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 offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Stick RPG, with improved graphics and additional content.
- Players enjoy the variety of jobs and quests available, allowing for different play styles and character development.
- The humor and quirky dialogue throughout the game add to its charm and entertainment value.
- The game is considered overpriced at $20, with many reviewers suggesting it is only worth purchasing on sale.
- There are significant technical issues, including poor fullscreen support and lag during combat, which detract from the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, leading to a lack of long-term engagement after completing the main objectives.
- story66 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of humor and oddity, featuring quests that often intertwine with character interactions and dimensional travel, though some players find the overarching narrative lacking depth. While the writing and unique quests keep players engaged, the progression can feel clunky due to inventory management issues and a lack of a quest log. Overall, the story is entertaining but may leave some players wanting more in terms of coherence and significance.
“The story is interesting and some outcomes are funnier than others, for a doodle people giving tasks and jobs daily to fighting crazed sewer people and gangsters at night, this game is okay.”
“What an amazing game this is, I love the combat, the story aspects, how mostly all the missions tie in together.”
“Great game, fun and rich in story.”
“The story isn't really there, and is mostly a side plot.”
“I'll make this short, once you complete the story you will realize everything you did before is meaningless and the game instantly ends.”
“It has no depth, no story, no point; you never feel as if you progress or gain anything of worth.”
- humor35 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and timelessness, featuring witty dialogue, quirky interactions, and clever references that enhance the overall experience. Players find the comedic elements to be engaging and entertaining, making the grind feel less tedious and adding a lively atmosphere to gameplay. Despite some noting that the humor may feel outdated, it remains a significant draw for many, contributing to the game's replayability and enjoyment.
“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.”
“It has a great sense of humor and a satisfying range of possibilities for what kind of life you want to lead.”
“I think the creator and I would get along really well; his humor is as unfunny as mine.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
“I expected clever humor, but instead, it was just a series of tired clichés.”
- grinding31 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-focused, with many players finding the experience tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to earning money and leveling up. While some enjoy the humor and the nostalgic feel of grinding, others criticize the lack of meaningful content and the potential for lost progress. Overall, the game appeals primarily to fans of grinding mechanics, but may not be worth the investment for those seeking a more dynamic experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Just really, really tedious overall.”
“Eh, the game gets really boring after an hour of repetitive grinding.”
“It's a very grindy game, so if that's not your thing then go ahead and pass up on this title.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Stick RPG 2 is characterized as a light life-simulation experience with simple mechanics that can be both addictive and grindy. While it offers various activities like working, fighting, and questing, many players find the combat system flawed and the overall gameplay repetitive, often leading to a lack of depth. Despite its nostalgic charm and humor, the game is criticized for its lack of a tutorial and a cumbersome login system, making it more of a time-waster than a deeply engaging experience.
“Stick RPG 2 is a light life-sim experience in which you can work, fight, talk, quest, and do commerce all in a simple isometric view with an equally simple gameplay loop.”
“Charming humor, awesome gameplay.”
“The aesthetic, music, sound, gameplay, everything is great.”
“The gameplay is grindy and the login system is frustrating 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 hit you from a distance almost immediately, making melee weapons utterly useless.”
“This game is nowhere near the price tag. After purchasing the original version, I found myself with nothing left to do after 4-6 hours of gameplay except for unlocking increasingly rarer weapons/items and clearing out the odd, repetitive combat zone.”
“Absolute skinnerbox of a 'game.' Aside from the terrible 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 you can get a promotion.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist, stick figure aesthetic reminiscent of classic flash games, which some players find charming while others criticize for being outdated and lacking resolution options. Despite the simplicity, there is a nostalgic appeal for fans of the genre, though many reviewers express disappointment over technical issues like lag and inadequate graphical settings. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, they align with the game's retro style and appeal to a specific audience.
“Graphics are top tier for what it is.”
“It's pretty enough and in my opinion, the art style is charming.”
“The graphical aesthetic is well done, especially when compared to SRPG1.”
“If you ever played a game with stick figures, like the Henry Stickmin collection, it is similar in graphical design to that.”
“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; still a great game, just not worth $20.”
“Graphics are the same that have been seen before in countless flash games.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the multiple playstyles and choices that enhance replay value, others criticize the lack of content and repetitive gameplay. Many reviews highlight bugs and outdated features that detract from the experience, leading to a sentiment that the game may not justify its price tag. Ultimately, those who engage deeply with the game can find significant replayability, but it may not appeal to everyone.
“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.”
“Not worth the cash; buy something else. Not enough content or replayability, and most achievements are mindless grinding.”
“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.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and unmemorable, detracting from the overall experience. Others appreciate the soundtrack, describing it as a pleasant assortment of catchy tunes that enhance the game's charm. However, many users express frustration over the inability to adjust music and sound settings, which further impacts their enjoyment.
“So try it out if you're looking to have a good and fun time, and the soundtrack in this game is insanely good.”
“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.”
“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.”
“It's a job simulator; the music is bleh, and you really don't feel like you're working towards a goal besides getting that construction crew to come in and give you $300.”
“I mean, it's looking like a trend for me: horrible short music playing in a loop. They have slightly less irritating music in some of the shops, but it's only played in them!”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in the late game, which can render characters ineffective and lead to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players appreciate the nostalgia and replay value, they feel that the frequent technical issues detract significantly from the overall enjoyment, making the price point seem excessive.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly with its launcher, leading to poor performance and lag during combat, especially in later stages. Overall, players express frustration with the lack of optimization.
“Not really optimized.”
“Fights become more difficult later in the game due to low performance (they lag a lot).”
“There are significant performance issues.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes frequent advertisements for other games in the updates section, but players appreciate the option to play offline without ads and the availability of built-in cheats.
“The only real benefit of this is that you can play offline, with no ads, and you can use built-in cheats.”
“The game constantly spams advertisements for other games in the updates section.”
“The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel pressured to make in-game purchases just to keep up with other players.”
