Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans 2
- September 22, 2023
- Trinity Team
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Bud Spencer & Terence Hill - Slaps And Beans 2" is a scrolling fighting game where players control the duo in a platform mechanic with a revised combat system. The story continues from the first game, introducing new places, events, and characters. Enjoy new mini-games in a party play area for up to 4 players, along with plenty of humor throughout. * Scrolling fighting game with platforming * Continuation of the first Slaps and Beans game * New mini-games and humor in a dedicated party play area
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Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Playstation 5
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Xbox One
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Xbox
Reviews
- A beautiful, lovingly recreated interactive experience that serves as a love letter to fans of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.
- The game features fun gameplay with a mix of humor, engaging story, and a memorable soundtrack, making it enjoyable for both solo and cooperative play.
- Improvements over the first game include less buggy gameplay, varied character movesets, and creative mini-games that enhance the overall experience.
- The combat can feel repetitive and lacks depth, often reducing encounters to simple button mashing.
- Some gameplay mechanics are awkward, leading to moments where players may need to consult walkthroughs to progress.
- The audio atmosphere is lacking, with repetitive music and insufficient ambient sounds that can detract from the overall immersion.
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its memorable and engaging soundtracks, which enhance the humorous and nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic Spencer-Hill films. While the soundtrack is considered an improvement over the previous game, some players noted that the repetition of tracks during long levels can become tiresome. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm, with a jukebox feature allowing players to enjoy the tracks at their leisure.
“The usual fighting action is supported by a memorable soundtrack and slapstick moves.”
“Hilarious dialogues, a silly but somehow still kind of threatening villain, great soundtracks, fun minigames and occasional puzzles breaking up the pace of plentiful brawls.”
“Der Soundtrack ist wieder im Menü komplett ala Jukebox abspielbar und noch ein Tick besser als im ersten.”
“I will eventually start playing the game when I am sick of the music.”
“Fun game, however it lacks more ambient sounds and since the levels are long, the same music repeating over and over can become obnoxious sometimes. However, it's a good improvement from the first game. A message for the devs: thanks for the love in this game; we can admire the passion behind it, since Bud Spencer and Terence Hill were many's childhood movies.”
“The soundtrack is again completely playable in the menu like a jukebox and a bit better than in the first game.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring hilarious dialogues, funny character movements, and a whimsical yet menacing villain. Players appreciate the creative competitions, engaging minigames, and nostalgic references, all complemented by a strong soundtrack. Overall, the humor is described as top-notch, reminiscent of classic films, making it a delightful experience despite not being a standout in other gameplay aspects.
“Hilarious dialogues, a silly but somehow still kind of threatening villain, great soundtracks, fun minigames and occasional puzzles breaking up the pace of plentiful brawls.”
“Also, nice easter eggs overall (Doc Brown's lab especially made me laugh out loud)!”
“Good story, good music, funny movements, creative competitions, I laughed a lot.”
- story8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its creativity and humor, with a fully voiced narrative that enhances the experience. Players appreciate the engaging and entertaining plot, which serves as a strong continuation of the series, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
“However, this entry seems less buggy, the AI-controlled partner does not need to be revived all the time (though he still occasionally gobbles health pick-ups off the floor when he does not really need them), and the game's ridiculous story is fully voiced this time around.”
“I don't know what to say, oh yes, I know it's a masterpiece continuation of the story. I was pleased. Bud Spencer forever! 10/10 game.”
“Good story, good music, funny movements, creative competitions; I laughed a lot.”
“The game's ridiculous story is fully voiced this time around, but it still lacks depth and coherence.”
“Both story and gameplay wise, the experience feels underwhelming and fails to engage the player.”
“The narrative is convoluted and often feels like an afterthought, overshadowed by gameplay mechanics.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features some awkward mechanics that can lead to confusion, requiring players to consult walkthroughs for certain actions, such as jumping across ledges or using a see-saw. However, improvements have been made to address previous issues, resulting in a more optimized experience overall.
“Some gameplay quirks that might stop you for a minute and you need to check a video walkthrough to make sure you're trying to do it right (you are, the game is just a bit awkward in these few situations), like when you need to jump across ledges with Terence and get catapulted with the see-saw.”
“Both story and gameplay wise.”
“Some gameplay quirks that might stop you for a minute and you need to check a video walkthrough to make sure you're trying to do it right (you are, the game is just a bit awkward in these few situations), like when you need to jump across ledges with Terence and get catapulted with the see-saw.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their nostalgic charm and detailed environments, reminiscent of classic titles like Monkey Island. While the overall visual quality is strong, some users noted that zoomed-in views could be improved.
“Lots of great humor, music, voice acting, and great Monkey Island-like graphics.”
“[Graphically excellent, with superbly detailed environments, a lengthy campaign with fun interplay dynamics for two players, creative, and full of nostalgic reverence that accurately captures the source material.]”
“The graphics could be better when zoomed in, but good work.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally improved compared to previous entries, with fewer bugs reported, though some issues persist, such as the black tiger occasionally getting stuck in the air. The AI-controlled partner is more reliable, requiring less frequent revives, although it still exhibits some quirks, like unnecessarily consuming health pick-ups. Overall, players find the experience to be more stable, despite minor glitches.
“A bit buggy; for example, the black tiger sometimes gets stuck in the air and you need to restart.”
“However, this entry seems less buggy. The AI-controlled partner does not need to be revived all the time (though he still occasionally gobbles health pick-ups off the floor when he does not really need them).”
“A bit buggy; for example, the black tiger sometimes gets stuck in the air and you need to restart.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The audio atmosphere in the game has received criticism, with multiple users noting that it falls short of expectations and could be significantly improved.
“The audio atmosphere could have definitely been better.”
