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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.
85%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, optimization
92% User Score Based on 109 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

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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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music21 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Andro Dunos II captures the essence of classic 90s shmups with its vibrant graphics, engaging gameplay, and an excellent soundtrack.
  • The game features a thoughtful weapon system that allows players to switch and upgrade weapons on the fly, adding depth and strategy to the gameplay.
  • With multiple difficulty levels and a variety of stages, the game offers a balanced challenge that caters to both newcomers and seasoned players.
  • The game suffers from technical issues such as screen tearing and a lack of modern quality-of-life features like achievements and online leaderboards.
  • Some players find the enemy patterns and attacks to be unfairly punishing, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
  • The user interface and options for customizing controls are limited, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • music
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers highlighting its energetic and engaging quality, particularly praising the contributions of composer Allister Brimble. The soundtrack is described as a standout feature, enhancing the overall gameplay experience with its catchy, 90s-inspired chiptune and synthwave elements that keep players immersed and motivated. Overall, the music is considered a perfect complement to the game's vibrant visuals and challenging mechanics, making it a memorable aspect of the title.

    • “With the best music in a shoot 'em up I have ever heard!”
    • “The mechanical designs are detailed and cool, the backgrounds shift dramatically, and the soundtrack has a smooth feel to it that really gets you into the groove of shooting and dodging.”
    • “Enemy bosses are all fun, visually distinct and require careful thought on weapon selection and super-shot usage, and each level gives the feeling of difference and progression, 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 music isn't great, but not offensive either.”
    • “No option to alter (decrease or increase) sfx or in game music.”
    • “The soundtrack has a smooth feel to it that really gets you into the groove of shooting and dodging.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in Andro Dunos II are widely praised for their stunning pixel art and vibrant aesthetics, capturing a retro feel while avoiding overly pixelated designs. Players appreciate the polished visuals and the game's overall artistic style, although some note limitations in graphical options and functionality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the engaging gameplay experience.

    • “Andros Dunos II is an amazing arcade game with stunning pixelated visuals and a fantastic synthwave soundtrack.”
    • “It's a superb shmup, since the controls are tight and the visuals are jaw-dropping.”
    • “Graphics are vibrant, varied and full of character.”
    • “Visuals are too aesthetic and not functional.”
    • “Also, the graphical options are quite limited.”
    • “There are a few issues with how the graphics display on the 3DS.”
  • gameplay
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, variety of weapons, and challenging difficulty, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the shmup genre. Players appreciate the strategic depth offered by weapon swapping and upgrades, alongside well-designed levels and bosses. However, some critiques mention issues like screen tearing and a desire for more game modes or multiplayer options.

    • “Just the right amount of complexity in gameplay to give you something to chew on.”
    • “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.”
    • “It has everything we old gamers love in a classic shmup: killer soundtrack, several weapons that can be upgraded, bosses you can maim by taking out individual parts, lots of stages, insane difficulty and most importantly, amazing and flashy gameplay.”
    • “Only annoying mechanic is sometimes ships come from behind you with little to no warning.”
    • “A neat little gem of a shmup, but lacking in places outside of gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is fine but stuttering and screen tearing is absolutely insane.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is enhanced by its engaging mission design and diverse challenges, which encourage players to explore different gameplay styles and strategies. Users appreciate the variety of missions and bosses, as well as the inclusion of features like mission select and multiple difficulty modes, which add depth and replayability without making the experience feel prolonged. Overall, the narrative is effectively conveyed through well-crafted missions that keep players invested.

    • “I'm actually really glad I failed my first attempt as I wouldn't have discovered how cool the mission challenges are.”
    • “I thought of starting from the last mission and beating the game that way, but I still died.”
    • “But again, still tons of fun and I'm glad I had to learn the game to beat it because the mission design is pretty well done as well as the bosses.”
    • “The missions themselves are varied, and I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of enemies and bosses for such a short game.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game generally runs smoothly and is recommended by some users; however, others have reported significant issues with stuttering and screen tearing that detract from the gameplay experience.

    • “The game runs smoothly, and I highly recommend it.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
    • “Gameplay is fine, but the stuttering and screen tearing are absolutely insane.”
    • “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and lag.”
    • “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through a full campaign mode and individual stages for highscore challenges, enhanced by multiple difficulty levels, well-designed bosses, and a unique arsenal of weapons and power-ups. Additionally, numerous unlockable extras further contribute to its replay value, making it an engaging experience for players.

    • “Replayability: you may choose from a full campaign or select a single stage to beat its high score.”
    • “Picorinne Soft nailed everything here; it's beautiful and plays great with multiple difficulty options, tightly designed bosses and stages, and a pretty unique arsenal of weapons and power-ups to play with. There are lots of unlockable extras too, adding to the replay value.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its visual gags and unexpected challenges, such as players mistaking foreground elements for background scenery, leading to comical crashes and deaths. This blend of visual humor and gameplay mechanics adds an entertaining layer to the experience.

    • “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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