HALF DEAD 2
- March 1, 2019
- Room710Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Half Dead 2" is a futuristic survival game where you, a notorious criminal, must compete in galactic games of survival against other ruthless killers and rebels. The game features up to 16 players in co-op and PvP modes, battling it out in a network of rooms filled with deadly traps and equipped with weapons and protective gear. Customize your character and navigate through multiple floors in this intense and action-packed battle for survival.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly fun to play with friends, providing lots of laughs and memorable moments.
- It features improved graphics and new traps compared to the first game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The unique mechanics, such as throwing shoes to test for traps, add an interesting twist to the gameplay.
- The multiplayer aspect is largely dead, making it difficult to find players and diminishing the overall experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited variety in traps and rooms leading to boredom after a short time.
- There are significant bugs, including a black screen issue that prevents players from accessing the game, which can be frustrating.
- gameplay74 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Half Dead 2" features a unique mechanic where players throw shoes to detect traps, which adds an interesting layer of strategy but can become repetitive over time. While the game has improved graphics and additional mechanics compared to its predecessor, many players find the gameplay loop simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a quick sense of staleness, especially in single-player mode. The multiplayer aspect is criticized for being nearly non-existent, further limiting the game's replayability.
“You toss your shoe into a room as the main mechanic for detecting traps, and you can get new shoes from dead bodies scattered in the rooms along the way.”
“Great game with difficult puzzles and fascinating gameplay.”
“This is a very interesting mechanic because shoes are a rare item to find and if you lose both of your shoes it adds an extra level of stress and forces players to take 'leaps of faith' into different rooms before finding additional shoes.”
“The gameplay boils down to running through identical rooms, throwing shoes to check for traps, and finding other shoes to throw.”
“Gameplay is very simple, not much to do; after 30 minutes you've seen it all, and the lack of players means you're limited to playing solo.”
“Gameplay gets stale fast unless streaming, and even then you'll be in for a grind in a competitive multiplayer game.”
- graphics52 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Half Dead 2" are widely praised for their significant improvement over the original, featuring better visuals, dynamic traps, and enhanced character customization. While some users noted occasional glitches, the overall aesthetic and optimization received positive feedback, making it a visually appealing experience. However, a few reviews mentioned that the graphics alone do not compensate for the game's limited multiplayer and repetitive gameplay.
“Amazing visuals.”
“It's also a big improvement graphically and mechanically, where the original Half Dead fell short, Half Dead 2 shines.”
“Also, the graphics in this one compared to the last are so much nicer, and the traps much more dynamic.”
“Graphics, audio, animations, everything is as basic as you can get.”
“Bad graphics, stupid traps that are easy to figure out and avoid.”
“I buy the bundle 1 and 2, half dead 1: it's bad graphics / easy to win / less trap rooms (not recommended)”
- humor40 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to moments of laughter and unexpected hilarity. Players enjoy the absurdity of situations, such as encountering bizarre traps and chaotic scenarios, which often result in both frustration and amusement. Overall, the game's comedic elements shine brightest in cooperative play, making it a fun experience despite some clunkiness.
“Watching my friends get slowly diced by lasers through an indestructible plate of glass is immensely hilarious.”
“This game is insanely hilarious, especially with the right type of friends.”
“Running into rooms ever-filling with skulls or noxious gas is hilarious, especially when one of your friends shoved you into it by use of shoes.”
- story22 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game lacks a meaningful story, with players noting that while a narrative is mentioned on the store page, it is not integrated into the gameplay. Many reviewers feel that the absence of an overarching goal or context detracts from player investment, making it more of a mindless adrenaline rush than a story-driven experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a coherent narrative.
“There are no gameplay elements that suggest or hint at the story mentioned on the store page.”
“The gameplay itself... it could use an overarching goal of some sort, some sort of story.”
“Having a story or setting that makes sense would make it a lot easier to get invested in the game.”
“It seems there is a story on the store page, but that does not make it into the game.”
- stability18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with players noting a range of bugs and glitches, particularly in network co-op and battle royale modes. While some users report a generally smooth experience with minimal issues, others have encountered significant clunkiness and crashes that hinder gameplay. Overall, the game shows potential but requires further optimization to enhance stability.
“Great game, fun to play and no glitches. Works well on computer and is enjoyable with friends.”
“Nice variety of traps and death rooms. Good use of teamwork as you only get two shoes to test a room, and it helps to have others with you. The game runs great and provides a good amount of entertainment.”
“It's extremely buggy.”
“I played the original with my friend and that was relatively fun and I thought this would be more so due to the new mechanics, PvP etc. but it is just clunky and buggy, not letting my friend and I play at times.”
“Battle royale mode still needs some work as it's buggy as hell.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is generally viewed as limited, primarily appealing to dedicated fans of minesweeper, though it offers some additional features like character customization and a PvP mode that enhance replay value. While some players find enjoyment in its humorous elements and potential for community-driven content, others feel the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it provides decent value for its price, but may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
“It's an elongated version of minesweeper, which in itself is a simple and replayable game.”
“This is a dumb little game with lots of lulz and replayability.”
“Added lots of features for that extra replayability (character customization and unlockable clothing, a PvP mode if you get bored of co-op).”
“The replay value in this game is limited unless you're already a fan of minesweeper, but even then it becomes repetitive.”
“This is a simple game that lacks depth, making it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“They could have the community vote on what content makes it officially into the game, which would vastly increase the replayability.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting significant improvements in performance and graphics compared to the first installment. Players appreciate the enhanced experience, which includes better visual quality and smoother gameplay.
“Excellent optimization.”
“I liked that you are able to play with people, and based on your performance in the game, you can get better crates.”
“The graphics do look much better than the first game, so I will give credit there, and the game does feel much more optimized than the first.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it hinders navigation and forces them to earn in-game purchases solely through grinding rather than allowing for direct purchases. This design choice detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“And it makes navigation, the meat of the game, completely tedious!”
“Because they won't even allow you to purchase it in-game, but only with grinding.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing frustration and boredom over its lack of originality and quality. The humor in the critique suggests a sense of exasperation rather than genuine engagement, highlighting a disconnect between the game and players' emotional investment.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by the dystopian themes of the Cube film series, particularly evoking the tense and claustrophobic settings of the original film while incorporating the intricate room designs seen in its sequels. Players find the combination of traps and environmental storytelling to create an engaging and immersive experience.
“Quite an enjoyable game set in a dystopian future, very reminiscent of the Cube films; Cube 2/Hypercube in terms of room settings, but the first movie, Cube, in terms of traps and atmosphere.”
“Quite an enjoyable game set in a dystopian future very reminiscent of the Cube films; Cube 2/Hypercube in terms of room settings, but the first movie, Cube, in terms of traps and atmosphere.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features cosmetic microtransactions, which some players strongly advise against if they wish to avoid such monetization practices.
“Beware, it's got cosmetic microtransactions, so don't buy if you want to avoid that like the plague.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a vibrant and energetic bass soundtrack that enhances the menu experience, creating an engaging atmosphere for players.
“A bumpin' bass soundtrack in the menus.”
