Banzai Escape 2

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Banzai Universe continuation. Starring Rokiahi and Cpt. Benci as P.A.S.K.A.L special agents.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The characters are well-designed and relatable, with standout personalities like Inchester and Imingter enhancing the overall experience.
The game features enjoyable exploration and light puzzle elements, making it more engaging than typical shooters.
Mod support allows for customization, and the game runs smoothly on decent hardware, providing a stable experience.

The AI partner is poorly designed, often getting stuck or dying, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Weapon mechanics are unbalanced, with a lack of variety and ineffective upgrades, making combat feel unsatisfying.
The final boss fight is poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story follows soldier Rokiahi, who is stranded after a failed mission and aims to return to HQ, continuing the narrative from the previous game, "Banzai Escape." While the interconnected levels and entertaining dialogue add some depth, the pacing suffers due to lengthy walking sections and frustrating AI partner mechanics, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This is a direct sequel to the first Banzai Escape in terms of story and characters.”
- “The story of the game picks up from the last game and it's nice to see Benci in this game too.”
- “+ quite entertaining dialogue and storyline”
- “The mission's puzzles are probably the only passable part of this game, but sadly there are very few and are padded by very long walking sections and confusing objectives.”
- “There are these almost unbearably long elevator rides to and from missions and it essentially kills any motivation to do them all.”
- “Each level is directly connected to the next, so there is no mission select; you just walk/run from one area to the next.”
grinding
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and somewhat pointless, particularly for the final boss, as there is little variation between playthroughs. Many suggest using cheat engines to alleviate the grind, indicating that the game could benefit from more engaging content to reduce repetitive gameplay.
- “Since you're going to be using cheat engine anyway, you might also want to give yourself a little extra money and nanosys; otherwise, it's a bit grindy.”
- “There is little to do differently from one playthrough to the next, so this game supports a lot of grinding.”
- “Grinding is pointless for the final boss.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and absurd elements, such as amusing character skins and silly subtitle changes that enhance the comedic experience. While some players may find it entertaining, others might only appreciate it during initial encounters. Overall, the humor is a mix of slapstick and lightheartedness that can elicit laughter.
- “Some people I feel will love this; it's funny to laugh at the first time.”
- “The first game had different skins, outfits, and even a setting that changed the subtitles to sound more funny and silly.”
gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and enjoyable, comparable to higher-budget titles, with both low and high points. While it stands solidly on its own, the standout feature is the exceptional voice acting, which enhances the overall experience.
- “The moment-to-moment gameplay is just as enjoyable as its higher-budget peers.”
- “The gameplay is solid enough on its own, but my god the voice acting is a 10/10.”
- “However, the gameplay is very different.”
- “The gameplay is solid enough on its own, but my god, the voice acting is a 10/10.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing occasional stuttering and a lack of smooth frame rates, particularly during enemy loading in specific areas.
- “The game runs a bit rough and is not optimized for a smooth frame rate.”
- “Expect some stuttering now and then as enemies load into certain areas.”
graphics
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are noted for their aesthetically pleasing environments; however, some users criticize the presence of glitches, suggesting that these issues detract from the overall value of the game.
- “Aesthetically well-made environment.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The attention to detail in the visuals is remarkable.”
- “I know the graphics and glitches make this game not worth the money.”
music
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received criticism, as players noted the absence of music in certain levels, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “However, there doesn't seem to be any music accompanying this level.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”