Monster Train 2 Reviews
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An effective expansion of the original’s deck-building roguelite structure, that adds lots of enjoyable new features and becomes one of the few games to rival Slay The Spire.
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"No two runs are the same" is an oft-spoken line in reference to roguelikes, and it has perhaps never been more true than with Monster Train 2. With five new Clans, new card types, and a side mode of dimensional challenges, every run is distinct, but combat never becomes less satisfying. Despite some cutscenes that leave much to be desired, Shiny Shoe has crafted one of my favorite roguelikes of the year so far, improving on the previous title in every way.
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If you’re not really a fan of deckbuilders, this game is not going to change your mind. But if you like them but often find them kind of disappointing, I think Monster Train 2 is going to be a real winner. It doesn’t do anything I’ve never seen before, but all the things it does that I have seen before are things it does really well. And that’s worthy of praise.
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Monster Train 2 provides a bottomless toolbox for deckbuilder fans to tinker with, and finding exciting combinations is a blast. The resistance you're up against can start to feel mundane, but the ways you take them on seem limitless.
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Monster Train 2 is a great expansion for the ideas and mechanics of the previous game, with tons of replayability baked in to provide hours upon hours of fun. It’s worth going off the rails on this crazy train.
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Developer Shiny Shoe first released Monster Train back in 2020. Dropped in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdown, the deckbuilding roguelite rapidly found an audience of card enthusiasts and Slay the Spire-style adventure seekers. The game continues to draw players to this day, but Shiny Shoe's runaway train has reached its next stop and that stop is Sequel City. Monster Train 2 doesn't do a lot to change an already successful formula, but some tweaks to the exterior, a few new features, and some extra room along the caboose make this a train worth riding.
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Monster Train 2 is a fantastic upgrade for what was already one of the best deckbuilding roguelites out there, with so many interesting variables and options to make replays interesting that it feels bottomless.
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Let's hope the conductor doesn't come through because Monster Train 2 is a truly first class ride through deckbuilder roguelike heaven. I'm already going off the rails with all the possibilities these smart evolutions to the rules and cards on offer bring, each run teasing me to chase new ways to to master the rails. I'm well and truly on board.
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Still, that's more of a wider, philosophical objection to the genre than a criticism of Monster Train 2 in particular. If you have no such hoity-toity qualms, this is as bountiful an experience as you could ask for. Each victorious raid on heaven produces a shower of unlockable cards and items that you can put immediately to the test. If you're weary of raiding the main campaign for cards, there are bespoke puzzle-campaigns via dimensional portal back at the starting depot, where you can test...
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I’m midway through a run. My train barrels along the divine tracks, and heaven streaks past in the background. I carefully coordinate my motley assortment of dragons, angels and welps across its three levels, only for titanic enemy forces to come barging through the entrance. Spells fly, numbers flash endlessly back and forth – initially, my forces seem overwhelmed, but a few rounds in and the number of buffs on my units begins to exponentially accumulate. By the time the boss arrives –...
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Monster Train 2 will be the new obsession for all of you deck building fans, with so many build options and limitless replayability.
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In key ways, Monster Train 2 is indistinguishable from the original, but it brings more content to tangle with, giving this no-less-than-essential sequel a victory lap quality. But who can complain? The first Monster Train game launched in 2020, and it gave Slay the Spire some worthy competition. Developer Shiny Shoe didn't require an Early Access period, extending a respectful challenge to Slay’s utter dominion over the deckbuilding roguelite space. Since then, it's garnered a strong fanbase, a new publisher in Big Fan Games (under Devolver Digital), and over one million sales with its thoughtful elaboration on card-based combat.
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Monster Train 2 build on the brilliance of its predecessor with refined gameplay, eye-catching art, and a killer soundtrack that makes every run feel fresh.
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As sequels go, this is what I hoped to see after playing a lot of Monster Train on my Switch and PC- more Monster Train. And the devs really proved their creativity in this game, coming up with some truly mind-bending card combinations, and a fun story that holds the chaos together. I’ve played quite a bit of the game, and I can tell that I still have tons of cards to unlock. I anticipate that Monster Train 2 stays in my rotation for a good long time.
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No matter your preferred playstyle, the myriad gimmicks and game plans provided by Monster Train 2 will keep things fresh as you fight your way through the legions of Heaven. While I enjoyed my time with the original, Monster Train 2 is an improvement in every imaginable way. I can't wait to see what the Shiny Shoe team ends up adding as they continue to support the game. They've officially put themselves on my radar as a talented indie team to keep an eye on.
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Monster Train returns with all new clans, new enemy factions, new challenges, new modes and more! Defend your Pyre in the classic three-tiered, vertical gameplay that made the original roguelike deckbuilder a hit. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
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Monster Train 2 is a very fun roguelite. It manages to balance the genre with elements from tower defense games and deckbuilders while still being cohesive. The story, while simple, is engaging and has its own unique flair compared to similar titles. Plus, the moment-to-moment gameplay is exciting and filled with numerous opportunities to experiment with different playstyles. While the game might be a bit daunting due to its difficulty and lack of accessibility for newcomers, if you're a fan ...
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