90
A worthy sequel to an indie pioneer that delivers countless surprises in a refined package. Not for the easily frustrated, perhaps, but essential for everyone else. [Issue#181, p.87]
60
Spelunky 2 is a divisive game. A masterpiece for those who swear by the reward at the end of their suffering, it will be painful and boring for those who want a fulfilling and contemporary experience. Even more difficult than the first game, it is undoubtedly frustrating because of its lack of pedagogy and progressiveness. Even for a game that wants to be difficult, the shock will be rough from the beginning.
90
Spelunky 2 takes the baton from Spelunky 1 and hits its stride immediately. Jumping into the caverns, whipping bats, chucking rocks, and smashing pots is just as fun and challenging 8 years later. Mossmouth has kept true to its original vision in a way that will satisfy fans, but packaged enough new content to ensure things don't feel like a rehash. As a result, Spelunky 2 isn't attempting to convert any who weren't fans of the first game. The game has a very specific approach and will not be for everyone, but those who adored the first game are guaranteed to feel the same about its sequel. At a time when gamers are less inclined to take risks with their purchases, Spelunky 2 offers the comfort of the familiar.
10
i have no clue how to rate this game, i have gone from hating it to loving it in minutes multiple times. It is a bit annoying how you might not get any progress even after playing for 10 hours but when you set a small little step it feels sooooooooo rewarding dude it's insane.
7
#스펠렁키2 ★★★☆ (7+)
쉽지 않은 게임 ㅇㅅㅇ;;
어렵지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 모든 죽음은 플레이어가 수용 가능하다. 억까겜이라는 흔한 비판과는 달리 스펠렁키2는 게임으로서 가치 있는 합리적인 규칙 복합체라는 의미이다.
10
Very difficult but rewarding. Endless amount of mysteries. Addictive. Artstyle and musics work.
Spelunky 2
Released On:
Sep 15, 2020
Metascore
Generally Favorable
87
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Sep 14, 2020
100
A thunderous sequel that surpasses its already incredible predecessor in every way that counts, Spelunky 2 is the ultimate roguelike and ruthlessly inventive platformer that never stops surprising and delighting those who pick up the controller. There are perhaps far fewer better ways to close out a console generation than this.
Oct 14, 2020
90
Spelunky 2 takes the baton from Spelunky 1 and hits its stride immediately. Jumping into the caverns, whipping bats, chucking rocks, and smashing pots is just as fun and challenging 8 years later. Mossmouth has kept true to its original vision in a way that will satisfy fans, but packaged enough new content to ensure things don't feel like a rehash. As a result, Spelunky 2 isn't attempting to convert any who weren't fans of the first game. The game has a very specific approach and will not be for everyone, but those who adored the first game are guaranteed to feel the same about its sequel. At a time when gamers are less inclined to take risks with their purchases, Spelunky 2 offers the comfort of the familiar.
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Generally Favorable
72% Positive
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19% Mixed
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Nov 18, 2025
10
i have no clue how to rate this game, i have gone from hating it to loving it in minutes multiple times. It is a bit annoying how you might not get any progress even after playing for 10 hours but when you set a small little step it feels sooooooooo rewarding dude it's insane.
Mar 19, 2025
10
Very difficult but rewarding. Endless amount of mysteries. Addictive. Artstyle and musics work.
Sep 23, 2020
90
Spelunky 2 offers a challenging, but rewarding experience. With so many new levels, items, and enemies, there's no shortage of exploration and mystery. It expands upon the addicting gameplay of the first game and offers an entirely unique experience each time you play.
Sep 18, 2020
90
Spelunky 2 is more of Spelunky, and that is all it needs to be. It is still ridiculously enjoyable, packed with content, and the right mix of challenging and engaging. It's still going to kill you a half-dozen times, too. It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it revitalizes an experience that risked going stale after a decade. The only downside is that the online experience isn't the best, but the rest of the game holds up great. If you liked Spelunky, then you'll like Spelunky 2, and if you never played the original, then Spelunky 2 is a great place to start. Just remember to always look before you leap.
Sep 22, 2020
80
Simplicity and challenges are key components of the game, and they’re executed almost perfectly here in an accessible and skillful way. Spelunky 2 certainly won’t be for everyone, but for those who stick with it to see what it has to offer, the payoff is worth the investment.
Nov 4, 2020
60
Spelunky 2 is a divisive game. A masterpiece for those who swear by the reward at the end of their suffering, it will be painful and boring for those who want a fulfilling and contemporary experience. Even more difficult than the first game, it is undoubtedly frustrating because of its lack of pedagogy and progressiveness. Even for a game that wants to be difficult, the shock will be rough from the beginning.
Dec 2, 2024
10
Jogo espetacular, posso dizer que fui um dos poucos aqui do Brasil que adoram esse jogo e platinaram, esse jogo é maravilhoso em todos os aspectos, soundtrack, gameplay fluida, historia, visual, dificuldade, tudo nesse jogo funciona tão bem, e ele é um jogo completamente injusto e extremamente dificil, não como um dark souls que é dificil, mas scriptado, um jogo que você nunca sabe o que vai acontecer, sendo obrigado a usar tecnicas avançadas que nunca usaria tipo no 1 só pra conseguir chegar na área secreta esse jogo é um 10/10 pra mim em tudo.
Oct 3, 2025
7
#스펠렁키2 ★★★☆ (7+)
쉽지 않은 게임 ㅇㅅㅇ;;
어렵지만, 그럼에도 불구하고 모든 죽음은 플레이어가 수용 가능하다. 억까겜이라는 흔한 비판과는 달리 스펠렁키2는 게임으로서 가치 있는 합리적인 규칙 복합체라는 의미이다.
Sep 29, 2020
7
It's good, certainly, but the first area is very similar to Spelunky, except much more difficult. This makes the early game feel redundant and exhausting. I think I played the original Spelunky too much to really enjoy this. I'll change this review if I make it to the later areas, but frankly I don't think I ever will.
Jan 26, 2025
0
This game had the potential to provide a rewarding, challenging and fun experience. Instead it loves throwing stun locks and one shot kills in your face. Punishing mechanics aren't necessarily a flaw, but the way they've been implemented here make the experience very frustrating. Some of the traps are also quite cheap, since some of them can trigger when they aren't fully on screen. The randomness is something that makes this game very unique even amongst other rogue-likes. Sometimes it results in you getting powerful items early on, other times it sends off screen objects hurdling towards you through no fault of your own. The game definitely needed a bit more time in the oven to iron out any balancing issues. But based on what the developers have said, it seems like they don't see cheap deaths as problem. Its just "a part of the game". If there's one thing that's clear, the game really doesn't respect or care about your time
Mar 11, 2022
0
The software lacks any save, checkpoint or level codes (as were implemented on 1980s NES games that lacked the technology to store saves) as such you basically have to replay the same first few levels endlessly. I suspect the designers put some effort into the later levels but decided they do not want players to ever see them. This design is the equivalent of taking the script for "A Few Good Men" and instead making 19 seasons of NCIS and airing them in no particular order. Many TV viewers are happy to watch the same story over and over but they would not be happy if they went to a movie theatre and were shown a random sampling of NCIS episodes until they walked out.
Even Mega Man (released in 1987) allowed you to replay levels until you turned your system off, by Mega Man 2 codes were provided to restore progress. Mega Man has released many sequels and will continue to be enjoyed long after Spelunky is forgotten.
The online multiplayer has terrible latency, I assume this was done on purpose to make the game more difficult for the bizarre fans of this "genre".
The fans of this software certainly value feeling elite very highly and they would be very susceptible to a cult. This software contains interesting pieces that could have been used to make a game however the developers instead have made a challenge which could have been one possible game mode.
SummarySpelunky 2 builds upon the unique, randomized challenges that made the original a roguelike classic, offering a huge adventure designed to satisfy players old and new. Meet the next generation of explorers as they find themselves on the Moon, searching for treasure and missing family.
Rated Tfor Teen
