announced DLC levels. It would be an 8 because of the lack of real improvements, but for the price, it's a 9.    … Expand
  2. mtroni
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Oh boy did I not expect after owning PJM1 on several systems and then already co-opping this one (PJM2) on steam/PC that this would be still so mich fun on the go. Yes, even botw gets a rest until I work myself through all the levels with perfect rainbows. I am now well in my 30’s and still LOVE PJM. The only thing I could say is: can we also have PJM ultimate on Switch?
  3. x9x9x9x9x9
    May 28, 2018
    10
    I love this game. I had a blast with the original and now this one is just as good. The graphics look good considering its supposed to be like claymation. This is a game that is fun while playing alone but REALLY fun when playing with a friend.
  4. BabeThePancake
    May 7, 2020
    9
    I am a big fan of tower defense games, and this game hits all the right marks. I like this game because it is simple in its concept and design. The game doesn’t try to add anything too complicated or include a cumbersome storyline. It lets you get straight to the fun part, building towers and defending your little monster kids. There are a variety of monsters to battle and strategies toI am a big fan of tower defense games, and this game hits all the right marks. I like this game because it is simple in its concept and design. The game doesn’t try to add anything too complicated or include a cumbersome storyline. It lets you get straight to the fun part, building towers and defending your little monster kids. There are a variety of monsters to battle and strategies to use. Some levels can be challenging, but I found it quite a bit easier than its predecessor, although I might have just gotten better with practice. I enjoyed the music and the fun different masks you can buy at the store. The multiplayer mode is pretty fun as well. Though tower defense games aren’t made for multiplayer gameplay, I still had fun working in conjunction with my partner to build and level up our towers. A definite recommendation for fans of cute tower defense games!… Expand
  5. BeeBoss
    Jul 5, 2021
    9
    Great game with charm clay-like graphic. If you looking something for local co op this one is perfect.
  6. CakeJampbell
    Dec 17, 2020
    10
    Loved the first one and I really love the second one. No brainer, buy this game! There is co-op with the camera bug fixed in the update. There is a ton of cool expansions. There is a ton of great levels and areas with more content than the first one.

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Jul 2, 2018
    85
    Some patterns can absolutely destroy you without proper notice, forcing you to play over and perfect certain levels. While that side can be little irritating now and again, it can't be denied the amount of effort Q-Games put in.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jun 18, 2018
    60
    Tower defence games may have lost their popularity somewhat in recent years but PixelJunk Monsters 2 shows why it exploded in the first place. It is insanely addictive and just the right level of challenging, although certain folk may find the frustrating elements a little too much to enjoy. Some will find achieving every perfect rating compulsive, while others will find it wholly off-putting.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    Jun 13, 2018
    80
    Charming, addictive but sometimes ruthlessly unforgiving, PixelJunk Monsters 2 has made the transition into 3D almost unscathed. While there is a sense of if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it in some instances, it's still a gorgeous, lovingly-crafted and action-packed tower defence game that despite a few annoyances, will delight, entertain and challenge in equal measure.
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