Peggle 2

 Xbox One
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Feb 1, 2014
    90
    Endearing and satisfying. [Issue#107, p.70]
  2. The Escapist
    Dec 18, 2013
    90
    A brilliant, addictive downloadable that will is designed to target and trigger the happiness center of your brain.
  3. IGN
    Dec 9, 2013
    90
    Peggle 2 is one-button joy. You think, you aim, you fire, and you sit back and watch as massive combos and bright popping colors take over. That it’s such a joyful sequel to an all-time classic stretches my grin from ear to ear, just like most of the rest of Peggle 2.
  5. Official Xbox Magazine
    Dec 9, 2013
    90
    Even if Peggle 2 works best as a solitary pursuit, you can fully expect 12 bucks to buy you innumerable hours of absorbing amusement.
  6. NowGamer
    Dec 9, 2013
    85
    It’s just more of the same, but isn’t that what we all wanted? The whole thing is executed with real style and class, and deserves to be huge.
  7. Vandal
    Dec 9, 2013
    84
    If you liked the original, this sequel is as addictive as the first game was. If you never tried it and your Xbox One is in need of some arcade games, this is one of the best choices at the moment.
  8. Gamer.nl
    Jan 2, 2014
    80
    Peggle 2 might be the most addicting game on the Xbox One. Online leaderboards and more content would've done it a few favors, but it doesn't buckle under this criticism. 'Xbox, go to Peggle 2' will be a phrase uttered in many living rooms.
  9. ZTGD
    Dec 16, 2013
    80
    It isn’t going to set the world on fire, or change the series. It is Peggle, and if you want more Peggle, you will get exactly that here
  10. 3DJuegos
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Simple but nonetheless enjoyable puzzle and party game created but the same very team behind classic franchises such Bejeweled and Plants Vs Zombies.
  11. Eurogamer Italy
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Maybe it's not the masterpiece we were waiting for, but Peggle 2 is still one of the most enjoyable games a player could buy and play.
  12. Hardcore Gamer
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Those who loved the original Peggle will easily get their money’s wortht out of its sequel.
  13. Game Informer
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    Peggle 2 is surprisingly void of a free-to-play framework, although a shop is listed as “coming soon.” It’s one of those games that you can just pick up, play, and have immediate fun with. Yes, it plays out more like a level pack than a true sequel, but that’s okay with me. As long as this formula remains entertaining, I wouldn’t mind more of it.
  14. Game Revolution
    Dec 11, 2013
    80
    Catching your ball in the bucket below or racking up enough points to gain an extra shot satisfies like never before, but the title will absolutely appear on a device you probably already own sometime very soon.
  15. Xbox Achievements
    Dec 10, 2013
    80
    Peggle 2 is a gloriously addictive sequel that'll slap a great big smile on your face and keep it there.
  16. GamesBeat
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    Mechanically, Peggle 2 is just as good as the previous Peggle titles, and once you get into a groove, it’s really hard to put down the controller.
  17. Meristation
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    Peggle 2 is another addictive puzzle game from PopCap Games. Direct and effective, this sequel has fewer masters than its predecessor, but it's still fun.
  18. GameSpot
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    It's heaps of fun, totally absorbing, and such a wonderful place to be.
  19. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    Peggle 2 is exactly, but not enough of, what we wanted. When you make something this addictive, you gotta supply, man.
  20. Polygon
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    It's a ridiculous, excessive, joyful game that will devour all of the time you're willing to give it.
  21. Destructoid
    Dec 9, 2013
    80
    Peggle 2 is ultimately the same basic concept as the original set of games, but it's still most definitely worth playing if you're a series fan. PopCap could have done so much more than they did, especially when you consider the generational leap, but the good news is Peggle fans will eat this up and fall in love all over again.
  22. IGN Italia
    Dec 17, 2013
    78
    Still addictive as ever, Peggle 2 does not shake the original formula, offering another occasion of spending hours and hours shooting balls around the screen. Too bad for the lack of local multiplayer.
  23. Games Master UK
    Jan 14, 2014
    75
    Too obviously set up for DLC, but Peggle 2's peg-busting charms are worth the investment. [Feb 2014, p.76]
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  24. Everyeye.it
    Dec 20, 2013
    75
    Strange crossing between pinball and pachinko, Peggle is one of PopCap's greatest hits on all platforms in which it appeared. The second episode debuted on Xbox One, serving as a colorful "more of the same".
  25. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Dec 17, 2013
    75
    I don’t expect many people will organize online Peggle 2 parties, and playing a puzzle game against strangers isn’t as much fun. Pity there’s no local splitscreen play.
  26. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 14, 2013
    75
    Peggle 2 lacks courage but it's an extremely funny, colored and satisfying puzzle game. There are some missing parts, like multiplayer leaderboards, but future DLCs should fill the holes.
  27. EGM
    Dec 12, 2013
    75
    Peggle 2 is more of what you’ve come to love about PopCap’s peg-busting puzzle franchise brought to Microsoft’s next-generation console. If all you want is more, then Peggle 2 will definitely please—but if you were hoping for something to really refresh the series after its previous outings, “more” may leaving you wanting, well, more.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2013
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#10 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2013
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#11 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 231
  2. Mixed: 53 out of 231
  3. Negative: 41 out of 231
  1. Jakefiz
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Best game in the universe. Hands down. No contest. Id buy 2 xbox ones just to play multiplayer with myself. Anyone who disagrees is jealousBest game in the universe. Hands down. No contest. Id buy 2 xbox ones just to play multiplayer with myself. Anyone who disagrees is jealous that their console doesn't have the legend that is this masterpiece. Still soiling myself in excitement as we speak.
    100000/10 would buy 20 times.    … Full Review »
  2. panel0n
    Dec 23, 2013
    8
    This is the biggest case of "more of the same" I've ever seen. Which, if you liked the first one (and who didn't, AMIRITE?), is not a badThis is the biggest case of "more of the same" I've ever seen. Which, if you liked the first one (and who didn't, AMIRITE?), is not a bad thing at all. However I was disappointed by the lack of content.

    I was able to finish the game (including extra levels, called "trials") in one sitting. Now to be fair, it was like a 6 hour sitting. So yeah, the game is still addicting as hell. But it was EXACTLY the same gameplay. Nothing new WHATSOEVER. I mean, it doesn't even feel like Peggle 1.5. It feels straight up like an alternate version of Peggle 1. The game also felt a lot shorter than Peggle 1. Less levels and less characters as well. AND it costs 12 dollars as opposed to 10.

    Lack of local multiplayer is also very noticeable.

    So once you finish the main single player, the only replay value this has are optional objectives present in every level, which take the game from casual fun to insanely hard. So that might be appealing to some and completely ignored by others.

    So having said all the bad things I have on it, the good thing is that its Peggle. The formula still works flawlessly. Super easy to play, supper addicting and immensely entertaining. I just wish there were either new gameplay elements OR just more levels.

    Recommended.    … Full Review »
  3. Achtlos
    Jan 12, 2015
    3
    Sure it's really quite fun, but it's only challenging if you chase really complex awards.. it's long term playability is limited. And likelySure it's really quite fun, but it's only challenging if you chase really complex awards.. it's long term playability is limited. And likely to be games with gold soon. It's 'free' if you pay for ea vault.… Full Review »
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