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The Game of Life 2
Released On: Mar 29, 2021
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3.7
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
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11% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 9 Critic Reviews
53
11% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
56% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
33% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
If you can get The Game of Life 2 on sale, it may just be worth it. Again, your enjoyment of it will likely be proportional to how many people you have to play the game with, but as board game ports go, this one isn’t too bad.
I find the original board game a bit shallow and this video game version is no different, but it’s a decent enough game to play with younger kids.
User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
3.7
14% Positive
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User Score
Generally Unfavorable
Based on 7 User Ratings
3.7
14% Positive
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57% Negative
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Unless you're a hardcore fan of the original board game or you're looking a simple game to play with your kids, it's hard to wholeheartedly recommend The Game of Life 2. That being said, it does have some lovely graphics and fun themes.
Even more than Monopoly, The Game of Life is a board game from a bygone era. Once upon a time, the nice, meandering journey through suburban life and expectations thereof that the game depicted was considered a representation of a happy, wholesome life experience, but in 2021 lionising that seems incredibly passe. Sticking a "2" next to the title while not doing much to address this dissonance doesn't paper over the fact that very few people actually want to play The Game of Life these days.
Ultimately The Game of Life 2 isn’t a bad game – and should appeal to families looking for the occasional brief piece of entertainment – but doesn’t offer a slick enough package to justify its price-tag.
The Game of Life 2 is a fairly faithful adaption of the original board game – complete with a few minor tweaks – and is an okay distraction for a few rounds. However, minimal variety, content and a general lacking feel of excitement leave The Game of Life 2 far behind other board game offerings on Nintendo Switch right now.
It feels like The Game of Life 2 is a missed opportunity. Some nice touches and features are included to modernize the gameplay and add some extra depth to a very familiar game, but the overall package is let down by the fact that there’s just not enough variety when it comes to The Game of Life 2 boards, a criticism that has even been thrown at games like Super Mario Party. But this game doesn’t have the excellent mini-games or unpredictability of the latter series to make amends, leaving it at the bottom of the pile when it comes to deciding which party game to break out at the next social gathering.
Summary Customize your peg, hop in your car and race your friends and family through THE GAME OF LIFE 2 game, a contemporary multiplayer sequel to THE GAME OF LIFE board game. Pre-order on Nintendo Switch™ now from 15th March - 29th March (08:59 PT) and get an exclusive FREE additional in-game outfit for your peg! THE GAME OF LIFE 2 is her...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Mar 29, 2021
Developer:
- Marmalade Game Studio
Publisher: Marmalade Game Studio
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