Where do I begin? Derek Yu and Mossmouth have done it again. Spelunky HD is still one of my favorite games of all time, and Spelunky 2 is now right there next to it complementing it in every way. Standing on the shoulders of a giant, Spelunky 2 is a tribute to its roots as it creates a masterpiece giant twice as tall. Expanding on virtually every game element from the first for increased replayability (when it was already infinitely replayable) and adding a "back layer", diverging world paths, and even more endings, Spelunky 2 continues to forge its own path. It's the quintessential roguelike platformer playground where every player choice matters every second for unfathomably infinite permutations. Over 100 hours in, and I just want more. Spelunky 2 is extremely challenging and still feels extremely rewarding when you pull off what seemed impossible. A crucial bonus, again, is how fun it is both to play solo and with co-op play, with a very different dynamic for each. Whether you bring your friends, or go solo, I simply cannot recommend Spelunky 2 highly enough. Warning: it's OK to die; just one more run...

Where do I begin? Derek Yu and Mossmouth have done it again. Spelunky HD is still one of my favorite games of all time, and Spelunky 2 is now right there next to it complementing it in every way. Standing on the shoulders of a giant, Spelunky 2 is a tribute to its roots as it creates a masterpiece giant twice as tall. Expanding on virtually every game element from the first for increased replayability (when it was already infinitely replayable) and adding a "back layer", diverging world paths, and even more endings, Spelunky 2 continues to forge its own path. It's the quintessential roguelike platformer playground where every player choice matters every second for unfathomably infinite permutations. Over 100 hours in, and I just want more. Spelunky 2 is extremely challenging and still feels extremely rewarding when you pull off what seemed impossible. A crucial bonus, again, is how fun it is both to play solo and with co-op play, with a very different dynamic for each. Whether you bring your friends, or go solo, I simply cannot recommend Spelunky 2 highly enough. Warning: it's OK to die; just one more run...