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Drawful 2

Drawful 2 has similarities to the original while adding fun new features and enough replayability that you can keep the party going.
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79%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
graphics, story
84% User Score Based on 2,434 reviews
Critic Score 74%Based on 8 reviews

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Drawful 2 is a multiplayer casual action adventure game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc. and was released on June 20, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

The team behind the hit party games Fibbage, Quiplash, and YOU DON’T KNOW JACK presents Drawful 2, the game of terrible drawings and hilariously wrong answers! You use your phone or tablet to draw weird and funny things like “pitcher of nachos” or “death by trombone.” The other players type in what they think the (probably terrible) drawing is and those become the multiple-choice wrong answers. T…

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humor189 positive mentions
story5 negative mentions
  • Fun and hilarious party game that works well with friends and family, creating memorable and laughter-filled moments.
  • Easy to set up with smartphones as controllers, allowing multiple players to join via a browser, making it accessible for many.
  • Supports custom prompts and two-color drawing, adding replayability and personalization to fit different groups and occasions.
  • Requires at least three players and lacks online matchmaking, making it unplayable or unfun without friends or in small groups.
  • Limited drawing tools with only two colors, no eraser or undo function, which some players find frustrating.
  • Setup and play require switching between the game app and web browser, which can be confusing and leads to technical issues or connectivity problems.
  • humor
    193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in Drawful 2 is widely praised for its spontaneous, chaotic, and social nature, creating nonstop laughter through hilariously bad drawings and ridiculous prompts. The game's charm lies in celebrating imperfections, creative chaos, and inside jokes, making it a top-tier party game especially when played with a funny, engaged group of friends. While some find the humor dependent on the players' creativity and taste, overall it is considered an unforgettable, laugh-filled experience that excels in group settings.

    • “Drawful 2 is a chaotic, hilarious, and deeply social experience that embodies the unpredictable charm that Jackbox games has become known for.”
    • “It captures the spontaneous joy of friends laughing together at their own bad drawings and terrible guesses, creating moments that linger long after the game ends.”
    • “The mix of hilariously bad drawings and ridiculous prompts leads to nonstop laughter.”
    • “The game which tells you how unfunny you really are.”
    • “Basically the mutant failure of what tried to be an adult version of Skribbl.io, poor taste, unfunny, and made all of my friends confused.”
    • “Won't recommend if you're not funny like me and my friends.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Drawful 2 is simple and intuitive, relying on group interaction and humor rather than complex mechanics or graphics, making it a great party game experience. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, limited variety in prompts, and occasional technical glitches, which may reduce long-term engagement. Overall, it’s fun for social play but offers limited depth beyond its core drawing and guessing mechanics.

    • “Drawful 2 is one of those rare games that proves you don’t need fancy graphics or complicated mechanics to create endless fun.”
    • “Ultimately, Drawful 2 succeeds not because of technological innovation or deep gameplay mechanics, but because it celebrates human imperfection and group humor.”
    • “The core gameplay hasn’t evolved dramatically, and the sequel functions more as a refined version than a full reinvention.”
    • “The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, and the limited drawing tools make it difficult to enjoy.”
    • “[ Repetitive gameplay] I found the gameplay to become repetitive very quickly.”
    • “[ Lack of variety] There’s a significant lack of variety in the prompts and gameplay modes.”
  • graphics
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a simple, quirky hand-drawn, doodle-style art that perfectly complements the game's lighthearted and goofy theme. While not visually advanced, the minimalist visuals effectively support gameplay by keeping it accessible and fun without unnecessary complexity. This understated style enhances the playful atmosphere and encourages creativity and laughter among players.

    • “Its presentation retains the studio’s quirky hand-drawn art style and lighthearted music, both of which contribute to a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.”
    • “The visuals are simplistic, but effective in displaying our artworks in a 2-colour selection; it's just enough for us to get our message across in the artwork, without having to waste too much time on doodling as everything is timed.”
    • “They use a doodle-style art style which suits the goofy theme the game follows.”
    • “The graphics in the game are pretty basic, no doubt about it.”
    • “The visuals are fairly simple.”
    • “The visuals are simplistic, but effective in displaying our artworks in a 2-colour selection; it's just enough for us to get our message across in the artwork (unless you get some long complicated phrase, then rip), without having to waste too much time on doodling as everything is timed.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally appreciated for its quirky, lighthearted, and atmospheric qualities that complement the art style and create a lively, relaxed environment. However, some users find the soundtrack repetitive and occasionally irritating, with a desire for more control over music volume separately from sound effects. Overall, the music and audio elements are seen as well-integrated and enhancing the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “Its presentation retains the studio’s quirky hand-drawn art style and lighthearted music, both of which contribute to a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.”
    • “The animations, music and announcer are all great, they all mesh together quite well.”
    • “The music, sounds, and voice acting is great.”
    • “My only problem is the music is very repetitive and fart sound effects are strange.”
    • “Also, no music or sound was playing on the smartphones, which kinda kills the vibe.”
    • “This game is a lobby simulator with looping music.”
  • replayability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers exceptional replayability due to its customizable prompts, adaptability to various groups and occasions, and simple, quick gameplay. Its creativity-driven mechanics and community-driven content keep it engaging and fresh, enabling endless play across different settings and player counts. Many users highlight its lasting appeal and suitability for both casual and party environments.

    • “It makes the game infinitely replayable since players can adapt it to any crowd or occasion, from family gatherings to online streams filled with viewers submitting their own bizarre ideas.”
    • “It’s cheap, endlessly replayable, and works with literally any group of people.”
    • “It's got infinite replay value with the ability to create your own prompts.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game either lacks a traditional story, focusing mainly on multiplayer party gameplay, or features environmental storytelling that creates an intricate world through visuals and design, as seen in Dark Souls 2. Some users find the narrative confusing with subpar voice acting, while others appreciate the immersive world-building. Overall, the story is either minimal or delivered through atmosphere rather than conventional plot.

    • “The world-building and environmental storytelling in Dark Souls 2 is so intricate that it feels like a piece of art, where each area tells its own story through visual cues, architecture, and cryptic details.”
    • “The world-building and environmental storytelling in Dark Souls 2 is so intricate that it feels like a piece of art, where each area tells its own story through visual cues, architecture, and cryptic details.”
    • “The game turns a dull evening into a hilarious art battle and a quest for the master painter title.”
    • “The voice acting is subpar, and the story is a confusing mess that tries to be quirky and ends up just being nonsensical.”
    • “Yeah, no, this game has no storyline since it’s purely a multiplayer party game.”
    • “☑ only gameplay, doesn't include a story.”
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently report significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, freezes, and crashes, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. These technical problems detract from the overall quality and value of the game.

    • “The game also suffers from technical glitches and limited customization options, which could have added much-needed depth.”
    • “I also wanted to bring up that the game is sometimes buggy, with difficulty troubleshooting issues when launching the game on my laptop.”
    • “There are some glitches where it freezes and closes out mid-game, possibly due to additional server demand.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its cool, atmospheric soundtrack and the studio’s distinctive quirky, hand-drawn art style. These elements, combined with lighthearted music and interactive features like drawing avatars, create a relaxed and inviting environment.

    • “Its presentation retains the studio’s quirky hand-drawn art style and lighthearted music, both of which contribute to a relaxed, inviting atmosphere.”
    • “Letting players draw their own avatars is a great way to set a fun atmosphere.”
    • “The only thing I can say is that it has a cool, atmospheric soundtrack.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as tedious and time-consuming, with some describing it as a long grind. However, using a guide can significantly ease the process and allow quick completion of achievements.

    • “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The achievements themselves are tedious, but with the right guide you can get 100% within hours easy.”
    • “One long, tedious grind.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game Drawful 2 features an interesting concept but suffers from poor optimization, leading to subpar performance.

    • “Drawful 2 is an interesting idea for a game but its performance is poor.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization is perceived negatively, with some users feeling it resembles a marketing tactic more than genuine gameplay value, aimed at attracting attention through hype rather than fair practices.

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Drawful 2 is a casual action adventure game with comedy theme.

Drawful 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 29 hours playing Drawful 2.

Drawful 2 was released on June 20, 2016.

Drawful 2 was developed by Jackbox Games, Inc..

Drawful 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Drawful 2 is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

Similar games include The Jackbox Party Pack 3, The Jackbox Party Pack 2, Quiplash, The Jackbox Party Pack 4, The Jackbox Party Pack 6 and others.