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Heave Ho 2 is a single player and multiplayer casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Le Cartel Studio and was released on July 16, 2026. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions

  • Excellent co-op multiplayer experience with lots of chaotic and hilarious moments that foster creative teamwork.
  • Significantly expanded and varied level design compared to the original, with puzzles and unique mechanics that keep gameplay fresh.
  • Improved visuals, polished physics, and new features like character customization and a fleshed-out versus mode add depth and replayability.
  • No single-player mode, which disappoints fans of the original who enjoyed solo and speedrun playstyles.
  • Some players find the heavier emphasis on puzzles over platforming less engaging and occasionally frustrating.
  • Minor technical issues such as controller input problems and occasional clunky levels may hinder the experience.
  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay builds on central movement mechanics but simplifies some core elements from the original, offering a more casual and varied experience with new themes and cooperative focus. While levels introduce fresh twists and additional mechanics, longtime fans may find the depth and complexity reduced compared to the first game. Overall, it balances expanded, fun gameplay with a less challenging approach.

    • “Each level switches up the formula in some way, keeping the simplicity of the mechanic fresh and engaging throughout.”
    • “The first world is mostly just straightforward climbing, for instance, but later you'll use those same swinging and climbing mechanics to solve puzzles, fly spaceships, or swim.”
    • “The new mechanics are great too and add different styles of play.”
    • “The movement mechanics in this game are very central to the way it's played, and I feel like the majority of the levels do not play with those mechanics in interesting ways.”
    • “However, as a fan of the first game, I feel the core mechanics have taken a bit of a step back by being too simplified.”
    • “First, I genuinely miss the detailed grabbing mechanics and hand movement from the original game, which didn't just auto-lock onto other players' hands.”
  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by chaotic, silly moments often involving physical comedy and unexpected mishaps, leading to frequent laughter and entertaining multiplayer interactions. While some repetitive sound effects can become irritating, the overall comedic tone enhances the cooperative experience, making each playthrough unique and hilariously memorable.

    • “We spent more time laughing at our mistakes than actually making progress, and that's exactly what makes it so entertaining.”
    • “It puts much more emphasis on cooperation, and every level becomes a hilarious exercise in communication, timing, and occasionally accidentally farting your teammate into oblivion.”
    • “The controls are simple enough for my son to pick up quickly, but the physics create so many funny and memorable moments that no two attempts ever feel the same.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are simple yet highly polished and beautifully designed, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. Each level features unique visuals centered around broader themes rather than repetitive aesthetics, enhanced by distinctive maps and a new swappable item system. Overall, the game's graphics stand out for their uniqueness and quality.

    • “Everything runs smooth and honestly somehow while keeping the graphics pretty simple, the game looks extremely polished and in a way - beautiful.”
    • “The new swappable item system, visuals, and the maps that are all very different and unique from each other make this fantastic.”
    • “While you'll still see these, each set of levels, instead of being grouped by an aesthetic and a mechanical gimmick, is instead centered around a broader theme.”
  • replayability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability with enjoyable gameplay, and the addition of community map support could further enhance this aspect. Overall, it shows notable improvement in replay value compared to its predecessor.

    • “Overall, this second game shows a great improvement in replayability!”
    • “Very fun, should have community maps support for more replayability.”
  • story

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story aspect is characterized by brief, distinct narratives within each world, ranging from medieval sieges to space exploration, adding variety and thematic depth to the game.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game shows some bugs typical of a recent release, affecting stability slightly, but no major issues are reported. However, compared to its predecessor, it lacks content and additional difficulty levels.

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Heave Ho 2 is a casual platformer game with comedy theme. Common tags for Heave Ho 2 include indie, 2d, family friendly, physics, cartoony and others.

Heave Ho 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

Heave Ho 2 was released on July 16, 2026.

Heave Ho 2 was developed by Le Cartel Studio.

Heave Ho 2 has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Heave Ho 2 for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Heave Ho 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Biped 2, Fling to the Finish, LEGO Party!, Moving Out, Heave Ho and others.