![]() ![]() Obviously, plot doesn’t really factor much into a roguelite such as this, and while games like Hades have shown that a strong narrative can work well with the repetitive roguelite style, it’s nice that Spelunky 2 remains focused on gameplay first, just like the first game. Hopeful that her folks are still alive, Ana presses onward into the depths, ready to face whatever may come. Some time after her adventurous parents disappeared on an exploration to the moon, Ana also travels to the moon and discovers ancient ruins not unlike the ones her parents once triumphed over in years past. Spelunky 2 follows a premise much like the first game, though here you take the role of Ana-the daughter of the explorer from the original. In short, it’s a wonderful game, and you’d do well to pick it up as soon as you can. ![]() This particular follow-up is as much a ‘reimagining’ of its well-regarded predecessor as it is a sequel, managing to blend in quite a few improvements and additions to the core formula without losing any of the original quality or charm. Sequels often go one way or the other, but then there are rare instances like Spelunky 2 that manage to straddle the line quite well. On the other, you kind of want things to stay mostly the same, because you liked what you already played. On one hand, you want something fresh and new that builds on and surpasses what came before. It’s sometimes tough to decide what you want out of a sequel of a beloved game. ![]() Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) ![]()
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