Hive Jump 2: Survivors

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Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Graphite Lab and was released on September 10, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Hive Jump 2: Survivors," players must navigate through alien hives, using a jetpack and various weapons to defeat enemies. Permanent upgrades can be earned to give each run an edge, and the game features both auto and manual aiming options. This is a pre-release demo and the full version will include additional features and improvements.

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Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a fun core gameplay loop with a unique jetpack mechanic that enhances movement and adds excitement to combat.
There is a solid variety of characters and weapons, along with satisfying progression that keeps players engaged and encourages experimentation with different builds.
The game is visually appealing with a colorful retro aesthetic, and it offers a challenging yet rewarding experience, especially as players unlock new upgrades and abilities.

The game is extremely grindy, requiring significant time investment to earn currency for upgrades, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
The selection of weapons and upgrades is limited, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration when players receive irrelevant upgrade options.
Some design choices, such as the lack of a tutorial and unclear upgrade mechanics, can make the initial learning curve steep and confusing for new players.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is characterized by a fun and addictive core loop, featuring fast-paced action, varied builds, and a unique jet-pack mechanic that enhances the overall experience. While the mechanics are easy to learn yet challenging to master, some players noted issues with game design choices, such as UI clarity and tutorial guidance. Despite these kinks, the gameplay remains engaging and rewarding, with a satisfying progression system and a colorful aesthetic that contributes to its appeal.
- “Definitely a tough but rewarding experience at first, but the gameplay loop is what makes it so damn addictive.”
- “Well, the game offers exciting fast-paced gameplay with varied builds, satisfying progression, and a unique jet-pack mechanic.”
- “The jetpack mechanic separates Hive Jump 2 from the other games in this genre, allowing you to quickly get out of dangerous moments but also lean into them with your loadout if you like to live on the edge.”
- “This game has a fun core gameplay loop that is ruined by weird game design decisions.”
- “It's entirely possible that there are some mechanics that help with that, but I didn't really get any tutorials about how that would work.”
- “As a new player, the upgrade/leveling system can be frustrating because it interrupts the moment-to-moment gameplay, but it can also be a welcome pause from the chaos and it's less disruptive once you know what upgrades to look for.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its role in enhancing the overall presentation and gameplay experience. While some find the looping tracks can become repetitive during longer sessions, others praise specific soundtracks, like the "frozen tundra," for their quality. Overall, the soundtrack complements the game's art style and contributes positively to the immersive experience.
- “Gameplay mechanics are easy to learn but difficult to master (which is great!) and the music itself plays a major role in the overall presentation.”
- “The soundtrack and art style were also very pleasant and didn't get 'old,' with hopefully more on the way.”
- “Frozen tundra soundtrack did not need to go that hard (I love it)”
- “Notably, giving each level a single looping music track can become grating, especially when a successful run can get close to half an hour in length.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful retro aesthetic and fun art style, while others criticize the visuals and UI for being hideous and buggy. Although the graphics contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience, issues like cluttered screens can detract from achieving certain objectives. Overall, the visuals are seen as a solid but flawed aspect of the game.
- “Fun gameplay and colorful retro aesthetic make it a great game to chill to.”
- “The soundtrack and art style were also very pleasant and didn't get 'old,' with hopefully more on the way.”
- “If Vampire Survivors had a modern Metroid-like aesthetic, walls, and a jetpack, you'd have Hive Jump 2 and I'm really digging it!”
- “Hideous visuals and UI, which is also buggy and broken to the point of not allowing upgrade selections at times.”
- “The graphics are not bad but they kind of bugged me sometimes (pun intended) since there were too many things on the screen to keep a 'complete a stage un-hit' achievement.”
- “7/10 solid bullet heaven game with cool retro aesthetic but feels a bit lacking in content.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many users describing it as excessively tedious and boring, particularly in the early stages and for upgrades. However, some players find that the diverse selection of characters, maps, and weapons can somewhat compensate for the grind. Overall, while a single successful run can alleviate some of the grind, the overall experience is marred by the need for extensive resource gathering.
- “Extremely grindy, yet a great selection of characters, maps (4), passives, and enough weapons perhaps make up for it, ironically.”
- “Slow start with a grindy (boring) meta game.”
- “The outside currency/shop for getting upgrades is extremely grindy.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and serves as a backdrop for a fun gameplay experience, featuring numerous missions and challenges. Players appreciate the variety of enemies and weapons, which enhance the overall exploration and enjoyment of the game.
- “Definitely a very fun game to explore with missions and hives to destroy; there really are no complaints I have.”
- “Tons of enemies, lots of weapons, upgrades, and missions.”
- “Well, you know the rest of the story.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “Character motivations are unclear and poorly developed.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and bugs that affect visuals and the user interface, sometimes preventing players from making upgrade selections.
- “Also in the cave, there are some goo glitches.”
- “Hideous visuals and UI, which are also buggy and broken to the point of not allowing upgrade selections at times.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its balanced progression, diverse character builds, and varied maps, making it engaging even after several hours of play. Many anticipate it will serve as a significant time sink, reminiscent of classic roguelikes.
- “Besides blasting things while jumping around with a jetpack, progression feels pretty balanced 4 hours into the game, and there's enough variation between the different character builds and the maps to keep things interesting and replayable.”
- “I never played the first Hive Jump, but I can already tell this game will become a great time sink for me with all the replayability you'd expect from a roguelike.”

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Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a casual role playing game.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors is available on PC, Web Browser, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 1 hours playing Hive Jump 2: Survivors.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors was released on September 10, 2024.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors was developed by Graphite Lab.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Hive Jump 2: Survivors is a single player game.

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