Habroxia 2

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 72 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • grinding
Habroxia 2 Game Cover
Fun retro-styled twin-stick shooter that feels satisfying to play. Wears its early Konami inspiration on its sleeve whilst taking it to new places! Easy to recommend to shmup fans!
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In "Habroxia 2," players navigate their spacecraft through levels of shooting action, battling enemies and bosses to save the galaxy. With upgradable weapons and abilities, and a variety of ships to choose from, players can customize their strategy to fit their playstyle. The game also features a local co-op mode, allowing for teamwork in taking down enemies and bosses.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Android
  • Mobile Platform
  • Play​Station
  • Play​station Vita
  • Tablet
  • Xbox
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
music10 positive mentions
grinding9 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay with a solid twin-stick control system that enhances player control and strategy.
  • Beautiful pixelated graphics and excellent chiptune audio create a charming retro atmosphere.
  • Offers a variety of upgrades and modes, providing a sense of progression and replayability.
  • Boss encounters lack challenge and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Level design can feel uninspired and grindy, diminishing the overall experience.
  • The game may be too easy for veteran players, lacking sufficient difficulty options.
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and suitability to the gameplay, particularly highlighted in specific levels like the last boost rush. However, some players feel that much of the music lacks impact and originality, describing it as generic and not enhancing the overall experience. Overall, while there are standout moments, the music does not consistently elevate the game's emotional engagement.

    • “Great music and smooth gameplay.”
    • “Extremely beautiful music in the last boost rush level.”
    • “Pixel graphics are beautiful, music fits the action and controls are smooth.”
    • “There's a lack of oompf for a lot of elements from the game, as the music feels too generic to really get your heart pumping for the missions at hand.”
    • “The music doesn't wow in any sort of way 90% of the time, feeling really generic and not actually adding to the experience.”
    • “The music lacks impact and fails to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay of Habroxia 2 is praised for its fun twin-stick shooter mechanics, smooth execution, and engaging graphics and music. However, some players feel that the upgrade system makes high scores less meaningful and the game too forgiving, reducing the challenge and replayability typically associated with the genre. Overall, it offers a fresh twist on classic gameplay but may lack the intensity some players seek.

    • “Great twist on classic gameplay.”
    • “Great music and smooth gameplay.”
    • “Great gameplay, great graphics.”
    • “Because of the upgrade system, high scores and leaderboards are meaningless, and because it's too forgiving, you don't have that blistering 'one more try' gameplay.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with players noting that progression feels excessively grindy, reminiscent of mobile games, and that the low difficulty diminishes the challenge. Many feel that the upgrade system leads to a lack of creativity and engagement, as even mid-level upgrades can trivialize boss encounters, resulting in a repetitive experience. While some players suggest that the game improves slightly in New Game Plus, the overall sentiment is that grinding overshadows skill and creativity.

    • “Stages are boring, difficulty is insanely low, progression is extremely grindy, almost reaching mobile game levels. Bosses are copy-pasted and all just bounce around and shoot extremely basic patterns.”
    • “It might get slightly harder with NG+, but I'm sure that is completely offset by just grinding your power to max. Based on how trivially easy the game has been up to this point with basically zero upgrades, I can't imagine it ever gets challenging once you are fully upgraded.”
    • “The upgrade system starts to backfire on the game as even mid-level shot power can absolutely destroy bosses in a short fashion. For a game that's designed to be short and repetitious, you start to feel a lack of creativity over time.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story mode offers a basic narrative reminiscent of early arcade and NES titles, which some players find underwhelming and lacking depth, particularly due to the absence of mid-game updates that could enhance engagement. While the level designs and boss fights are praised, the overall storytelling feels tacked on and fails to provide a compelling experience, leaving players wanting more from the narrative aspect. Additionally, the music does not contribute significantly to the atmosphere, further diminishing the emotional impact of the missions.

    • “The story mode they have is pretty cool. Once you beat the game, they have NG+ modes that raise the difficulty of each stage. Level designs are way better than the first game, and the boss fights are well put together as well. The upgrades are also better this time around and allow you to do more overall with your ship.”
    • “While the game does have a very basic story, it's on par with arcade/early NES games, which may have been the design choice, but it still feels underwhelming, especially when you get absolutely no reason or idea what's going on at the mid-game.”
    • “The story feels very tacked on to the ends of the game, and while it could have just not bothered with it, not having mid-game updates on what is happening makes it feel pointless at times.”
    • “There's a lack of oomph for a lot of elements from the game, as things like the music feel too generic to really get your heart pumping for the missions at hand.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty, particularly the pixel art style, which enhances the overall experience alongside smooth controls and fitting music. Reviewers highlight the combination of great gameplay and stunning visuals, contributing to a captivating and immersive atmosphere.

    • “Pixel graphics are beautiful, music fits the action, and controls are smooth.”
    • “Hectic action, plenty of enemies, excellent controls, and glorious sound and graphics.”
    • “Delightful pixelated graphics.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Players express a desire for additional replayability features, such as endless or randomly generated game modes, to enhance the experience. While some users note that the game already offers significant replay value, improved technical support could further enrich the overall gameplay.

    • “It would have been cool to play in an endless or randomly generated game mode to give it some extra replayability.”
    • “It would have been cool to play in an endless or randomly generated game mode to give it some extra replayability.”
    • “+ loads of replay value.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization of the game is reported to be solid, with users noting no bugs or issues affecting performance.

    • “Solid in performance and no bugs/issues to report there.”
    • “Solid in performance and no bugs/issues to report there.”
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