My Name is Mayo 2
- November 17, 2020
- Green Lava Studios
My Name is Mayo 2 is a quirky clicker game featuring a mayonnaise jar as the protagonist. The game offers 4 stories with minigames, 50 achievements, and 50 collectable cards. It promises more random facts, existential crises, and tapping action, all with the same real-life mechanics as the first game.
Reviews
- My Name is Mayo 2 is a humorous and entertaining clicker game that builds on the original with improved graphics, mini-games, and engaging storylines.
- The game offers easy achievements, making it a fun and casual experience for players looking to pass the time.
- Players appreciate the absurd humor and creativity, finding the game to be a delightful distraction that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, as it primarily involves clicking a jar of mayo with minimal variation.
- Some players experienced frustration with the mini-games and technical issues, such as stuttering during gameplay.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to concerns about its overall value.
- story27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is a blend of humor and depth, featuring a unique narrative that explores themes of love and self-discovery, often evoking strong emotional responses from players. While it retains a clicker format, it enhances the experience with engaging side quests, mini-games, and improved visuals, making it a compelling and entertaining journey. However, some players noted a lack of depth in certain segments, contrasting with the overall positive reception of the storytelling elements.
“And it is amazing to behold the sheer depth of storytelling in this game.”
“Mnim 2 is fun for the whole family, you will laugh, you will cry, and the story doesn't even end there - even the credits are full of deep lore for those theorists out there.”
“It's a gripping story of love, self-discovery, and facts that will blow your mind.”
“No story, barely any music, nice sound effects.”
“Essentially, you click through a number of tweened graphic vignettes until you click enough times to reach the next story.”
“I keep trying to tap the jar of mayo in my fridge in hopes that it gives me a story.”
- humor19 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its delightful and absurd humor, featuring funny stories and gags that enhance the clicker experience. Players appreciate its charm and the ability to provide spontaneous laughter, with many noting its ridiculous and silly elements as standout features. Overall, it is considered one of the funniest clicker games, offering a lighthearted escape with easy-to-digest humor.
“This game stands out as a delightfully humorous and captivating clicker game, boasting an addictive quality that catches players by surprise.”
“Its straightforward gameplay and clever humor make it ideal for a spontaneous chuckle or a relaxing break at the end of a hectic day.”
“Easy to digest absurdist humor”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game have received positive feedback, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the previous version. Enhanced visuals and engaging mini-games contribute to a more enjoyable experience, making the game feel fresh despite its familiar gameplay formula. Overall, the improved graphics are seen as a key factor in elevating the game's appeal.
“Relatively cheap price for a relatively short game, though compared to its previous iteration, it sticks to the original gameplay formula while adding new mayo variants and storylines, as well as improved visual graphics.”
“Huge upgrade to the first version - more graphics mean more fun.”
“The game expands on the different story paths from the first game, offering better visuals as well as mini-games inspired by games like Flappy Bird.”
“I came in with low expectations because games in this category usually just copy and paste the same code, change some words here and there, update the graphics/resources to then push to consumers.”
“Essentially, you click through a number of tweened graphic vignettes until you click enough times to reach the next story.”
“The game expands on the different story paths from the first game, offering better visuals as well as mini games inspired by games like Flappy Bird.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "My Name is Mayo 2" is characterized by its straightforward and silly mechanics, primarily revolving around clicking a jar of mayo, which offers a lighthearted distraction. Players appreciate the clever humor, simple yet engaging mini-games, and the overall fun experience, making it suitable for casual play and achievement gathering. The game also features a compelling storyline and enjoyable side quests that enhance the overall experience.
“Its straightforward gameplay and clever humor make it ideal for a spontaneous chuckle or a relaxing break at the end of a hectic day.”
“My Name is Mayo 2 is a silly game with simple gameplay, but it provides a fun distraction either for gathering achievements or for about an hour of entertainment.”
“There are a couple of mini-games to shake up the clicking gameplay.”
“Clicking a jar of mayo still features prominently in the gameplay, but a few surprises await returning players.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the second installment of "My Name is Mayo" is characterized by cheerful and joyous tunes, although it is minimal and lacks depth, with some users noting the absence of a significant soundtrack. Overall, the sound effects are pleasant, but the music does not play a prominent role in the experience.
“The second installment of My Name is Mayo, almost identical to the first, is about trying to open a jar of mayo, with cheerful, joyous music.”
“The second installment of My Name is Mayo, almost identical to the first, features cheerful, joyous music that feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The music in this game is overly simplistic and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“While the game attempts to create a fun atmosphere with its soundtrack, the music quickly becomes grating and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a deeply moving experience that evokes strong feelings, often requiring players to have tissues handy due to its heart-wrenching moments. Reviewers also note an unexpected sense of wholesomeness that enriches the overall journey.
“Make sure to have a box of tissues on standby for this heart-wrenching, tear-jerking, enriching journey of the life of Mayo 2.”
“An unexpectedly wholesome experience!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for causing frequent stuttering due to constant saving, which detracts from the overall experience and makes it difficult for players to engage fully with the content.
“I don't like Flappy Bird games, and the constant stuttering caused by it saving every few seconds made it difficult for me to read all of the problems.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users initially perceived the monetization of Mayo 2 as a potential cash grab, reflecting skepticism about its value and intentions.
“I will admit, when I saw that Mayo 2 was out, the cynic in me assumed that it was a cash grab.”