If you were one of those weird kids who enjoyed solving geometry or physics puzzles in school then you might dig this game. It's nothing new, but the core gameplay mechanics are solid. However, like the complicated and convoluted contraptions contained in this game, Crazy Machines 2 is at times poorly constructed. Developer Novitas meant well, but there are some odd design choices and flaws that keep IGN from recommending this game. If you're a player that is patient and likes thinking outside the box, you might be able to look over some of the game's shortcomings, and enjoy it for what it tries to be.
Presentation - 6.0
Graphics - 5.5
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 7.0
Lasting Appeal - 8.5
Overall -
Some of the best games like Amazing Alex allow budding engineers to create their own wacky contraptions. If you like creating digital mechanical marvels the Rube Goldberg way, then you should try these amazing physics-based games.
I know it wasn't intended to, but this article has got me excited for LBPVita all over again.
Viva Media is Bringing Over 2 Dozen Games to OnLive – Including the Crazy Machines Franchise, Black Mirror, and more.
"Ever play with dominoes? Ever experience the joys of knocking them over after spending the time to stand them up? That’s the aim of Crazy Machines 2 – set up of a series of objects to create chain reactions. Although not everything may go according to plan in this 2D physics puzzler, there are more than enough contraptions to play with to keep you entertained."-Jason Lange
Lol what a stupid name for a game.