Chris Carter: "Spelunky 2 is more Spelunky. It doesn't wildly reinvent the formula, and even brings back a lot of the same hazards and enemies that tormented you the first time around. But it innovates ever so slightly in so many ways to help give this sequel its own life. Either way, it sucked me back in."
Acclaimed indie game Spelunky 2 has scored a surprise native PS5 upgrade. Available now on the PS Store, if you already own this iconic roguelike then you can download the new-gen version free-of-charge.
Does a game need persistent player upgrades in order to be fun and relevant? This is at the heart of the question around whether or not you prefer roguelikes or roguelites. Join Stace and John as they discuss the relevant merits of each genre and their impact on gaming at large.
There are way to many and they just keep multiplying. Right before they took over action RPGs were becoming my favorite genre, then everything went rogue.
Ryan writes: "Spelunky 2 is not a game for everyone. If you don’t like precision platformers or incredibly challenging games, then this isn’t going to be for you. But if you enjoy roguelikes or are after a game that challenges you, feeling incredibly rewarding when you pull off some crazy maneuvers, then I can’t recommend Spelunky 2 enough."
