Acceleration of SUGURI 2
- March 7, 2018
- Orange_Juice
Get on Steam"Acceleration of SUGURI 2" is a visually striking versus shooter game, featuring fast-paced, bullet hell-style combat. Players choose from a cast of unique characters, each with their own attacks and abilities, and battle it out in one-on-one matches or in larger team battles. The game offers a variety of modes, including a story mode and online multiplayer, allowing players to test their skills against others from around the world.
Reviews
- Unique blend of bullet hell and fighting game mechanics, offering fast-paced and engaging gameplay.
- Intuitive controls and a variety of characters with distinct movesets make it accessible for new players while providing depth for veterans.
- Great soundtrack and charming visuals enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Steep learning curve and lack of a proper tutorial can make it difficult for new players to get into the game.
- Multiplayer experience is often hindered by a small player base, making it hard to find matches online.
- Balancing issues among characters can lead to frustration, especially for those looking for a competitive experience.
- story28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story continues from the events of its predecessor, "Sora," featuring individual character arcs but lacking the depth of dedicated story scenarios. While some players appreciate the mix of light-hearted and darker themes, many criticize the story mode as simplistic and arcade-like, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the story may appeal to fans of the series, but it is not a strong selling point for newcomers.
“Story-wise, the game continues after the events of Sora, and each character in the game has their own story arc.”
“While the premise of this game's plot is mainly there to justify characters like Sham, Alte, and Mira, among others, being playable in this game, there is a story mode that players can go through and see where the story goes after the end of Sora.”
“While Suguri's story was somewhat light-hearted and Sora was a darker affair, the character stories here are a mix of the two flavors of stories without getting into spoiler territory.”
“Story is bad, but the concept is cool.”
“The game is really built around online/arcade play; it has very negligible story and has a tough skill floor for a newer player to get into, so casual players should probably give this a miss.”
“Story mode is a joke, but you didn't buy this game for the story.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many praising the nostalgic 2000s vibe and the excellent trance-techno score by DJ Deku, which complements the fast-paced gameplay. Players appreciate the inclusion of additional tracks from previous soundtracks, enhancing the overall experience. While some find the music top-notch, a few mention it can contribute to motion sickness during intense gameplay.
“It's a stylish bullet hell fighter with some of the most nostalgic 2000's feeling music I've heard in ages.”
“The music is quite nice too, featuring another good trance-techno score by deku that includes styles from Suguri and Sora, yet feels right for a fighting game, including some more relaxed pieces.”
“What's also nice about this re-release is the inclusion of extra tracks from the Realism and Suguri the Best soundtracks via DLCs, which feature remixes of various songs from the Suguri series.”
“Music is decent.”
“As much as I really enjoy the Suguri and Sora universe and love all the characters, music and story, I can't necessarily recommend AOS2.”
“While the game has a fairly large roster of characters, and a decent number of stages and music tracks from the get-go, the final boss character from their respective games and the other unlockables require some work to get, which can either be fairly difficult as you're required to clear certain modes in a single credit on normal or higher, or a lengthy process of grinding gameplay sessions until they eventually unlock.”
- gameplay17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced 1 vs 1 battles that blend fighting mechanics with bullet hell elements, making it accessible yet challenging. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics, though some find the initial learning curve a bit confusing. The game encourages strategic play through a unique heat system and character-specific abilities, providing depth for competitive players while remaining enjoyable for casual gamers.
“This game is a masterpiece, with the most satisfying gameplay of any fighting game I've ever played.”
“The mechanics are simple enough for anyone to pick up and have a casual game with a friend, but complex enough to take a while to master each character's strengths and weaknesses.”
“As for the game mechanics, Acceleration of Suguri 2 brings things to the table that not many fighting games do: dodging attacks actually builds up a heat percentage that increases how much damage you take if you evade for too long, recovering lost health indicated by the red bar by dodging attacks, and unique playstyles for each character.”
“The gameplay is simple, but it can be a bit confusing at the beginning.”
“While the game has a fairly large roster of characters, and a decent number of stages and music tracks from the get-go, the final boss character from their respective games and the other unlockables require some work to get, which can either be fairly difficult as you're required to clear certain modes in a single credit on normal or higher, or a lengthy process of grinding gameplay sessions until they eventually unlock.”
“The mechanics keep mindlessly flailing around from being a viable strategy, yet at the same time they also make the fights very fast-paced.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their adorable aesthetic and significant improvements over previous titles, particularly with the support for HD resolutions. However, some users have noted issues with the graphics in certain ports, citing bugs and mediocre quality in specific releases. Overall, the visuals are described as vibrant and fitting for the fast-paced gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
“The aesthetic is also really adorable.”
“Visually speaking, 'Acceleration of Suguri 2' has made great strides from its predecessor, and it has only gotten better thanks to this overseas re-release's support for HD resolutions and higher resolution graphics.”
“I also saw someone commenting on 'bad graphics', so if you still don't know, it uses the same map fields brought from the other Suguri games, unchanged.”
“Whereas Rockin' Android released a bug-ridden PC port of a PlayStation 3 port of a PC game with mediocre redrawn 'HD' graphics (that's thankfully optional) with a host of problems at launch, such as glitches that weren't in the original version and broken online multiplayer that soured many players.”
“Cute graphics, fast movement, and 14 and a half different characters.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by quirky elements, such as a funny banana character, which adds a lighthearted touch. Players appreciate the comedic aspects, suggesting that the humor enhances the overall experience, even if they are primarily drawn in by other features like the free suguri variant.
“I like the funny banana.”
“I imagine most of the people buying this game are here for the free Suguri variant in 100% Orange Juice, but humor me a little by reading this.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features intense battles and tight gameplay that contribute to its high replay value; however, the requirement to complete the story with all characters on normal difficulty without retries can lead to frustration, detracting from the overall experience.
“The intense battles with tight gameplay offer a high replay value.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse character choices and branching storylines.”
“The game encourages experimentation with different strategies, making you want to replay it multiple times.”
“One of the cheesiest bosses in fighting game history for no reason, and you have to beat the story with all characters on normal at least with no retries, or you don't get the last character. This is a bad way to increase replay value; it only increases frustration.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious rather than engaging.”
“Once you've completed the game, there’s little incentive to go back. The story doesn’t change, and the side quests feel repetitive.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game offers a substantial roster and content initially, unlocking the final boss and other characters necessitates significant grinding, either through challenging gameplay on higher difficulties or through extended play sessions.
“While the game has a fairly large roster of characters and a decent number of stages and music tracks from the get-go, the final boss character from their respective games and the other unlockables require significant effort to obtain. This can either be quite difficult, as you're required to clear certain modes in a single credit on normal or higher, or it can turn into a lengthy process of grinding gameplay sessions until they eventually unlock.”
“The grinding required to unlock characters and content feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game for long periods.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The stability of the game varies significantly between different ports; the Rockin' Android PC port is criticized for being bug-ridden and plagued with glitches, particularly affecting online multiplayer, while Fruitbat Factory's version is praised for its thorough testing and improved quality-of-life features, resulting in a more stable experience.
“The PC port of the game is riddled with bugs, including glitches that were not present in the original version, and the online multiplayer is completely broken, leaving many players frustrated.”
“The launch was plagued with a host of problems, making it difficult to enjoy the game as intended, especially for those who purchased the DRM-free version that has not received any patches.”
“Despite the promise of improved graphics, the game suffers from significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.”
