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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Play Modes

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 192 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is fun and easy to play, making it great for family and friends.
Improved graphics and engaging gameplay provide a polished experience.
The core mechanics are entertaining, offering strategic and chaotic fun.

The game is plagued by glitches and bugs, making it unplayable at times.
High pricing for the base game and expansions feels like a cash grab.
Mandatory third-party account registration and lack of lobby continuity frustrate players.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of engaging mechanics and significant drawbacks. While many players appreciate the fun and strategic elements, they criticize the slow pacing, cumbersome animations, and the requirement for an online account, which detracts from the multiplayer experience. Additionally, some feel that new features in sequels are poorly integrated and fail to enhance the overall gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience.
- “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.”
- “Multiple rule variations – plenty of ways to mix up the gameplay for more variety.”
- “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.”
- “The core gameplay loop feels repetitive, and the new features do little to enhance the experience.”
- “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.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
68%
19%
The graphics in this game have received significant praise for their noticeable 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, such as freezes on specific systems. Overall, the graphics contribute to a visually appealing and engaging gameplay 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.”
- “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.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization aspect of the digital version of Exploding Kittens is widely criticized as a "cash grab," with players feeling that it is overpriced and lacks the charm of the original game. Many reviewers suggest that the monetization choices detract from the overall experience, making it less appealing to potential players.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting persistent freezes and significant bugs, particularly on systems like Ubuntu 22.04 with Nvidia graphics. Many experienced issues such as stuck animations and poor performance, leading to a consensus that the game feels half-baked and frustrating to play. Overall, the stability issues detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is highlighted by its charming, quirky art style, which draws inspiration from cartoons like "Rick and Morty," contributing to a visually appealing and amusing experience. Players appreciate the blend of dark humor and playful themes, particularly in the context of its card game mechanics and PvP elements.
- “The quirky art style is reminiscent of cartoons like Rick and Morty, adding a humorous and visually appealing touch.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The original "Exploding Kittens" is praised for its fun mechanics and high replayability, making it an enjoyable casual game. In contrast, "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 game feels stale and redundant, with minimal replay value. In conclusion, Exploding Kittens 2 is a massive disappointment from every angle.”
- “The game feels stale and redundant, with minimal replay value. In conclusion, Exploding Kittens 2 is a massive disappointment from every angle.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
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 making the game more enjoyable.
- “The music is engaging, and there are many noises or 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.”
grinding
4 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 frequently. This has led to disappointment, as many expected a sequel that would enhance the charm of the original, but instead feel it falls short and feels like a cash grab.
- “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.”
- “Having to go from the main menu back into a game over and over again is mildly tedious.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with users rating it around 6/10 due to its poor performance compared to the physical version. Many feel that while the game retains the core experience, it suffers from significant optimization issues.
- “I'd give it a 6/10 since it is basically just like the physical game, but badly optimized.”

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