qomp2

qomp2

February 20, 2024

AdventureArcadePuzzle Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two button controls: tap a button to change direction diagonally by 45 degrees, and hold down a button to unleash a cathartic dash forward. That’s all you …

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Critic Reviews (21)

A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Feb 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"qomp2 is so maddeningly difficult that its main campaign feels like it should be some sort of extra-hard bonus mode. It&s;s still fun, though."

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Carlos França Júnior GameBlast Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

20.0

"What qomp2 offers players is a range of well-structured challenges that manage to deliver a lot with little. Even though it ends quickly, it&s;s the kind of adventure that&s;s worth every second invested."

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Chris Dunlap Gaming Age Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

50.0

"I did not enjoy my time with qomp2. I found it to be boring, frustrating and not very fun overall."

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

30.0

"qomp2 is an interesting title that certainly isn&s;t for everyone. The limited controls make for an equally frustrating yet rewarding experience once you master the mechanics. The difficulty starts off fine, but the quick ramp-up will throw people off guard. …"

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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Feb 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

30.0

"Qomp 2&s;s premise is novel but it is mercifully short. It becomes too annoying to play and there is no replay value. The puzzles and exploration are only made challenging because of the way the ball does its own thing, …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"If you enjoy being tested without a complex storyline, then Qomp2 could be for you. The basic puzzles and layers of difficulty keep you coming back for more. Additionally, the boss levels add some unique elements to prevent things from …"

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Fábio Castanho Emídio Nintendo Blast Feb 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"qomp2 is such a pleasurable adventure that it leaves you wanting more. If the game has a flaw, it&s;s perhaps the lack of content: 30 super quick levels to beat and achievements to unlock, but that&s;s it."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"qomp2 is a pretty good puzzle adventure. The simple controls certainly make for an enjoyable experience that puzzle fans will enjoy in small bursts, maybe after a long day at work or before bed. I’ll be honest: the gameplay didn’t …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Feb 2024
76.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Qomp2 is a wonderful puzzler that is packed with innovation. It’s a refreshing twist on a beloved classic and serves up unexpected elements from start to finish. With bosses, switches and much more, this game of patience and skills is …"

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Feb 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Bouncing a ball off paddles, through corridors, and around danger makes for a two or three-hour runtime that doesn&s;t overstay its welcome and manages to hold your attention throughout. There&s;s a familiarity to the proceedings that&s;s deceptively comfortable, and therein …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Feb 2024
75.0 /100

"An unusual mix of Pong, Breakout, and some puzzle elements that sort of works…"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Qomp2 is a fun challenge while it lasts. It’s a game all about a tough, borderline unfair, but ultimately rewarding gameplay loop. You will shout at it, you will want to break your controller in half, but you won’t want …"

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Lucas White Shacknews Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

25.0

"If anything, I’m grateful to qomp2 for introducing me to the concept, and eventually to experiencing the first qomp. I can see why that game hit the way it did, and inspired Atari to pick it up and try its …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Feb 2024
80.0 /100

"qomp2 is a delightful retro romp that answers all the questions you ever had about the Pong ball, and is packed full of creative mechanics."

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Mario Ricerni STWGames Italia Feb 2024
81.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

92.0

"Qomp2 is a genuine and creative reinterpretation of a foundational title in the gaming industry. Challenging and at times frustrating, it delivers surprising sensations and twists, offering variable longevity based on your reflexes and strategic skills."

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Matúš Štrba SECTOR.sk Feb 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Despite its minor flaws, qomp2 is a really addictive game that you&s;ll find hard to put down. Even its difficulty won&s;t put you off, and you&s;ll happily endure the few hundred deaths and restarts from the last checkpoint. Yes, it …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"qomp 2 is an excellent and worthy reimaging of Pong that honours the classic arcade game&s;s legacy while providing a unique experience for folks with no nostalgia for Atari&s;s seminal masterpiece. It offers a consistently interesting and engaging means of …"

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Rachel Poli Pure Nintendo Feb 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Overall, qomp2 is simple yet thought-provoking. It&s;s challenging but not unforgiving. With its smooth controls and accessibility options, you can play this game however you want."

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Tyler Anthony Nubin Nintendojo Feb 2024
91.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"qomp2 is truly a remarkable follow-up to its predecessor, despite being so short in length. This game is like a never-ending present, constantly surprising players with its secrets, collectibles, and challenging puzzles at every turn. The inclusion of bosses is …"

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Victor Vitório GameBlast Feb 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"qomp2&s;s peculiar movement scheme is, at the same time, its biggest differentiator as a puzzle and platformer, but also a possible source of frustration. With coherent mechanics, but little varied visuals and a creative potential that is not explored as …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Feb 2024
55.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Qomp2 embraces the spirit of 90s arcade gaming, blending familiar elements with innovative gameplay. Despite the Pong-inspired marketing, the game evolves into a challenging puzzle platformer that stands on its own merits. With its clever level design, challenging bosses, and …"

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