Cubemen 2
- April 8, 2013
- 3 Sprockets
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamCubemen 2 is a 3D strategy game featuring fast-paced action and multiple game modes, such as CTF, Skirmish, and Territory. Compete in online multi-player battles with up to 6 players or engage in single-player campaigns and user-generated levels. The game includes a level editor for creating your own challenges and supports offline play with locally stored levels. Key features include various game modes, online multi-player and rankings, and a level editor.
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Reviews
- Cubemen 2 offers a fun and enjoyable tower defense experience with a mix of strategy and real-time gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play with friends.
- The game features a robust level editor that allows for extensive customization and user-generated content, enhancing replayability.
- Many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the game, recalling fond memories from their childhood and enjoying the unique gameplay mechanics.
- The multiplayer scene is largely inactive, leading to a lack of competitive play and diminishing the overall experience for those seeking online interaction.
- Some players find the game to be repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited unit variety and a campaign that can feel drawn out and boring.
- The game suffers from balance issues, where certain units can dominate gameplay, reducing the need for strategic planning and making it feel less challenging.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its unique mechanics, addictive simplicity, and the variety of game modes that keep it fresh, alongside a well-received map editor. However, some users find the controls clunky and the tutorial lacking, leading to a frustrating experience for new players. Overall, while the gameplay has its strengths, it also has notable weaknesses that affect its appeal.
“Units are good, gameplay is pretty fun, and the map editor is a plus.”
“The gameplay is amazing and you can move units around after placement and you can upgrade each unit as well; when the unit is upgraded, its life is fully restored (units do not regenerate health).”
“The myriad game modes keep gameplay fresh; I've barely touched the official content.”
“The gameplay is just as simple as before.”
“Gameplay - 2/5 - deadly boring.”
“The controls are clunky, the mechanics are not that workable, the tutorial is ok but doesn't explain the options and menu, you have to fumble around to try and figure it out.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as cute and simplistic, but many reviewers feel they lack quality and depth, detracting from the overall experience. While some appreciate the visual style, it is often criticized for being too plain and not enhancing the gameplay, leading to a mixed reception regarding its visual appeal. Overall, the graphics do not significantly elevate the game, which is noted for its solid logic and tower defense mechanics.
“Behind the plain-looking graphics lives an excellent logic game with perfect balance and multiple ways to solve each puzzle.”
“Although I like the simplistic graphical style, the game can be too slow at times, and the units aren't balanced or unique enough to give the variety all tower defense games need.”
“The graphics are too low quality for me to recommend this game.”
“This is a tower defense game, but the graphics leave a lot to be desired.”
“Not really expanding much off the first game, Cubemen 2 still plays as an okay tower defense style game, with slightly better visuals this time around.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Cubemen 2 features a legendary and awesome techno soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in team-based maps. However, some users noted that it lacks the epic menu music found in the original Cubemen. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset to the game.
“Cubemen 2 is an epic strategy game with legendary music.”
“Great soundtrack, great gameplay, and just amazing.”
“This game also has an awesome techno soundtrack.”
“It does not have the epic menu music like in the original Cubemen.”
“The soundtrack is lacking and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“The music feels repetitive and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of narrative depth and coherence, describing the campaign as a series of disconnected missions with no engaging storyline. Overall, it receives a low rating, indicating significant dissatisfaction with its storytelling elements.
“The campaign is just mission after mission with no story, random levels, and increasing wave numbers.”
“Story - 1/5 - does it have any story?”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it features tedious achievements and lacks a multiplayer component, which contributes to an overall uninspired experience. Many recommend avoiding the game altogether due to these issues.
“With some really janky or grindy achievements, no multiplayer scene, and honestly, not much of an identity - you'd be better off just not playing this game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability on Linux, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
“Runs great on Linux.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that the optimization of the game is somewhat lacking, particularly with higher-cost units, where the cost-to-performance ratio feels unbalanced.
“The cost/performance ratio is slightly unbalanced for the higher-cost units.”
“The optimization of resources in the game allows for strategic planning and efficient gameplay.”
“I appreciate how the game encourages players to find the best combinations for maximum efficiency.”
“The cost/performance ratio is a bit out of balance for the higher-cost units.”
“Optimization feels lacking, especially when it comes to resource allocation.”
“The game struggles with performance issues, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
