Clicker Heroes 2
- July 16, 2018
- Playsaurus
- 93h median play time
Get on SteamClicker Heroes 2 is a single-player Role Playing game with splendid graphics and a stunning soundtrack. Embark on a endless journey to defeat monsters, progressing through an infinite number of worlds and upgrades, with 1.52e394+ hours of gameplay. Customize the Automator and unlock skills for maximum DPS, while conquesting a vast number of worlds and their unique monsters for more gold and experience. However, the game is currently full of bugs.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and sound design, making the game visually appealing.
- Deep skill tree and unique automation mechanics provide engaging gameplay.
- No microtransactions, offering a complete experience for a one-time purchase.
- Game has been abandoned by developers, with no significant updates in years.
- Progress resets after gilding, leading to a frustrating experience.
- High price point of $30 is not justified by the current content and gameplay.
- gameplay163 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Clicker Heroes 2 has received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique mechanics like the automator and a diverse skill tree, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and plagued by bugs. Many players find the initial hours engaging but feel that the gameplay becomes monotonous over time, lacking the depth and satisfaction of its predecessor. Overall, while the game shows potential with its creative ideas and beautiful design, it currently feels unfinished and requires further development to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The gameplay with the energy system, the skill system, and the automator, loot, and itemization all play an important factor in my review.”
“Big upgrade over the original with excellent mechanics and wildly enjoyable gameplay, well worth the price tag of a polished title.”
“Clicker Heroes 2 is an interesting combination of idle and RPG mechanics that ultimately turns into a satisfying blend of the former genre's automation, with the entertaining combat from the latter.”
“A lot of stuff just does not work and it is unlikely that there will ever be an update to the game to adjust the gameplay, fix the bugs, and complete the game.”
“The gameplay loop of upgrading becomes stale much quicker than most other idle games and it even feels like a downgrade from the first game (excluding the great animations).”
“The game itself is just sort of blank and totally unfinished; all the mechanics are essentially just waiting for a +1 on sword damage, then... waiting for +1 damage on some gloves.”
- graphics77 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful art style and animations, which are considered a significant improvement over the original. However, some users noted issues such as blurry visuals at higher resolutions, graphical glitches, and incomplete elements due to the game's early access status. Overall, while the aesthetic appeal is strong, there are concerns about the technical execution and consistency of the graphics.
“This game does prove, however, that Playsaurus is able to provide amazing graphics and a musical score, so I hope they will do more with that in the future.”
“The graphics are gorgeous, the customizability is great (effects, background fps limit).”
“The graphical and animation quality are also top-notch, and far above what I've come to expect from the genre as a whole.”
“What little content there is at this point is riddled with placeholder graphics and text.”
“The majority of graphics (including text) is not high quality; they are very blurry on 1080p, but not as noticeable on 720p.”
“Crappy graphics.”
- music70 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its epic quality and production value, often comparing it to soundtracks from renowned franchises like "Lord of the Rings" and "Dark Souls." Players appreciate the dynamic adaptation of the soundtrack to gameplay, although some have noted occasional bugs causing music to cut out. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features of the game, enhancing the overall experience significantly.
“The best part of this game is easily the music and graphics.”
“The soundtrack is suitably epic, and there is always lots to look at on the screen.”
“The music is phenomenal.”
“There is a little bit of a bug; unsure if it is intentional or not, but sometimes the music will cut out and you'll be left in silence until the next boss or timed zone.”
“Overall, I love the game, its depth, the sound effects, music, and artwork, but it is the buggiest game I own, and I have Fallout 76 in my library.”
“The music you muted on day one of playing Clicker Heroes has been completely overhauled and now is completely epic and does not need to ever be muted for being annoying and repetitive.”
- monetization69 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The monetization model of Clicker Heroes 2 has sparked mixed reactions among players. While many appreciate the absence of microtransactions and the upfront purchase model, viewing it as a refreshing change from typical free-to-play games, others criticize the $30 price tag as steep, especially given the game's perceived lack of content and updates. Overall, players are divided between valuing the ethical stance against microtransactions and feeling that the game may still be a cash grab.
“I'm giving this game a thumbs up, but only because it's nice to have a paid idle/clicker game without the microtransactions/time gating.”
“Clicker Heroes 2 is unusual in the idle game genre (and different from its predecessor) in that instead of being a free-to-play game with microtransactions, it's a pay-up-front game with no microtransactions.”
“I respect Playsaurus and their decision to develop and publish a clicker that went against the norms in terms of monetization, and I wish them all the luck going forward.”
“Changed the monetization scheme from microtransactions to one-time purchase touting ethics concerns and a pivot in the company's direction, then ditched the new game in beta because it didn't make enough money.”
“This feels like a cash grab, with them profiting off the name of their previous game.”
“$30 has become obviously a cash grab after a year of basically no development.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of Clicker Heroes 2 is widely described as tedious and slow-paced, requiring significant time investment to progress, especially if players do not make optimal upgrade choices. While some players find enjoyment in the grind typical of incremental games, many express frustration with the repetitive nature and the lengthy process of leveling up and acquiring gear. Overall, the game is seen as grindy but visually appealing, with a mixed reception regarding its depth and pacing compared to its predecessor.
“This game is good but extremely grindy if you don't make the right choices in upgrades.”
“They completely failed to deliver something better than the first game, and the main gimmick of Clicker Heroes 2, the 'automator,' requires grinding through painfully slow gameplay that requires constant attention before the automator gets to a point where it's actually useful.”
“It's tedious for the sake of being tedious and that isn't fun for me.”
- stability24 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players note minor issues and occasional crashes, many express frustration over the game's lack of polish, especially after years in development. Overall, the consensus suggests that the game remains in a buggy state, impacting its playability and enjoyment.
“Had so much potential 3 years ago... tried to pick it back up today, and I can't believe I have to say that it got worse.... how do you spend 3 years making a game feel less intuitive and more buggy.”
“Too buggy, unplayable.”
“Update: after a couple of hotfixes, this game is still buggy, with broken menus, achievements, etc.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting the need for constant adjustments to achieve optimal strategies. Performance issues, including low frame rates, crashes, and lag, have been highlighted, particularly due to the game's Flash development, which limits its efficiency. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable, the unoptimized features and mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration with the game's performance.
“You'll have to constantly tweak it as you learn new skills and take different paths to achieve optimal optimization.”
“There is some optimization needed to come up with an optimal strategy.”
“I'm excited to see how the other trees are optimized for the different heroes.”
“There's plenty of unoptimized features and gameplay mechanics that many believe to be poorly implemented or out of place.”
“Crashes, bugs, performance issues and on top an endgame system with gilding and world traits which were pretty much disliked by everyone.”
“Also the game is developed in Flash, which means it's not recommended that you even launch this game after 2020 and it also means that the game's performance is abysmal once a lot of objects get on screen.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story in the game is minimal or non-existent, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of plot and meaningful choices. The focus appears to be on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth, leading to a stagnant experience that does not engage players seeking a compelling story.
“I remember when Valve introduced the world to Half-Life 2's sophisticated story.”
“The opportunity in having a system where you can use all these upgrades in exciting dungeons or missions could be mind-blowing.”
“It takes the action RPG formula (Diablo-style games) to their base core (satisfying progression), removing the story and questing content.”
“I don't have time or energy to immerse myself in a game's story anymore, not with kids yelling at me and climbing on me every 5 seconds.”
“There is no plot at all.”
“I was expecting more choices while playing, but it is just a stagnant one-way road ahead, with no encounters or story.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring hilarious animations and clever content, such as the "top 10 tips for steam game publishing success in 2021" blog post. Players enjoy the comedic elements throughout the gameplay, including amusing character interactions and creative world designs, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Despite some concerns about pricing, the humor remains a standout aspect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“Very funny game, I'm going to have many fun hours gaming.”
“I found hilarious the 'top 10 tips for steam game publishing success in 2021' from September 3, 2021, published on the Playsaurus blog.”
“The hours I've spent staring into the screen, watching Cid plow through endless roads of monsters (with hilariously animated deaths, when you have time to see it 😊) and varying artistic designs every 25 zones as well as creative worlds and bosses to keep things slightly on the nose and fresh.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the emotional impact of the game, describing it as lacking depth and engagement. The experience is compared unfavorably to other titles, with feelings of frustration and regret for investing time in it, particularly due to issues like motion sickness and a lack of meaningful content. Overall, the emotional response is predominantly negative, leading players to await a more polished full release.
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability, allowing players to choose between active and idle playstyles, and switch between different characters for varied experiences. However, some users feel that recent updates have negatively impacted the skill tree, diminishing the game's replay value.
“Really nice idle game with good replayability.”
“Infinite replayability.”
“You can play as actively or idly as you like, and switching between characters (currently the helpful adventurer and the wizard) provides enough replay value to keep you busy for quite some time.”
“The update made it much worse; the old skill tree was much better and definitely more playable.”
“You can play as actively or idly as you like, and switching between characters (currently, there is the helpful adventurer and the wizard) provides enough replay value to keep you busy for quite some time.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with great graphics and fitting art direction that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the excellent visuals and immersive sound design, although some opted to turn off the music early on.
“The graphics and overall atmosphere are great for a clicker game.”
“The art direction is good, raising questions in some areas, but it generally feels fitting and atmospheric.”
“The visuals are great, the atmosphere is excellent, and even the sound and music are nicely done (though I had the music turned off within 15 minutes or so).”
