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Spelunky 2 (2020) is, like the classic Spelunky, a running and jumping game where you explore mysterious caves on the moon looking for your missing parents. On your journey, you will find unique environments, treasure, and people to join you as you delve deeper into the caves.

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 to the first game: Spelunky. Despite the game being a sequel, you can jump into Spelunky 2 without missing anything.

Our examiner, Jonah Monaghan, first checked Spelunky 2 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 7 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is a Platform and Simulation game with Action, Adventure, Collecting and Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 4 players in the same room or as a 4-player online game. Spelunky offers both a co-op mode and a player versus player mode that hosts up to 4 players. In co-op mode, you will run through the story mode together, while the player versus player mode places you in a small area where you can use your items to knock your opponents into hazards placed around the map while avoiding the hazards yourself.

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:

DurationDuration

Play Time: It takes between 5 hours and 40 hours to play a round of this game.

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 7 for mild violence. The game originally received a 16 based on the original (IARC) declaration from the developer. However, the game was subsequently reviewed by PEGI and re-rated at PEGI 7. "While there is a dice rolling game, this did not meet the criteria for simulated gambling, given that there is no instructional detail that teaches about gambling, beyond simply rolling dice and no glamorisation."
 
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 Level

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 Nintendo Online, but can then create accounts for children of any age to play online with Nintendo Switch.
  • 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.

CostsCosts

Spelunky 2 usually costs £10.99 to £17.99.
 

Spelunky

PlayStation Store PS4 £11.99
Steam Store PC £10.99

Spelunky 2

PlayStation Store Xbox X|S £15.99
XBox Store Xbox X|S £16.74
XBox Store Xbox One £16.74
PlayStation Store PS4 £15.99
Steam Store PC £15.49
Switch Store Switch £17.99
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
  • You need a subscription to play online:
    • You need to purchase a Nintendo Online subscription to play online with Nintendo Switch.
    • 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.
 
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DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 29/09/2020

Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox X|S

Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds

Players: 1-4 (4 online)

Genres: Platform, Simulation (Action, Adventure, Collecting and Traversal)

Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )

Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels

Developer: Moss Mouth (@MossMouth)


Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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