Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia Reviews
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia does what a 2D platformer should do—entertain and engage the player and provide a fun diversion to the rest of an ordinary or boring day. Even better when you can share the diversion with a friend.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia takes some of the best elements from classic 2.5D platformers (like Donkey Kong Country Returns and Rayman Legends) and uses them to craft a wonderful experience that's filled to the brim with colorful environments, catchy music, fast-paced gameplay, and impeccable level design. Only a criminally short duration and some occasional clunky controls are its only real shortcomings. This is a game that everybody should try, from young children who are looking to get into gaming to die-hard fans of the platforming genre.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a new platformer that mixes 2D movement and 3D visual elements to create a vibrant experience.
Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia lives up to its vibe and its name. Salsa mode is an absolute banger, and the platforming and worlds are nothing short of entertaining.
Visually the game looks outstanding. It is chock full of color and the standard biomes you would find in most platformers. The cartoon aesthetic reminds me of classic Saturday morning cartoons and the animations are fantastic.
It's time to save Palombia from the evil Mummy Queen!
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a very good platformer where it matters. Movement is diverse and responsive, level design is nearly flawless, and visually it’s a competent and serviceable treat for the eyes. Yes, there are some things holding it back, but in general, it’s a very solid 2.5D platformer that wrings everything out of its premise till the player is left with an almost perfectly ripened fruit.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is one of those games that you will have a lot of fun with, if you’re into platformers.
The jump in difficulty for the area bosses is a bit of a bummer, as are the forced collectathon elements, but the co-op and solo gameplay experiences are pretty solid. After having been away from the platformer genre for a little while, Marsupilami 2 certainly rekindled that passion in me, and I'm eager to show more of the game to my kids and even pick up the first game if I see it on sale. The Marsupilamis may look like skinny Chester Cheetahs with longer tails, but I'm glad I had a chance to jump and swing along to their world's salsa beats and be reminded of all the great mascot platformers that have come before and now inspire a new generation of game makers.
If you enjoy 2D platformers even a little bit then you need to play Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia as it's simply one of the best examples of the genre ever made. The amount of cuteness, rewarding challenges, and a whole clever multiplayer component make it a definite must-play. 🥭
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a curious case of a sequel that improves upon certain aspects but still falls short of truly shining. The levels are fun, the gameplay is fluid, and the Salsa mode adds an extra layer of challenge that rewards mastery of the stages. On the other hand, there is a persistent feeling that the game ends just as it is hitting its stride. The final map features bolder ideas, demonstrating how the project could have been somewhat more ambitious. For 2D platformer fans, Marsupilami 2 offers a few hours of well-executed fun. It isn't a benchmark for the genre, nor does it try to be. It is a modest, charming game that, in its own way, delivers exactly what a good platformer should.
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Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Paloma is a winning title that will undoubtedly delight younger players, but also adult audiences looking for a solid and enjoyable platformer. While it is not particularly long, the developers have crafted a solid platformer that encourages us to collect every collectible, and I can assure you that it will not be easy. Will you take up the challenge?
Review in Italian | Read full review
Marsupilami 2 is even better than the first Marsupilami game – and if you were lucky enough to play that game, you’ll know what an impressive achievement that is.
I loved its colourful worlds and music-and-dancing personality, it's the kind of joyful game you'll want to experience with others via Local co-op. Ocellus Studio has built a stronger sequel that builds on the ideas introduced in Hoobadventure, and I had a fantastic time from beginning to end.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a very fun game and a great option for fans of platformers. With enjoyable gameplay and an attractive price, the title delivers a lighthearted and entertaining experience. The graphics are simple, and the soundtrack isn’t particularly captivating, but these aspects don’t detract from the overall experience.
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Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a sequel that builds on the original, but it manages to retain everything that worked i...
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Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is a joyful, fast-paced platformer that improves on its predecessor, letting players switch between three marsupial siblings with distinct abilities across varied, secret-packed levels. Generic enemy design and some overly familiar biomes hold it back slightly, but strong local co-op and a forgiving difficulty curve make it a great pick for veterans and newcomers alike.
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Marsupilami 2 - Salsa Palombia is a delightful 2D platformer that follows in the footsteps of Donkey Kong while having plenty of its own ideas.
Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia doesn't offer a definitive experience in its genre, nor does it reinvent how to play it. However, its campaign comes with fun levels, beautiful visuals, and a lively, exciting, and nostalgic soundtrack. Its difficulty is perfectly balanced, offering a very pleasant learning curve that can be modified according to each player's preferences.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
By competently executing the gameplay formula of more famous titles while setting aside the long legacy of its source material, Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia doesn’t try to forge a unique identity of its own, yet it delivers practically everything else very well. It is a solid 2D platformer featuring varied, beautiful, and fun levels, engaging music, and—as a special touch—two-player cooperative gameplay.
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