Spelunky 2

Spelunky 2

September 15, 2020

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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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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

87.0

"Spelunky 2 is the perfect evolution of the first game. One of the most fun experiencias of this year."

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Sep 2020
87.0 /100

"Quotation forthcoming."

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Andrew King TheGamer Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Spelunky 2 is a successful evolution of what made the original Spelunky work."

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Anthony Taormina Game Rant Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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Brian Shea Game Informer Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Chandler Wood PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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 …"

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Cheyenne Clark We Got This Covered Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"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 …"

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Chris Carter Destructoid Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"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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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"A legendary game gets a legendary sequel."

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Damaso Scibetta IGN Italy Sep 2020
92.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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 …"

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Davide Persiani Everyeye.it Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"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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David Flynn GamingTrend Sep 2020
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Dennis Michel GamePro Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Familiar, fresh and ruthless. Spelunky 2 is one of the best roguelikes of all time."

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Sep 2020
92.0 /100

"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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Iain Harris GamesRadar+ Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

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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Jon Peltz Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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 …"

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Keenan McCall Twinfinite Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"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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Kurt Perry Dexerto Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Kyle Hanson Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"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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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"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 …"

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Lyle Carr God is a Geek Sep 2020
95.0 /100

"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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90.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Mitchell Saltzman IGN Sep 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

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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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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Oriol Vall-Llovera IGN Spain Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

93.0

Story

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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Ozzie Mejia Shacknews Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Spelunky 2 is a treasure in every way, one you&s;ll be glad you&s;ve discovered."

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Ricky Frech IGN Sep 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

30.0

"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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Rosh Kelly Wccftech Sep 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

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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Shaun Prescott PC Gamer Sep 2020
87.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

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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Sophie Halliday ZTGD Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

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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Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

25.0

"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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Steven Scaife Slant Magazine Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Spelunky 2 remains staunchly committed to its immaculate core design."

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Tom Bramwell Eurogamer Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

28.0

"Derek Yu&s;s influential cave-delving game is updated for PS4 and PC and expands the magic – with turkeys"

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60.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"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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