Jrago II Guardians of Eden
- June 17, 2024
- Jrago Studios
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Get on itch.io StoreJrago is back in action with a new multiplayer adventure!Jrago II Guardians of Eden is an indie Co-Op METROIDVANIA style 2D Platforming Action-Adventure Role Playing Game.The darkness has once again returned, and this time Jrago teams up with his fellow guardians as they slay the evil demons and bring back the light!Featuring an original soundtrack by "Jrago" the band of the same name, and a whole…
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Reviews
- The game features a killer soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience and evokes a nostalgic 90's feel.
- Gameplay improvements, including better collision detection and a more intuitive movement system, make it more enjoyable and accessible for both casual and veteran players.
- Cooperative gameplay adds a fun dynamic, allowing players to team up and tackle challenges together, increasing replayability.
- The game suffers from frequent slowdowns and performance issues, which can disrupt the experience and make it feel unstable.
- Some players find the poison status effect to be overly punishing, making certain areas frustratingly difficult.
- While it has metroidvania elements, the game is more linear and stage-based, which may disappoint fans expecting a true metroidvania experience.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised, featuring a custom-composed heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Reviewers highlight the excellent sound design, noting that the music serves as a thrilling backdrop to the adventure, making it a standout aspect of the experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered the most compelling element, effectively augmenting the game's stages and combat.
“Really enjoy the soundtrack!”
“Music and sound design are excellent.”
“Again, the soundtrack proves to be the most compelling aspect of the game, and serves as a heavy metal thrill ride for your adventure.”
“Play as hilarious digitized sprites in a janky metroidvania as a demon hunting metal soundtrack blasts; the collectables are passages from the Book of Enoch. Everything on screen slows the game down frequently, and it feels like it's about to crash at any minute.”
“Sound design and music:”
“Jrago 2 uses a lot of the same assets and locations as the first game but redesigned levels with plenty of changes and new music tracks.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a dynamic experience, catering to both casual players with its fast-paced action and hardcore gamers with its challenging difficulty. It represents a significant improvement over the first game, emphasizing the impact of a limited but meaningful selection of items, and includes co-op gameplay for added enjoyment.
“Did I mention co-op gameplay?!”
“Fast-paced gameplay for the casual gamer and extreme difficulty for the more hardcore gamers.”
“Just like in the first game, there aren’t a million items, but the ones that you do obtain make a huge difference in your gameplay.”
“The gameplay is a huge step forward from the first game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Guardians of Eden" represent a significant improvement for the series, featuring retro aesthetics and hand-drawn animations that enhance the overall visual appeal. While some assets from the previous game return, the visuals have been refined, making the game stand out within its genre.
“Retro graphics with hand-drawn animations create a unique visual style.”
“Guardians of Eden is a major step forward in the graphics department for the series.”
“While there are some returning assets from the previous game, the visuals have all been tightened up, and the game looks great for the genre.”
“The graphics are a major step backward compared to modern standards.”
“The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a contemporary game.”
“The art style is inconsistent, making it hard to appreciate the overall design.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky, janky aesthetic and the absurdity of playing as digitized sprites while hunting demons to a heavy metal soundtrack. The inclusion of collectables like passages from the Book of Enoch adds a surreal twist, though the frequent slowdowns and potential crashes contribute to a chaotic, comedic experience.
“Play as hilarious digitized sprites in a janky metroidvania while a demon-hunting metal soundtrack blasts. The collectibles are passages from the Book of Enoch, and everything on screen frequently slows the game down, making it feel like it could crash at any minute.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the new dash move and updated jumping mechanics, which significantly enhance the game's replayability and overall enjoyment.
“The addition of a dash move, combined with the updated jumping mechanics, makes the game infinitely more playable and fun.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and paths available, encouraging multiple runs.”
“The dynamic events and random encounters ensure that no two sessions are ever the same, enhancing the game's replayability.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by custom-composed music that effectively complements the stages and combat, creating an immersive experience for players.
“Just like in Jrago 1, all of the music is custom composed by the developer and never fails to perfectly augment the atmosphere and vibe of the stages and combat.”
