Fit check
Is BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Fans of retro-inspired first-person shooters who want arcade-style combat
- Players seeking graphic violence and dismemberment in an action game
- Action players who enjoy boss fights, varied environments, and hidden secrets
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a quiet or restrained experience may find the violence and frantic shooter presentation excessive
- Players wanting a tightly focused setting may find the many locations and story elements diffuse
- Players looking for climbing, puzzle-solving, or meditative exploration will not find those as the central structure
Our take on BRUTAL JOHN 2
Rather than using a contemporary military or realistic setting, the game places its old-school shooter framework in a future ruled by crypto-mining technology. It also gives two characters separate level storylines, pairing familiar arcade-style gunplay with an unusual economic-apocalypse premise.
What is BRUTAL JOHN 2?
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is a first-person shooter set in 2090, where crypto-mining technology has placed the world under the control of a mutant ruler.
Players take the roles of Brutal John and Brutal Dog, with separate story levels for each character. The game uses retro-inspired visuals and shooter gameplay, alongside weapons that can dismember enemies with graphic effects. Encounters include giant brain machines and alien bosses. Locations include space stations, cities, caverns, casinos, wild-west settings, and crypto-mining factories. Players can search for hidden secrets and Easter eggs, while the soundtrack changes during gameplay. The story centers on stopping the crypto-mining regime and reclaiming control.
How BRUTAL JOHN 2 plays
- 01Two Character Campaigns
- Brutal John and Brutal Dog each have their own sequence of story-driven levels.
- 02Graphic Enemy Damage
- Weapons can dismember enemies with visibly gory results.
- 03Varied Battlefields
- Locations include space stations, cities, caverns, casinos, wild-west settings, and mining facilities.
- 04Hidden Discoveries
- Exploration includes concealed secrets and Easter eggs throughout the game.
- 05Large Boss Enemies
- Major encounters feature oversized brain machines and alien overlords.
- 06Changing Soundtrack
- The old-school musical score changes dynamically during gameplay.
BRUTAL JOHN 2 compared to similar games
BRUTAL JOHN 2 is an old-school first-person shooter built around retro-style gunplay, graphic dismemberment, boss encounters, exploration, and two character storylines. Hentai Vs Furries is a third-person shooter with quests, unlockable skins, five camera angles, emotes, and a main mode plus a separate pleasure mode. Abyssus focuses on multiplayer shooting, roguelite progression, hand-crafted levels, tactical play, and weapons that can be modified with ancient technologies.
BRUTAL JOHN 2: platforms & release
Is BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: fans of retro-inspired first-person shooters who want arcade-style combat. Skip it if: players seeking a quiet or restrained experience may find the violence and frantic shooter presentation excessive.
Where can I download BRUTAL JOHN 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens BRUTAL JOHN 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is BRUTAL JOHN 2 on?
Windows only.
