Monster Train 2

"An all-time great deckbuilder gets a sequel worth risking God&s;s wrath for."

"Monster Train 2 is a whirlwind—a McDonald&s;s ball pit of mechanics, unpredictable results, and mind-bending synergies—in contrast to the laser-focused clarity of Slay the Spire. It&s;s acceptable that it doesn&s;t aim to please everyone. It offers some of the most …"

"Challenging and captivating, Monster Train 2 joins the select list of the best deckbuilders available on the Switch, thanks to its hundreds of possible strategic combinations and a technically impeccable port. Although important aspects such as the tutorial and the …"

"Monster Train 2 can end your social life in an instant because it is so fun, challenging and addictive. The many new features may not be particularly innovative, but they still manage to make this sequel a must-have roguelike deckbuilder …"

"Building on the foundation of the original, Monster Train 2 delivers a fantastic and challenging sequel with new clans, mechanics, and endless strategic combinations, though it’s slightly held back by clunky UI and unbalanced foes."

"Where the original Monster Train laid a solid foundation for the series, Monster Train 2 expands on the formula in every single way possible. With an absurd amount of content that will likely see your train hurtling through Heaven and …"

"Monster Train 2 doesn’t change the formula much, but that’s okay. It didn’t need to. It tightens what worked, adds a few smart new features, and still delivers that same addictive loop of strategy and chaos. If you’re into roguelikes, …"

"Monster Train 2 is a roguelike deckbuilder par excellence. Its design makes it clear that developer Shiny Shoe has a deep understanding and love of what is so enthralling about this particular subgenre and doubles down. It&s;s carriage after carriage …"

"The realm of indie roguelikes is competitive and crowded, but despite years of tough competition, Monster Train 2 has strongly reasserted its series as one of the leaders of the pack. In other words, many games are good; few are …"

"Monster Train 2 is pretty much everything a sequel should be: bigger, better, more refined, and more fun to play. Some of the mechanical changes are more akin to sideways upgrades, but even then, I preferred the new way once …"

"If you loved the first Monster Train game, you will absolutely adore this sequel. The developers iterated on everything that made the first game special and just upgraded it in every fashion. If you haven’t played the original, first of …"

"Monster Train 2 is a successful follow-up to a very good game."

"Monster Train 2 builds upon the winning formula of its predecessor, enriching it with new factions, mechanics, and game modes that expand the content of the original title. Without radically changing anything, it delivers a deep and highly replayable experience, …"

"Monster Train 2 is a fantastic upgrade for what was already one of the best deckbuilding roguelites out there, with so many interesting variables and options to make replays interesting that it feels bottomless."

"Monster Train 2 is a great expansion for the ideas and mechanics of the previous game, with tons of replayability baked in to provide hours upon hours of fun. It&s;s worth going off the rails on this crazy train."

"It may not reinvent the wheel, but Monster Train 2’s clever modifications ensure this train keeps chugging along smoothly."

"Monster Train 2 is a well-crafted roguelike deck-building game that, even at launch, already provides a solid foundation for delivering the kind of gameplay fantasy most players are looking for. While the genre might not appeal to everyone and could …"

"I’ve played quite a bit of the game, and I can tell that I still have tons of cards to unlock. I anticipate that Monster Train 2 stays in my rotation for a good long time."

"Monster Train 2’s variety and content does wonders for repeated runs, even back to back to back until you&s;ve lost track of time. The upgrades, equipment cards, and the synergies between the clans make for a very entertaining game, despite …"

"Monster Train 2 looks just like the original, but it&s;s not: it takes the playable base of the original and elevates it in a way I didn&s;t expect, with new clans, synergies, new cards with a great impact and several …"

"Monster Train 2 is a deck building game that is packed full of content, at least in part by including half of the content from the first game. Beyond that, it’s a better polished and more refined version of Monster …"

"Monster Train 2 is a solid upgrade over what was already an excellent roguelike deckbuilder. New features, new character classes, new cards and a new story all make the experience richer and deeper than ever before."

"There wasn&s;t much to fix in the original, and Monster Train 2 is now the slickest and most robust incarnation of this modern classic deckbuilder."

"It really is that good, that addictive, and that fun that we may struggle to go back to the incredible original–high praise, indeed."

"this is an excellent game that builds on and improves the original in every way. It looks better and has more options than ever before. The variables do mean that there are times when the combinations you have either make …"

"No matter your preferred playstyle, the myriad gimmicks and game plans provided by Monster Train 2 will keep things fresh as you fight your way through the legions of Heaven."

"Monster Train 2 is a worthy successor to one of the best roguelites of recent years, seemlessly blending tower-defense elements with a deeply engaging deck-building core. This sequel builds upon a sold base, pretty much doubling the number of available …"

"Let&s;s hope the conductor doesn&s;t come through because Monster Train 2 is a truly first class ride through deckbuilder roguelike heaven. I&s;m already going off the rails with all the possibilities these smart evolutions to the rules and cards on …"

"Monster Train 2 capably builds on the original game and improves on it immensely. It leaves the station and only picks up more speed as it goes, so get on board or get out of the way."

"Monster Train 2 is a truly phenomenal deck-building roguelike that manages to improve on the original in nearly every way. While we’re seeing more and more of these types of games showing up, Monster Train 2 stands tall as one …"

"It may take a while for the true depths that Monster Train 2 holds to become apparent, but once you really dig into the minutiae of each deck, the options that present themselves in front of you seem almost limitless, …"

"Monster Train 2 goes straight on the right track: the sequel to Shiny Shoes&s; deckbuilder improves on the previous game in every way, without wanting to reinvent the wheel at all costs. The formula is a winner, and the synergies …"

"Monster Train 2 is a truly enjoyable experience that feels like the developers have successfully built upon it upon its predecessor’s foundation."

"Monster Train 2 is a masterclass in sequel design. It retains the soul of its predecessor while expanding on every front—mechanics, content, and accessibility. It’s chaotic, strategic, and endlessly replayable. One of the greatest roguelike deckbuilders of all time just …"

"Monster Train 2 isn&s;t very beginner-friendly and doesn&s;t lead you by the hand - you have to figure out a lot on your own. So your first few runs might not be the most exciting - when you&s;re reading through …"

"Monster Train 2 builds on the first game&s;s inventive blend of turn-based card battles and tower defense, introducing a wealth of new content and mechanics that make the experience feel both familiar and fresh. With five new clans - each …"