Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising

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Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is a side-scrolling beat-em-up game based on the Cobra Kai series. Players can choose to join either Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do, or Eagle Fang dojos and fight against opponents in various locations. The game features a story mode, local co-op, and a variety of upgrades and abilities to unlock for each character.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially in local play with friends, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
There are many unique characters and a solid dojo recruitment system that adds depth to the gameplay.
The voice acting features many original actors from the Cobra Kai series, enhancing the overall experience for fans.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it unplayable for many users, especially on certain devices.
Graphics and animations are subpar, often resembling older generation games, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
The online multiplayer functionality is severely lacking, with many players unable to find matches, limiting the game's replayability.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The game's story, while loosely based on the "Cobra Kai" series, features a mix of original elements and familiar characters, allowing players to explore alternate scenarios within the dojo dynamics. However, it suffers from significant bugs that hinder gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences during missions. Despite these issues, the narrative is generally considered enjoyable and humorous, appealing to fans of the franchise, though it lacks depth and is relatively short at around 6.5 hours.
- “The storytelling slideshows are well done too.”
- “Story mode is great; you run around, do missions, fight, and recruit members to your dojo (characters you know from the show), allowing for fun 'what if' scenarios with the characters.”
- “The story somewhat follows Season 4 in that it's all about the All Valley tournament and trying to get Cobra Kai shut down, featuring some cool ideas for a game about karate.”
- “The game is unplayable; story mode has multiple bugs which make you restart the whole mission.”
- “When I won the All Valley tournament with Robby, it kept telling me that I was fighting for Cobra Kai when I was playing with the Miyagi-Do storyline first.”
- “Overall, the story isn't very long as it's only about 6.5 hours long per dojo.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and performance issues across various platforms, particularly on the Steam Deck and Windows 11. While some players find enjoyment in its quirky glitches and couch play features, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance. Many users express hope for future patches to address these issues.
- “The game is extremely buggy but overall enjoyable.”
- “A lot of this game is very buggy and lagged my computer, frequently crashed and stopped working altogether.”
- “While I do recommend this game for any die-hard Cobra Kai fan, it has a lot of improvements that need to be worked on; it's very buggy, crashes, and to be fair, the price isn't exactly what I would call worth it.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting poor performance, low frame rates, and a lack of graphical options. Many players noted that the visuals resemble outdated console graphics, with issues like heavy motion blur and grainy textures detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, attempts to adjust settings often resulted in game-breaking bugs, such as colored screens and unplayable conditions.
- “The graphics of this game are like PS2 or PS3 at best!”
- “This game launched, I adjusted the graphic settings and some setting made everything look grainy and filtered. When I tried adjusting the graphics again, the game just turned into colored squares with nothing visible.”
- “Graphics look terrible, no matter what quality you choose.”
- “Awful performance, non-existent PC options (must live with that horrible motion blur, no thanks) and crappy graphics that for some reason can hog up to 6 to 8 GB of your RAM with ease.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been praised for its significant improvements over the previous installment, offering a more enjoyable experience with innovative mechanics that set a new standard for the genre. However, some users noted issues with character recruitment and camera transitions, as well as occasional bugs that can interfere with gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that it provides a robust and engaging gameplay experience, making it a standout in the 3D beat-em-up category.
- “I nominated it for the most innovative gameplay award because of how much it innovated on the series, and how I believe this is one of the best 3D beat-em-ups. New games in the genre can learn from this entry.”
- “Overall, the gameplay experience is much better than the first one.”
- “This game is light years better than the first one - probably a bit expensive but it’s worth it in my opinion, and it has plenty of gameplay.”
- “Majority of gameplay will be exactly the same.”
- “I couldn't recruit some of the characters because the game mechanics wouldn't allow me to complete the task.”
- “The bugs went from annoying and pesky (even funny) at the beginning of the game to actually interfering with gameplay.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting severe stuttering and poor framerate, particularly in the final levels. Many users express frustration over the lack of customizable PC settings and the game's excessive RAM usage, which detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the optimization issues significantly hinder gameplay enjoyment.
- “The performance of the game is mostly fine, but the last two levels have horrible framerate, and there are no decent settings.”
- “I do wish they had some real PC settings to adjust because this game is optimized poorly.”
- “I hate this because this game is actually pretty fun, but the performance issues ruin it.”
- “This game is horribly optimized and rushed in development.”
- “The performance of the game is mostly fine, but the last two levels of the game have horrible framerate, and there are no decent settings.”
- “Awful performance, non-existent PC options (must live with that horrible motion blur, no thanks) and crappy graphics that for some reason can hog up to 6 to 8 GB of your RAM with ease.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky glitches and amusing animations, which add a lighthearted touch to gameplay. Players appreciate the comedic elements, particularly Johnny's witty remarks, although some bugs can be distracting. Overall, the game's story and mechanics provide a fun and entertaining experience, despite some inconsistencies.
- “The game runs in 3rd person 3D now, so you can move around and do all kinds of fun and sometimes funny moves. I like this engine better than the first game's engine; the first game was 2D side-scrolling and it felt cramped. Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising is like you're fighting in an arena with lots of space to move around and attack.”
- “Johnny's the best, got me chuckling with his quips.”
- “The story is hilarious and really fun.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack has received high praise, with many describing it as amazing and even a masterclass, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users feel that despite the excellent music, it cannot fully compensate for the game's shortcomings, particularly in its PC port. Overall, the music stands out as a strong point in the game's design.
- “The levels are greatly designed and the soundtrack is amazing in this game!”
- “The writing and music are very good.”
- “I've played even more and I've got to say the soundtrack is an absolute masterclass; oh, and the game is just as good, if not better.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and artificially prolonged, particularly criticizing the boss fights for being broken and overly drawn out.
- “The boss fights are tedious and artificially stretched out.”
- “Boss fights are broken and tedious.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, particularly through the engaging fight campaigns of the Eagle Fang Dojo and Miyagi-Do, which are considered more enjoyable than those in Cobra Kai: Coyote Creek.
- “With endless replay value!”
- “The Eagle Fang dojo and Miyagi-Do fight campaigns are more playable than Cobra Kai: Coyote Creek.”
- “The eagle fang dojo and Miyagi-Do fight campaigns are more playable than Cobra Kai: Coyote Creek.”