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Guacamelee! 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2018

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Quick resume

Head back to the Mexiverse in this long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Guacamelee! Uppercut your way to victory across stunning new hand-crafted levels. Featuring a dense and colorful world, new luchador moves, sassy new bosses, twice the enemies, and 300% more chickens!

Global score

91/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Fighting

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    Pros

    • Tight and satisfying combat
    • Challenging and well-designed platforming
    • Vibrant art style and music
    • Humorous writing and cultural references
    • Local co-op support

    Cons

    • Some frustrating instant-death platforming sections
    • Controls can be finicky at times
    • Story and writing can be uneven or overly meme-heavy
    • Optional challenges may be too difficult for casual players
    • Lack of online multiplayer and workshop support

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have control over character builds, weapon choices, and combat style, with freedom to explore and tackle challenges in various ways."

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    • Competence

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      "The game demands high skill in precise platforming and challenging combat, with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery."

      Capsule for JUMP KING QUEST JUMP KING QUEST

      "The game offers challenging platforming and combat that require skill mastery and precise inputs, with feedback through progression and achievements."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

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      "Focus is primarily on personal progression and mastery rather than direct competition; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

      Capsule for The Void Rains Upon Her Heart The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

      "Focus is mainly on personal progression and skill mastery; some leaderboards or challenge rankings exist but are not central."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Players report long playtimes, 100% completion, and habitual engagement with the game and its world."

      Capsule for ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

      "Players report long play sessions, 100% completion goals, and habitual engagement with the game and its challenges."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports local co-op for up to four players, enhancing cooperative play experience."

      Capsule for Really Big Sky Really Big Sky

      "Supports local co-op up to 4 players with mechanics allowing cooperative play and revival, though primarily a single-player experience."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Customization of character skins and accessories is available; players can experiment with different fighting styles and combos."

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      "Players can customize character skins and use a variety of combat moves and abilities creatively in combat and platforming."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions emphasize balanced combat and skill rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

      Capsule for Orbifall Orbifall

      "Interactions emphasize balanced combat and cooperative play rather than exerting superiority or control over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players enjoy immersive, colorful world and story with humor and environmental themes, providing escape from reality."

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      "Players enjoy the colorful, humorous, and culturally rich world as a fun distraction and immersive experience."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "The game encourages trying new builds, weapon combinations, and tactical approaches to overcome challenges."

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    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Metroidvania-style exploration with secrets and hidden items is a core feature, though some players note the map is somewhat linear compared to genre standards."

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      "There is some exploration of secrets and optional areas, though the game is more linear than traditional metroidvanias."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Character outfits and skins allow for some self-expression and customization."

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      "Character skins and costumes with different attributes allow some degree of self-expression and customization."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy element with imaginative booking, fictional storylines, and wrestling drama."

      Capsule for Pro Wrestling Sim Pro Wrestling Sim

      "Strong fantasy elements with luchador heroes, multiverse storylines, and exaggerated combat and platforming."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community and co-op play exist but social connection is limited; mostly focused on gameplay rather than social identity."

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      "Community and co-op play exist but social connection is secondary to gameplay; some players enjoy shared experiences."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills in combat and platforming; learn boss patterns and explore new mechanics."

      Capsule for Islets Islets

      "Players develop skills in combat and platforming, learn new abilities, and improve through challenges."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Primarily a sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

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      "Primarily a sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suited for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer cooperation or competition; no emphasis on close relationships."

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    • Leadership

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      -3

      "Players participate collaboratively or individually without formal leadership or authority roles."

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      "Players mostly participate collaboratively or individually without formal leadership or authority roles."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      5

      "Strong progression through leveling, upgrades, unlocking abilities, and collecting items."

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      "Strong progression through unlocking abilities, upgrades, and collecting items; skill tree and currency systems."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "The game is tense and challenging, often causing frustration and requiring focus rather than relaxation."

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      "The game includes tense platforming and challenging combat that can be frustrating, reducing relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      4

      "Vibrant visuals, music, and dynamic combat provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

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      -2

      "Recognition is mostly personal or within small communities; no broad social status or popularity."

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    • Story

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      3

      "Simple but humorous narrative with character interactions; story supports gameplay but is not deeply immersive."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Combat and platforming require planning combos, timing, and ability use to overcome challenges."

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      "Combat and platforming require planning and problem solving, though some combat can be repetitive."

    • Thrill

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      "Combat and platforming challenges create moments of tension and excitement."

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      "Platforming challenges and combat provide moments of tension and excitement, especially in optional areas."

    • Value

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      "Players feel the game offers good value for time and money with polished gameplay and content."

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    • Violence

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      "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses; violence is cartoonish and stylized."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Relaxation, Leadership.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026