Reus 2
May 28, 2024
Critic Score
77.8
14 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (14)
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60.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
70.0
"Reus 2 and its DLCs offer more than just a modern god game; they are a grand strategic puzzle about balance, consequences, and cycles of creation. It&s;s a title that might not immediately grab your attention, but gradually wins you …"
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75.0
Gameplay
85.0
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75.0
"Reus 2 is a worthy successor that delivers the depth and creativity fans of Abbey Games have been waiting for. Its complex systems, diverse elemental giants, and deep planetary economy make for a rich and endlessly replayable experience. However, the …"
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75.0
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85.0
Story
70.0
"Reus 2 stands as a thoughtful reimagining of the god-game genre. It does not rely on spectacle or narrative drama, focussing instead on the quiet joy of mastery. For players who enjoy strategy distilled into pure design logic, it is …"
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30.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
90.0
"Reus 2 is utterly brilliant, and what all god games should strive to be!"
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60.0
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85.0
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70.0
"I enjoy the act of building out the solar system and making better planets as I learned the best approach. It&s;s a shame that the way to navigate and read the game is so crippling for an otherwise fun game. …"
Read original review"It does bring god gaming of a sort to the Switch 2, but issues with the implementation of the controls and UI converting from PC to console can hamper enjoyment"
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70.0
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85.0
Story
30.0
"Reus 2 is a slow, thoughtful god game where you shape planets and watch civilizations react to the world you create. It focuses more on experimenting and learning than fast action or strict rules. The Switch controls can be a …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
78.0
"Without completely reinventing the formula, Reus 2 represents a refined and deeper evolution of its predecessor. It’s a game that encourages creativity,experimentation,and wonder, always maintaining that unique charm that has made the Reus series beloved by fans. Perfect for those …"
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35.0
Gameplay
68.0
Story
28.0
"It’s a complex and rewarding evolution of Reus that’s best enjoyed on PC, while console players may want to wait for some much-needed polish."
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60.0
Gameplay
85.0
Story
78.0
"In short, Reus 2 is an intelligent and contemplative “become a god” game that draws you in as you play."
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70.0
Gameplay
65.0
Story
40.0
"Reus 2, from developer Abbey Games and publisher Firesquid Games, is a fun god simulator that is easy to pick up and easier to enjoy. The controls might fight back a bit, as well as the information architecture the game …"
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85.0
Gameplay
92.0
Story
78.0
"Reus 2 on Xbox Series S is a rich and thoughtful god game that rewards careful planning, experimentation, and a love of emergent storytelling, offering hours of meditative world building for anyone willing to push through its initially daunting interface. …"
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75.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
70.0
"Reus 2 returns as a sequel that preserves the spirit of the original game while offering a more mature and refined experience. Its role-based system allows for calm, pressure-free planning, as you control giants to restore life to planets through …"
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85.0
Gameplay
80.0
Story
45.0
"Abbey Games clearly learned from the first outing and refined it into something both deeper and more approachable. The Xbox version looks great, runs smooth, the only real wrinkle is the controls feel clumsy with a controller. Hopefully we can …"
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