Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.
At $19.99. It has been as low as $6.99.
- Story and characters: 57 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 42 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 15 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 5 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 594 player reviews · updated 5 days ago
What players think
The recurring themes across 206 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
The sequel expands the world and gameplay of the original by offering two distinct protagonists, each with their own playstyles, narrative perspectives, and thematic arcs.
The sequel expands the world and gameplay of the original by offering two distinct protagonists, each with their own playstyles, narrative perspectives, and thematic arcs.
The soundtrack complements this energy perfectly, blending fast-paced electronic tracks with melodic flourishes that heighten the sense of urgency and emotion.
If you just run through the stages then you'll blow through the game in 5 or 6 hours without much difficulty - the real fun comes from learning to play the stages well enough to get high ranks.
Developed and published by INTI CREATES, the studio renowned for its expertise in side-scrolling action games, it represents the best qualities of classic Japanese game design—tight controls, layered combat systems, expressive visuals, and a distinct sense of style.
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No themes split opinion in this sample.
Ranked by how many sampled reviews mention each topic. A topic sits in a column by what reviewers said about that topic; the percentage beside it is how many of them recommended the game anyway.
Should you buy it now?
Crit’s read on the price, from Steam price history.
Currently $19.99. The lowest we've tracked is $6.99.
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