In some minor ways, the level randomization and art style don't feel quite up-to-par, but the overall package is polished, compelling, and brimming with secrets. Derek Yu, BlitWorks, and the rest of the team behind it have assembled a game that adds to what made Spelunky great without trending toward bloat or changing too much of the essentials. Spelunky 2 is a treasure in every way, one you'll be glad you've discovered. It’s yet another chance to play Spelunky with fresh eyes everything is just a little different, another stroke that proves perfection is imperfect. There are perhaps far fewer better ways to close out a console generation than this. PlayStation Universe - John-Paul Jones - 10 / 10Ī 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. Spelunky 2 is a masterpiece of procedurally generated platforming that stays true to the legendarily challenging original while also holding surprises around every corner. No matter how many times I yelled in frustration, I couldn't wait to jump right back into the ever-shifting caves Either way, it sucked me back in.Ī legendary game gets a legendary sequel. But it innovates ever so slightly in so many ways to help give this sequel its own life. It doesn't wildly reinvent the formula, and even brings back a lot of the same hazards and enemies that tormented you the first time around. Newcomers might be scared away by the difficulty and seemingly impenetrable secrets, but the effort to get through this is well rewarded. In that way it's the perfect sequel for fans who have been playing this game for over a decade. Spelunky 2 enhances and expands on what worked in the first game without 'fixing' anything that wasn't broken. OpenCritic - 91 average - 100% recommended - 9 reviews Critic ReviewsĪttack of the Fanboy - Kyle Hanson - 4.5 / 5 stars /r/GamePhysics - Clips of game physics shining and glitchingĭesign based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creesch./r/gaming4gamers - middle ground between purely-for-fun and more serious subreddits./r/GamingLeaksAndRumours - Leaks and Rumors.Posting unmarked spoilers will result in removal and warning, and posting spoilers with malicious intent will result in a ban. Please report posts containing spoilers unless they are hidden using the following method or are inside a thread clearly labeled as containing spoilers. If you want to promote without participating in the community, purchase an ad. For more information, see the self-promotion on reddit FAQ. Some promotional submitting (posting your own projects, articles, etc.) is permitted, but it must be balanced out by a much greater level of non-promotion participation in reddit - the rule of thumb is no more than 10% of your submissions may be promotional. Promotion must be kept within acceptable limits.Follow all specific content restrictions.No off-topic or low-effort content or comments.No personal attacks, witch hunts, bigotry, or inflammatory language.No content primarily for humor or entertainment.Questions likely to generate discussion.Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal Feral Interactive Scheduled AMAsĪbubakar Salim from Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Surgent Studios Want to schedule an AMA with us? Read our guidelines for more information! To see previous AMAs, click here. New to reddit? Click here! Subreddit Calendar Submissions should be for the purpose of informing or initiating a discussion, not just with the goal of entertaining viewers.įor examples of quality discussion posts we'd like to see in our subreddit, please review this page.įor an in-depth explanation of our rules, please review our rules page. The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions.

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