Q.U.B.E. 2

 Xbox One
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. Windows Central
    Apr 2, 2018
    100
    Satisfying gameplay, a great mysterious narrative and amazing presentation come together to create one of Xbox One's best puzzle experiences yet.
  2. XBLA Fans
    Mar 13, 2018
    100
    Even for those who haven’t gotten the chance to experience the original game, Q.U.B.E. 2 does a great job of filling the player in on the important details that lead up to this point. If you’re in the mood to test your brain against some exciting puzzles all while experiencing an interesting and phenomenal story, then look no further.
  3. TrueAchievements
    Apr 3, 2018
    90
    Where Q.U.B.E. was enjoyable but a bit simplistic, Q.U.B.E. 2 really excels. The story is engaging and the puzzles themselves have been improved dramatically from the first game, with new elements being introduced on top of the already great puzzle mechanics. Nothing ever feels too hard or out of reach and you'll find yourself in the mindset of completing just one more puzzle before you call it a day. Q.U.B.E. 2 is a must-play for any fan of the first game or puzzlers in general.
  5. TheXboxHub
    Mar 19, 2018
    90
    Whilst the audio is sparse, it keeps with what is needed in Q.U.B.E. 2 brilliantly, and when teamed with a cracking graphic design that has clearly had a huge amount of love thrust into it, a story that is told and narrated at a perfect pace, and not so much as a single glitch, hiccup or drop of lag at any time, anyone who is in need of a new thought-provoking puzzler will find that this is a game that delivers in huge quantities.
  6. Generación Xbox
    Mar 29, 2018
    82
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. MondoXbox
    Mar 18, 2018
    80
    Q.U.B.E. 2 improves on the first game in every aspect delivering gorgeous graphics, a more complex plot and more varied gameplay. Its puzzles, though, still stay mostly on the easy side limiting it to a 3-hour experience.
  8. 4P.de
    Mar 16, 2018
    80
    Expanding on the strengths of its predecessor (in its Dirctor’s Cut, of course) while trying to eradicate its weaknesses, this a thoroughly entertaining ego puzzler with an interesting story.
  9. God is a Geek
    Mar 13, 2018
    80
    Improves on its predecessor in every way to deliver a satisfying puzzle game that, while challenging, never feels insurmountable; something that is down to the excellent communication and pacing of its mechanics.
  10. GameSpew
    Mar 13, 2018
    80
    Every level offers a new challenge, and just when you think you’ve got the hang of everything, QUBE 2 will throw something new at you.
  11. Hobby Consolas
    Mar 13, 2018
    80
    The franchise gains interest with a sequel with a little more personality and solid mechanics, which challenges us without being frustrating.
  12. Xbox Tavern
    Mar 13, 2018
    76
    Q.U.B.E. 2 is thought provoking, well designed, and intriguing. Unfortunately, however, issues with the framerate and some texture problems persist throughout. With that to the side, this is a wonderfully crafted puzzle adventure that maintains its innovation and unique concept from beginning to end.

Awards & Rankings

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#60 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#90 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Mar 15, 2018
    8
    The original Q.U.B.E. game was a game that I found really interesting and I was especially impressed with the intricately designed puzzles inThe original Q.U.B.E. game was a game that I found really interesting and I was especially impressed with the intricately designed puzzles in the game, so as you can imagine I was really looking forward to Q.U.B.E. 2. Thankfully Q.U.B.E. 2 has all the things present that I enjoyed in the first game and in my opinion the new elements added make this game better than the first instalment. There wasn’t much of a story in the first game, but the story that’s been implemented in Q.U.B.E. 2 is not only intriguing but it also does a good job of not being too overbearing. Obviously the main aspect about this game is its puzzles, and thankfully they’ve been done to perfection. Each puzzle has been cleverly designed and some require a lot of thought to complete, so expect to get stuck every now and then. The difficulty of the puzzles could have been alleviated somewhat with a few more hints here and there, but it isn’t really a massive problem because my frustration levels never seemed to get too high. There are a few different elements that weren’t present in the first game that are present here and without a doubt these new elements improve the game over the original quite considerably, which is great. In terms of content Q.U.B.E. 2 has a decent amount for you to be getting on with and the best thing is that the content doesn’t get boring because the variety that’s in the puzzles keeps things fresh and interesting throughout your playthrough. You will notice however as you progress through the game that you will come across a few technichal issues every now and then, and whilst none of these issues are major problems they can harm the immersion levels ever so slightly. The presentation side of the game has seen a vast improvement over the first game in my opinion. Visually the game looks crisp throughout and it makes traversing and completing the puzzles even more enjoyable. The sound design has also been implemented very well and without a doubt when you combine the sound design and visuals together it definitely adds to the gameplay side of things. At the end of the day if you were a fan of the first game then you will thoroughly enjoy Q.U.B.E. 2 because they’ve took what was good from the first game and improved it even more. You don’t even have to be a fan of the first game to enjoy Q.U.B.E. 2 because even if you only have a slight interest in puzzle games then this game will still tick a lot of boxes for you and I thoroughly recommend that you give it a go.… Full Review »
  2. JohnnyS89
    Mar 14, 2019
    9
    Fun puzzle game and good enhancements made from the original. Graphics look great and difficulty curve was spot on.
  3. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    8
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 9
    Sound/Music: 8
    Graphics/Art: 8
    Story/Atmosphere: 7
    OVERALL: 8/10
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