Guacamelee! 2 Reviews

Guacamelee! 2 is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.4 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2 is as good as the first episode: if you loved the original one, five years ago, you'll like this too. Wonderful art direction, great music, very good gameplay, just a little bit frustrating sometimes.

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GameCentral
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8 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Only a small improvement on the first game but this is still one of the most original Metroidvanias around, in terms of both its setting and its gameplay.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is the sequel the original deserves. Fast, fun, funny, challenging, and chicken-filled, Juan Aguacate shows us he's still got a few tricks up his mangas (sleeves), especially when he takes on his chicken form. Buying Guacamelee! 2 for $19.99 at launch is a no-brainer for fans of the original, as well as fans of platformers, beat-em-ups, co-op games, and anyone who wants to let their inner Luchador soar.

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Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2 is a brilliantly made game on the presentation front and its few flaws don't limit its enjoyment.

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Dec 6, 2018

DrinkBox Studio's Guacamelee! 2 is hitting Nintendo Switch and the sequel is just as colorful and fun as ever

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80 / 100
Dec 8, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a good time, but it’s not without its faults.

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8.8 / 10.0
Dec 5, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is colorful, crunchy, sweet and spicy even on Switch, just like a good mexican taco.

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ZTGD
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2018

With the only downside being that this may be one of the harder platforming experiences in recent years and therefore not for everyone, Guacamelee 2 stands out as one of the finest, and funniest titles of 2018. Don't let this one skip byailable

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Wccftech
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018

Not one to overstay his welcome, Juan's return adventure in Guacamelee 2 is another short and sweet Metroid-like with new abilities will test both his brains and brawn (plus the adventure can be shared with friends!).

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GameMAG
Azzy
Top Critic
9 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a great adventure in a colorful world with deep mechanics, interesting style, good jokes and funny references. If you love metroidvania genre and liked the first game, then you should buy a sequel immediately.

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8 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a worthy sequel to one of the finest modern Metroidvania games. Its blend of challenging platforming, satisfying combat, and new abilities makes for a thoroughly entertaining experience. Occasionally it can feel like you're spinning too many plates, especially in multiplayer, but by and large, Juan's new adventure is a compelling treat that you'd be loco to miss.

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90 / 100
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2! is a perfect second helping to the hearty offering that was the first title, and fans of the series will be pleased through and through.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Though it sticks rigidly close to the template that made the original such a success it ultimately matters little - Guacamelee 2 is one of the finest platformers of the year.

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8 / 10
Dec 10, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 draws a lot, really a lot, from the original...ad while that may seem like a flaw, it quickly becomes obvious that it's not. The déjà vu feeling is there but that hardly matters when Gucamelee! 2 treats the players to such a marvelous humour all around its levels, to an addicting gameplay and to a fantastic four-player co-op mode that makes it even more enjoyable to play with friends.

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2018

This sequel offers rock-solid platforming, funny dialogue, and addicting-as-ever Metroidvania mechanics. It’s challenging, rewarding and full of spunk. I recommend it as a must play for anyone who likes platformers, co-op titles, and of course, Metroidvania games.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2018

Double dipping in your guac is usually a bad thing. That's not the case with Guacamelee! 2, which serves up some fun brawler action with Metroidvania stylings. It can feel a bit drawn out at times and the combat can feel a bit button-mashy. Fun mechanics, however, combined with hilarious humor makes this Juan game worth your while.

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Atomix
Top Critic
86 / 100
Aug 24, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a game full of colorful, fun and tributes to world pop culture. Located in Mexico, it is also a tribute to the country and its traditions and ways of living. It is a challenging experience from start to finish, which becomes addictive and leads the player to take their skills to the fullest to meet the challenges that can become a true madness in certain points. Definitely a game that you have to play.

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87 / 100
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is bigger, more ingenious and clearly more batty than the already great predecessor.

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Aug 21, 2018

Super-charged in almost every way, Guacamelee! 2 makes its predecessor look like a backyard wrestling match.

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7.2 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

A very traditional sequel of a little indie cult: Juan's return is still OK, but ultimately lacks the inspiration and the freshness that made the original so great. Maybe Guacamelee! was simply a better game overall, or maybe smash hits such as Hollow Knight and Dead Cells changed the face of the metroidvania genre for good: eventually Guacamelee! 2 leaves a pretty nice impression, but one that's far from the stellar debut.

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