Space Mouse 2

About Space Mouse 2

Space Mouse 2 is a single player action game. It was developed by Mindware and was released on July 23, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Space Mouse 2 presents a unique spin on the classic dot-eater genre. Alice returns to brave the depths of the Earth as well as the deep blue sea. These diabolical mazes are filled with fiendish foes and helpless piyos. Over the course of four game modes, you'll devise strategies that'll protect both you and your newfound friends. A variety of bonus items are found throughout the depths. Keys o…

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Unique and fresh gameplay that mashes together classic arcade mechanics like Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, and Flicky with modern rogue-lite elements, offering both real-time and turn-based modes that are well-balanced and enjoyable.
Excellent retro-style graphics and authentic Namco-inspired music enhance the nostalgic experience, complemented by charming voice acting and quirky in-game messages that add personality.
Deep strategic and tactical gameplay with multiple mechanics to master, providing fun challenges for both casual play and high score chasing, plus additional modes, achievements, and inclusion of the original Space Mouse game.

User sound settings do not save between sessions, which can be annoying and may require fixing.
The original Space Mouse’s real-time mode can be extremely difficult and potentially frustrating due to its very fast pace.
Score entry with controller has an option that does not save between game sessions, causing inconvenience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay combines a nostalgic blend of classic arcade mechanics with fresh, strategic, and puzzle-like elements, delivering depth and charm without feeling overwhelming. It seamlessly integrates numerous mechanics, creating an engaging and dynamic experience that balances action and thoughtful play. Overall, it is a well-improved, enjoyable evolution of its predecessor.
- “It feels probably the closest to the feeling I used to get of downloading random weird shareware games back in the 2000s that were usually some kind of spin on or clone of classic arcade titles, and it manages to mash together a lot of classic mechanics in a way that feels completely fresh.”
- “Despite the huge number of mechanics to juggle, it all fits seamlessly together.”
- “The gameplay feels strategic and a bit like a puzzle game, but there is still plenty of action.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game is excellent and authentic, composed by a veteran of classic Namco titles, with notable retro influences reminiscent of Pac-Man. It dynamically changes based on gameplay performance, enhancing the nostalgic, old-school atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack and sound design contribute significantly to the game's charm and strategic pacing.
- “The music is excellent, with the second level in particular reminding me of many riffs from Pac-Man, specifically Pac-Mania. It turns out the composer actually worked on many iconic Namco games, so it's less an homage and more the actual authentic thing.”
- “The voice, sounds, and music are perfect and give the game an old school feel.”
- “Great music and sound.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The graphics effectively capture a nostalgic, old-school Namco aesthetic with retro visuals enhanced by modern flashy effects, balancing charm and clarity. While maintaining a vintage feel, subtle modern touches like drop shadows distinguish it as a contemporary title. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the enjoyable retro experience.
- “They do a pitch-perfect job capturing that oldschool Namco aesthetic with the only thing giving away that this is a modern title being the drop shadow on everything.”
- “The graphics are retro while still having flashy effects when needed, the music changes as you're doing better, another character to play as, and added accessibility options.”
- “Another aspect that makes this hugely enjoyable is the graphics and sound.”
- “I'm typically pretty open minded when it comes to trying out retro games but when you get to the 8 bit computer era of basic games using ASCII for graphics it can be hard to find anything that's actually enjoyable and not just a historical curiosity so I wasn't expecting much from the original Space Mouse.”