Stick RPG 2
- June 16, 2014
- XGen Studios
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Stick RPG 2 Director's Cut" is a simulation game where you explore a strange city and work to build your stats and earn money in various professions, from doctor to hitman to male escort. The game features a richly populated world with hundreds of NPCs, quests, and the ability to collect and battle with over 30 weapons. Additionally, players can cruise the dating scene, buy property, and even land a wife in this long-awaited sequel.
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Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic trip for fans of the original Stick RPG, providing a fun and humorous experience.
- It offers a variety of jobs, quests, and combat options, allowing for different play styles and character development.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, with plenty of content to explore and discover.
- The game is considered overpriced at $20, with many reviewers suggesting it is only worth buying on sale.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor fullscreen support and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players feel the game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, leading to a short overall playtime.
- story100 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of humor and oddity, featuring a variety of quests and character interactions that can lead to unexpected outcomes, such as marriage options that can lock players into specific paths. While some players find the overarching narrative lacking depth, the abundance of side quests and unique tasks keeps the gameplay engaging and encourages exploration. Overall, the story is seen as entertaining and quirky, with a nostalgic charm that resonates more with older players who appreciate its humor and character-driven elements.
“It has a simple story and progression, but it grabs you and you just want to keep getting the next thing.”
“This game is pretty amazing; it has funny dialogue, the quests are pretty unique, and there are a few easter eggs.”
“What an amazing game this is, I love the combat, the story aspects, how mostly all the missions tie in together.”
“The story isn't really there, and is mostly a side plot.”
“It has no depth, no story, no point; you never feel as if you progress or gain anything of worth.”
“The story of this game is odd; it is essentially about dimensional travel, but it is so limited it is hard to say if it really even matters.”
- humor58 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and timelessness, featuring witty dialogue, quirky interactions, and a variety of funny quests that enhance the overall experience. Players find the comedic elements to be engaging and lively, making the grind feel less tedious and adding to the game's replayability. However, some reviewers suggest that while the humor is enjoyable, the game's price may not reflect its value, recommending it primarily during sales.
“Humor is very well done and timeless.”
“There are a bunch of funny little interactions and little nods to things, and I think that it makes the game feel so much livelier.”
“This game is pretty amazing; it has funny dialogue, the quests are pretty unique, and there are a few easter eggs.”
“I think the creator and I would get along really well; his humor is as unfunny as mine.”
- grinding50 mentions
- 2 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game features significant grinding elements, which can be enjoyable for players who appreciate repetitive tasks and stat progression, often accompanied by humorous messages. However, many reviewers noted that the grinding can become tedious, especially when it feels like a means to earn money without substantial new content or replayability. Overall, while it may appeal to fans of grind-heavy RPGs, those seeking a more dynamic experience might find it lacking.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There is definitely a reason for me to play again to see if other decisions give me a different experience, but overall I'm assuming (because the game does not give you any information) it is going to be fundamentally the same and there is no new content to experience that would be worth grinding again for.”
“Not worth the cash; buy something else. Not enough content or replayability, and most achievements are mindless grinding.”
“Eh, the game gets really boring after an hour of repetitive grinding.”
- gameplay46 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Stick RPG 2 is characterized as a grindy simulation experience with lackluster mechanics and a broken combat system, making melee weapons ineffective against enemies. While it offers a nostalgic charm and various gameplay elements, many players find it more enjoyable as a casual time-waster rather than a serious gaming endeavor. Overall, the game provides a decent amount of content and humor, but players are advised to wait for sales due to its perceived value.
“Got it for the nostalgia but stayed for the gameplay.”
“Charming humor, awesome gameplay.”
“The aesthetic, music, sound, gameplay, everything is great.”
“The gameplay is grindy and the login system is kind of stupid since if you forget it, your progress is lost. There's no actual tutorial, making it hard to figure out what to do, and the combat is strange because most of the enemies can snipe you after a second or two of seeing you, making melee weapons utterly useless.”
“Absolute skinnerbox of a 'game.' Aside from the godawful combat, the gameplay consists of pressing the work button, watching numbers get bigger, and then occasionally pressing the promotion button to see if the game decides if you can get a promotion.”
“Though I will say, don't buy it for $19.99; the gameplay is not worth the price, and when it goes on sale, you can get it cheap.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as charming and top-tier for its style, reminiscent of nostalgic flash games, but they lack customization options such as resolution scaling and graphic settings. While the game can run smoothly at 60fps initially, players report significant lag during gameplay, particularly in combat, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated, but many feel the graphics need improvement and more options to justify the price.
“Graphics are top tier for what it is.”
“It's pretty enough, and in my opinion, the art style is charming.”
“The music is a simple but pleasant assortment of earworms, the art style is charming, and I was surprised about just how much content is available to play around with.”
“Graphically, Stick RPG 2 is not impressive, but it is quite charming.”
“I can play on ultra graphics at the start and it is 60fps, but for seemingly no reason at all, this simple game starts to lag pretty badly regardless of graphical settings, especially during fights where aiming is simply impossible because of it, and the only way to fix it is to quit and reload.”
“Not worth $20; I bought it on sale for $6, which is a better price in its current state. The game can either be played in a small window or a set resolution in full screen, with no graphic options or resolution scaling. Wait for a sale or for the developers to allow you to change full screen resolution.”
- replayability24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players finding it high due to multiple playstyles and nostalgia, while others criticize it for bugs, lack of content, and mindless grinding. Many reviews suggest that while there is potential for replay value, it can become repetitive over time, and the game's price may not justify the experience. Overall, opinions vary significantly, indicating that replayability largely depends on individual play preferences and expectations.
“Has a good bit of replay value and, of course, nostalgia points.”
“It's complete in the actual content of the game, such as the story and quests, and provides huge replayability, or just very long single play.”
“There's essentially two roads you can take; you can have one save game for your bad karma lifestyle and one save game for your good karma lifestyle, which almost doubles the replay value.”
“There's a lot of bugs, outdated features, and just short playtime and lack of replay value that would not warrant such a price.”
“No replayability is so bad for an RPG.”
“Nice to see it finally come to Steam, it's decent enough and has plenty of replayability, but after a while you need to take a break because it can get pretty boring.”
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise the soundtrack as enjoyable and memorable, others criticize it for being repetitive and not particularly memorable. Additionally, there are complaints about the inability to save audio settings, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music is seen as a charming aspect that enhances the game's aesthetic, but it could benefit from more variety.
“The music is a simple but pleasant assortment of earworms, the art style is charming, and I was surprised about just how much content is available to play around with.”
“So try it out if you're looking to have a good and fun time, and the soundtrack on this game is insanely good.”
“The aesthetic, music, sound, gameplay, everything is great.”
“I also found the music not very memorable at all, and in fact, because of how repetitive it is, it hurts the game quite a bit.”
“My only issue is that there's no way to save settings, so I have to turn music and sound off every time I play.”
“It's still in the same resolution with the same annoying save system, the same incredibly outdated memes, and the same music.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the late game, which can render characters ineffective and lead to frustrating experiences, such as losing in-game currency. While the game is enjoyable and offers high replay value, many feel that the stability problems detract from its overall quality, especially given its price point.
“Overpriced buggy mess, nothing like the original games from my childhood.”
“In the really late game, the game may get kind of buggy; it made my character basically useless.”
“In conclusion, the game is very fun and has a high replay value overall, but its bugs need to be addressed, as other glitches were encountered as well, such as completely losing all your money in the bank, and I feel as though $20 is a bit too expensive.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for poor optimization, particularly on its own launcher, leading to significant performance issues. Many users note that it feels abandoned, further exacerbating the lack of optimization.
“Not really optimized.”
“But there are performance issues.”
“Not really optimized.”
