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Is Guacamelee! 2 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Metroidvania fans who want combat and platforming in the same adventure
- Players who enjoy Mexican culture and folklore-inspired settings
- Groups seeking a story adventure for up to 4 local players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want a primarily quiet or non-combat experience may hit a wall during repeated fights against skeletal enemies.
- Players who dislike platforming challenges may struggle when movement abilities are needed to cross the maps.
- Players seeking multiplayer outside a local setting may not find the stated co-op format suitable.
Our take on Guacamelee! 2
The likely bounce point is the platforming: players who are comfortable with combat but dislike movement challenges may stall when Juan’s abilities are needed to cross the maps. The chicken form adds another set of movement and combat powers rather than removing that emphasis.
What is Guacamelee! 2?
Guacamelee!
2 is an action-platforming adventure starring retired luchador Juan Aguacate. The journey crosses a colorful world inspired by Mexican culture and folklore, including the realms of the living and the dead and rifts in time and space. Juan fights skeletal enemies and bosses with moves such as Eagle Boost and Pollo Shot, while his chicken form provides additional combat, platforming, and exploration abilities. Players explore larger maps, overcome platforming challenges, and meet trainers who offer challenges and ability upgrades. The game supports drop-in, drop-out local co-op for up to 4 players throughout the story. Its soundtrack includes new music from the original composers and guest tracks from Mariachi Entertainment System.
How Guacamelee! 2 plays
- 01Chicken-form abilities
- Juan can use this form for combat, platforming, and exploration.
- 02Trainer challenges
- Trainers provide challenges and ability upgrades.
- 03Local story co-op
- Up to 4 players can join or leave during the story.
- 04Expanded enemy roster
- The sequel features double the enemy variety of the original game, along with eccentric new bosses.
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Guacamelee! 2: platforms & release
Is Guacamelee! 2 worth it?
It is worth it if: metroidvania fans who want combat and platforming in the same adventure. Skip it if: players who want a primarily quiet or non-combat experience may hit a wall during repeated fights against skeletal enemies.
Where can I download Guacamelee! 2?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Guacamelee! 2's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Guacamelee! 2 on?
Windows only.
