Bleed 2 Reviews
Bleed 2 only costs $10 as of the time of writing, but even a price point discounted that heavily is a bit difficult to justify given the lack of original content.
While Bleed 2 offers all of these points of nostalgia, it still lacks the flourish to establish itself. It's a fun game, but it suffers from being pulled in two different directions — appealing to an older, nostalgic audience while adding new game modes and variants to keep it fresh and replayable.
I know it sounds like I'm really down on Bleed 2 but there is definitely still some fun to be had.
Even the game knows how crazy this is stating the mode is “totally unbalanced – just for fun.” I think that sums much of the game, although the balance elsewhere is on point, Bleed 2 is simple, unadulterated fun.
BLEED 2 is basically the same as the first game. While I played BLEED 2, I always had the feeling of playing the previous one. A lot of things in the game are the same as in BLEED, more than necessary. Enemies, bosses, guns and stages are very much alike or the same as the original game. BLEED 2 missed the opportunity to be a great follow-up and, maybe because of the fear to create something new, it brings almost nothing new in this second installment.
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Bleed 2 is a great action title that improves on the first game in a almost every way. It may be a short experience, but any fan of bullet-hell type shooters should check this out.
An extremely well done arcade game that doesn't last for long, but manages to entertain for a few hours at a low price.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Whether playing alone or playing with a friend, Bleed 2 is a game that is worth checking out on your Switch
Bleed 2 does what it does very well. It’s accessible, entertaining, sometimes tactical, other times infuriating, but it's one of the best modern day side-scrollers we’ve played.
I liked how this story was setup, how fast it was and how the whole thing feels like a single adrenaline rush.
Bleed 2 is an absolute blast to play, and I had an amazing time with it. Other than the button set for the jump (and double and triple jump), this was a very entertaining experience that improves on everything its prequel did right. If you're a fan of Bleed than getting Bleed 2 is a no-brainer, and you're probably already playing it. But if you haven't played its prequel, Bleed 2 is definitely going to win you over.
Bleed 2 is a master-class in how to design a sequel.
At its core, Bleed 2 is ostensibly a step up from the original in every single department
Bleed 2 improves on the formula of Bleed, giving us a new game with more action, a higher overall difficulty, better graphics, and an even better soundtrack. It's a better game and a worthy sequel to a very fun game, making this a must-have game you need to get on PlayStation 4.
A colorful sequel that heavily improves on the original's boss fights and presentation, while also giving much-needed tweaks to its shooting precision. Sure, the depth here in Bleed 2 may seem lacking to some, but for those wanting to hone their action-platformer skills, this one is a strong recommendation.
Bleed 2 is a game that prides itself on giving the player a memorable and distilled experience that gets at the heart of what makes arcade games great. Those looking for a deep well of diverse content will find themselves dissatisfied, but those looking for a game about raw, fun gameplay will find more than enough satisfaction in the nearly endless options for replayability. We'd give Bleed 2 a strong recommendation; it combines charming presentation and tight mechanics to provide an experience that's as focused as it is enjoyable.
Bleed 2 is an exhilarating, tight, and extremely fun game experience. The aesthetic may not be able to keep up with the game play, but Bleed 2 should be played by every fan of the run-n-gun platformer genre.
A knowing tribute to some of the greats of action gaming, and a highly competent 2D shooter in its own right.
Bleed 2 is a lovely little slice of modernized run and gun side-scrolling pandemonium that evokes the likes of Contra without paying needless lip service to its heritage. Good stuff.
A spectacular and addictive action game, with good music, characters that far from being charismatic end up pleasing you, and despite the uncomfortable controls at first and the lack of variety of their game modes, is a very addictive game.
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