PixelJunk Monsters 2

The tower defence genre is all but dead thanks to terrible free-to-play games taking over the genre and driving it into the ground, but PixelJunk Monsters 2 is a glorious defiance of that trend. If you’re sick of tower defence games, give this one a go, because it’ll restore your faith in the genre. If you haven’t played many tower defence games in the past, this one is the best place to start, since it’ll be the only tower defence game you need after that. Q-Games produces some of the most distinctive, charming, and beautiful games out there, and PixelJunk Monsters is the team’s bes…

Nintendo World ReportDaan Koopman

8.5/10

PixelJunk Monsters 2 brought me one of the most delightful tower defense experiences I’ve ever had. The way you have to think of the towers is better than most. You will have to look around, ensure the space for pick-ups is available and quickly start building your defense force. Even if you can master that side of it, it’s a relentless game that doesn't know when to halt. Some patterns can absolutely destroy you without proper notice, forcing you to play over and perfect certain levels. While that side can be little irritating now and again, it can't be denied the amount of effort Q-Games…

Nintendo LifeJon Cousins

8/10

Charming, addictive but sometimes ruthlessly unforgiving, PixelJunk Monsters 2 has made the transition into 3D almost unscathed. While there is a sense of ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ in some instances, it's still a gorgeous, lovingly-crafted and action-packed tower defence game that despite a few annoyances, will delight, entertain and challenge in equal measure.

TheSixthAxisJason Coles

8/10

Pixeljunk Monsters 2 is a very solid entry in the tower defence genre. The little things it has changed make for some really interesting choices when it comes to tower placement and co-op play makes it much more replayable. Graphically the game is stunning in it’s own way and will keep you invested in the tree-destroying, tower-building, funky-dancing gameplay as you progress through the increasingly tricky levels until the end. It suffers from the same issues prevalent in any TD game but is a solid entry nevertheless.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

7.2/10

After over a decade, we finally have a sequel to Q-Games' delightful tower defense gem. Join Tikiman yet again, watch him do a cute little dance, and get ready to fend off hordes of dastardly monsters.

Playstation LifestyleJarrett Green

7/10

PixelJunk Monsters set the bar for tower defense games back in 2008, when the genre saw a significant upturn. Ten years later, Q-Games delivers its sequel, PixelJunk Monsters 2. Can it strike lightning twice?

DestructoidJordan Devore

6/10

I still think there’s fun to be had in PixelJunk Monsters 2, and I won’t be surprised if Q-Games cleans up some of the minor frustrations. But unless the studio goes out of its way to expand and experiment with new content, I don’t see this having much of a legacy. As it stands, it’s an okay-at-best tower defense title that treads familiar ground. Coming off the original, that’s a huge downgrade.