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Youtubers Life 2

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70%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
72% User Score Based on 997 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

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About Youtubers Life 2

Youtubers Life 2 is a single player open world management game with a comedy theme. It was developed by UPLAY Online and was released on October 19, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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72%Audience ScoreBased on 997 reviews
story40 positive mentions
stability46 negative mentions

  • Open world exploration and interaction with NPCs add variety and depth to gameplay.
  • Improved graphics, soundtrack, and character customization compared to the first game.
  • Addictive and entertaining progression system with enjoyable side quests and story elements.
  • Game suffers from many bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay and progression.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive, grindy, and tedious, especially with limited video content types.
  • Some quests and objectives lack clarity and guidance, leading to confusion and frustration.
  • story

    237 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    17% positive mentions, 69% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game features a more story-driven approach than its predecessor, incorporating main quests, side missions, and character relationships that add charm and variety. However, the storyline is often criticized for being simplistic, repetitive, and sometimes tedious, with many quests feeling like fetch tasks that hinder pacing. Additionally, numerous bugs and unclear quest guidance detract from progression and player enjoyment, making the narrative experience uneven despite its potential.

    • “The story in this game, while simple, is fun and ridiculous, and the characters all have zany personalities that are fun to discover as you get closer to them.”
    • “I love the story line of each character when doing their quests because it is super interesting.”
    • “Such a good game, always something to do, so many options for friends and partners and such a great storyline.”
    • “I have loved Youtubers Life and spent hundreds of hours playing the game either cracked or on other consoles and hold that game close to my heart... but this one... is such a let down, the story is weird and seems to be meant for idiots, while posting videos is entertaining it is a worse version of the original; not to mention the amount of bugs I come across, for example I kidnapped PewDiePie permanently and cannot complete his quest so he just stays in my house. The quality of movement and collision with the characters are also horrible, not to mention the "cutscenes", if they can be called that — those take the spot for the worst cutscenes I have ever seen.”
    • “First of all I want to start with I really love this game and will put many more hours into it, however there are some annoying bugs I ran into, some I thought were game breaking until some of the conflict of story lines did resolve itself but it was clearly not what the developers intended and some story lines are completely blocked and unable to finish. I found this conflict occurs when you start too many of the city's residents' quests at the same time. I had no idea what I was doing and how to solve any of them, and by the time I started understanding what to do it was too late. I had so many of these story quests going, some of them locked and unable to be solved. For instance, I still don't have the attar because you need the comic guy to help the AKF owner but the comic guy wouldn't give me the item I needed because I had started his quest and he needed a tin hat; to get the tin hat you need something from the doctor; however yet again I had started the doctor quest and he was after something else. So as you see it set off a whole massive chain of events where I was unable to solve some of these.”
    • “Honestly I feel like most people buy this game expecting a simple mostly well put together if unrealistic simulation of becoming a YouTuber but that's really not what you get. Sure that's still there but there's also a lot of unnecessary bloat and underdeveloped features, like the inclusion of an open world, a quest system, a whole main plot. It all comes together in a weird and unsatisfying way that honestly makes my feelings on the game quite sour. I feel like if the devs focused instead on refining the actual "YouTuber" part of the game they'd be coming out with a much better product instead of creating a lazily put together open world and a completely unnecessary plot that feels totally out of place for a game in the "simulation" genre.”
  • gameplay

    136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    15% positive mentions, 70% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally seen as repetitive, shallow, and less engaging than its predecessor, with a core loop that quickly grows stale and lacks meaningful depth or variation. While some appreciate the open-world exploration and creator-focused simulation elements, many criticize unclear mechanics, frequent bugs, and an overreliance on micromanagement and fetch quests that detract from enjoyment. Overall, it offers a decent but uninspired experience that may appeal mainly to fans of the genre or series.

    • “The combination of social interaction, content production, exploration, and progression systems creates an experience that remains consistently enjoyable for players interested in creator-focused simulation gameplay.”
    • “Trend management becomes one of the more engaging mechanics because it reflects the unpredictable nature of internet culture.”
    • “While simplified for gameplay purposes, the simulation still communicates the idea that maintaining online relevance demands constant work.”
    • “The game lacks depth and variety, offering a repetitive gameplay loop that quickly grows stale.”
    • “Bloated mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and lifeless characters make it feel more grind than game.”
    • “Shallow gameplay, buggy mess, frustrating and confusing features with no explanation whatsoever.”
  • graphics

    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    34% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game show a clear improvement over its predecessor, featuring a charming, colorful, and quirky art style reminiscent of Animal Crossing and Pokémon, which many players find appealing and well-suited to the simulation theme. However, the visuals are generally described as simplistic and sometimes unpolished, lacking dynamic environments, with some labeling the graphics as merely adequate rather than groundbreaking. Overall, the aesthetic is often praised as the game's strongest aspect, though it may not fully compensate for other mechanical shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are also a nice step up and give the game a fresher, more polished feel.”
    • “With its colorful graphics and variety of customization options, it’s perfect for fans of life simulators looking to explore the digital influencer lifestyle.”
    • “• better graphics/more polished - in Youtubers Life 2 they polished the game more and made the graphics look better, I was impressed on how much they have improved the graphics.”
    • “The graphics are simplistic and unpolished, failing to capture the vibrant and dynamic world of online content creation.”
    • “The visuals are mediocre at best, and the character animations lack the polish that one would expect from a game in the simulation genre.”
    • “The environments are uninspiring, and the overall aesthetic feels dated, failing to capture the vibrant and dynamic nature of the real-life YouTube scene.”
  • stability

    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    2% positive mentions, 2% neutral mentions, 96% negative mentions

    The game suffers from widespread and persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues that frequently disrupt gameplay, including freezing, glitches that lock players out of progress, and inconsistent frame rates. While some users report occasional minor glitches without major impact, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and stability that detracts significantly from the experience. Many recommend waiting for patches or discounts before playing due to the game's current buggy state.

    • “The game looks great, and runs great.”
    • “The game is full of glitches that can literally ruin your save.”
    • “I've restarted the game multiple times due to constant bugs and glitches locking me out of cutscenes and gameplay.”
    • “Game came out almost a year ago and still a buggy mess on core gameplay mechanics.”
  • grinding

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 7% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is generally seen as a tedious and repetitive chore that intensifies late in the gameplay, often detracting from immersion and enjoyment. While some players find it a manageable and even relaxing aspect, many criticize the excessive repetition and lack of engaging variety, making progression feel slow and monotonous. Overall, grinding is a notable drawback, especially for those seeking a more dynamic experience.

    • “Edit: this game is extremely grindy towards the end of it, to the point where you are sleeping to get through days quicker. It really takes away from the immersion.”
    • “The tasks assigned to your virtual YouTuber become mundane chores, and the cycle of recording, editing, and uploading videos quickly becomes a tedious routine.”
    • “Overall, I wouldn't recommend this game unless you like aimlessly wandering around a map for hours and constantly grinding.”
  • humor

    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally described as lighthearted, family-friendly, and occasionally genuinely funny, with amusing visuals and quirky story moments that resonate well with younger audiences. However, some players feel the comedic potential is underused or too simplistic, targeting a younger demographic and lacking the depth or polish of its predecessor's humor. Bugs and glitches sometimes add unintended humor, contributing to a quirky, cozy experience overall.

    • “This game lacks a final layer of polish, but I enjoyed it a lot, especially getting to know the neighbors and laughing at the nonsensical but fun story.”
    • “A surprisingly fun and cozy influencer-sim, with a cute style and a good funny family-friendly sense of humor.”
    • “Made me laugh a lot, still laughing thinking about it, and I wasn't expecting it.”
  • music

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some praising specific tracks like those from the city hall district and the overall soundtrack quality compared to the original. However, many users find the music repetitive and miss the variety of music-related content and channels available in the previous installment, as the current game focuses mainly on gaming without the broader creative options like cooking, fashion, or music channels.

    • “Some of the music in this game is spectacular, specifically the tunes from the city hall district.”
    • “I love the aesthetics, the music, and characters that I get to interact with.”
    • “Music is honestly amazing.”
    • “The music becomes repetitive quickly, contributing to the sense of monotony that permeates the entire experience.”
    • “While the soundtrack is decent, it fails to compensate for the overall lack of excitement in the gameplay.”
    • “Not all 4 channels - in Youtubers Life they had the fashion channel, cooking channel, music channel, etc. but in Youtubers Life 2 there is currently only the gaming channel, which can be disappointing to some people who want to have different types of channels besides gaming.”
  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent crashes and poor performance even on capable hardware. Additionally, certain gameplay and content creation features require costly upgrades, further impacting the overall experience. However, some elements like city progression add variety beyond mere numerical optimization.

    • “The city itself becomes part of progression, helping daily gameplay feel less repetitive than many management simulators focused entirely on numerical optimization.”
    • “My laptop can play Baldur's Gate 3 with little to no issue, cannot play this game, unoptimized to holy hell, crashed regularly, couldn't even get far enough to end the tutorial.”
    • “Stupid storyline full of errors, buggy game with severe performance issues, not fun to play.”
    • “Because they removed upgrades that increase various performances in visuals and sound, they made features like livestreaming, hauls and other forms of content creation behind multi-thousand dollar purchases for your camera bot, which also requires upgrades in the thousands.”
  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Youtubers Life 2 offers high replayability, being described as fun, addictive, and infinitely replayable. Recent patches have improved playability and balance, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “If you’re looking for a fun, replayable, and addictive life sim, Youtubers Life 2 is 100% worth it.”
    • “Infinitely replayable.”
  • character development

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is highlighted by diverse and appealing character designs with improved customization options, including positive representation of BIPOC characters. However, some character personalities, like the talent agent Xavier, may come across as irritating to players. Overall, character design and development show notable progress from the previous installment.

    • “Art direction is surprisingly really good, the BIPOC representation is super nice, and the character designs aren't bad.”
    • “Character design is awesome as there are more options in the game that improve from the last game.”
    • “Character designs are cool.”
  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features exaggerated character models and vibrant environments that create an energetic, sci-fi atmosphere distinct from its predecessor. This setting encourages players to engage deeply with the diverse inhabitants of Newtube City, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “Character models carry exaggerated personality while environments maintain an energetic atmosphere fitting a creator-focused city.”
    • “They really leaned into sci-fi atmosphere in this one, and I am not against it, as the game starts out that way, as almost a warning that it isn't like its predecessor, which was more linear and 'realistic' (if you count the last place you move into being a space station realistic). Either way, this game definitely pushes you to get to know the people of Newtube City, and I'm all for it!”
  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users feeling the game prioritizes profit over genuine enjoyment. Many believe it relies heavily on exploiting players rather than offering meaningful value.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is criticized for a poorly written and unengaging story with numerous errors, including typos and lack of challenging gameplay. Players find the experience boring, overly simplistic, and lacking meaningful events or emotional depth.

    • “Many errors in the story, including misspelled words. The story is boring and too easy to gain subscribers, with no chance to lose them. There is too much running and not many interesting events. Hashtags are hard to find, and days feel too short.”
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Play Times

12h Median play time
15h Average play time
7-19h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 11 analyzed playthroughs
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Youtubers Life 2 is a open world management game with comedy theme. Common tags for Youtubers Life 2 include indie, lgbtq+, life sim, family friendly, relaxing and others.

Youtubers Life 2 is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 15 hours playing Youtubers Life 2.

Youtubers Life 2 was released on October 19, 2021.

Youtubers Life 2 was developed by UPLAY Online.

Youtubers Life 2 has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Youtubers Life 2 for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Youtubers Life 2 is a single player game.

Similar games include Youtubers Life, Youtubers Life 3, The Tenants, No Place Like Home, My Time At Portia and others.