Peggle 2 Reviews

Peggle 2 is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2014

While Peggle 2 is hardly as innovative a sequel as we've come to expect from PopCap, it continues the status quo of challenging with puzzles and delightful characters, and for some, that will certainly be enough. The inclusion of additional challenges and multiplayer helps as well, even though we'd prefer something co-op related down the line. Oh, well, you'll still have a ball here. In fact, several.

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Digitally Downloaded
Jim S.
Top Critic
Nov 18, 2014

Peggle 2 is an addicting game packed with silly fun that anyone can manage. If you haven't played Peggle before, this game will hold a higher value than if you had. There were several areas which could have been improved upon to help maintain the community's interest. I would recommend this game to families and new players but returning players may want to wait for a sale.

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7 / 10
Oct 24, 2014

Peggle 2 is a good little game that's worth a go if you're new to the property or are a big fan of its predecessor. While addictive, though, the core gameplay can get repetitive at times, and this isn't helped by some samey level design and a general lack of fresh ideas. Indeed, the experience here is largely comparable to the original, but it does at least manage to mix things up with new characters and special abilities. These, sadly, aren't enough to make the title feel brand new – but it's at least working with some strong existing blueprints.

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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2014

Peggle 2 far exceeds its predecessor's presentation quality and is great fun for any gamer looking for a casual experience.

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7 / 10
Jan 8, 2014

But this industry loves its numbers, and is never, ever that honest, so we get Peggle 2, which really is just shorthand for more of the same. It is still quality entertainment though, and should be enough to warm your heart on even the coldest winter days. I can't help but want it to be more though – even if I still cannot fathom what that "more" should be.

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Dec 17, 2013

A brilliant, addictive downloadable that is designed to target and trigger the happiness center of your brain.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2013

It's a hoot while it lasts, but the Xbox One-exclusive sequel to PopCap's popular puzzler feels a bit abbreviated.

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Dec 15, 2013

It runs with minimal loads, has a wondrously vibrant color palette, and the sound is exceptional on home theater systems. But ultimately, players' need for more Peggle will dictate whether they pick this game up now for $12, or wait for the inevitable, and likely cheaper, mobile release.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Dec 15, 2013

Peggle 2 is a great follow-up to the addiction we all have. I am happy to once again play in short bursts, especially on Xbox One where I can do it while other games are downloading or installing. It isn't going to set the world on fire, or change the series. It is Peggle, and if you want more Peggle, you will get exactly that here. For the price it is impossible to complain. Plus you just feel all warm and fuzzy while playing it.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 14, 2013

Even with the problems, Peggle 2 is still Peggle.

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Ken Barnes
Top Critic
9 / 10
Dec 13, 2013

Addictive, beautifully designed, and containing more single-player content than you could shake a stick at, Peggle 2 is a fine, fine game. Considering it can be yours for less than £10, we just don't see how anyone could pass it up. Superb.

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Unscored
Dec 12, 2013

This is a bigger, bolder Peggle, but it's the little musical details that end up making the difference.

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4 / 5.0
Dec 12, 2013

Those who loved the original Peggle will easily get their money's wortht out of its sequel. While it's basically more of the same with a different twist thanks to the use of different power-up masters than before, it never wears out its welcome.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2013

There's something oddly enjoyable about watching a ball bounce around on pegs

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8 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2013

So… yeah. Peggle 2. It's more Peggle. Go and buy it now. Review over.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Yes
Dec 10, 2013

It's more Peggle, only prettier.

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Dec 10, 2013

Peggle 2 is more Peggle, only vastly prettier. Which is absolutely what we want. If you're looking for a shot of colourful fun and orchestral orgasmic peg-busting bliss on Xbox One, you can't go far wrong here.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2013

Peggle 2 is more of what you've come to love about PopCap's peg-busting puzzle franchise brought to Microsoft's next-generation console. If all you want is more, then Peggle 2 will definitely please—but if you were hoping for something to really refresh the series after its previous outings, "more" may leaving you wanting, well, more.

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AusGamers
Jickle
Top Critic
5.5 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2013

The casual gaming market Peggle occupied at release has come such a long way that Peggle 2 can't help but feel a little stale.

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Dec 9, 2013

Catching your ball in the bucket below or racking up enough points to gain an extra shot satisfies like never before, but the title will absolutely appear on a device you probably already own sometime very soon.

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