Door Kickers 2
- November 3, 2020
- KillHouse Games
- 21h median play time
Get on Steam"Door Kickers 2: Task Force North" is a tactical squad-based strategy game. Lead your team of special forces through dangerous urban environments in
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Door Kickers 2 offers a perfect blend of strategy, challenge, and fun, making it a must-play for tactical game enthusiasts.
- The game features a wide array of mechanics and customization options, allowing players to tailor their approach to each mission.
- The addition of a mission generator and Steam Workshop support provides endless replayability with community-created content.
- The AI can be inconsistent, sometimes failing to react appropriately in critical situations, which can lead to frustrating outcomes.
- Some players find the controls and UI to be clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to execute complex plans smoothly.
- The game is still in early access, and while it has a lot of content, some players feel it lacks depth and variety in missions and equipment.
- story755 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is minimal, primarily revolving around mission objectives such as hostage rescues, bomb defusals, and enemy eliminations, with no overarching narrative or character development. Players engage in a variety of tactical missions that feel more like standalone puzzles rather than a cohesive campaign, although there is potential for future updates to introduce a more structured storyline. The focus remains on gameplay mechanics and mission execution, with a mission generator and community-created content providing extensive replayability.
“The stakes are high in Nowhereaki, and you'll have to guide your men to victory to ensure they both complete the mission and make it out alive.”
“The range of missions and settings offered is honestly quite abundant and keeps you with a lot on your plate. The customization and use of different factions offers so much in terms of replaying certain missions.”
“Every mission is a mind-bending puzzle, where success hinges on your ability to dissect the battlefield, anticipate enemy movements, and outsmart your adversaries.”
“🔲 This game has no story.”
“I thought that this game looked promising, but the complete lack of any story lets it down in a big way.”
“From one mission to the next I don't care about my operators, because they are all generic/replaceable/cookie cutter troops.”
- gameplay435 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Door Kickers 2" has received widespread acclaim for its engaging tactical mechanics and depth, building upon the strengths of its predecessor while introducing new features like wall breaching and enhanced unit control. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, variety of missions, and the satisfying challenge that comes from mastering the game's mechanics, although some have noted a steep learning curve and occasional clunkiness. Overall, the game offers a rich and rewarding tactical experience, with a strong emphasis on strategy and planning, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.
“Great strategy game with a wide array of mechanics to control your team.”
“The core gameplay is very strong and there are already a huge variety of missions handmade by the devs. I haven't even touched half of them due to the large scope of the maps they have since I prefer smaller maps and smaller teams, but the game is still fun.”
“The gameplay loop is satisfying and addictive, with a lot of replayability.”
“The gameplay generally gets stale after a while; not worth 20 euros, but good game otherwise. [Update] The devs have since begun to give love to this game and it is coming along great.”
“Some mechanics are either missing or not implemented - i.e. the suppression mechanic is noticeably absent, which is a letdown for tactical gameplay.”
“The only gripe I have towards the game is the sectors of fire and weird movement while room clearing, but I'm sure that'll clean up once I become more proficient with the mechanics of the game.”
- graphics166 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Door Kickers 2" have received widespread acclaim for their significant improvements over the original game, featuring stunningly realistic visuals, detailed environments, and smooth animations. Players appreciate the transition to a 3D engine, which enhances gameplay with dynamic elements and intricate details, making the overall experience more engaging. While some users noted minor technical issues, the general consensus is that the graphics are a major highlight, contributing to the game's tactical depth and replayability.
“The graphics are stunningly realistic, and the gameplay is highly engaging, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.”
“The game features stunning visuals, with highly detailed environments and realistic-looking weapons and equipment.”
“The graphics and UI have improved a lot.”
“Love this game but at its current state, if you have an AMD graphics card, don't bother unless you're willing to rollback your drivers; this has been ongoing since their last patch which was September 1, 2022.”
“It's completely unacceptable to have spent all that time and added new graphics and features, and not ironed out the core features from the original title until they are locked.”
“At this time it's just a more feature, less content, higher graphic version of the first game but that's sure to change in the future.”
- replayability133 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability, enhanced by a variety of weapons, tools, and a robust mission generator, allowing players to approach challenges in multiple ways. Community-created content and mod support further contribute to its infinite replay value, making it a highly engaging experience even in early access. Overall, players find the gameplay loop satisfying and addictive, ensuring they return for more.
“The gameplay loop is satisfying and addictive, with a lot of replayability.”
“The game features plenty of interesting game mechanics that allow you to complete your objective in multiple ways, which adds to the replayability, to top it off it has a quality random mission generator.”
“The constant stream of new maps from the dev and community makes endless replayability.”
“This would help replay value as it gets quite bland after a while with no reason to replay except to 'get a fast time' or don't lose a unit on this map. There needs to be a feel for an ongoing theme rather than individual scenarios that are not tied from one to the next.”
“All in all, it's a good idea, but there is a lot they need to do to justify the replay value and the price tag. Most reviews have short play times because the game has a great premise but not enough content to keep you playing for more than a couple of hours.”
“Replayability is increased with the random map generator, but variations are still lacking.”
- music42 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the gaming experience and set the mood, particularly with its thematic elements. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive and suggested the need for more variety, while a few found it annoying or mediocre. Overall, the music is generally appreciated for its quality and integration with the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
“I wish there was a soundtrack to buy like with the original as the music can really get you into the mood when in the swing of things.”
“The music is really good in my opinion, and really gets you in the mood to kill some terrorists.”
“The soundtrack and ambience are really doing a great job, setting up the Middle Eastern theme.”
“The soundtrack is the most operator thing about this.”
“Music isn't working... is this the same for others?”
“The soundtrack can be a bit repetitive.”
- stability34 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with many players reporting a range of bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer and certain gameplay mechanics. While some users experience frequent crashes and significant issues, others find the game runs smoothly with minimal problems, especially considering its early access status. Regular updates from the developers are noted as a positive factor, contributing to improvements in stability over time.
“Devs are updating it regularly and without pushing too fast, which leaves the game state you are playing clean and almost completely bug free.”
“Overall, a very much more polished version of its predecessor; at this stage, it's worth shelling out for a very bug-free game that works well.”
“For starters, and most importantly, it runs great, with no game crashing, no FPS drops, and no stutters.”
“Can't say the game is bad, but it is so buggy to a point that it is disrespectful to one player.”
“It is fun to play but way too often it crashes or glitches to the point where I have to relaunch the game.”
“So many glitches and crashing for no reason.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a polarizing experience; while some players find it methodically enjoyable and rewarding for unlocking new equipment, many others describe it as tedious and overly time-consuming. The shift from compact close-quarters battle (cqb) maps to more expansive areas tends to exacerbate feelings of monotony, leading some to feel that grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding to buy new equipment and weapons is very long.”
“Some missions seem like the only difficulty is that they are just big and tedious.”
“Fair enough, some people might be quite happy, or at least willing to go down this tedious path, but personally, I am not one of them.”
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the comedic elements of gameplay, such as unexpected mishaps and quirky equipment jokes. Many find the developers' sense of humor engaging, especially in the context of multiplayer interactions, though some players note that the humor can sometimes lead to frustrating situations. Overall, the game offers a fun and lighthearted experience, particularly when played with friends.
“The humor and style in the game is great too!”
“Incredible fun and honestly the devs are funny with some of the equipment jokes.”
“Very fun, my friend killed my squad with a breaching charge because, 'it would be funny.'”
“I found the humor to be forced and often fell flat, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The jokes felt outdated and didn't resonate with the current audience, leaving me disappointed.”
“While there were attempts at humor, they often missed the mark and detracted from the overall experience.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly on a wide range of hardware, including older systems, with users reporting excellent performance and minimal load times. While there is a mention of a single crash, overall feedback highlights the game's solid mechanics and enjoyable gameplay experience. Future updates are expected to further enhance features like map customization.
“Well optimized game.”
“The game clearly was made and optimized around the original Rangers faction, and it does really well.”
“Tactical performance may vary.”
“Map customization is available, but is being optimized and a map workshop is going to come soon (I hope).”
“Graphics are decent yet optimized to the point that your grandmother's PC can run it fine.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been noted for its aggressive and oppressive tone, enhanced by capable enemies and challenging gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the improved graphics, authentic sound, and detailed set designs, which collectively create a tense yet action-packed environment that aligns well with the game's military theme. Overall, the art style and music contribute significantly to the immersive atmosphere, maintaining a unique feeling from its predecessor.
“Much more aggressive and oppressive atmosphere since enemies are more capable and more violent compared to the first game, so if you don't have the upper hand, you lose troops, keeping it challenging.”
“Good set designs and a great atmosphere with nice little details such as gas rings burning.”
“Much more aggressive and oppressive atmosphere since enemies are more capable and more violent compared to the first game, so if you don't have the upper hand, you lose troops, keeps it challenging.”
“The graphics are a nice upgrade from the previous game and the sound/music feels very authentic, creating a good mix between tense and action-packed atmosphere.”
“The art style, the atmosphere of the game and the music fit so well!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be both a tactical and emotional challenge, making it engaging enough to revisit even after long breaks. Its accessibility allows for easy re-entry, enhancing the emotional connection during gameplay.
“For someone who has been looking for a game that challenges you tactically and emotionally.”
“I play it sparingly when I have downtime, and I'm surprised by how easy it is to pick up even after weeks of not touching it.”
- character development1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for meaningful character development and skill leveling within the game's career system, indicating that they value progression and growth for their characters.
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep and rewarding.”
“I love how my character evolves throughout the story, making each decision feel impactful.”
“I hope the career allows for character development and skill leveling.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy primarily revolves around microtransactions, which players feel can disrupt gameplay balance and lead to a pay-to-win environment. While some appreciate the option to enhance their experience through purchases, many express frustration over the pressure to spend money to remain competitive. Overall, the approach to monetization has received mixed reviews, with calls for more fair and transparent practices.
“The microtransactions in this game are fair and don't feel exploitative, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the monetization model is optional and doesn't hinder gameplay; I can progress just fine without spending extra.”
“The game offers a variety of cosmetic items for purchase, which enhances the experience without affecting the core gameplay balance.”
“The game is riddled with microtransactions that feel exploitative and detract from the overall experience.”
“I feel like I'm being pressured to spend money at every turn, which ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to progress without shelling out real cash.”
