LOVE 2: kuso
- November 7, 2017
- Fred Wood
Get on Steam"Love 2: Kuso" is a challenging platformer game with 41 levels, each featuring unique music. It offers local 2-player race mode, speedrun mode, and time attack mode. The game includes an original soundtrack, collectibles, secrets, and dedicated speedrun leaderboards. Up to 24 achievements can be earned while playing.
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Reviews
- The game features solid gameplay mechanics, including the ability to set checkpoints and slow down time, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- It has an excellent soundtrack and visually appealing minimalist graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- The level design is engaging and challenging, providing a satisfying experience for both casual players and speedrunning enthusiasts.
- Some players feel that the level design is not as unique or inspired as the original LOVE, leading to a sense of repetition.
- The game lacks a save system, which can be frustrating for players who cannot complete it in one sitting.
- While the game is challenging, some players find the difficulty spikes to be excessive, particularly in certain levels.
- music94 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its ethereal quality and how it enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as diverse and immersive, featuring unique tracks for each level that complement the minimalist visuals and challenging platforming. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, elevating the game to a memorable experience that players often find themselves humming long after playing.
“The visual style for the game along with the OST go so well together and make the game's atmosphere one of playful mystery.”
“The music is phenomenal and is tailored to each level perfectly.”
“With great level design and an amazing soundtrack.”
“Annoying, no soundtrack just the same one over and over, poor graphics it just sucks.”
“There's plenty of tracks that mixed with the trippy visuals make for quite the experience and even though I hated the soundtrack at first, I grew to love it over time, but I still prefer the first one's soundtrack, but just barely.”
“If you had told me the best way to elevate what would ordinarily just be a great platformer would be to give it a haunting, surreal, industrial aesthetic and the soundtrack of a scuzzy Bandcamp beat tape, then I would have said 'well love did that, and that game ruled, so you've got to really crush it in order to beat it.'”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics, including the ability to set checkpoints and slow down time, which enhances the platforming experience. Players appreciate the addictive and challenging nature of the game, with well-crafted levels that encourage precision and speedrunning. The combination of crisp controls, engaging music, and minimalist art style creates an immersive experience that keeps players coming back for more, despite its difficulty.
“The game features solid gameplay mechanics, allowing you to place checkpoints and slow down time.”
“The gameplay is so addictive and fun, without punishing the player.”
“Each level is perfectly crafted for the jumping mechanics, with enough challenge to keep you coming back for more!”
“But pleasant music, kind of Atari graphics, and gameplay that can probably remind you of Geometry Dash gives you an opportunity to turn evenings you play this game into an absolute hell!”
“The mechanics stay pretty simple throughout the game; it adds challenge by requiring ever more precision.”
“Gameplay is very simple with you jumping around levels trying to reach the end while avoiding obstacles, such as spikes and bottomless pits.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist, retro aesthetic reminiscent of Atari 2600 visuals, which many players find appealing despite its simplicity. The art style effectively complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment, although opinions on the graphics can be subjective. Overall, the visuals are praised for their unique charm and ability to evoke nostalgia, while also being well-suited for the game's challenging platforming mechanics.
“A clear strong improvement over the already fun Love, this is an 8-bit precision platformer with tight controls, a banger of a soundtrack, and surprisingly enjoyable visuals.”
“Just like Love, the sequel follows a very minimalistic Atari 2600 style of graphics and again it nails this aesthetic perfectly.”
“Great minimalist platformer that improves upon its predecessor, and has an art style which makes every pixel count.”
“Annoying, no soundtrack just the same one over and over, poor graphics it just sucks.”
“The most subjective part is the pixel graphics, which I personally like the look of but I'm sure others will not agree with.”
“The graphics kinda remind me of Janitor Joe.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it high due to features like time trials, speedrunning, and secret hunting, others note its short length and limited content compared to other titles in the genre. Those seeking a challenge or aiming for 100% completion will likely enjoy the replay value, but casual players may find it less compelling after a single playthrough.
“Kuso is also super short, but packed with replayability for those who enjoy time trials and 100% completion.”
“Good level design, tight controls, dope soundtrack, a fair bit of replayability.”
“Replayability is quite high, with especially good potential for speedrunning.”
“Not as full as other games of the genre and doesn't have nearly as much replayability.”
“Not a lot of replayability unless you want to challenge yourself or do the speedrun.”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay and aesthetics, which some players appreciate as a form of artistic expression. While there is no story or character development, the immersive world and retro graphics contribute to the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a story is seen as a deliberate design choice rather than a flaw.
“Even with faux-retro graphics, you can tell a story purely by showing the world change a little bit as the game progresses.”
“With a game like this that doesn't have a traditional story or too many human-world elements, there's a focus on becoming immersed in the game's style, music, and gameplay, and that's what makes it feel like a real piece of art.”
“Since there's no story, we're jumping straight into graphics.”
“With a game like this that doesn't have a story or too many human-world elements, there's a focus on becoming immersed in the game's style, music, and gameplay, and that's what makes it feel like a real piece of art.”
“At its core, this is a straightforward precision platformer without fluff (story, characters, cutscenes).”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a harmonious blend of its visual style and original soundtrack, creating a sense of playful mystery that enhances the overall experience.
“The visual style of the game, along with the original soundtrack, creates an atmosphere of playful mystery.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and filled with wonder.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and haunting sound design envelops you in a captivating atmosphere.”
“The visual style for the game, along with the OST, goes so well together and makes the game's atmosphere one of playful mystery.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
“Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is dull and fails to immerse the player.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally well-received, with most users reporting it as stable and free from major issues. While some minor bugs exist, they are not game-breaking, leading to an overall positive impression of the game's performance.
“The game is remarkably stable, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
“I encountered some non-game breaking bugs, but overall, the stability is impressive.”
“This game is almost perfect in terms of stability; I rarely face any issues.”
“The game is a buggy mess, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are some non-game breaking bugs, but they still detract from the overall experience.”
“While the game is almost perfect, the stability issues prevent it from being truly enjoyable.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from their own mistakes, leading to amusing situations and frequent character deaths that elicit genuine laughter.
“I was laughing pretty hard at some of my stupid mistakes, which led to many, many deaths.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me in stitches throughout the game.”
“The humor is so well-written that even the most frustrating moments turned into hilarious memories.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be manageable and not overly tedious or frustrating, contributing positively to the overall experience.
