Exploding Kittens® 2

32%
Game Brain Score Based on 14 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • grinding
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The ultimate card game with friends is back with a bang, people! The latest version has it all – customisable avatars, reactions, emojis, oodles of game modes and cards full of quirky humour and animations sleeker than an oiled kitty with catnip-fuelled zoomies! What’s that? There’s a particular card you’ve all been waiting for? That we’ve clearly forgotten to mention? Hmm…nope. Don’t think so…o…

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

32%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
gameplay negative mentions
  • The art style of the game is charming and reminiscent of card wars from Adventure Time, which many players love.
  • The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, providing a fast-paced and chaotic experience.
  • There have been significant improvements over the first game, and the developers are praised for their efforts.
  • The pricing for the base game and DLC is considered outrageous, with many players feeling it's a cash grab.
  • The gameplay is criticized for being slow-paced and bogged down by unnecessary animations, making it tedious.
  • Players are required to sign up for an external service to access multiplayer features, which is seen as a hassle.
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay of Exploding Kittens 2 is criticized for its slow pacing, with cumbersome turn mechanics and unnecessary animations that detract from the experience. New features feel poorly integrated and fail to enhance the core loop, leading to a repetitive and uninspired gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor, with a focus on monetization rather than meaningful improvements.

    • “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 core gameplay loop feels repetitive, and the new features do little to enhance the experience.”
    • “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, causing you to get bored of the gameplay by your second or third game.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The game's art style is reminiscent of "Adventure Time," evoking a nostalgic feel for fans, while the Steam version enhances the experience with crisper graphics and a higher frame rate. Overall, the visuals are well-received for their charm and quality.

    • “I love the art style of the game; it gives me card wars vibes from Adventure Time, which I adore.”
    • “The Steam version features crisper graphics and a higher frame rate, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and look flat, making it hard to get immersed in the game.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    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 the 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.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the sequel has been criticized as a tedious and overpriced cash grab, disappointing fans who expected a more engaging experience. Many reviewers recommend skipping the game due to its perceived lack of value.

    • “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.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers indicate that "Exploding Kittens 2" suffers from a lack of replayability, feeling stale and redundant, which leads to a disappointing experience overall.

    • “The game 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 again. The lack of variety makes it feel like a chore rather than a fun experience.”
    • “Despite its initial charm, the game quickly loses its appeal, leaving little reason to revisit it after the first playthrough.”
  • music1 mentions

    The game's music is minimal, with players noting that it often feels silent aside from occasional character sounds, such as sighs of relief during card draws.

    • “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 quickly becomes annoying, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “There are only a few tracks, and they don't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    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 concerns about the cosmetic microtransaction model, which detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly slow-paced, and the animations feel clunky and unrefined.”
    • “The game is riddled with bugs, making it feel half-baked and incomplete.”
    • “Key features like reversing and drawing cards from the bottom are missing, which makes the experience frustrating.”
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