Bloo Kid 2

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In Bloo Kid 2, a retro-style platformer with pixel-graphics, players embark on a new adventure to save Bloo Kid's family from a mysterious enemy. Traverse five worlds with 12 levels each, overcome brutal boss battles, and unlock 15 bonus levels in the STEAM version. With handcrafted graphics, a chiptune soundtrack, and tons of secrets, it's a challenging and enjoyable gaming experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 123 reviews

music19 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Bloo Kid 2 offers tight controls and a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic platformers, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
The game features a vibrant pixel art style and an upbeat chiptune soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
With multiple levels and various challenges to complete, including collectibles and boss fights, the game provides a good amount of replayability and content for players.

The level design can feel generic and uninspired, often relying on familiar tropes from other platformers without introducing new ideas.
Some players have reported technical issues, such as screen tearing and problems with controller support, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
The game may be perceived as too simplistic or easy, lacking the depth and complexity that some players expect from modern platformers.

music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
12%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its upbeat and catchy chip tune soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and keeps players engaged. Reviewers highlight the well-composed tracks that complement the colorful graphics and solid level design, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a major highlight, with many players expressing a desire for more games with similar musical quality.
- “The chip tune soundtrack of this game is upbeat and fun to listen to.”
- “The music sounds great and you won't get bored listening to it several times.”
- “Music: 10/10 (game highlight! very catchy and well composed music! found myself humming along with many of the tunes! world 1's music is a favorite!)”
- “Oh yeah, graphics, music, and controls.”
- “It has sounds, music, and graphics that go well together, and the level design is usually pretty good.”
- “The music came with an Xbox 360 pad detected and worked well.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
33%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming 2D pixel art style, reminiscent of retro platformers, with vibrant colors and well-animated visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews note a mix of nostalgia and modern enhancements, others mention that the graphics can feel generic at times. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, complementing the gameplay and music effectively.
- “This game is an absolute must-have if you're into 2D pixel art-styled platformers.”
- “The game's graphics shine with old school-inspired personality, but they take advantage of modern hardware by providing more color variety than you would have seen on the NES and even the SNES.”
- “A nice indie platformer, with solid mechanics, colorful graphics, and a nice soundtrack on top of that.”
- “Game is relatively short and has pretty terrible graphics.”
- “The game is using 2D pixelated graphics; it reminds me of those retro-styled games I played back in the day.”
- “It reminded me of 90s-era Apogee games like Commander Keen for its art style and simplistic controls.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The gameplay is characterized by decent and varied level design that offers satisfying platforming challenges, though some players find it repetitive over time. While the mechanics are generally well-executed with smooth controls and a fun experience, there are criticisms regarding the lack of originality, as some elements are borrowed from other franchises. Overall, the game is praised for its solid mechanics, beautiful graphics, and replayability, making it a competent entry in the platformer genre.
- “Decent and varied level design; the majority of levels provide satisfying platforming challenges, with every few levels introducing new gameplay elements to spice things up, increase difficulty to a reasonable scope, and motivate you to explore every nook and cranny for collectibles, power-ups, or additional lives.”
- “In terms of control, technical depth, and a wide range of gameplay, it's incredible.”
- “All in all, a very competent platformer with tight mechanics and great level design.”
- “The level design isn't interesting; the levels feel the same, and the whole gameplay of collecting everything in each level gets super repetitive fast.”
- “There are also a few parts where a mechanic or idea was clearly borrowed from other franchises.”
- “Bloo Kid 2 shamelessly takes mechanics from several iconic series.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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30%
The game's story is described as minimalistic and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, with a classic setup of saving a character from a monster. While some players appreciate the nostalgic and compelling elements of the narrative, others find it negligible and not essential to the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a secondary aspect to the engaging platforming and challenges.
- “I used to play this game all the time on my 3DS, and playing it 2-3 years later on PC gives me so much nostalgia. This game is really fun with its platforming, abilities/power-ups, boss fights, story, worlds, and secrets. I would recommend this to anyone who likes 2D platformers, or honestly anyone else. This game is so much fun and it's an absolute blast, plus it's extremely cheap!”
- “If you can brace yourself for the compelling story, great soundtrack, and the dark themes including nudity, this is a perfect game for you.”
- “There is a story in the game, although it mostly serves as a seasoning for the game.”
- “The story is minimalistic to the point of being negligible.”
- “Story: n/a (save your kid from monster. classic setup.)”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game offers high replayability due to multiple goals within each level, appealing particularly to achievement hunters. Players appreciate the well-designed levels and the opportunity to achieve perfect scores and explore alternative difficulties, contributing to an enjoyable experience overall.
- “Overall: 9/10 (an enjoyable romp for the price point with nice replayability to achieve perfect stars and alternative difficulties. A personal favorite.)”
- “The levels are well designed and offer good replay value, especially for achievement hunters.”
- “Even with the low amount of total levels, there is plenty of replayability, as there are several goals to complete for each level.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is likened to that of a Mario title, combining lightheartedness with clever comedic elements, resulting in an enjoyable and entertaining experience.
- “It's like a Mario game, but with a hilarious twist that keeps you laughing.”
- “The humor is spot-on, making every moment in the game enjoyable.”
- “I found myself chuckling at the clever jokes and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be minimal, with many noting that achievements do not require excessive grinding. Overall, the experience is perceived as balanced and engaging without becoming tedious.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the repetitive tasks required for leveling up to be a major turn-off.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding for resources is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its gorgeous music and immersive qualities, with players expressing a desire for more titles that capture this level of excellence, contrasting it with the lower quality of many other games available on platforms like Steam.
- “The music and atmosphere are just gorgeous; I wish there were more games like this and not the utter trash that is found on Steam.”
- “The immersive atmosphere pulls you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly noting that the game freezes momentarily when picking up hearts or power-ups, accompanied by a sound effect. This freezing disrupts gameplay and detracts from the overall experience.
- “When you pick up a heart or a power-up (or when the power-up fades), the whole game freezes while it makes a sound.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced multiple instances of lag that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game's optimization is inconsistent, with occasional stuttering and performance drops that disrupt the overall experience.
- “Occasionally, and randomly, the whole game starts chugging and stuttering for a second or two.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “Frequent drops in performance make it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”

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