Exploding Kittens® 2

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"Exploding Kittens® 2" is a card game where players draw cards and try to avoid drawing an exploding kitten card. The game features customizable avatars, various game modes, and quirky humor with animations. The objective is to be the last player standing, using Defuse cards to prevent explosions. New features in this version include reactions, emojis, and a mysterious new card.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game is fun and a great way to chill with friends, offering quick and engaging gameplay.
The animations and art style are enjoyable, adding to the overall experience of the game.
It provides a competitive online experience that can be exciting, especially with friends.

The pricing for the base game and DLCs is considered too high, leading to feelings of being overcharged.
Gameplay can feel slow and tedious due to excessive animations and pacing issues.
Everyone in a multiplayer session needs to purchase the DLCs to play together, which can be prohibitively expensive.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Exploding Kittens 2 is criticized for its slow pacing, repetitive mechanics, and poorly integrated new features, which detract from the overall experience. Players find the animations excessive and the lack of engaging elements leads to boredom early on. Additionally, the game's pricing and DLC model are viewed as exploitative, further diminishing its value.
- “In terms of gameplay, Exploding Kittens 2 introduces a few new elements, but they feel tacked on rather than thoughtfully integrated.”
- “The gameplay is extremely slow with the unnecessary animations when skipping a turn, how long it takes to draw a card because of the hand shakes before the card is revealed, and more causing you to get bored of the gameplay by your second or third game.”
- “No voice lines, just emotes during gameplay causes this game to be eerily quiet.”
- “The DLCs are thinly veiled attempts to extract more money from players, offering only marginal enhancements that do little to improve the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The turn-by-turn mechanics are sluggish, and the added complexity does nothing to speed up the game.”
- “The core gameplay loop feels repetitive, and the new features do little to enhance the experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as engaging and lively, significantly enhancing the overall experience with various sounds from the avatars. In contrast, playing without music results in a mostly silent atmosphere, highlighting the importance of the soundtrack in enriching gameplay.
- “The music is engaging, and there are many sounds from the avatars that enrich the game, making it more lively and fun.”
- “I tested it out by playing with no music, and the game is mostly silent besides the character's sighs of relief from the card draw.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel more like background noise than an engaging part of the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's art style is reminiscent of "Card Wars" from Adventure Time, which many players appreciate. The Steam version enhances the experience with crisper graphics and a higher frame rate.
- “I love the art style of the game; it gives me card wars vibes from Adventure Time, which I love.”
- “The Steam version just has more crisp graphics and a higher frame rate.”
- “Steam version just has more crisp graphics and a higher frame rate, that is it.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive need to return to the main menu, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many feel that the sequel fails to capture the charm of its predecessor, instead presenting a frustrating experience that feels like an overpriced cash grab.
- “Having to go from the main menu back into a game over and over again is mildly tedious.”
- “If you were hoping for a sequel that builds on the charm and fun of the first game, you'll find nothing but a tedious, overpriced cash grab instead.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the sequel has been criticized as a tedious and overpriced cash grab, disappointing fans who expected an engaging continuation of the original game's charm.
- “If you were hoping for a sequel that builds on the charm and fun of the first game, you’ll find nothing but a tedious, overpriced cash grab instead.”
- “Just skip it... it's a cash grab.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its dark comedic elements, often revolving around themes like cats and player-versus-player interactions, making it a unique and entertaining pastime for players who appreciate a more edgy sense of humor.
- “The card game combines dark humor with a fun PvP experience, making it a unique pastime for cat lovers.”
- “I love how the game uses clever jokes and witty references to keep the atmosphere light and entertaining.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with hilarious card interactions that always catch me off guard.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users rating it around 6/10, citing that it closely resembles the physical game but suffers from poor optimization issues.
- “I'd give it a 6/10 since it is basically just like the physical game, but badly optimized.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Performance drops and long loading times really hinder the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate that "Exploding Kittens 2" suffers from low replayability, feeling stale and redundant, which leads to a disappointing experience overall.
- “The result is a game that feels stale and redundant, with minimal replay value. In conclusion, Exploding Kittens 2 is a massive disappointment from every angle.”
- “After completing the game once, I found no incentive to play it again. The lack of new content makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
- “The game offers little variation in gameplay, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs. It quickly becomes repetitive and uninspiring.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs and incomplete features, leading to a frustrating experience. Users also note slow-paced gameplay and animations, alongside a controversial microtransaction model that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The game is plagued by slow-paced gameplay and animations, making it feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “It's frustrating to deal with a half-baked, buggy game that lacks essential features like the ability to reverse or draw cards from the bottom.”
- “The cosmetic microtransaction model is disappointing and adds to the feeling that this game is a waste of time and money.”