qomp2

Overall, qomp2 is simple yet thought-provoking. It’s challenging but not unforgiving. With its smooth controls and accessibility options, you can play this game however you want.

63%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

grinding

69% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 9 reviews

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qomp2 is a single player arcade platformer game. It was developed by Graphite Lab and was released on February 20, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two button controls: tap a button to change direction diagonally by 45 degrees, and hold down a button to unleash a cathartic dash forward. That’s all you need to solve environmental puzzles and labyrinthine levels. Around each corner is a new challenge that will…

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fun and challenging puzzle gameplay with a variety of mechanics and obstacles.
Smooth controls, thoughtful level and boss fight design, and a chilled soundtrack.
Good replay value due to hidden paths, collectibles, and optional accessibility options.

The game's pacing is slow with some empty rooms and reused ideas, making it feel longer than necessary.
Visuals are dull and screen shake can be annoying; some bugs cause frustration in gameplay.
High price point for the amount of content and difficulty curve is uneven, with some frustrating sections.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The gameplay of Qomp2 is praised for its blend of simple yet challenging mechanics that evolve with each level, offering fresh puzzles and diverse obstacles. It skillfully combines classic 90s arcade elements with innovative stages and mechanics, resulting in a fun and engaging arcade-puzzle experience that appeals to both new players and long-time fans.
- “The new stage mechanics all do well adding to that good puzzle complexity, as well as the new central movement mechanic.”
- “The game is simple yet challenging and offers a variety of mechanics and obstacles that keep it fresh.”
- “Excellent arcade-puzzle gameplay, a strong variety of puzzles on offer, great boss encounters that will delight long-time Atari fans, with visuals, audio, and performance all on point, and optional collectibles providing additional challenge.”
- “I think I liked Qomp 1 better, as I preferred the concept of an unbelievably simple game that skillfully makes use of its sole mechanic to create deceptively complex levels.”
- “Qomp2 embraces the spirit of 90s arcade gaming, blending familiar elements with innovative gameplay.”
- “Qomp2 is a delightful retro romp that answers all the questions you ever had about the pong ball, and is packed full of creative mechanics.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some users praising the cool visuals, visual effects, and overall aesthetic that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find the visuals dull and affected by screen tearing. The option to disable effects helps, but may reduce the intended visual appeal. Overall, the visuals are noted as a strong point contributing to the game's charm and puzzle design.
- “Smooth gameplay, great visuals - challenging yet not that difficult and in case it does, there is an invincibility option.”
- “Excellent arcade-puzzle gameplay, a strong variety of puzzles on offer, boss encounters are great and will delight long-time Atari fans, visuals, audio, and performance are all on point, optional collectibles provide additional challenge.”
- “Fun premise, cool visuals, some thoughtful puzzle room design.”
- “The way the visuals stay completely dull the whole time also doesn't really help.”
- “The visual effects really make the screen tear apart as well; you can at least turn them off but then the game loses the aesthetic it was going for.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is generally praised for its chill, nostalgic, and fitting soundtrack that complements the gameplay and puzzles well. However, some feel it closely resembles the first installment’s music, offering little new for those familiar with the series.
- “I still love the soundtrack and core elements/mechanics of play.”
- “[New ideas added throughout, clever puzzles, chilled soundtrack].”
- “With its clever level design, challenging bosses, and a soundtrack that harks back to the golden age of gaming, Qomp2 is a game for those seeking a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience.”
- “I do like the chill music and the art, but it's similar in Qomp 1, so really just go play that instead.”
- “With its clever level design, challenging bosses, and a soundtrack that harks back to the golden age of gaming, Qomp 2 is a game for those seeking a nostalgic yet fresh gaming experience, but isn’t a game that’s even close to being worth its price-tag of $19.99 USD ($25.99 CAD). It feels like a game that should have been exclusive to just the Atari VCS, where it can have its moment of fame and not get lost in the sea of better titles for the price.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Replayability is generally positive due to hidden paths and collectibles that encourage multiple playthroughs, though some users find the overall replay value limited and are slightly bothered by screen shake effects.
- “Hidden paths and collectibles keep the replay value going for sure.”
- “This has a high replayability quality.”
- “Quite short with not much replay value, and the screen shake is a little annoying.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is well-designed and engaging, making it feel natural rather than repetitive or tedious.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance alongside polished visuals and audio. Its well-designed arcade-puzzle gameplay, diverse puzzles, and engaging boss encounters further enhance the overall experience. Optional collectibles add an extra layer of challenge without impacting performance.