Guacamelee! 2 Reviews

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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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Jan 1, 2014

Almost all of Guacamelee 2's positive attributes can be applied to either entry in the franchise. Both have smooth controls, a lovely soundtrack, clever dialogue, and a striking visual style. But ingenuity is the key differentiating factor and that's what drags down Guacamelee 2 from achieving the same level of greatness.

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Unscored
Aug 1, 2018

An already great Beat'Em Up receives a worthy sequel. Guacamelee! 2 not only improves the original game but also creates a funnier and better story, also the new powers and “game modes” are a welcome change and brings fresh ideas to the table.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 17, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 provides yet again an exquisite metroidvania adventure where action, platforming and hilarous humor remain as its main assets. However, it lacks new elements to really make a difference.

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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
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
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Evan Norris
Top Critic
8 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

It's one thing for a game to embrace the mechanics of many different genres; it's another entirely to nail them all.

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7 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

While its impact isn't as great as the original, Guacamelee 2 is a reminder of how good combat and traversal can feel when married together as they are in this 2D platformer-cum-brawler.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is making approach - more and better. The core of the game was not changed, the platforming sections and the fighting with enemies were balanced, cooperation for four players was added, and an even greater dose of meme-fueled humor was added. True Gem.

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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
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2 doubles down on what worked in the original and presents the most formidable challenges yet.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
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 / 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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7 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Very similar to his predecessor but now playable up to four friends, <i>Guacamelee! 2</i> always offers a mastered Metroidvania adventure, fun and colorful.

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Renan Fontes
Top Critic
10 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

To say Guacamelee! 2 excels as a Metroidvania would be to sell it short. in recent memory.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

A game that's build over first's game basics, and manages to improve almost everything of that game, making Guacamelee! 2 an excellent metroidvania, but a less surprising game.

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Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is another solid, platforming gem from DrinkBox Studios. The world is bigger and badder, and improvements to the shop and Pollo power make Juan's latest quest a success. However, the sequel's extreme similarity to the original may be off-putting for those wanting more.

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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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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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