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Andro Dunos 2

Andro Dunos 2 is still a great time despite minor flaws, and a challenging one that is no pushover to one-credit.
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88%Game Brain Score
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96% User Score Based on 100 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

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Andro Dunos 2 is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Picorinne Soft and was released on March 24, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Andro Dunos II is a side-scrolling shoot 'em up game with vibrant pixel art graphics. Build your own loadout of weapons and power-ups, and battle through six stages of intense boss fights and adversaries. This sequel to the classic Neo Geo shooter brings refined gameplay and challenging difficulty for new and returning players.

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  • Andro Dunos II features a nostalgic retro aesthetic with vibrant graphics and a catchy 90s-inspired soundtrack, making it a joy to play for fans of classic shoot 'em ups.
  • The game offers a fun and engaging weapon-switching mechanic, allowing players to adapt their strategy with multiple distinct weapons and power-ups throughout the stages.
  • The difficulty curve is well-balanced, providing a satisfying challenge that is accessible to newcomers while still offering depth for veterans of the genre.
  • Some players have reported issues with environmental collisions blending into the background, leading to frustrating crashes and unclear enemy attack patterns.
  • The game lacks modern features such as achievements, online leaderboards, and extensive customization options, which may disappoint players looking for more contemporary gameplay elements.
  • There are complaints about the scoring system, particularly regarding the use of continues, which can detract from the competitive aspect of the game.
  • music
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic 90s chiptune style, featuring catchy melodies and a diverse soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Composed by Allister Brimble, the soundtrack is described as memorable and fitting, perfectly complementing the game's visuals and mechanics. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the nostalgic feel and enjoyment of this shoot 'em up title.

    • “A fantastic shoot 'em up and an unbelievable soundtrack from the one and only Allister Brimble.”
    • “It's worth the price of entry, does exactly what it needs to and has a memorable soundtrack to enhance the experience.”
    • “Enemy bosses are all fun, visually distinct and require careful thought on weapon selection and super-shot usage, especially when it's all punctuated with a catchy and diverse 90's feeling soundtrack that lingers with you as an earworm long after your play session.”
    • “The soundtrack has a smooth feel to it that really gets you into the groove of shooting and dodging.”
    • “Drums-driven melodies with warp-like sound effects amount to a nice mix.”
    • “A knockout soundtrack from veteran composer Allister Brimble, finely crafted in its every facet.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Andro Dunos 2 have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, polished pixel art and sophisticated design that belies its retro roots. Players appreciate the engaging visuals, which feature mechanized space stations, battleships, and large bosses, all complemented by a strong musical score. While some minor display issues on the 3DS were noted, the overall aesthetic is considered a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience.

    • “With great Sega Saturn-like graphics and great music with huge bosses and a good array of power-ups and upgrades, you simply cannot go wrong with this game!”
    • “It's a superb shmup, since the controls are tight and the visuals are jaw-dropping.”
    • “Graphics are vibrant, varied, and full of character.”
    • “There are a few issues with how the graphics display on the 3DS.”
  • gameplay
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its simple yet engaging mechanics, featuring a variety of unique weapons that can be swapped on the fly to tackle diverse enemies across well-designed stages. Players appreciate the strategic depth added by weapon upgrades and the smooth difficulty progression, although some feel that additional modes and challenges could enhance the experience. Overall, the game successfully combines straightforward action with enough complexity to keep players invested.

    • “The weapons you can swap between feel unique and are better for certain situations, the timed power-up hyper shot adds mechanical depth besides just holding down the fire button, and being able to level up the weapons you like the most is super helpful.”
    • “The gameplay is really good: lots of cool looking enemies, interesting level design, awesome bosses, and a variety of weapons you can cycle through.”
    • “Continues were introduced into coin-ops for purely commercial purposes (to make people spend more), but they are a contradiction for the gameplay of score-based games.”
    • “The gameplay has the right amount of complexity without being obtuse, having multiple weapons you can switch between as well as leveling them up at the end of a stage is a nice touch.”
    • “Good difficulty progression and the weapon-changing mechanic adds some extra strategy in taking down enemies.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers strong replayability through the option to engage in a full campaign or tackle individual stages to achieve high scores, allowing players to revisit content in varied ways.

    • “Replayability: You can choose from a full campaign or select a single stage to beat its high score.”
    • “Replayability: You can choose from a full campaign or select a single stage to beat its high score.”
    • “Replayability: you may choose from a full campaign or select a single stage to beat its high score.”
    • “Replayability: you may choose from a full campaign or select a single stage to beat its high score.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its visual gags and unexpected gameplay elements, such as players mistaking foreground obstacles for background scenery, leading to comical crashes and deaths.

    • “Not only does this look funny, but it's also led me to crash and die because I thought the hill was part of the background, but it was in fact the foreground and will kill you.”
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Andro Dunos 2 is a arcade shooter game.

Andro Dunos 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4 and others.

Andro Dunos 2 was released on March 24, 2022.

Andro Dunos 2 was developed by Picorinne Soft.

Andro Dunos 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Andro Dunos 2 is a single player game.

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