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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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy to play, making it great for casual gaming with friends and family.
The graphics and animations are improved, adding a polished feel to the gameplay experience.
The core mechanics remain engaging and strategic, capturing the chaotic fun of the original card game.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times.
The pricing for the base game and expansions is considered excessive, leading to feelings of being exploited.
Online play requires a third-party account, which adds unnecessary complexity and can deter players.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many praising its engaging mechanics and strategic fun, while others criticize the sluggish pacing and unnecessary animations that detract from the experience. Players have noted issues such as mandatory online accounts and poorly integrated new features that feel uninspired. Overall, while the game offers casual enjoyment and replayability, its slow mechanics and high price point have led to disappointment among some fans.
- “The gameplay is fantastic.”
- “Engaging gameplay: the core game mechanics are as entertaining as ever, providing plenty of strategic and chaotic fun.”
- “Fun gameplay – easy to pick up and great for quick, thrilling rounds.”
- “For instance, on a PC running Ubuntu 22.04 with a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card, I encountered persistent freezes during gameplay, even after experimenting with different configurations and Wine/Proton versions.”
- “The gameplay is extremely slow with 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.”
- “The core gameplay loop feels repetitive, and the new features do little to enhance the experience.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
37%
25%
The graphics in this game have received positive feedback for their significant improvements over the original, featuring polished 3D visuals and a charming, quirky art style reminiscent of popular cartoons like "Rick and Morty" and "Adventure Time." Players appreciate the dynamic animations that enhance the overall experience, although some have reported technical issues on specific systems. Overall, the graphics contribute to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay experience.
- “The 3D graphics in this digital version are a noticeable upgrade compared to the first game, adding a polished and dynamic feel to the experience.”
- “The quirky art style is reminiscent of cartoons like Rick and Morty, adding a humorous and visually appealing touch.”
- “Great graphics and animation – the quirky art and animations bring the game to life.”
- “For instance, on a PC running Ubuntu 22.04 with a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card, I encountered persistent freezes during gameplay, even after experimenting with different configurations and Wine/Proton versions.”
- “Steam version just has more crisp graphics and a higher frame rate, that is it.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization of the digital version of Exploding Kittens has been criticized as a "cash grab," with reviewers expressing disappointment over its pricing and technical choices, which detract from the game's charm and fun. Many suggest that it fails to deliver a worthwhile sequel experience, labeling it as tedious and overpriced.
- “Overall, while the digital version of Exploding Kittens captures the charm and fun of the physical game, certain technical and monetization choices might limit its appeal to some players.”
- “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.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with users reporting persistent freezes and bugs, particularly on systems like Ubuntu 22.04 with Nvidia graphics. Issues such as stuck animations and the requirement to log into a third-party account further detract from the experience, leading to a consensus that the game feels half-baked and frustrating.
- “For instance, on a PC running Ubuntu 22.04 with a dedicated NVIDIA graphics card, I encountered persistent freezes during gameplay, even after experimenting with different configurations and Wine/Proton versions.”
- “Runs poorly and is absolutely buggy; the animations get stuck and you can't skip them. Additionally, you also have to log into a third-party account.”
- “Tl;dr - slow-paced gameplay and animations, cosmetic microtransactions model (you all know that's never a good thing), half-baked buggy game, missing reverse and draw from the bottom cards, waste of time and money.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming, quirky art style, reminiscent of shows like "Rick and Morty," which enhances its visual appeal. Players appreciate the blend of dark humor and lighthearted themes, particularly in the context of a card game featuring cats and PvP elements.
- “The quirky art style is reminiscent of cartoons like Rick and Morty, adding a humorous and visually appealing touch.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While "Exploding Kittens" is praised for its fun mechanics and high replayability, "Exploding Kittens 2" has been criticized for feeling stale and offering minimal replay value, leading to disappointment among players.
- “Overall, Exploding Kittens is a great casual game with fun mechanics and plenty of replayability.”
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
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 maintaining the game's vibrancy and fun.
- “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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 experience. Many feel that the sequel fails to capture the charm of its predecessor, instead presenting a frustrating and overpriced iteration.
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 significant optimization issues.
- “I'd give it a 6/10 since it is basically just like the physical game, just 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.”

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