Heave Ho 2 Reviews
Heave Ho 2, however, has left me with a very different feeling. After seeing more of the ideas the developers of this series have for this concept, now I’m hungry for more.
There's a lot of fun to be had in Heave Ho 2, whether you're playing with one friend or in a group of four, together or online. Le Cartel has taken the swinging puzzle platforming of the original and built so many great new settings and inventive ideas around it. One or two more awkward elements can grate, but then you've got that perfect chancer move to fling yourself with perfect precision from start to end and the roar of surprised delight. A great sequel.
Silly, funny and brilliant, this is a must-play multiplayer experience that never fails to raise a smile.
Heave Ho 2 provided new and entertaining premises for us to play with the mechanics, sabotage each other, and broke us into laughter so hard we could barely breathe. Heave Ho 2 takes the perfect formula from the first game, and adds onto it. Sometimes you don't need to mess with perfection.
Whether you're in it for its challenging co-op campaign or exciting party match-ups, there's a ton of top-notch fun to be had in Heave Ho 2. 💪
As far as multiplayer party games go, Heave Ho 2 is one of the most engaging due to how simple it is. Anyone can play alongside you, and it's easy to pick up and play on a whim. The developers have a winning idea that really only needed bigger levels and more variety, and they've delivered just that, with a lot more insanity to match their ambition.
Heave Ho is a high watermark in the party game genre, and whilst it stings a touch that there aren't any single-player modes, that’s really not Heave Ho’s forte. Its forte is having players shout and giggle at each other as you delve further and further into its increasingly challenging stages, which will have you laughing out loud and creaking the controller in frustration in equal measure. Heave Ho should absolutely be in the running for game of the year, and if you don’t think so, Papa Otis needs to punch you in the face...or at the very least grab you by the mouth and throw you into space.
Heave Ho 2 delivers exactly what you want from a modern couch co-op experience: fun, chaos, and plenty of stupidly funny moments. While a few clunky levels hold it back from absolute perfection, the sheer volume of joy it delivers makes it a must-play for those who love co-op multiplayer fun. And hey, coming in at under a tenner, it’s an easy sell for your friends and family.
It’s bigger, smarter and more flexible than the original without losing the beautifully stupid charm that made Heave Ho such a co-op classic. If you’ve got pals, offspring or anyone willing to risk your relationship in the name of physics-based nonsense, Heave Ho 2 is an easy rec. Just don’t expect anybody to admit it was their fault when everything inevitably goes spectacularly wrong.
Heave Ho 2 is absolute chaos in the best possible way. Between the physics-based platforming, constant communication, and inevitable accidental betrayals, it’s the kind of game that creates memorable moments almost every few minutes.
Heave Ho 2 is a fun sequel for anyone who has at least one other person willing to tackle its campaign. For those who can play locally, the variety of puzzles and the chaos provided by the physics sustain the experience until the end.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Heave Ho 2 takes a massive step up over the original by polishing its physics chaos, stacking on smart co-op tools, and keeping the hilarious swear-filled energy completely intact. It shines brightest when played in local or online multiplayer with a full crew of friends throwing each other into the abyss, making it an essential pickup for party game fans on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Heave Ho 2 turns teamwork, physics, and chaos into one of the funniest co-op experiences you'll play.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This silly budget-friendly sequel preserves the winning formula of the original, while peppering in some new elements to add to the challenge and fun
Heave Ho 2 knows exactly where its strength lies. The simple controls, creative co-op levels, and constant stream of hilarious situations make this an excellent party game for four players. Especially for a price of around ten euros, you are served a huge amount of content, with dozens of levels and enough optional challenges to ensure you get a lot of enjoyment out of the game for a long time. However, it is a shame that the developers opted so emphatically for multiplayer and that playing solo has even become impossible. Fans of the first game who enjoyed playing alone feel somewhat forgotten as a result. The battle mode is also a bit disappointing and clearly falls short of the fantastic co-op experience. However, if you are looking for a chaotic multiplayer game where communication, cooperation, and above all, lots of laughter take center stage, then Heave Ho 2 is absolutely recommended.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Heave Ho 2 is a smart, creative multiplayer party experience that rewards creativity and patience. It won’t grab everyone immediately, but if you enjoy the party-game genre and are interested in a new approach that relies heavily on those playing with you, there’s something genuinely compelling here.
Seven years after its predecessor, Heave Ho 2 improves its cooperative formula but sacrifices the single-player mode in favor of multiplayer, further encouraged by the GameShare feature on Switch. A fluid technical performance and the introduction of unpredictable mechanics make it an excellent product in its genre. It is highly recommended to play privately with people you know well, because playing with randoms in public lobbies makes the game lose most of its magic.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Heave Ho 2 delivers exactly what you'd expect from a couch co-op game: chaotic fun and plenty of laughs with friends. The controls take a little time to get used to and continue to provide a satisfying challenge throughout the game. Rather than being a drawback, we think this is an essential part of what makes the game so enjoyable. The different worlds each introduce their own gameplay focus, offering enough variety to keep things fresh from start to finish. We also really liked the visuals, and the soundtrack in particular fits the game's lighthearted style perfectly. The addition of online multiplayer for the first time makes Heave Ho 2 much more accessible than its predecessor. Minor issues, such as the almost unavoidable lifebuoy mechanic triggered by the hard-to-avoid cat, only slightly detract from the overall experience. At a price of just €9.99, there's little reason not to pick it up if you have a group of friends to play with.
Review in German | Read full review
With intriguing minimalist visuals, eye-catching colors, a pleasant soundtrack, and extremely chaotic, fun gameplay, Heave Ho 2 is an experience that caught me off guard in the best possible way—a surprise I very likely wouldn't have enjoyed had I not been writing this piece.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
At its core, Heave Ho 2 is more of what made the original so addictive and hilarious, but this came at a painful cost. Making it multiplayer-only, with no way to enjoy solo levels or bot support, makes this particular PC version a lot less enticing. Simply put, it has a major disadvantage compared to a Switch version with detachable joycons. You either have to hope for online support to be steady (and if so, it works like a charm) or just stick to the original. The introduction of online play is awesome, but I don’t like how more limited this game is in terms of how you can play it.