IZBOT2

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IZBOT2 is a single player platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Ruxar and was released on March 9, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Izbot 2 is a fast paced precision platformer that will test your mettle and will leave you always wanting to complete just one more level. Use your cat like reflexes to guide our hero Izbot through buzz saws, lasers and a ton of pointy spikes to save the metropolis from the evil Bedlor once more.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

Significant improvement over the first game with more polished mechanics, including the fun addition of an air dash and more responsive controls.
Fast-paced, fluid, and satisfying precision platforming with challenging but fair levels that appeal to fans of the genre.
Good replay value through leaderboards and speedrunning opportunities, with a well-designed level variety and some enjoyable boss encounters.

The game is relatively short in length, often completing within a few hours, which may limit its appeal outside of speedrunning or leaderboard competition.
Some issues with hitboxes being too large and limited visibility ahead in certain levels can lead to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
Replayability could be hindered by the lack of meaningful collectibles and some achievements requiring tedious level replays; music is also considered repetitive by some.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay shows significant improvement over the first game with enhanced mechanics like a responsive air dash, varied enemy types, and more level variety, making traversal more dynamic and enjoyable. While the new mechanics add freshness and depth, some players feel the simplicity and satisfying movement of the original are somewhat diminished. Overall, it strikes a balance between innovative additions and solid platforming fundamentals.
- “A considerable improvement over the first game when it comes to mechanics and level design. The dash is a really fun addition that sets it apart compared to the first game which played very similarly to Super Meat Boy.”
- “Objectively speaking, it's an improvement on the first game's mechanics (an air dash, no forced running, larger enemy variety, and jump extenders which don't show up just in the final sixth of the game), but something feels kinda lost in the way.”
- “From the double jump and air dash mechanics being more responsive to having enough space to traverse levels in different ways.”
- “Objectively speaking it's an improvement on the first game's mechanics (an air dash, no forced 'running', larger enemy variety, and jump extenders which don't show up just in the final sixth of the game), but something feels kinda lost in the way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music is generally praised for its beauty, though many users find the soundtrack repetitive across some levels, similar to the first game.
- “The soundtrack, like the first game, is repetitive but beautiful.”
- “Music feels a bit repetitive on some levels.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is somewhat diminished due to lost collectibles that were either too easy or frustrating to obtain, but players can still find value in competing on level leaderboards and speedrunning the campaign.
- “Gems are lost, and this is not inherently bad since most of those were placed either trivially or in spots where it was more annoying than actually hard to collect, but this kills a bit of the replayability.”
- “Replay value comes from competing in the individual level leaderboards or speedrunning the campaign, if you're into that.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is seen as less challenging compared to the first game, with missions being easier and bosses feeling less impactful or intimidating.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features numerous small optimizations that improve performance by a few milliseconds, making it particularly well-suited for full-game speedruns.
- “Lots of small optimizations to gain a few milliseconds here and there — also great for full-game speedruns.”