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Spelunky 2 (Series) Review
Posted: 2 years ago, last updated 8 weeks ago.
Author: @JonahMonaghan, @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.
Overview
Spelunky 2 is structured around rounds of play, meaning you're expected to fail, start over, and try again many times. The world is filled with many traps, enemies, and challenges that can quickly lead to a game over. While this may sound frustrating the main idea is to learn from your mistakes and to be comfortable trying new strategies. It's less about your character becoming better and more about how you improve as a player.
Part of improving as a player is understanding what can help you along your journey. Spelunky 2 has a vast variety of items that can assist you in each round. Some items such as rope can help you navigate levels easier, while other items such as the camera can be used to blind enemies and slow them down. With each attempt, you'll begin to discover what items are needed to help you succeed and what you can do to obtain them.
Spelunky 2 is a direct sequel from the first game: Spelunky. Despite the game being a sequel, you can jump into Spelunky 2 without missing anything.
Game Details
Release Date: 29/09/2020
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
Content Rating: PEGI 7
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1-4 (4 online)
Genres: Platform, Simulation (Action, Adventure, Collecting and Traversal)
Developer: Moss Mouth (@MossMouth)
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Play Style
As of now, only PS4 players have access to online multiplayer as the developers work on the PC multiplayer and try to implement a cross-platform feature.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Skill Rating
11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Although younger players are attracted to the cartoon visuals and simple premice, it's those that grasp the game's interwoven systems that get the most from Spelunky. Reactions and forward-thinking is important, but also systematic thinking and cunning.
Account Rating
- You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
- You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4.
Costs
Spelunky
Spelunky 2
 | Xbox Series X|S | £16.74 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
 | Xbox Series X|S | £15.99 | – | – |
| Xbox One | £16.74 | – | Free Xbox Game Pass |
| PS4 | £15.99 | – | – |
 | PC | £15.49 | – | – |
 | Switch | £17.99 | – | – |
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You need a subscription to play online:
- You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4.
- You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Spelunky 2 Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@MossMouth) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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