Kick-Ass 2

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Kick-Ass 2 is a single player hack and slash game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Freedom Factory and was released on August 15, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

In "Kick-Ass 2," players step into the shoes of the comic book-inspired vigilantes, Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl, as they fight to take down a criminal organization. The game features third-person brawler action, with a variety of weaponry and combos to defeat enemies. The story follows the events of the "Kick-Ass 2" film, with players uncovering a sinister plot and working to bring justice to the streets.

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28%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

humor16 positive mentions

gameplay9 negative mentions

The game features a distinct cel-shaded, comic-book aesthetic that captures the visual style of the Kick-Ass franchise.
Some players find the combat mechanics, while simple, can be enjoyable if approached with the right mindset, especially for fans of the movies.
The game is relatively short, making it easy to complete for achievement hunters.

The combat is repetitive and sluggish, lacking depth and variety, which leads to a monotonous gameplay experience.
Voice acting is widely criticized as poor, with characters sounding nothing like their movie counterparts and delivering lines without emotion.
The game is plagued by technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and even change system settings, leading to frustration among players.

graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics of Kick-Ass 2 are polarizing, with many reviewers appreciating the cel-shaded, comic-book aesthetic that aligns with the franchise's style, while others criticize the visuals as subpar, blurry, and reminiscent of mobile games. Despite some praise for the vibrant colors and decent cartoon-like visuals, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment due to technical issues and a lack of graphical options. Ultimately, while the art style has its merits, it is overshadowed by significant flaws in execution.
- “Visually, Kick-Ass 2 leans heavily into a cel-shaded, comic-book aesthetic that attempts to mirror the exaggerated violence and stylized presentation of the franchise.”
- “That comic book look makes the graphics look timeless.”
- “The graphical style is also pretty solid and consistently vibrant.”
- “The graphics in this game are terrible; there are no graphics options, and it looks like it was made for mobile phones.”
- “The graphics are really ugly, not in a way that means I don't like the style, because I wouldn't use this word.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, which is surprisingly disappointing given the very colorful and unique visual style of the movie.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
53%
35%
The gameplay of Kick-Ass 2 is widely criticized for its clunky, unresponsive mechanics and repetitive combat, which many users find frustrating and uninspired compared to other beat-'em-up titles. While some appreciate the humor and certain clever mechanics, the overall experience is marred by technical issues, bugs, and a lack of depth, leading to a consensus that it fails to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience.
- “At its core, Kick-Ass 2 is built around straightforward third-person beat-'em-up mechanics that emphasize close-quarters combat over finesse or tactical depth.”
- “Some of the fighting mechanics are clever, such as the combo multiplier tying directly into the player's ability to activate a finisher.”
- “This game has crass humor and fun gameplay!”
- “On Steam, Kick-Ass 2 sits in mixed territory, with many users citing repetitive gameplay, technical frustrations, and shallow mechanics as reasons for disappointment.”
- “The gameplay is atrociously clunky and soul-sucking.”
- “Its combat is beyond sluggish and unresponsive, but having every character, including yours, randomly freeze during gameplay really takes the cake.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it hilariously bad and enjoying the crass jokes, while others feel the execution falls flat and lacks genuine comedic timing. Many appreciate the chaotic charm and absurdity, leading to moments of confused laughter, but the humor can quickly become repetitive and tiresome. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a "so bad it's good" experience, though not everyone finds it consistently funny.
- “It's a weird game, but funny!”
- “This game has crass humor and fun gameplay!”
- “So this game is an absolute piece of garbage, but if you are a fan of the movies this game is so bad in everything from the voice acting to the fighting mechanics to the controls that you will sh*t your pants laughing.”
- “I don't know the superhero Kick-Ass, but this character is so poorly written; the jokes are absolutely not funny, and it's just a lot of stupid whining.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
57%
29%
The game's story is criticized for being a derivative and uninspired retelling of familiar themes from the source material, lacking the engaging wit and depth that fans expect. Players find the narrative serves merely as a backdrop for combat, with many describing it as boilerplate and boring, further hampered by poor voice acting and frustrating controls. Overall, the story fails to provide a compelling reason to progress, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.
- “Although the game introduces minor upgrades and new techniques as the story unfolds, these additions feel incremental rather than transformative.”
- “As a result, the story becomes little more than a loose framework to justify moving from one combat arena to the next.”
- “Narratively, the game follows familiar beats from the kick-ass universe, but its storytelling lacks the sharp wit and personality that define the films.”
- “As a result, the story becomes little more than a loose framework to justify moving from one combat arena to the next, rather than a compelling reason to keep pushing forward.”
- “The story is pretty much the same story as the movie but with a lot of liberties.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, including erratic finishing moves and unresponsive controls. Players report frequent glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game despite its appealing art style.
- “Finishing enemies is buggy to the point where it randomly throws you to the wall when executing your finisher on an enemy.”
- “The voice acting sounds foreign and the game has several glitches.”
- “I love the comic art and style, but the game is too buggy.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally considered underwhelming, with ambient sounds failing to enhance the atmosphere and repetitive tracks that detract from the experience. Cut-scene music often overshadows important dialogue, and the overall soundtrack is described as mediocre and lacking variety.
- “Music and ambient sound do their job without standing out, fading into the background rather than enhancing the atmosphere or pacing.”
- “The cutscene music is louder than the narrator's voice.”
- “The music plays the same 3 oddly misplaced tracks over and over, while the voiceovers just punched more salt into my bleeding ears.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally considered subdued, with music and ambient sounds serving their purpose without making a significant impact, often blending into the background rather than enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and ambient sound do their job without standing out, fading into the background rather than enhancing the atmosphere or pacing.”
- “The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the game's setting, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and poorly designed, with a lack of proper progression gating that contributes to a frustrating experience.
- “The game is very tedious and poorly designed, often forgetting to properly gate the player's progress.”
- “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay invested in the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of dialogue and character interactions is perceived as functional but lacking engagement, with weak voice performances detracting from the overall cinematic experience.
- “Dialogue and character interactions feel functional rather than engaging, and the absence of strong voice performances further distances the experience from its cinematic roots.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "cash grab" that fails to deliver value for money, even at a low price point. Players express disappointment in the game's quality, feeling that it does not justify the cost and recommend avoiding it in favor of other superhero games.
- “As a huge fan of the kick-ass movies and comics, do not play this cash grab. I paid 2 euros for this and I still feel robbed. I played for about 10 minutes and got sick of it instantly. It's a terrible cash grab; play any other superhero game instead.”