Tribloos 2

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"Tribloos 2" is a single-player arcade game with an engaging story that offers around 20 hours of playtime. It's the sequel to the best-selling time management game, The Tribloos, where you help Trey save his island from menacing storms. The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics, over 90 levels, and a fully original soundtrack.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

story17 positive mentions

Tribloos 2 is a fun and relaxing time management game that offers a unique and charming art style, making it enjoyable for casual gamers.
The game features a variety of levels and tasks that require strategic thinking, providing a moderate challenge that keeps players engaged.
Players appreciate the lack of strict time limits, allowing them to play at their own pace while still aiming for gold times for extra challenge.

Many players have reported technical issues, including crashes on launch and bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
The game can feel repetitive over time, with similar mechanics and tasks across levels, which may diminish long-term enjoyment.
Some reviewers noted that the storyline is simplistic and lacks depth, making it less engaging for those looking for a rich narrative experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as cute and light-hearted, featuring a simple yet engaging narrative that complements its charming graphics and characters. While some players find the storyline enjoyable and entertaining, others criticize it for being flat and lacking depth, suggesting that the focus may be more on gameplay than on storytelling. Overall, the story adds a pleasant layer to the game, but it may not be the primary draw for all players.
- “The story and dialog were entertaining and kept me going to figure out how it would end.”
- “It also features a really nicely developed storyline and is absolutely cute to play.”
- “The flaws that are there are outweighed by its charm and the light-hearted story going on between levels.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Story-wise, not having the experience of the first game isn't required for the most part, mainly due to a similar premise alongside very 'newbie'-friendly storytelling.”
- “The game does have a story to it, although it is negligible.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as simple yet consistent, with a charming hand-drawn art style that enhances the overall experience. While some reviewers note that the visuals are not groundbreaking, they appreciate the colorful environments and cohesive design, which complement the game's relaxed nature. Overall, the graphics are considered attractive and well-executed for the genre, contributing positively to the gameplay despite some critiques regarding the depth of the storyline.
- “But the graphic style of the whole game is consistent.”
- “Music is wonderful, backgrounds & graphics attractive with colorful environments.”
- “Together with the nicely done music tracks and the stunning graphics, this is a game I can recommend without further hesitation.”
- “Graphics are alright, simple puzzle game and a decent time waster but nothing worth writing home about.”
- “The thing I didn't like about Tribloos is the art style.”
- “This might not be the sort of game you buy for storylines, but if you're going to go to so much trouble to create all the artwork, I think that one should go to the same sort of effort with the writing.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its relaxing quality and fitting nature that complements the attractive graphics and engaging story. While some users found the original soundtrack to be excellent and enjoyable, a few felt it was underwhelming enough to warrant turning it off in favor of other music. Overall, the soundtracks contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it a recommended feature for many players.
- “The music is nicely fitting too.”
- “Together with the nicely done music tracks and the stunning graphics, this is a game I can recommend without further hesitation.”
- “The music wasn't that great, so I just turned off all the music and sound in the game and played Pandora in the background.”
- “It was generally relaxing music, although the sound effects were fairly innocuous.”
- “What more can I say... the game features about 15 well-made soundtracks that play throughout the game, the story is fun to read, the game is really fluid; overall it's worth the purchase!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Tribloos 2" is characterized by engaging mechanics that involve managing tribloos to build and break obstacles across various worlds, maintaining a consistent core experience throughout. While it introduces new elements gradually, such as special headwear for navigating challenges, the overall gameplay remains familiar, offering a refreshing change in the puzzle/management genre. Despite some bugs and basic menu graphics, players find the gameplay to be interesting, addictive, and capable of reaching a frantic pace.
- “You control a certain number of tribloos to break up rock, build houses, sawmills, tool shops, etc. As you move from world to world, you will find unique things that you can work on, but the basic gameplay remains the same throughout.”
- “The gameplay is a very good change of pace in a puzzle/management market which tends to over-abuse the strict rule sets and such.”
- “Surprisingly good casual strategy game, don't let the somewhat basic menu graphics throw you off. The gameplay is both interesting and addictive while building up to a frantic pace regularly.”
- “The gameplay has its bugs too.”
- “While the gameplay is for the most part unchanged, the most notable difference is the new visual style, especially the look of the tribloos themselves.”
- “You control a certain number of tribloos to break up rock, build houses, sawmills, tool shops, etc. As you move from world to world, you will find unique things to work on, but the basic gameplay remains the same throughout.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, suggesting that while it is enjoyable, players may want to wait for a sale before purchasing. However, some users note that it can be infinitely replayable under certain conditions.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “All in all a good game, but limited replayability means you should probably hold out for a sale.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game lacks emotional engagement, as players do not feel a strong sense of attachment or concern for the characters' well-being.