Jets'n'Guns 2

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 615 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • gameplay
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"Jets'n'Guns 2" is a side-scrolling space shooter where you play as a brave pilot tasked with saving the universe from a powerful enemy threatening to wipe out all sentient life. Engage in epic battles, travel through space and parallel dimensions, and unleash an arsenal of deadly weapons in this action-packed adventure. Local co-op play is also available for even more explosive fun.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 615 reviews
music126 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and sound design, with an amazing soundtrack by Machinae Supremacy.
  • Fun and chaotic gameplay with a variety of weapons and customization options.
  • Engaging boss fights and level design that keeps the action exciting.
  • The game is significantly shorter than the original, with only a few levels available.
  • Lacks the depth of story and character development found in the first game.
  • Difficulty can feel unbalanced, especially in the early stages, making it frustrating for some players.
  • music225 mentions

    The music in "Jets'n'Guns 2," primarily composed by Machinae Supremacy, receives widespread acclaim for its energetic and engaging soundtrack, which many players find essential to the game's experience. While some reviewers feel it doesn't quite match the iconic quality of the original game's music, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is still fantastic and enhances the gameplay significantly. The combination of heavy metal and techno elements creates a fitting backdrop for the game's chaotic action, making it a highlight for many players.

    • “The music is hands down, 10/10.”
    • “The soundtrack is still a banger, Machinae Supremacy is supreme.”
    • “The music is excellent; some might say it's worse or not as good as the first, but I say it's just different as Machinae Supremacy has evolved over the years.”
    • “And, while this is subjective, I would argue the soundtrack isn't as good as the original's.”
    • “Compared to the first installment, this game has way too little content, none of the satisfying progress, none of the quirky comic book humor, and the OST just isn't the same.”
    • “Somehow the soundtrack doesn't quite live up to the power of JnG1 but it's still a good jam.”
  • story168 mentions

    The story in the latest installment has been widely criticized for its lack of depth and engaging presentation compared to its predecessor. Players lament the absence of the beloved comic strip style storytelling, which has been replaced by brief, uninspired mission descriptions that fail to create a coherent narrative. Overall, the game's plot feels rushed, underdeveloped, and disconnected from the original, leading to a less memorable experience.

    • “The comic strips and the stylish artwork between missions were imperfectly written, but never failed to make me smile, and I could suspend my disbelief for a minute to participate as the protagonist in a twisted, dystopian universe.”
    • “The story is only composed of short mission briefings, but they get the job done.”
    • “I remember more of the story from j'n'g 1 years after playing it than I remember from j'n'g 2 days after playing it.”
    • “Despite it's being fun and the soundtrack is great as always, it feels rushed (no real story), incomplete (about 2 hours of gameplay) and just underwhelming content mostly copy-paste from the first game, especially for the price they're asking for.”
    • “The story is much more bare-bones, being a lot more generic and lacking in any sort of real personality.”
    • “The story is barely there - sure you can play the game over and over but finishing the campaign is underwhelming and unmemorable - and while it's somewhat, maybe, better mechanically than the first game, j'n'g was never about the mechanics, and the flavor and fluff are all gone.”
  • gameplay105 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its solid mechanics, improved visuals, and engaging soundtrack, while others criticize its short length and lack of content compared to the original. Players appreciate the depth offered by weapon synergies and customization options, but feel that the overall experience is marred by a rushed feel and minimal story. Despite these drawbacks, the core gameplay remains enjoyable and retains the essence of its predecessor, making it a fun, albeit brief, shoot 'em up experience.

    • “Completing the game is just the beginning - figuring out the best synergies and combos out of the insane amount of main weapons, their enhancements, missiles, bombs, and other systems provides hours of gameplay.”
    • “The amount of detail put into this shooter is amazing, along with the gameplay, customization which players can choose, the music, etc.”
    • “Overall, besides the small amount of content in the early access version, which is totally acceptable, all finished and present elements are great, gameplay is satisfying, graphics are very good, difficulty is pretty balanced for now, and RPG elements boost the replayability value.”
    • “Despite it being fun and the soundtrack is great as always, it feels rushed (no real story), incomplete (about 2 hours of gameplay), and just underwhelming content mostly copy-pasted from the first game, especially for the price they're asking for.”
    • “The story is barely there - sure you can play the game over and over but finishing the campaign is underwhelming and unmemorable - and while it's somewhat, maybe, better mechanically than the first game, j'n'g was never about the mechanics, and the flavor and fluff are all gone.”
    • “This game is much shorter and is lacking in the gameplay diversity of the original.”
  • graphics104 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their vibrant, clean aesthetic and significant improvements over the original title. Players appreciate the detailed animations, dynamic effects, and the overall polished look, although some have noted that the intense visual effects can lead to sensory overload and difficulty in tracking projectiles. Overall, the visuals are considered a major highlight, enhancing the gameplay experience with stunning explosions and unique enemy designs.

    • “The graphics are absolutely glorious and the enemy design is unique and constantly interesting; if these devs don't get a bucketload of cash, I am going to be so upset because they genuinely deserve every cent for this masterpiece.”
    • “The graphics here were jaw-droppingly beautiful.”
    • “Beautiful graphics, gorgeous explosions... very satisfying.”
    • “- nauseating faux-16 bit graphics with hyper-saturated colors”
    • “The effects and art style are decent but somewhat blinding; I've found myself dodging my own munitions because I couldn't tell where they came from, and dodging into enemy fire because they didn't stand out enough.”
    • “It's better in many ways (polished graphics and music), but is missing lots of the stuff that made the original so awesome.”
  • humor26 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its blend of silly, snarky, and chaotic elements that enhance the gameplay experience. While the sequel retains much of the original's charm, some fans feel it lacks the depth and variety of humor found in the first installment, particularly missing the juvenile and comic panel elements. Overall, the game is described as fun and addictive, with moments of genuine laughter, though some players express disappointment over the reduced content and originality.

    • “Each level felt fairly unique, and the bosses were either challenging, entertaining, or funny, or sometimes all 3.”
    • “Good silly humor is baked right into this one.”
    • “The cheesy, funny characters, the silly stories, the graphic novel style story cuts between levels.”
  • replayability20 mentions

    The game offers a mix of replayability, primarily through weapon unlocks, customization, and an upgrade system, despite its short campaign length of under three hours. While many players appreciate the fun gameplay and challenge, some feel that the limited content and lack of additional features hinder its long-term replay value. Overall, it is seen as a promising title with potential for greater replayability in future updates.

    • “From the amazing artwork, cultural references, fun and rewarding gameplay which also invites you to challenge yourself, to the replayability and customization, this is an overall amazing piece of work and game.”
    • “Great replay value with looping campaign and increasing difficulty.”
    • “Weapon customization and infinite difficulty progression gives the game great replayability.”
    • “The music is great, the gameplay is fun, the weapons are creative, but the biggest downside of this game is its content and replayability.”
    • “Hence, the game stalls really quickly and is not really replayable.”
    • “For me personally, the short campaign length is the biggest problem for replayability, so I wouldn't mind seeing another 20 levels added to the game.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be enjoyable for players who appreciate RPG elements and want to experiment with upgrades, though it can also lead to tedious repetition, especially when mastering challenging levels. The sequel introduces a mission select option that facilitates farming but reduces income from repeated levels, encouraging progression through the campaign. Overall, while grinding can enhance the experience for some, it may also contribute to frustration due to the game's difficulty and the need for pattern memorization.

    • “But this is balanced out by severely reduced income from repeating already completed levels, which also encourages you to push forward in the campaign instead of grinding the same level.”
    • “Outside of the first one, they all have multiple states that you have to defeat, which leads to heavily tedious repetition while you learn the patterns, which are shifting and include instakill death rays that you cannot dodge.”
    • “It retains all of the challenge, carnage, and customization but with a lot less frustration due to things like enemies coming from behind or above without warning, such that you had to memorize the patterns to avoid instantly dying... which got especially tedious when the checkpoints were far apart.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its stability and precise controls, contributing to a visually appealing experience. However, players note limitations in ship customization, as they are restricted to one ship and a fixed selection of weaponry, despite the ability to fine-tune performance through modification slots.

    • “+ stats shown on guns are a lot more comprehensive, giving you damage and heat per second rather than being arbitrary symbols not at all indicative of a gun's performance.”
    • “On the upside, every gun has an adjacent modification slot that allows you to fine-tune the performance of all of your firearms, be it increasing their fire rate, making them automatically track targets, or 'suck' the enemies' HP out of them.”
    • “The performance is very stable, the controls are easy and very precise, and it just looks so good; you can really feel the love the devs put in!”
    • “One more downside is that you only have one ship for the entire game, and even though you have considerable freedom of customization, you're always stuck with a selection of four guns, optional slots for items that can improve their performance, one kind of bombs and missiles, two usable devices, and six minor gadgets.”
    • “The stats shown on guns are a lot more comprehensive, giving you damage and heat per second rather than being arbitrary symbols that are not at all indicative of a gun's performance.”
    • “On the upside, every gun has an adjacent modification slot that allows you to fine-tune the performance of all of your firearms, whether it's increasing their fire rate, making them automatically track targets, or 'sucking' the enemies' HP out of them.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is praised for its visual appeal and overall style, maintaining the charm of its predecessor. However, some users feel that the music occasionally does not align perfectly with the game's ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is considered engaging and well-crafted.

    • “Same great style and atmosphere as the first.”
    • “Everything is super pretty, the music is great, the atmosphere is spot on.”
    • “Awesome game, though sometimes the music doesn't really fit the atmosphere.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Users report that the game exhibits several bugs, particularly in the menu when switching between weapons and gear, indicating stability issues that may affect gameplay.

    • “The game menu is also a bit buggy, especially when switching between weapons and gear.”
    • “I also found the game somewhat buggy.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is perceived as a cash grab, despite the engaging humor and nostalgic references that enhance the overall experience. While the gameplay is described as action-packed and entertaining, the underlying monetization strategy has left some players feeling exploited.

    • “Sadly, this feels like a cash grab.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in JNG 2 is notably lacking, with players expressing disappointment over the absence of memorable faces or names, resulting in a shallow narrative experience.

    • “Sadly, in JNG 2, there is virtually no character development; there are no faces or names to remember.”
    • “The characters feel flat and uninteresting, making it hard to connect with their stories.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of growth in the characters; they remain static throughout the game.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users express that the emotional aspect of the experience is characterized by excitement, particularly regarding the impressive effects and efficiency of the Van Buuren lasers.

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Play time

2hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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