Janosik 2

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Janosik 2 is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Onix Games and was released on December 9, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Janosik 2 is a retro action-platformer with metroidvania elements. Get ready to jump, slash, dodge roll, dive, smash and bash your way through deadly traps, mischievous villains, troublesome bosses and more in this sequel to Janosik. You've never played a fairytale this cheerful and deadly.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Janosik 2 offers a fun and engaging platforming experience with a charming story, humorous characters, and satisfying gameplay mechanics that encourage exploration and treasure hunting.
The game features a variety of characters with unique abilities, allowing for diverse gameplay and strategies to tackle obstacles and puzzles.
With generous save points and a forgiving difficulty curve, Janosik 2 is accessible for casual players while still providing enough content and secrets to keep completionists engaged.

Some players have reported bugs, including a dialogue window that can obstruct gameplay, and issues with cloud saves and achievements on certain platforms.
The level design can feel somewhat linear, and backtracking may be necessary to fully explore and utilize new abilities, which can be frustrating for some players.
Certain areas of the game are too dark, making navigation difficult and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the platforming experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Janosik 2 retains much of the charm and mechanics of its predecessor, offering a fun and engaging quasi-metroidvania experience with a focus on character swapping and diverse problem-solving approaches. While some players note issues with backtracking and a slightly clunky jump mechanic, the overall level design and polished controls contribute to an addictive and enjoyable platforming experience. The game successfully combines old-school graphics with clever gameplay elements, making it appealing to fans of the genre.
- “A very fun and funny quasi-metroidvania with some interesting character swapping mechanics.”
- “The variety of gameplay options available between the four characters is great, and it's nice that you're usually free to choose at least one other character for how you want to tackle an obstacle rather than there only being one solution to a problem.”
- “It's a simple platformer but well polished with clever level design and enough mechanical depth to keep things interesting.”
- “It's not a good metroidvania since backtracking isn't done well, but the gameplay itself is well done.”
- “The jump mechanic is a tad bit sloppy, but I'm looking at it in relation to the graphics... meaning, the graphics are old school, so the jump mechanic is old school.”
- “The core gameplay remains the same as in the first Janosik - the controls feel pretty much the same, the level structure is similar, you get similar tools (gun, bombs, etc).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humorous story and endearing characters, contributing to a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the clever writing and comedic elements, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay and exploration. The humor is consistently highlighted as a key aspect that complements the game's mechanics and progression.
- “The game's story is also kind of funny, with some silly, yet endearing characters.”
- “A very fun and funny quasi-metroidvania with some interesting character swapping mechanics.”
- “And magicians & looters - for the writing and humor.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by its humorous and lighthearted tone, featuring silly yet endearing characters and witty dialogues. While it is consistent and enjoyable, some players feel that the story is not a central element of the game and express a desire for an option to skip it.
- “The game's story is also kind of funny, with some silly, yet endearing characters.”
- “Humorous dialogues and a quite consistent story.”
- “A comical and lighthearted story.”
- “The story is not a major part of the game, and I wish there was a way to skip it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic, retro adventure vibe, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and progression. Players appreciate how it complements the humor and the vast scope of the game, particularly in relation to discovering hidden secrets and optional levels.
- “I loved the constant feel of progression in both moving forward in exploring the world and in advancing the characters and their skills, the satisfaction of finding secret after secret that the game gleefully shovels your way if you're looking for them, the humor, the music, and the sheer scope of the game with about half of the game being optional, hidden, or secret levels.”
- “The music is reminiscent of retro adventure games.”
- “The music is reminiscent of adventure retro games.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and detracting from the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Wiz 3 are characterized by a nostalgic pixel aesthetic that aligns with its classic Java game roots, contributing to an overall retro vibe. While some mechanics, like jumping, may feel a bit outdated or sloppy, they are consistent with the game's old-school graphical style.
- “Wiz 3 (the classic Java game) excels in game feel, pixel aesthetic, and overall vibes.”
- “The graphics are old school, which adds to the nostalgic charm of the game.”
- “The graphics are old school, which affects the overall feel of the game.”
- “The jump mechanic is a tad bit sloppy, and it feels tied to the outdated graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is perceived as unstable and buggy, with users expressing frustration over a lack of support for these issues.
- “Currently, it looks like a buggy game with no support!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers notable replayability through optional bosses and three distinct endings that depend on player choices and task completion, encouraging completionists to explore every level for the best outcome.
- “There are also a few optional bosses and three different endings based on which tasks you completed, adding a bit of replayability and an incentive for completionists, as getting the best ending requires you to visit every level.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With various character builds and strategies to explore, the replayability factor is high, encouraging players to experiment with different play styles.”
- “The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
- “While there are multiple endings, the journey to achieve them feels tedious and doesn't offer enough variation to make replaying enjoyable.”
- “After finishing the game, I found that the lack of meaningful choices and consequences made replaying it feel pointless.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while the developers pushed the engine to its limits for impressive visuals, this has led to occasional performance issues, particularly in larger areas.
- “The developers have truly pushed the game engine to its limits, resulting in some performance issues in the largest areas, but the overall optimization is impressive.”
- “The optimization in this game is remarkable, allowing for smooth gameplay even in complex environments.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs efficiently on a variety of systems.”
- “The developers pushed the game engine to its limits, resulting in occasional performance issues, especially in the largest areas.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the poor optimization makes it frustrating to play, especially in crowded environments.”