Guacamelee! 2

 Xbox One
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Cubed3
    Feb 14, 2019
    90
    For Xbox One owners, Guacamelee 2! is a required pick-up. The Metroidvania genre has enjoyed a number of certified classics over the past few years, and this one of them. Above all else, this title maintains a clear sense of direction. While there are new abilities to account for, none of them are detrimental to the game's focus. Instead, they help shape its core identity, offering players a refined experience that they're unlikely to get anywhere else. The incredible soundtrack and gorgeous vistas provide the always-welcome icing on this cake.
  2. Generación Xbox
    Jan 28, 2019
    90
    You not only will have fun with it, but you'll fall in love with it's delightful ingredients.
  3. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 28, 2019
    90
    Guacamelee! 2 on Xbox One is the same fun and well designed game that we already know.
  5. Xbox Tavern
    Jan 28, 2019
    90
    Sequels often tread in muddy water, either playing it too safely and failing to innovate, or, stepping too far from the concept of their predecessors at the expense of their identities. Rarely do we see a sequel that truly builds upon what came before it, whilst staying faithful to its roots and its character. Guacamelee! 2 is of the latter, delivering an adventure that’s remarkably fluid, constantly enthralling, and thoroughly entertaining.
  6. SomosXbox
    Feb 12, 2019
    89
    Guacamelee! 2 makes us fall in love with metroidvania again. It's perfect gameplay, platforms and design won't let us stop playing. Although it's doesn't bring anything new to the genre, it's so fun, well executed and loveable everyone should give it a chance.
  7. 4P.de
    Jan 28, 2019
    87
    Xbox luchadores might have had to wait a little longer, but it was worth it. This was and is one of the prime action platformers in recent years.
  8. XBLA Fans
    Mar 26, 2019
    80
    I liked Guacamelee 2 more than I did its predecessor, though being a few years removed from that experience it’s hard to pinpoint why. I remember the original left me unimpressed and occasionally frustrated; here those feelings were lessened but not completely mitigated. It’s the same game but better, backed by a team that’s gained a lot of experience since they’re first go-round. If you loved the first you’ll love this; if you didn’t love the first this still may not win you over, but it’s a definite step in the right direction.
  9. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Mar 9, 2019
    80
    Spectacular if spotty, this wrestler fulfills more than it frustrates. [Issue#225, p.88]
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  10. MondoXbox
    Jan 28, 2019
    75
    Guacamelee! 2 adds some new elements to the first game's formula without innovating it, confirming all the strengths but also the flaws of its predecessor. We would have liked a fresher and more ambitious sequel, but every lover of the first game will definitely find it a pleasing - but not surprising - experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#96 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 9 out of 33
  1. Bruno_Online_25
    Jul 13, 2019
    9
    Que jogo bom, os puzzles são difíceis, mas são inteligentes e não conseguia parar de jogar. Eu particularmente não gosto de jogos hard masQue jogo bom, os puzzles são difíceis, mas são inteligentes e não conseguia parar de jogar. Eu particularmente não gosto de jogos hard mas essa é uma excelente exceção

    E as piadas são realmente boas, vale a pena conversar com cada NPC    … Full Review »
  2. MrJPrime
    Jan 12, 2023
    10
    Totally enjoyed it after kinda passing on the first.

    Unique mix of puzzle platforming (some very intense ones to be sure) and a deep close up    Totally enjoyed it after kinda passing on the first.

    Unique mix of puzzle platforming (some very intense ones to be sure) and a deep close up combat.
    Throw in exploration that for me just flowed from start to end. Short and sweet like Metroid dread
    The music is fun. I'd definitely recommend, especially on sale which it is quite often.

    I'll be waiting for the 3quel.    … Full Review »
  3. Broyax
    Apr 6, 2020
    0
    Eh oui, la sous-suite du sous-jeu et sous-produit de sous-étron indé de sous-jeu de sous-plate-formes à la petite semaine à deux balles (àEh oui, la sous-suite du sous-jeu et sous-produit de sous-étron indé de sous-jeu de sous-plate-formes à la petite semaine à deux balles (à deux pesetas peut-être ?) sévit encore dans le milieu de lard des endives indépendantes périmenazes en 4 couleurs et demi !

    Ce n'est pas comme de coutume que de la plate-forme mongolienne, c'est aussi du bourrinage mongolo-trisomique d'autiste avec des combos (cons-bos) et des boss de mes deux cojones qui n'en rien à branler de la fraicheur" (?!) des "pépites" et autres trucs démoulés par les **** développeurs indépendants... auxquels je confie toujours mes plus grosses commissions.

    C'est évidemment toujours aussi moche, aussi vilain, aussi dégueulasse qu'avant avec ces couleurs criardes et ce mauvais goût permanent, omniprésent, omnipotent... une infâme infamie particulièrement infamante.    … Full Review »
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