Bloody Trapland 2: Curiosity
- February 1, 2019
- Prasius
"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.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and challenging platforming experience, especially when played with friends.
- Improvements in level design and new mechanics like wall jumping and sliding add variety and excitement to gameplay.
- The multiplayer aspect is enjoyable, allowing for chaotic fun and moments of teamwork, despite some technical issues.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, particularly in multiplayer, leading to frustrating experiences.
- Movement can feel clunky and inconsistent, making precision platforming more difficult than it should be.
- Some levels are criticized for being unfair or relying on cheap deaths, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Bloody Trapland 2" is generally praised for its fun and challenging mechanics, including new features like wall jumps and slides that enhance the platforming experience. While many players appreciate the fluidity and satisfaction of progression, some criticize the boss battles for introducing frustrating mechanics that feel out of place. Overall, the game is seen as an improvement over its predecessor, despite some bugs and issues with level design.
“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.”
“The game is challenging and can be satisfying with good mechanics that feel rewarding.”
“❌ Repetitive and artificially prolonged gameplay.”
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their charming 2D art style and overall upgrades from the first installment, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, some players noted issues with frame rates and hitbox accuracy, which detracted from the gameplay. While the visuals are considered an improvement, certain elements, like character clarity and blood effects, received mixed feedback.
“✔️ Charming 2D art style.”
“+ Beautiful art style.”
“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...”
“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.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 the technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is perceived as unstable and frustrating, especially for those expecting a smoother gameplay experience.
“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.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
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 the inconsistency in music quality leaves players divided.
“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, and the music is mediocre at best. 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.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its ability to create funny moments, especially when playing with friends. The quirky mechanics, such as the janky head hitbox, contribute to the comedic experience, making it a source of laughter despite occasional frustration. Overall, the game is described as a delightful mix of humor and fun, particularly appealing in multiplayer settings.
“The head hitbox is pretty janky, but it leads to some pretty funny moments.”
“Funny silly little cat game :3”
“This game is very funny; I love to play this game with my friends.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and serviceable, though not particularly unique or special. While it lacks a direct connection to its predecessor, it includes various story elements that enhance the overall experience, making it accessible for players with less platforming experience. However, some users noted that there is minimal story presence.
“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 much platforming experience, they should definitely select Bloody Trapland 2, since there is no story connection to the first game whatsoever.”
“There's a bunch of story-based things that add to the experience.”
“No story.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 include unique midair jumps that enhance the player's experience and connection to the game.
“It made me cry.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from notable optimization issues, with players reporting stuttering and hitching during teleportation and event triggers, even on capable hardware. This has led to frustration, as the game's demands are not particularly high.
“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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
"Bloody Trapland 2" offers significant replayability through its time-trial challenges and the introduction of an in-game editor, allowing players to create custom scripts and prefabs. This feature enhances the game's longevity and encourages creativity, promising even more replayability with future updates.
“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 runs, and the lack of diverse challenges makes it hard to stay engaged for long.”
“While the initial experience is fun, there isn't enough variety in gameplay to encourage multiple playthroughs.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts 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.”