8-Bit Adventures 2

8-Bit Adventures 2

January 31, 2023

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

A TURN-BASED RPG THAT&s;S MORE THAN A THROWBACK! 8-Bit Adventures 2 is everything you love about NES, SNES and PS1-era JRPGs - with all of the charm, heart and soul, but none of the inconvenience. That means an earnest, engaging storyline; relatable, easy-to-love characters; strategic turn-based battles; deep party customisation; …

Critic Score

84.7

17 critic reviews

User Score

No ratings

0 user ratings

Log in to rate

Buy the all

User Reviews

No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!

Critic Reviews (17)

Alana Dunitz GameGrin Jan 2023
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

88.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is a story-driven RPG that feels like the classics in the genre. It is now available on all platforms, so you need to check it out!"

Read original review
Brittany Alva TechRaptor Jan 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

85.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is a beautifully made and well-written tribute to the JRPGs we know and love."

Read original review
Britt Roberts Games Freezer Jan 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"A game in a crowded genre that stands out by simply being very, very good"

Read original review
Dan Boise Completexbox Jan 2023
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"8 Bit Adventures 2 is a great addition to the RPG genre and a great to homage to classic games from the NES era; from the pixelated visuals to the turn based gameplay. While it doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it …"

Read original review
James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

73.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is easily my favourite RPG surprise of the year. Going in, I expected another formulaic RPG Maker project, but instead, I was met with a heartfelt plot and deep, engaging gameplay. I absolutely recommend this game for …"

Read original review
Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

65.0

"The vibrant use of color and variety of settings help make adventure maintain momentum once it gets going, but it&s;s hard not to see the finished product as needing a good trim. If you need to explain what a save …"

Read original review
Joseph Repko Lords Of Gaming Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"8 Bit Adventures 2 is a very great game albeit with some balancing issues with bosses. The characters were very memorable and had lovingly written dialogue with distinct styles for everyone. As well as the Glitch being a very fleshed-out …"

Read original review
Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jan 2023
88.0 /100

"A very accessible and enjoyable adventure with a classic 8-bit RPG look, feel, and perspective"

Read original review
Matheus Brugger Jenevain Pizza Fria Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is a blast. The game is fun and charming, easily doing the hard work of winning over and keeping the player hooked. All this, I must say, while paying a beautiful homage to titles from past eras. …"

Read original review
Nathan Ellingsworth Nintendo Life Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is an exquisitely crafted RPG epic that any fan of classic (and we mean classic) RPGs will appreciate for its adherence to the conventions of games of the era. With gorgeous pixel art, a satisfying battle style …"

Read original review
Neal Chandran RPG Fan Jan 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Simply put, this game rocks!"

Read original review
Robert Ramsey Push Square Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

81.0

"Really, it&s;s 8-Bit Adventures 2&s;s straightforward, but tidily balanced gameplay that ties the package together. Turn-based combat is, of course, the order of the day, with each party member bringing their own unique abilities to the fray."

Read original review
Ryan Costa RPGamer Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

94.0

"Critical Games’ 8-Bit Adventures 2 successfully finds this line by blending quality-of-life aspects with an enjoyable turn-based combat system while following a beacon of heart and charm."

Read original review
Scott Adams The Outerhaven Productions Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is a fantastic adventure JRPG featuring a fun story and plenty of content to keep you engaged. It captures the whimsy of older generations of games while presenting it with a modern 8-bit aesthetic."

Read original review
Sean Smith God is a Geek Jan 2023
90.0 /100

"8-Bit Adventures 2 is a game clearly engineered by folk who have an innate reverence for the genre, and no doubt know their way around an early Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest."

Read original review
Umair Khalid GamesHedge Jan 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

81.0

"Every little detail in 8-Bit Adventures 2 combines to deliver a nostalgic yet modern RPG experience. Its RPG mechanics are modern yet classic, which are easy to understand, and the combat has enough depth to keep you immersed in the …"

Read original review
Yuna Briggs Noisy Pixel Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"All of this makes 8-Bit Adventures 2 shine as a quality game regardless if it doesn’t present any groundbreaking systems in the genre. This game is a love letter to retro adventures that we’re intimately familiar with by now. Rather …"

Read original review