Saving a set of triplets trapped behind a rock or gathering turkeys for a shopkeeper often puts you in more danger, but the rewards could give you the item you need to survive the trial below. Choosing between the lava-filled pools of Volcana or the Spike-laden Jungle isn’t easy, because they will both likely end in death regardless.Īlthough your main goal is to head downwards as far as possible to save your parents, there are plenty of optional objectives to complete along the way. You won’t follow the same pattern of stages every run in Spelunky 2, though, as there are multiple points on your journey where you’ll be able to pick between two branching paths. Enemies can be found riding the animal companions too, and they can be just as deadly against you as they are with you.Īlthough some worlds are clearly inspired by the first game, there are plenty of new areas to explore. Gliding around on a Turkey or burning through the jungle on a Rock Dog is always a delight, but to tame them you’ll need to hop on their back and wait for them to get used to you while hoping nothing attacks. These rideable animals come with their own set of powers, and even take damage instead of you if you take a hit. One of these new features is that of mounts. That isn’t to say there isn’t a whole host of new content to explore though, with each new gameplay element adding something new to the classic formula. None of this will sound new to Spelunky diehards, and with returning world themes, enemies and traps you’ll feel right at home diving into your first run if you’ve been Spelunking before. As well as badass weaponry, you’ll also find pets that will reward with a health-boosting kiss if you carry them to safety. There’s a great array of new and classic tools to aid you in your adventure, from the faithful jetpack that lets you boost past any pitfalls, to the new Powerpack that makes your weapons and bombs insanely powerful. If you collect enough treasure on your descent, you’ll be able to buy all manner of items and weapons from the various shops under the surface. ![]() Not everything is out to get you in Spelunky 2, though. ![]() It takes seconds for your health to drop from 4 to 0, and one misjudged trap could spell the end of a promising attempt at Olmec. You may have taken out a bat before, but when a totem trap is trying to punch you from one side, and an arrow trap is waiting for you on the other it’s a different story. Each trap and enemy behaves differently, and you’ll need to learn how to cope with every possible combination of hazards blocking your path. It’s up to you whether you run in whip flailing, carefully throw a rock to trigger upcoming traps, or bomb your way downwards to avoid confrontation. You begin each run with 4 health, bombs, and ropes, and must manoeuvre your way through an intimidating number of traps and enemies to the exit at the bottom of each floor. ![]() So it’s time to grab the trusty family whip and descend into the dangerous caverns below.Īt its core, Spelunky 2 is very similar to the original game. After months missing, Ana decides to journey into space in search of her parents, and finds a journal letting her know they are alive but lost in the depths of the moon’s caves. After seeing the face of the golden God while looking up at the moon, he decides to take his wife Tina on a rocket to investigate this further, leaving their daughter Ana behind. Our original Spelunking hero has spent the last 15 years building a family since his original treasure-filled adventure in the Cave of Olmec. Would the new enemies, traps, and stages work together in harmony to make each run unique? Would new mechanics ruin the simplicity of my first Roguelike love? With a hint of trepidation, and a handful of bombs and ropes, I was ready to explore the depths of Spelunky 2. Despite my anticipation, I was also worried. Upon hearing about the sequel, I was desperate to get more of my caving fix. The perfect platforming coupled with the random nature of each run hooked me hard, and thousands of hours later I had beaten the true final boss, done some speed runs, and maybe even died a few times along the way. ![]() There are few (if any) games that I’ve sunk more time into than Spelunky.
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