Exploding Kittens® 2
- August 12, 2024
- Marmalade Game Studio Ltd
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Reviews
- The game is fun and quick, making it great for playing with friends, especially if organizing in-person games is difficult.
- The art style is appealing and reminiscent of popular shows, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There is an active player base with minimal connection issues, allowing for smooth online gameplay.
- The pricing for the base game and DLC is considered outrageous, leading many to feel it's a cash grab rather than a fair value.
- Gameplay is slow-paced with excessive animations that detract from the overall experience, making it feel tedious.
- The requirement for all players to purchase DLC to access special cards creates a significant financial burden for groups wanting to play together.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Exploding Kittens 2 is criticized for its sluggish turn-based mechanics and unnecessary animations that contribute to a slow pacing, leading to a repetitive and uninspired experience. New elements introduced in the game feel poorly integrated and fail to enhance the overall gameplay, while the reliance on overpriced DLCs and cosmetic microtransactions detracts from its value. Overall, players find the game lacking the charm of its predecessor, making it a disappointing investment.
“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.”
“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
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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 adore.”
“The Steam version features crisper graphics and a higher frame rate, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Steam version just has more crisp graphics and a higher frame rate, that is it.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect 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 the original, 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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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 focus on profit over quality.
“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
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative 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
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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 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.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's music is minimal, with players noting that it feels mostly silent aside from occasional character sounds, such as sighs of relief during card draws.
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
“The soundtrack is diverse and dynamic, adapting to the game's pace and adding depth to every moment.”
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative 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.”
