Guacamelee 2

Now played both back to back - to completion. 28 / 100 have done so. Pitiful.. This game is superb. You get lost in the combat, the writing, the platforming. Music is STELLAR! Deserves all the praise that heaped upon it. I hope they made ALL THE MONEYS.

The best Metroidvania game I've ever played. It has variety, a challenging platformer, and comedy. What saddens me is that it's underrated and not popular among players.

Compared to the first:
- More difficult (not exceedingly so)
- Less of a compelling narrative
- Still just as fun

I'd absolutely recommend if you liked the first.

Played through on an Odin 2 Mini (using GameNative)

You can never go wrong with a sequel to add more or improve upon, and for the most part, Guacamelee 2 delivers on everything that made the original a fantastic game!
It comes with a handful of new additions like a skill tree for different upgrades, 4 player co-op action, and a few revamped combat options that will provide a good challenge, as this sequel will heavily test you more so than the first! The game is already more difficult by default, but the post game will really make you sweat if you decide to go for everything!
However, while I did have a great time with the game overall, I still prefer the first one by a landslide. The second game is a lot more straight forward in terms of progression, as the metroidvania aspect is more linear with little backtracking. The story is fine, and while I know this was before the multiverse gimmick got heavily used in recent years, it can feel a bit padded with some meta humor and a generic main villain. But most of all; outside of some updates, this game feels more like a challenging expansion than a true sequel. The metroidvania indie scene has grown tremendously since the release of the first game, so it really needed a lot more to stand out from the competition, I can see why this one didn't get as much praise in favor of other games like Hollow Knight.
Despite my issues, this was still a very challenging but fun time that still delivers on everything I loved about Guacamelee! While it doesn't do that much new since the original and the genre as a whole, this is a game that's just as great if your looking for more platforming action!

Guacamelee! 2 is a fun, stylish and polished metroidvania with plenty of heart, humor and skill based gameplay. It’s especially great if you enjoy precision platforming, memorable art direction and energetic combat

I'm not a huge fan of metroidvanias, this is an exception. The fighting is flawless, with balanced enemies and fun abilities. The story is not a masterpiece, but it is not meant to be, it is a comedy. There are goat people, the main heroes are wrestlers, and the most powerful object is chips and guacamole. Also, you do not have to play the first game first, you can start with this one. It explains most of the story as you go on.

If you liked the first one, you will like this one as well. Movement is fluid, combat is fun and the combo system is pretty satisfying. Platforming is tight, some challenges are way harder than others, but the main way is not that hard, only the side content is very hard. Very good game, tight controls, no bugs, good music! Recommended for metroidvania fans!