PowerWash Simulator 2 Reviews
PowerWash Simulator 2 smartly sticks to what made the original formula such a blast while throwing in some upgrades to deal with few of its pesky problems.
PowerWash Simulator 2 opts for welcome refinements over big advancements, but it's as weirdly compelling and winningly daft as ever.
Overall, PowerWash Simulator 2 proves itself a worthy successor, following a strong first game and a wide range of DLC, and offers a whole host of relaxing and enjoyable gameplay. With a few new quirks thrown in to make it more exciting, and a couple of much-needed changes, it’s easy to say that - even with a couple of niggles, some of which are returning frustrations - if you loved the first one, you’ll love the sequel as well.
PowerWash Sim was a breakout hit in 2021, and the sequel is a reminder of how that happened, though sometimes it feels like it's just punching in for work.
PowerWash Simulator 2 isn’t reinventing the wheel. The game knows its audience and is happy to feed their rabid desire for more cleaning. It may not win over any people who were turned off by the original, but if you enjoy dad games and an easy activity while listening to music or videos, then this is exactly what you need in your life.
I have a handful of gripes about PowerWash Simulator 2, but they hardly bring down the experience. It feels like a love letter to all of the fans and the things they’ve asked for over the years, and we end up getting a really neat collection of structures to clean up beside it. If the first PowerWash Simulator was any indicator, we can likely look forward to loads of post-launch content as well.
PowerWash Simulator 2 takes everything about the previous game and simply makes it better. What was already a captivating, charming, zen-like experience has been made even better with improved graphics, larger stages, and a number of fantastic QOL improvements that the fans had hoped for. New features like the scissorlift and abseiling make for subtle yet engaging improvements to the gameplay.
PowerWash Simulator 2 isn't reinventing the wheel; it's an overhaul of the original that improves just about every aspect. It won't win over any sceptics, but if you loved the serene, zen-like satisfaction of hosing down houses, this is a no-brainer.
Perhaps it's a bit too much of a continuation, but PowerWash Simulator 2 takes everything that made the first installment the success it is and improves it with small touches that fans of the original game will appreciate while being very useful for those who venture into the title.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
PowerWash Simulator 2 comes fully soaped up with new map locations, more objects and buildings to clean, and much-needed adjustments and optimizations for a surprisingly enjoyable gameplay experience. However, with a blueprint set in stone for the first release, the developer didn't do much to shake it up, leaving the game to feel more like a continuation or expansion rather than a traditional sequel.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a sequel that tweaks or improves nearly every issue from the original game.
It's not a particularly ambitious follow-up, but PowerWash Simulator 2 earns its sequel status through effective upgrades and thoughtful improvements across the board. It's a big uptick in looks, feel and play, and still the most fun you can have doing a chore.
PowerWash Simulator 2 improves on the original in every way, while introducing a home base plus array of new cleaning mechanics and features. Some hiccups in angles and texture exist, but it remains the best at what it does.
Improved over its predecessor in just about every way, PowerWash Simulator 2 is the ultimate in cleaning sims. New locations, new tools and a brand new home hub make washing away dirt and grime more enjoyable than ever, and while there's the occasional grumble, it's not enough to spoil the zen-like nature of virtual powerwashing.
PowerWash Simulator 2, as a sequel to the original, doesn't disappoint, but it doesn't blow you away either. It brings more or less the same thing with new scenes and a few improvements. It's still the original relaxing game without stress and with a lot of work.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
A great sequel, though if you didn't like the first game there's nothing here to change your mind. Except maybe the scissor lift.
There’s something therapeutic about cleaning. The action of literally wiping and scrubbing away some dust or dirt and seeing the clean, pristine results of your hard, elbow-greasing endeavours. But what about blasting away grime, soaping up the dirt and spraying filth into a pristine shine? After the massive success of its predecessor, the PowerWash Simulator series returns with PowerWash Simulator 2, packed with all the belts, whistles, and cleaning gear you know and love.
PowerWash Simulator 2 delivers exactly what it promises: an incredibly satisfying game about cleaning dirt with a power washer. It simulates this fantasy well and offers a lot of opportunity to do it in interesting places and with some fun dialogue exchanges during. If you’re asking the game for more than that, you’d be sorely disappointed, but if the title was enough to draw you in or you enjoyed the first game, you’ll likely have a great time with this sequel.
PowerWash Simulator 2 polishes every aspect of its predecessor with better visuals, smarter tools, and more satisfying cleaning, delivering a stress-free, content-rich sequel that fans of the series will instantly enjoy.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Powerwash Simulator 2 really has hit at the perfect time once again. Its stress-free gameplay feels so much better to use, especially in ways where you wouldn’t expect improvement.