Guacamelee! 2 Reviews

Guacamelee! 2 is ranked in the 96th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9 / 10.0
Dec 21, 2018

While treading the same ground as the original Guacamelee, this sequel take a familiar formula, and spices it up with a few new mechanics, a great story, and tons of rewards for those willing to face the plethora of optional challenges and side quests scattered throughout the world

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Heavy
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2! helps the series graduate from an upper mid-card luchador to a main event level strongman that ultimately shines.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

If you enjoyed the original Guacamelee!, this sequel is an absolute must.

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Digitally Downloaded
Brad L.
Top Critic
Aug 22, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 takes everything from the original game and makes it even more enjoyable.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is an example of a sequel done right. It is one of the most impressive co-op Metroidvania games on the PS4.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 1, 1970

Thanks to the way in which the history of video games developed, Metroidvania as a genre continues to nourish the romanticism that surrounds the titles that gives it a name. In that sense, Guacamelee!2 is a worthy representative of the genre since it complies with the elements required to be approved by enthusiasts, old and new school players. As promised, DrinkBox Studios has taken the series to the next level and everything has been greatly improved. The merit of the Canadian studio is that the game is capable of expressing itself through its mechanics.

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The Game Fanatics
Joel Ramirez
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 2, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 contains everything I loved from the first iteration and builds upon the foundation. DrinkBox Studios kept the elements that worked so well in the game, like platforming, combat, visuals, and great music.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 1, 2018

Despite some problems, Guacamelee! 2 is still entertaining and enjoyable to the end. The game follows the same successful formula as the previous version, and with a series of upgrades, it has become a complete and nearly flawless title that can easily satisfy the fans of Metroidvania genre

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9 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2018

When Guacamelee 2 does so many things right, from the wonderfully tight and responsible gameplay to the downright gorgeous look and feel of the Mexiverse, it's hard to not talk about it without gushing. But it's earned that right, delivering a top-tier experience across the board. It captures the essence of multiple genres and blends them brilliantly within a visually stunning world that's equally as fun to explore as it is to stare at.

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Rudy Lavaux
Top Critic
9 / 10
Dec 25, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 feels just as good as its predecessor overall. Some of the hardest sections can be even more frustrating than the hardest challenges found in the original, but this is somewhat counterbalanced by the fact that it does streamline a lot of things that were more complicated than they really needed to be. The adventure has the potential for replay value, especially with DLC, achievement and multiplayer for up to four players thrown into the mix. The Mexiverse certainly feels worthy of being saved, despite the sometimes infuriating challenge proposed by Guacamelee! 2, and fans of the Metroidvania genre in general, but fans of the original, in particular, should definitely check this one out.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Feb 13, 2019

Guacamelee 2! is a required pick-up. The Metroidvania genre has enjoyed a number of certified classics over the past few years, and this one of them.

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9 / 10
Aug 20, 2018

Guacamelee 2 is a stunning, slick platformer and a more than worthy successor to one of last-generation’s finest gems.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a deeply enjoyable mix of brawler and platformer on multiple levels. Drinkbox Studios has shown a clear mastery of its own iconic art style by bringing it to the next level with this strikingly beautiful game.

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90 / 100
Aug 21, 2018

EB: You should play this sequel even if you missed the original thanks to its great homage to the Metroidvania genre.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2018

This is a sequel that provides more of the brilliance of its predecessor, squeezing out an astonishing number of ideas from a familiar formula. A slick, challenging and tight action-platformer that further cements the series at the very height of its genre.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018

Without question, this is Drinkbox Studios best outing to date, and will propel them even further in the industry. With a writing style that is absolutely insane and a plethora of nods to pop culture and other video game franchises, a colorful art palette and beautiful graphics, to a soundtrack that is one of the best we’ve heard this year so far, you really owe it to yourself to play through Guacamelee 2.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 3, 2018

Of all the platformer games in the industry, there are few games with the essence of the old games that catch the player, both for its history and gameplay.

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9 / 10
Aug 20, 2018

There’s an absolutely brilliant side quest that’s so tongue in cheek, it’s in danger of bursting through it. It’s hilarious in its deadpan, fourth wall breaking delivery that makes up for its usage of the word “dank”. I won’t spoil anymore, but it’s a testament to Drinkbox that they can take this all in stride and poke fun at themselves, the fans, the toxic community and the power of internet opinions and leave the player grinning throughout.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

A great sequel, which captures the magic of the first game. Without taking many risks, the game manages to satisfy my five year long hunger for a sequel. The game doesn't add many new mechanics to the gameplay, but enough to not bore the series veterans.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2018

Overall it’s very difficult to find any significant fault with what DrinkBox Studios has put together here. Effectively mixing a side-scrolling brawler with Metroidvania progression, throwing in a ton of challenging but optional side rooms, and injecting it all with a consistent sense of humor (though not all of it connects)... it really aims to keep you engaged and coming back for more. Even if you’ve been feeling like the genre is a bit played out Guacamelee 2 is proof that when it’s handled right, with the pacing and degree of challenge constantly throwing new things at you, it makes for a very compelling and satisfying gameplay experience.

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