Gold Rush! 2

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The gold rush continues! The story of the sequel came from the pen of the developers of the original game. Jake and Jerrod Wilson found the richest vein of gold in California’s Mother Lode! But in their home town it’s not always good. A gang, who Jake and Jerrod personally knew leads Brooklyn and the has become very powerful.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

Enjoyable sequel that wraps up loose ends from the original story.
Good graphics and storytelling, reminiscent of the original Gold Rush.
Works well on Steam Deck and is enjoyable for fans of the series.

Game is shorter and easier than the original, with linear puzzles that lack challenge.
Technical issues with resolution and gameplay mechanics detract from the experience.
Some players find it boring and lacking in engaging content, making it feel more like an epilogue.

story
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as more of an epilogue to the original narrative, lacking depth and leaving many elements underdeveloped. While there are optional side quests that enhance storytelling, the main plot feels linear and could benefit from more character interactions and a stronger villain presence. Overall, it serves to wrap up some loose ends but may not be worth playing unless bundled with other content.
- “They are, however, good at storytelling.”
- “Wraps up some loose ends from the original story.”
- “With a larger tweak, like actually meeting the villain of the story and more interaction with James, it'd be strong.”
- “Trying to be as spoiler-free as I can, this game plays more like an epilogue to the original story rather than a full-on game itself and leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “If it can be skipped, it plays more like it's just for the good feeling of the player and not really for the benefit of the story.”
- “With just a small tweak, the storyline would be pretty linear.”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered good, addressing issues present in the previous "Gold Rush Anniversary" version, while also incorporating interesting historical and geographical elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are good and fix some of the problems that were in their Gold Rush Anniversary game with the sprites.”
- “For those who played the original Gold Rush, there were historical and geographical facts peppered throughout the game which I found interesting to read.”