Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising
- November 8, 2022
- Flux Games
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.
Reviews
- The game has a great idea and offers a fun combat experience, especially for fans of the Cobra Kai series.
- There are many playable characters from the show, and the voice acting features original actors, adding authenticity.
- The game has improved gameplay mechanics compared to the first installment, with more freedom and enjoyable fighting mechanics.
- The game is plagued with bugs and performance issues, including crashes, low frame rates, and unresponsive controls.
- Many players have reported that the game feels unfinished, with poor graphics and a lack of depth in gameplay.
- Certain missions and mechanics are frustratingly broken, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the game.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been praised for its significant improvements over the previous installment, offering a smoother and more enjoyable experience, particularly on newer consoles like the PS5. However, some players have encountered frustrating bugs and issues with game mechanics that hinder character recruitment and overall gameplay flow. Despite these drawbacks, many reviewers consider it one of the best entries in the 3D beat-em-up genre, highlighting its innovative features and engaging combat.
“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.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game offers a unique, unofficial narrative that diverges from the original series, allowing players to engage in a "what if" scenario with familiar characters. While it incorporates elements from the All Valley tournament and features enjoyable missions, the overall depth and quality may not fully capture the essence of the Cobra Kai franchise. Players can expect a relatively short experience, averaging around 6.5 hours, with some amusing moments despite occasional gameplay issues.
“The story somewhat follows Season 4 in that it's all about the All Valley tournament and trying to get Cobra Kai shut down. It has some cool ideas for a game about karate.”
“Story mode is great; you run around, do missions, fight, and recruit members to your dojo (characters you know from the show). You can mix things up and have Tory in Miyagi-Do or Eagle Fang instead of Cobra Kai. It could be a lot of fun for fans who want to create a 'what if' scenario with the characters from the show.”
“The overall quality of the story isn't exactly Cobra Kai level in terms of depth, but it's enjoyable.”
“Weird, thanks to how it didn't follow the official story, but made up its own, street fighter-like one.”
“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.”
“The overall quality of the story isn't exactly Cobra Kai level in terms of depth but it's enjoyable.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and performance issues across various platforms, including the Steam Deck and Windows 11. Many players experience significant lag, freezing during gameplay, and unresponsive menus, leading to a frustrating gaming experience. While some fans remain hopeful for future patches and improvements, the current state of stability is a major concern.
“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.”
“When accessing the menu to upgrade or level up your characters, the menu freezes and does not allow you to scroll through it.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated quality, resembling that of PS2 or PS3 titles, and for poor performance on devices like the Steam Deck, where players experience low frame rates and bugs. Users also lament the lack of customizable graphics options, particularly the excessive motion blur that detracts from the overall aesthetic. Many hope for future updates to address these issues.
“The graphics of this game are reminiscent of PS2 or PS3 at best!”
“The lack of graphics options is just ridiculous.”
“I think the thing that makes it look disgusting though is the heavy (and when I say heavy I mean heavy) motion blur which ruins the complete aesthetic of the game.”
“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.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players reporting significant framerate drops in the final levels and a lack of customizable PC settings. Many users express frustration over high RAM usage and poor graphics, which detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. Overall, the optimization issues significantly hinder gameplay.
“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.”
“I hate this because this game is actually pretty fun, but the performance issues ruin it.”
“The performance of the game is mostly fine, but the last two levels 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.”
“I do wish they had some real PC settings to adjust because this game is optimized poorly.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the funny moves and interactions made possible by the new 3D engine. While some bugs add a humorous touch, they can also become disruptive to gameplay. Overall, the game offers a fun experience, though some feel the original had a stronger comedic impact.
“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.”
“The jank is pretty funny at points.”
“The bugs went from annoying and pesky (even funny) at the beginning of the game to actually interfering with gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack has received high praise, with many describing it as a masterclass that enhances the overall experience. However, some users feel that despite the excellent music, the game's performance as a PC port detracts from its enjoyment. Overall, the music stands out as a highlight, even amidst criticisms of other aspects.
“The levels are greatly designed and the soundtrack is amazing in this game!”
“Edit: 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.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 of 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.”