8-Bit Adventures 2

GameGrinAlana Dunitz

10/10

8-Bit Adventures 2 is a beautiful, turn-based RPG inspired by all the classic titles on the NES and improved to make the gameplay even better. This game will have you hooked with a compelling and unique story; it's a must-play!

XboxEraGenghis "Solidus Kraken" Husameddin

8.5/10

Developer Critical Games has done a commendable job putting together a fantastic retro RPG. One that paces itself well, offers unique mechanics at every turn, and has a fun cast of characters. It also bridges the whole meta-shenanigans of computers playing host to video games quite well and uses that advantage whenever it can. 8-Bit Adventures 2 gets a thumbs up in my book and trust me when I say I’m not always keen on throwing the toe’s cousin up like that. ∎

TechRaptorBrittany Alva

8.5/10

8-Bit Adventures 2 is a beautifully made and well-written tribute to the JRPGs we know and love.

Push SquareRobert Ramsey

8/10

Many an indie developer has tried to recapture the magic of formative Japanese RPGs — but few have managed to pull it off with such charm and confidence as Critical Games. The Australian studio has delivered something quite special with 8-Bit Adventures 2 — a title that doesn't sacrifice its own identity in pursuit of the classics that it so clearly reveres.

The OuterHavenScott Adams

It isn't often that an Indie JRPG escapes my view, but when it launched in 2023, I missed out on 8-Bit Adventures 2 by Critical Games. Now that it is getting making the jump from the PC to the consoles, I had to give it a shot and it was…

RPGamerAlex Fuller

Nostalgia and charm are powerful influences when they are done right. Is this potent combo powerful enough to propel 8-Bit Adventures 2 to greatness?

Nintendo World ReportJordan Rudek

7/10

Neat features like strategic airship battles and the ability to swap party members in combat buoy an experience that can at times feel overly jokey and contrived. The graphics and art style do a great job of transporting you back a few decades, but some of the music can be a bit repetitive and droning. On the plus side, the choice to replace random encounters with enemies on the map is a welcome change from the RPGs that inspired 8-Bit Adventures 2. The vibrant use of color and variety of settings help make adventure maintain momentum once it gets going, but it’s hard not to see the finished…

Lords of GamingJoseph Repko

Unscored

8-Bit Adventures 2 is arriving on consoles soon, and in this review, we revisit the experience for a second look with interesting results.