Commander Cool 2

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Commander Cool 2 is a single player and multiplayer platformer game. It was developed by orlyapps and was released on February 16, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

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graphics24 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The cartoonish visuals and comical text effects enhance the game's humor and action, making it visually appealing.
The gameplay features smooth double jumps and wall jumps, contributing to a fluid experience without lag or FPS drops.
The game offers local co-op play, allowing for fun multiplayer experiences with friends.

The controls are often described as floaty and unresponsive, making platforming difficult and frustrating.
The game suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of variety in levels, leading to a dull experience over time.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with progress resetting and objects not appearing correctly.

graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Commander Cool 2 are characterized by a charming cartoonish art style, vibrant colors, and humorous visual effects that complement the game's action and humor. While many players appreciate the retro aesthetic and well-designed levels, some have noted issues with fluidity and clarity, particularly in busy scenes where background elements can blend together. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, though they may not impress those seeking high-end graphics.
- “The cartoonish visuals and comical text effects like 'boom' and 'pow' are very suitable for the action and humor the game has.”
- “Great game, I like the retro graphics style; it looks great.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is quite nice, if very simple.”
- “The graphics are simplistic, the controls are basic, and although not a terrible game, my advice is to wait for a decent sale, then give it a shot.”
- “The graphics are a bit too flat and cartoonish for my taste, and the colors as well as the flashing effects often make it hard to tell the background apart from objects, especially when there is a lot going on on the screen.”
- “The terrain graphics flicker a lot, not as much as to the point of hurting your eyes, but when you notice it, it's a bit irritating.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its solid platforming mechanics and charming art style, while others criticize the controls for being laggy and unresponsive, leading to a repetitive experience. Many users noted that the gameplay lacks innovation and can become boring quickly, with some suggesting it feels generic compared to other platformers. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay may not be compelling enough to warrant a full-price purchase.
- “Its a good platformer, with cute cartoonish graphics, interesting gameplay and much content.”
- “The platforming elements are really solid, including some of the physics elements like the swinging stones and rolling boulders, although I'd still say the weapons/enemy gameplay needs a lot of work.”
- “A great example of this is the double-jump mechanic.”
- “The controls for the game don't handle well; they're not fluid or smooth, and it borders on the point where the gameplay itself feels laggy. For that to be present in this type of game really brings it down.”
- “The gameplay gets repetitive quite quickly.”
- “Definitely not worth the money, considering how generic the gameplay is. You could play a flash game of similar (or better) quality for free.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising it as surprisingly good and enjoyable, while others find it repetitive and not as memorable. Many appreciate the charming audio and sound effects, noting that it complements the game's art style, but some feel it lacks the quality expected from the trailer. Overall, the music is seen as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's appeal despite other shortcomings.
- “The game music really surprised me because I wasn’t expecting such good music from this game.”
- “Great music, good art style, and terrible controls.”
- “I love the music and the skins.”
- “The audio and background music exists, but the latter just isn't the same as the music shown in the trailer.”
- “Music is kind of Mario-ish synthesized MIDI and does get a tad repetitive.”
- “The game music really surprised me because I wasn’t expecting this good of music from this game.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny graphics, quirky art style, and amusing elements like humorous weapons and character customization. The platformer is described as entertaining and enjoyable, especially in local co-op mode, making it a fun experience for friends. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, reminiscent of classic titles.
- “A simple, challenging, weird/funny looking platformer game.”
- “Controls are easy, up to 4 player local co-op/versus, online play (I have not yet played online but local co-op is fun). Various skins allow for some fun customization and humorous weapons (severed unicorn head that pukes rainbows!) make it fun to play.”
- “Funny platformer with good design.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a grumpy janitor who steals a time machine, prompting players to travel back in time to recover it, featuring a total of 33 levels with various missions. While the initial cutscene sets the stage, subsequent levels lack further narrative development, focusing instead on gameplay challenges. The multiplayer aspect adds a fun dynamic, although the story mode is primarily driven by level completion rather than an engaging narrative.
- “The story is awesome.”
- “According to its story, a grumpy janitor steals a time machine, so the company calls you to use a time machine prototype, travel back in time and recover the original.”
- “Even though the game is in story mode, there is actually only a beginning cutscene, but as you go through the levels you will not see anymore, even after beating the final boss.”
- “The story happens in a skippable intro.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting occasional bugs and glitches, such as characters getting stuck and random crashes. While these issues are not pervasive, they do detract from the overall experience.
- “Buggy as hell.”
- “Sometimes there's a part that is a little bit buggy; for example, after the enemy is attacked, it gets stuck on a platform and is unable to move.”
- “Bugs and glitches: perhaps there are not many of them, but they happen sometimes. I got stuck a few times and experienced random game crashes.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with most users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues. While there are occasional crashes, they are largely overshadowed by the satisfactory entertainment value, especially considering its early access status.
- “The game runs smoothly with no issues whatsoever.”
- “Performance-wise, this runs smoothly, and I appreciate that it's not a blocky rip-off or 16-bit.”
- “Nevertheless, in its early access stage, the entertainment is very satisfactory, and performance issues are nearly imperceptible, other than the occasional crash.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the poor optimization makes it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “The game runs poorly on mid-range systems, making it frustrating for players who can't afford high-end hardware.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game received a mixed score of 5/10 for its responsive controls and appealing art style, but it was criticized for lacking replayability and originality, suggesting limited incentive for players to return after completing it.
- “I give it 5/10 for having responsive controls and a nice art style, but it lacks replayability and originality.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's really no reason to go back. The lack of different endings or choices makes it feel stale.”
- “After completing the main story, I found no incentive to replay. The gameplay doesn't change, and the side quests are repetitive.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and believe it detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that there are more enjoyable platformers available. Despite this, the game still receives a favorable rating of 8/10, indicating that it has redeeming qualities beyond the grinding.
- “Sure, one could 'git gud,' but there are a plethora of better feeling platformers out there to dive into rather than grinding boredom here.”
- “Overall, 8/10, would recommend, although it would be better without the grinding.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is often criticized for being generic and dull, failing to enhance the overall experience of the game.
- “Instead, it sounds generic, dull, and doesn't add to the atmosphere at all.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game has been criticized as lacking, with reviewers expressing disappointment in the overall design and depth of the characters. While some elements, like the music, received praise, the general consensus suggests that the characters do not meet expectations and could benefit from more attention and improvement.