Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity

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"Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity" is a 2D platformer with story and challenge modes, featuring 50+ levels, epic boss battles, and hidden collectibles. The game supports up to 4-player co-op, both online and local, and has a robust in-game editor with workshop support. With over 30 achievements and unlockable content, players must persist to uncover all the secrets of the mysterious Traplands. The game was previously available in Early Access for direct feedback from players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 528 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience, especially when played with friends.
The level design is improved from the first game, providing a satisfying difficulty curve and new mechanics.
Players enjoy the chaotic multiplayer aspect, which leads to humorous moments and shared frustration.

There are significant online desync issues that can make cooperative play frustrating and chaotic.
The game suffers from technical problems, including bugs and inconsistent controls that detract from the overall experience.
Some players feel that the game is less challenging than its predecessor, leading to a less rewarding experience.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Bloody Trapland 2" is generally praised for its intuitive controls and enjoyable mechanics, offering a fun yet challenging experience with a mix of new features like wall jumps and slides. While many players appreciate the fluidity and satisfaction of progression, some criticize the boss battles for introducing frustrating mechanics that feel out of place, as well as occasional bugs and glitches. Overall, the game is seen as an improvement over its predecessor, though it can be rage-inducing at times.
- “Simple premise, intuitive controls, and tough yet (mostly) fair gameplay with surprisingly light punishment for failure (in the sense that lost progress is not extreme).”
- “The gameplay is very fluid and nothing really strange happens under normal conditions.”
- “Bloody Trapland 2 introduces new awesome mechanics like wall jumping, slides, and air-dashes, making the game even more fun than it was before.”
- “❌ Repetitive and artificially prolonged gameplay.”
- “The game is really fun and challenging, but I enjoy all of it except for the bosses. The bosses add mechanics that are never in the levels and feel really out of place, adding unnecessary frustration to the game.”
- “This game is actually pretty bad compared to the first one. Not to mention all the glitches and bugs; half the map design doesn't make any sense, and there's no good direction for new mechanics.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming 2D art style and upgraded visuals compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted issues with frame rates and hitbox accuracy, as well as minor blurriness in character designs. Despite these concerns, the vibrant aesthetic and improved animations contribute positively to the game's appeal, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “A bright aesthetic reminiscent of Hanna-Barbera cartoons and (mostly) responsive controls make for a great multiplayer experience, even for those who don't care much for blood, as 'gore' can be toggled off in settings.”
- “+ beautiful art style.”
- “With lovely 2D graphics and particle effects.”
- “The graphics options in the menu also do nothing (why give me an option for 144fps if your resolution options only allow for 119hz??).”
- “It was offputting at the start and no graphics options helped whatsoever.”
- “However, some levels are plagued by frame perfect jumps that just feel RNG with the state of the FPS and general janky visuals on the hitboxes.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of glitches, bugs, and lag, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some players appreciate the game's potential and responsiveness to bug reports, many others find these issues significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is perceived as unstable and frustrating, especially in cooperative play.
- “The last non-secret boss fight is buggy as hell in multiplayer, but playing with friends this game is absolutely amazing for the price.”
- “Many glitches are presented in the game that ruined my experience.”
- “Too buggy, too laggy in coop.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players experiencing both frustrating and laugh-out-loud moments, often enhanced by janky mechanics that lead to unexpected hilarity. Many users highlight the game's comedic value when played with friends, describing it as a source of joy and laughter, despite occasional rage-inducing levels. Overall, the game is characterized as a funny and entertaining experience, particularly in a social setting.
- “I've had both extremely frustrating levels and levels where I'm laughing the entire time.”
- “The head hitbox is pretty janky, but it leads to some pretty funny moments.”
- “This is a fantastic and hilarious rage.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the excellent soundtrack and cheerful tunes that enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize it as a downgrade from the previous installment, describing it as mediocre or boring. Overall, the sound design is noted to be top-notch, but opinions on the music quality vary significantly among players.
- “Sound and music design are top-notch and the controls very responsive.”
- “With an excellent soundtrack and fun challenge, we've been playing nonstop.”
- “The game offers very nice graphics and the in-game music is good and almost zero random events which kill you like in most platformers...”
- “This lack of polish shows in almost every element of the game; visually, Bloody Trapland 2 looks worse than its predecessor. The music is mediocre at best, and the few new elements the game adds are executed horribly.”
- “The music is definitely a downgrade from the first game; not great, not terrible.”
- “Clunky controls, bad level design, boring music.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally considered cute and serviceable, though not particularly unique or impactful. While some players appreciate the additional story elements that enhance the experience, others note a lack of a clear plot, with one reviewer stating there is essentially no story connection to the previous game.
- “The story, while not really special or unique, is serviceable.”
- “There's a bunch of story-based elements that add to the experience.”
- “Cute little story.”
- “This game has less 'cheap deaths' than the first, and especially for people who don’t have that much platforming experience, they should definitely select Bloody Trapland 2, since there is no story connection to the first game whatsoever.”
- “If there’s a plot to Bloody Trapland, I don’t know what it is.”
- “☑ no story”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues such as stuttering and hitching during key gameplay moments, even on capable hardware. This lack of optimization detracts from the overall experience, making platforming challenges frustrating and sometimes nearly impossible to complete.
- “There were some performance issues at points - I experienced stuttering and hitching when going through teleporters and when triggering buttons or events. I've got a nice computer and the game isn't anything crazy in terms of power demands, so that was a bit annoying.”
- “I have no idea how a 2D platformer could be this badly optimized, but it turns into a slideshow at pretty regular intervals, enough to make some levels nigh impossible until it passes.”
- “The movement feels slow, sticky, and imprecise, and even when it works, the poor optimization makes it feel like it doesn’t.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, with some expressing that it made them cry. The emotional impact seems to stem from the gameplay mechanics, which, while not directly related to the emotional experience, contribute to a sense of achievement and connection within the game.
- “It made me cry.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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"Bloody Trapland 2" offers significant replayability through time trials for level completion and the introduction of an in-game editor, allowing players to create custom scripts and prefabs. This feature enhances the game's longevity and potential for future content, making it appealing for players seeking varied experiences.
- “Has replayability in that you can try beating levels for a best time.”
- “With an in-game editor that the first game lacked, Bloody Trapland 2 has a lot of replayability potential in the future as you can also create your own scripts and create your own prefabs coming out in future updates.”
- “The game feels repetitive after a few playthroughs, and the lack of diverse content makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the initial experience is fun, there isn't enough variety in levels or challenges to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”