It took three different tries for Spelunky 2 to click for me, and even then it was only after some friends gave me some pointers and perspective. Even though I will recommend now it? I will still say it is, in numerous ways, a step backwards compered to the previous game.

Spelunky 2 is, at it's core, spiteful. The mechanics and physics were changed in a lot of ways to stack the deck against you...and most of it isn't in a way that's engaging. Any game can be difficult; Spelunky HD walked the fine line between "Challenging" and "Fair". Spelunky 2 is not fair; it's mean spirited, cruel, and sadistic. Some people like their games like that, and fair enough to them. I only object because I loved the balance of the first Spelunky and I'm really undeserved for games that walk that line so adeptly.

Spelunky 2 is worth your time, and it has tons more content then Spelunky HD. Just know that it's viciously unfair and spiteful, and it makes me think that Derek Yu needs therapy.

It took three different tries for Spelunky 2 to click for me, and even then it was only after some friends gave me some pointers and perspective. Even though I will recommend now it? I will still say it is, in numerous ways, a step backwards compered to the previous game. Spelunky 2 is, at it's core, spiteful. The mechanics and physics were changed in a lot of ways to stack the deck against you...and most of it isn't in a way that's engaging. Any game can be difficult; Spelunky HD walked the fine line between "Challenging" and "Fair". Spelunky 2 is not fair; it's mean spirited, cruel, and sadistic. Some people like their games like that, and fair enough to them. I only object because I loved the balance of the first Spelunky and I'm really undeserved for games that walk that line so adeptly. Spelunky 2 is worth your time, and it has tons more content then Spelunky HD. Just know that it's viciously unfair and spiteful, and it makes me think that Derek Yu needs therapy.