Cloudlands 2
- January 17, 2020
- Futuretown
"Cloudlands 2" is a golf and minigolf game set in the clouds, featuring a 54-hole single player campaign and a level editor with over 1000 pieces. Players can enjoy online or local multiplayer modes, with a wide selection of user-created levels available. The game also includes in-game voice chat and supports play with both full-sized golf and minigolf courses.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual golf experience with good physics and a variety of user-created levels.
- It features a robust level editor with many elements, allowing for unlimited new level designs and multiplayer options.
- Playing with friends online is enjoyable, and the game is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- The graphics and textures are disappointing, with many elements looking flat and lifeless compared to the first game.
- There are significant control issues, including awkward teleportation mechanics and inconsistent shot power, which detract from the gameplay experience.
- The game feels like a rushed port from the original, lacking polish and failing to address many of the issues present in Cloudlands 1.
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of Cl2 has been criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users noting that the environments feel dull and lifeless, suggesting a rushed development process primarily focused on the Oculus Quest. The overall impression is that the narrative experience suffers due to the game's apparent prioritization of mobile compatibility over a richer, more immersive storytelling experience on PC.
“Ultimately, this feels like a very cheap Quest port.”
“It is very clear that the developers had the Oculus Quest in mind, because the environments are mostly dull and lifeless, and in the case of some levels, they look unfinished.”
“It looks like this app was developed specifically for the Quest and then it was quickly and poorly compiled for the PC.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by CPU-limited frame drops, averaging 52fps on a high-end system, and features monotonous levels lacking engaging mechanics. The flat-shaded style complicates geometry judgment, further detracting from the overall experience.
“The gameplay mechanics are engaging and add depth to the overall experience.”
“I found the gameplay to be enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge and fun.”
“The levels are designed with interesting mechanics that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.”
“CPU-limited frame drops on a 9900k averaging 52fps on most levels, extremely boring levels with none of the crazy mini-golf mechanics. The style makes it difficult to judge geometry as everything is flat shaded.”
“My biggest issue with the game is the mechanics.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as chill and enjoyable, but players are disappointed by the lack of a volume slider for PC, limiting control to just an on/off option. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, the absence of customization options detracts from it.
“The music is incredibly chill and enhances the overall experience.”
“There is no music volume slider for PC, only an on/off option, which is disappointing.”
“The music is chill as hell.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is designed for optimal use with two hands and a single controller, but players note that there may still be room for improvements in optimization over time.
“I know that the game is optimized to work with two hands and one controller.”
“Dear gamer: don't forget, when you read my review, some time has passed and maybe... some things could be fixed or optimized.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their inconsistent aesthetic, particularly noting that the avatar designs feature a poorly received silhouette plastic style that clashes with the overall visual theme of the game.
“The aesthetic of the avatars is a horrible silhouette plastic style that is in no way consistent with the rest of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a variety of level elements that incorporate amusing functions, adding a lighthearted and entertaining dimension to the gameplay experience.
“The game is filled with tons of level elements that have hilarious functions.”
“I love how the humor is woven into every aspect of the gameplay.”
“The witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me laughing throughout the game.”