YEAH! YOU WANT "THOSE GAMES," RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! 2
- July 17, 2024
- MONKEYCRAFT Co. Ltd.
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Those Games 2" is the sequel to the stickman minigame collection, offering various stages and missions to play through. Clearing all stages unlocks a Rank-Up Challenge for monthly score comparisons. Earn coins to win prizes at the Gotcha! machine and customize your player nameplate with numerous combinations.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Steam Deck
Windows
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Reviews
- The game successfully brings to life the mobile game ads that many players have seen, providing a fun and addictive experience.
- The soundtrack is surprisingly good, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- It's a decent sequel that improves on some aspects of the first game, offering a variety of mini-games that can be entertaining in short bursts.
- Many of the mini-games feel repetitive and lack depth, leading to a diminished sense of value for the price.
- Some levels are poorly designed, with frustrating mechanics that can lead to luck-based outcomes rather than skill.
- The controls and gameplay feel clunky, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- monetization15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is heavily tied to the prevalence of mobile ads, as it is essentially a compilation of mini-games inspired by misleading advertisements. While it captures the essence of those ads and provides a quick distraction, it suffers from a lack of originality and continues to perpetuate the frustrations associated with mobile game advertising. Overall, it appeals to players who enjoy the concept of these ads but does not significantly improve upon its predecessor's shortcomings.
“You've seen those awful mobile ads, and this is just them made into a real game.”
“It's a compilation of mini-games you see in these annoying, downright illegal ads advertising games that aren't real and never were real.”
“I liked the first game and this hits on many of the same qualities, so many mobile game ads show simple game ideas that would likely be fun to play if they weren't either misleading or so riddled with ads.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some mini-games like "Draw and Guard" and "Spellbinding Stroll" being enjoyable, while others, such as "Knockback Shooter" and "Numbers Dungeon," fall short due to their simplistic mechanics and repetitive level designs. Overall, the experience is hindered by a lack of variety and depth, making it feel underwhelming despite a few standout titles.
“Really makes you question why mobile games don't actually have this gameplay.”
“The ball bouncing game also features more mechanics, further reinforcing the idea that it is the main reason to buy the game.”
“Draw and guard, spellbinding stroll, and Pull the Pin 2 are all quite fun, though Pull the Pin 2 goes on for just a bit too long.”
“The gameplay does little going outside the basic mechanics and a limited amount of level designs.”
“There's just 5 mediocre mini games, and the mechanics are bare bones.”
“Draw and guard, spellbinding stroll, and pull the pin 2 are all quite fun (though pull the pin 2 goes on for just a bit too long), but knockback shooter and numbers dungeon are mediocre (the former requires absurdly precise angles, and the latter has so many stages for a minigame with so few mechanics).”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its energetic and enjoyable soundtrack, particularly in the slingshot game, which players find surprisingly phenomenal. Many express a desire for the soundtrack to be released separately, highlighting its quality and appeal, with some noting the inclusion of music from Hololive as a fun touch. Overall, the execution of the music is considered excellent and adds significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“It’s a ton of fun and a surprisingly phenomenal soundtrack that I wish they’d release separately because, whew, I’d absolutely listen to that daily.”
“Good concept, very good execution, bangin' soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack to this game, specifically the slingshot game, goes unreasonably hard.”
“They are using music from Hololive, lmao.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its poorly balanced missions and achievements, particularly the grinding tasks that require excessive time investment, such as accumulating coins and completing minigames. Players find the mission structure frustrating, especially given the game's focus on puzzle collections, which makes certain objectives feel out of place.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be poorly balanced, with some missions and achievements requiring excessive effort, particularly the 1 million coin achievement, which is described as excessively grindy. Overall, while some grinding is manageable, it can detract from the overall experience.
“Most of the missions and achievements aren't that bad, but the grinding ones are horribly balanced.”
“It's good, but like in the first part, the 1 million coin achievement is extremely grindy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate games that resonate emotionally, highlighting the importance of emotional connections in enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“Sometimes games work because they connect on an emotional level, and this is no different.”
“The story left me in tears; it was a beautiful journey that resonated deeply with my own experiences.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, their struggles mirrored my own, making every moment impactful.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game, particularly enjoying the comedic moments that arise from unexpected actions, such as cheating or approaching challenges in unconventional ways.
“It's pretty funny when I cheat some stages by shooting in unintended ways.”
“The humor in the game is spot on, with clever jokes that keep me laughing.”
“I love the quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue; it adds so much to the experience.”
