Reus 2

Reus 2

May 28, 2024

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2PC

Critic Score

77.8

14 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (14)

Álvaro Saluan da Cunha Pizza Fria May 2024
81.0 /100

Graphics

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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Beatrice Eichhorn Gamer&s;s Palace May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Hans Haupt Vamers May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

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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Jacob Sanderson GameGrin May 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

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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Joel DeWitte NintendoWorldReport May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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. …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2024
68.0 /100

"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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Kaelyn Daugherty Pure Nintendo May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

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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Laura Rosada Indie Games Devel May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Luis Alvaro Entertainment Geekly May 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

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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Miguel Osorio Comunidad Xbox May 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

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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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Paul Farrelly GeekGasm May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Ryadh Rezig Just Play it May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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Terrence Johnson ZTGD May 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

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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