Spelunky 2
September 15, 2020
Spelunky returns in this greatly-expanded sequel to the original roguelike platformer! Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family. Spelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a classic, offering a huge adventure designed to …
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Critic Reviews (35)
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85.0
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93.0
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87.0
"Spelunky 2 is the perfect evolution of the first game. One of the most fun experiencias of this year."
Read original review"Spelunky 2 is a successful evolution of what made the original Spelunky work."
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75.0
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92.0
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38.0
"As a result, Spelunky 2 isn&s;t attempting to convert any who weren&s;t fans of the first game. The game has a very specific approach and will not be for everyone, but those who adored the first game are guaranteed to …"
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85.0
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90.0
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30.0
"No matter how many times I yelled in frustration, I couldn&s;t wait to jump right back into the ever-shifting caves"
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65.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Many games fall into the roguelike genre, but few define it. Spelunky 2&s;s secrets and danger-infused caverns make it simultaneously one of the most frustrating and rewarding games I&s;ve ever played. Yet, having barely scratched the surface of what it …"
Read original review"Spelunky 2 offers a challenging, but rewarding experience. With so many new levels, items, and enemies, there&s;s no shortage of exploration and mystery. It expands upon the addicting gameplay of the first game and offers an entirely unique experience each …"
Read original review"Spelunky 2 is more Spelunky. It doesn&s;t wildly reinvent the formula, and even brings back a lot of the same hazards and enemies that tormented you the first time around. But it innovates ever so slightly in so many ways …"
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90.0
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95.0
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30.0
"A legendary game gets a legendary sequel."
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80.0
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92.0
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35.0
"A beautiful piece of craftsmanship. Spelunky 2 is all a sequel should be: polished, refined, bigger. A game of learning, a game of death, a game of emergent beautiful gameplay. Every second in this game is pure art: it will …"
Read original review"Strong of a simple concept but at the same time extremely brilliant, Spelunky 2 therefore proves to be a splendid sequel that manages to improve what its predecessor did practically from every possible point of view. The care that regulates …"
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70.0
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90.0
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30.0
"While Spelunky 2 doesn&s;t offer the refined mechanics and enemies of the original, it does add to the chaos and fun of multiplayer. While playing alone is mostly an exercise in frustrating, unfair deaths, with friends it&s;s a barrel of …"
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75.0
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95.0
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30.0
"Familiar, fresh and ruthless. Spelunky 2 is one of the best roguelikes of all time."
Read original review"Awesome. A game that basically does not add anything to the platform genre, and still manages to be original and innovative by mixing all the ingredients with mastery. Despite the extreme difficulty it is never frustrating, keeping you in front …"
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88.0
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92.0
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84.0
"A teasing blend of punishment and reward that will delight roguelike fans whether they played the first or not, Mossmouth&s;s great achievement is in adding so much depth and scope without overcomplicating the formula."
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65.0
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98.0
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25.0
"A thunderous sequel that surpasses its already incredible predecessor in every way that counts, Spelunky 2 is the ultimate roguelike and ruthlessly inventive platformer that never stops surprising and delighting those who pick up the controller. There are perhaps far …"
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70.0
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90.0
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30.0
"Ultimately, Spelunky 2 is a game for platforming fanatics. It reminded me of my time with Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, which was another frustrating, but fine-tuned game that I kept playing almost to spite the game. It’s a game …"
Read original review"There’s little else that can be said about Spelunky 2 other than that it does right by its forebear. It’s still just as addictive as ever to journey into untold dangers over and over, and even if it may put …"
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85.0
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100.0
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"The original Spelunky&s;s only obvious shortcoming was that its level design was somewhat limited. Spelunky 2 takes what made the original so great, fixes that shortcoming, and leaves us with one of the best-made indie games you&s;ll ever play. A …"
Read original review"Spelunky 2 enhances and expands on what worked in the first game without "fixing" anything that wasn&s;t broken. In that way it&s;s the perfect sequel for fans who have been playing this game for over a decade. Newcomers might be …"
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85.0
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92.0
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"That’s about as much as should be spoiled for a game which all fans of the first and many curious neophytes will readily purchase on sight. Spelunky 2 is, at the end of the day, more Spelunky, an unspeakably radiant …"
Read original review"Spelunky 2 improves upon the original in every conceivable way, and if you can tolerate the difficulty is an absolute must-play."
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40.0
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45.0
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35.0
"Mossmouth did the impossible with Spelunky 2 in managing to create a sequel to an incredible game that did not disenfranchise existing fans or turn off newbies."
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70.0
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95.0
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30.0
"Spelunky 2 is a masterpiece of procedurally generated platforming that stays true to the legendarily challenging original while also holding surprises around every corner."
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85.0
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92.0
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84.0
"Spelunky 2 is a masterclass in great roguelite game design, expertly combining crushing difficulty with a steady drip of new secrets and lessons to keep you coming back for more. Some may be put off by the steep challenge-this is …"
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85.0
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93.0
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80.0
"Spelunky 2 is an absolute gem. A game that preserves all the virtues of the original title, and which adds small tweaks to create an even more rounded experience. We can rarely play games that are so complicated and, at …"
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60.0
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90.0
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75.0
"Spelunky 2 is a treasure in every way, one you&s;ll be glad you&s;ve discovered."
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85.0
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92.0
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"Spelunky 2 takes the ridiculously polished foundation from the first game and blows it out with new content, mystifying secrets, and big-time cave mole jerks."
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80.0
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96.0
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72.0
"In Spelunky 2 you never get the same game twice, not just because the layout changes but because all the systems interact with each other to kill you in new, imaginative, and hilarious ways. It&s;s almost impossible to put down."
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70.0
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95.0
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10.0
"Spelunky 2 doesn&s;t advance the original&s;s formula, but there&s;s more stuff to sink your teeth into."
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92.0
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86.0
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38.0
"Spelunky 2 is likely to delight those who revere its predecessor. As for newcomers, a whole new world of curiosity, frustration, rage quitting, perseverance and reward awaits. This is a game that may be a challenge to get into for …"
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70.0
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85.0
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"Spelunky 2 betters its predecessor in just about every area. Push through its tough outer shell and you&s;ll discover a fantastic platformer well worth your time. More stuffed with secrets than ever and fleshing out the formula with all kinds …"
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70.0
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"Spelunky 2 remains staunchly committed to its immaculate core design."
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78.0
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92.0
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"Derek Yu&s;s influential cave-delving game is updated for PS4 and PC and expands the magic – with turkeys"
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80.0
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"Spelunky 2 is a divisive game. A masterpiece for those who swear by the reward at the end of their suffering, it will be painful and boring for those who want a fulfilling and contemporary experience. Even more difficult than …"
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