Everhood 2

"Perhaps the base game is just the tutorial and the real game is what awaits players after they return to the main hub and are reminded of the weekly battle arena challenges and the levels that can be accessed inside …"

"Overall, though its slip-ups are easy to notice, we still have an interesting adventure worth checking out for fans of RPG who aren&s;t afraid of diving into a musical world that&s;s as eccentric as it&s;s provocative."

"Everhood 2 succeeds in developing the original concept of the first part without losing the unique elements. Where the first part had some shortcomings, such as long loading times, the sequel polishes away these drawbacks. The story is an even …"

"Everhood 2 delivers a unique rhythm-based combat system, vibrant worlds, and a strong soundtrack, but repetitive enemies and unnecessary RPG elements hold it back, making it an interesting yet flawed experience for fans of unconventional RPGs."

"With high-energy beats and an outlandish visual style, Everhood 2 is an unconventional title that strays far from the beaten path. Despite falling for some RPG trappings leading to padded content, this release still finds a way to surprise and …"

"Everhood 2 is a delightfully strange RPG, one that combines bullet hell mechanics with a rhythm game twist to create gameplay that is as unique as its storytelling. The difficulty can feel a bit hard, and the songs a bit …"

"Everhood 2 is a unique and addicting experience, combining rhythm, exploration and an incredibly bizarre universe. With an electrifying soundtrack, psychedelic visuals and intense battles, the game hooks the player from beginning to end. Despite the absence of Portuguese, the …"

"Everhood 2 is all over the place with changing art styles, a unique combat system and a plot that somehow makes more sense as it&s;s getting weirder."

"Everhood 2 is an indie game that I can see a very niche group of people enjoying heavily. The music for the most part was really good, and I enjoyed the battling for what it was. Walking around these worlds …"

"[E]xpect the wild and wacky with this nod to Earthbound and Guitar Hero, mashed up for one surreal 2D-and-3D mesh indie experience you won&s;t forget anytime soon. Just don&s;t expect a straight answer out of it."

"There&s;s a bit of repetition built into seeing every single thing under the hood, but repetition is no real issue when it&s;s so darn groovy. While I may have completely forgotten that this sequel was announced in 2023, I&s;ll make …"

"My minor quibbles aside, Everhood 2 is still a wonderful indie adventure that I’d recommend to pretty much anyone. It’s a unique and often hilarious adventure that will make you think, in a retro visual style that’s detailed and full …"

"All-in-all, I had a maddeningly fun time with Everhood 2. For however tedious fights with mobs became, the sheer imagination of the visuals and audacity of the ending made it one of the most impactful, if haunting, indie titles I’ve …"

"The strangest game I have ever played in my entire life is equal parts fascinating, frustrating, and complicated."

"Taking the formula of the original and essentially doubling down on it, it’s a creative rhythm RPG, but an acquired taste to be sure"

"Everhood 2 is an RPG broken down to its core elements-visually and procedurally-then remixed as a rhythm-based action game. It baffles at the start, continues to challenge and surprise, and ends before you&s;ve had the chance to really figure out …"

"I have to commend the development team at Foreign Gnomes for coming up with a sequel to such a unique game like Everhood, without making it feel like more of the same. In some regards, sure, Everhood 2 retains what …"

"Everhood 2 is one of the most pleasantly surprising games I&s;ve ever reviewed. With sensational combat, bizarre vibes and banging tunes, you&s;d be a fool to skip past this out of this world RPG."

"Everhood 2 is an indie game that aims to convey the idea that everything has value by giving simple characters deep meaning. While the adventure can be exhausting at times, it strikes a delightful balance between rhythm and action from …"

"Compared to its predecessor, with a well-defined motif, Everhood 2 will give you whiplash from how often the story changes directions. That indecisiveness is ultimately its downfall, leaving you scratching your head and wondering, “Is that really how it ends?”"

"We&s;d suggest you add Everhood 2 to your library at some point; the experience is certainly well worth it, although it&s;s best approached with an open mind."

"Everhood 2 is a phenomenal journey shrouded in mystique and intrigue. It may not make a lick of sense up until the very last moment, but it remains enjoyable throughout regardless. The foundation that the game is ultimately built on, …"

"Everhood 2 is as weird as the first game. More RPG, more "real video game" vibes, but in the end is the same unconventional experience played 4 years ago."

"Even if I can&s;t fully piece together what kind of an experience Everhood 2 wants to be, it&s;s a rhythmic odyssey of bizarre proportions."

"For players new to the series, Everhood 2 offers a truly trippy experience. But for those who have played the first game, while Everhood 2 is still great, don’t expect to be blown away by its uniqueness this time around."

"Between the fun gameplay and unique narrative, there&s;s a lot to love in Everhood 2, but the apparent input delay and nauseating visuals leave me feeling mixed overall. It never feels like Everhood 2 does enough to distance itself from …"

"If you want to get away from the Final Fantasy and Pokémon standard, Everhood 2 is a good experience, very out of the box, with interesting mechanics and very smooth to play. I would definitely give it a chance."

"Overall, I&s;m torn about Everhood 2. Its rhythm-based battles are unlike any RPG I&s;ve played before. Its soundtrack is incredible. Walking through emptiness and seeing delayed payoffs from the worldbuilding side, though, makes the game feel less fun than it …"