Guacamelee! 2 Reviews

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

At the end of the day though for myself, Guacamelee! 2 has reminded me of what games are supposed to be in the first place — fun. I haven't had as thoroughly as joyful of an experience with any other game this year and I expect I'll be hard pressed to find another like it any time soon.

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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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9 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Look at Guacamelee 2 as gaming's equivalent of NXT Takeovers or New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual G1 Climax tournaments. They may not feel overly different from each another, but there's no questioning their high quality and they'll leave you anxiously awaiting the next main event.

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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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9 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018
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Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is bigger and better than the first game while retaining the original's charm, humor, eye-catching art style, and rewarding Metroidvania-style gameplay.

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9.2 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018
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9.3 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2018

Overall Guacamelee! 2 is a fantastic sequel to the first. Just by playing through you can see the love that DrinkBox Games have mixed into this wonderful bowl of avocado filled amazingness as you search for the keys to unlock the guac recipe that has no rival. With the amazing artstyle back once again, the epic music tracks, flying through the air as a luchadorian chicken and simply kicking the crap out of things as you search both high and low for where to go? This is one bowl that you'll want to dip your controllers into!

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9.3 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee 2 is a hilarious, challenging, and rewarding follow-up to Drinkbox's original. It expands on the first's ideas in so many great ways, and marries a complex but understandable set of moves to both its combat and platforming.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 23, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is one of the best Metroidvanias on the market. The art style is fantastic. The writing is hilarious and will leave you in stitches on a whim. The world is diverse and chock-full of culture, life, and collectibles. And the game's unique focus on combat and precision platforming sets it apart from the pack. It's the kind of game you lose track of time while playing, and when it's over you'll just want more.

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95%
Jan 8, 2019

Guacamelee! 2 is a bigger, more fun, action-packed and even better-looking sequel that improves on everything the prequel did

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ThaRaven403
10 / 10
Aug 21, 2018

Five year was a long time for this sequel, but Drinkbox Studios have totally delivered with this one. Guacamelee! 2 takes everything that was great in the first game, adds more on top of it and presents you this title that is without a doubt a must-play. Hands down the best metroidvania I've played since… Guacamelee!

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Guacamelee! 2 continues Drinkbox Studios streak of outstanding high quality games.

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95%
Aug 21, 2018

I'm not sure if you can tell, but I really liked Guacamelee! 2. It took what made the first game and made it even better. Now that I've finsihed100% of the game I can say that its length was perfect, and I now look forward to doing a new run on Hard to get the final trophy I'm missing to unlock a new Platinum trophy for my collection. Guacamelee! 2, as was the case for its predecessor, is a must-buy release and one of the best games on PS4.

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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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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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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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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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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 21, 2018

Everything about Guacamelee! 2 oozes charm, from the slick, responsive gameplay to the art and music. The difficulty has a tendency to rocket up now and then, although overall it's not a particularly difficult game. If anything, the jumping feels ever-so-slightly tighter this time around, and the huge array of moves and abilities, once mastered, make for some truly exhilarating platforming. Beautiful, bonkers, and brilliant.

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