Bleed 2

TheSixthAxisGareth Chadwick

9/10

For fans of fast-paced, over the top twin stick action, complete with bullet time and a score system that awards perfection, Bleed 2 is excellent. The only real issue is its length, which is remedied to an extent by additional characters, weapons, and modes. If arcade, Contra/Metal Slug action is your thing and you’ve been missing it, you could do much worse than Bleed 2.

Sirus GamingRoxanne Co

8.7/10

One gripe I might have with the game is that a lot of the encounters from the first Bleed game are reused here. While those encounters weren’t necessarily bad, the game does feel short, although there’s definitely a lot of replayability. This is a game that’s great for picking up and putting down with no problems and is great for players looking for a quick and challenging experience. If I had to recommend a version of this game, it’d be the Switch version over PC.

DestructoidKevin McClusky

8.5/10

Bleed 2 manages to feel accessible while still rewarding precision and accuracy. It plays wonderfully, and you can enjoy it as a light co-op experience or really break it down and dig in to master its intricacies. I’d definitely recommend playing with a controller, but if you’re looking for a fast-paced platformer with plenty of action, Bleed 2 has you covered.

Nintendo LifeMitch Vogel

8/10

Bleed 2 is a game that prides itself on giving the player a memorable and distilled experience that gets at the heart of what makes arcade games great. Those looking for a deep well of diverse content will find themselves dissatisfied, but those looking for a game about raw, fun gameplay will find more than enough satisfaction in the nearly endless options for replayability. We’d give Bleed 2 a strong recommendation; it combines charming presentation and tight mechanics to provide an experience that’s as focused as it is enjoyable.

Attack of the FanboyMaxwell Majernik

Bleed 2 is an exhilarating, tight, and extremely fun game experience. The aesthetic may not be able to keep up with the game play, but Bleed 2 should be played by every fan of the run-n-gun platformer genre.

Metro GameCentralGameCentral

8/10

A knowing tribute to some of the greats of action gaming, and a highly competent 2D shooter in its own right.

Pure NintendoHarrison Milfeld

8/10

Looking back on my review of Bleed, I quickly noticed that there were quite a few things I cherished about it. I enjoyed the sense of the bullet-time combat and

Video ChumsTyler Hall

6.9/10

Wryn is back to defend her title as The Greatest Hero of All Time. If you played Bleed last year, you'll know that it's a fast-paced, side-scrolling shooter. Bleed 2 plays exactly the same and will remind gamers of retro classics like Mega Man, Metal Slug, and Contra.