From the get go, this game is bigger than the first by at least 4x the amount. I think this screamed to me even more that the first game was made for the Vita. The way the sequel takes the PS4 power and in an absolute chad move, 3/4 through the game to massive areas essentially live in the same plane. Making for a grand scale of how BIG this game is and the power of the system.
Gravity Rush 2 is able to show from world design to gameplay just how much it improves on the first game.
So about that gameplay huh? The main crux of this series is it's unique gameplay. Taking floating combat to a whole new level. I didn't think I needed the first games combat to be expanded on but they did a fantastic job here. They add two new styles that suit the games themes really well on top of making it super easy to change between the two.
It adds the element of swapping out styles depending on the enemy you're fighting which you do see in a lot of video games but thankfully it doesn't overstay it's welcome here.
They made combat that was already solid into an even more refined version which is fantastic to see a sequel do.
Sadly my one gripe comes with the gameplay and that is purely due to one level in particular that requires you to move gravity within a tight space that makes your camera go wild and your sense of direction go even worse.
I hated this particular segement. It made sense for the game to do the level like this but from a user experience, I just don't think a game like Gravity Rush works in tighter spaces.
As far as problems go, this is such a small issue.
Onwards and upwards and even downwards to the story. I love every second of it. I adore the plot that is told in each chapter from class systems to sense of belonging to the struggles of wanting to help everyone. This game has such a strong point to make and it does it so well with new character's and expanding on older ones.
Even the crazier plot lines especially towards the end feel really good and really in line with what the series has had baked since the first entry. This game as a whole shouts out the idea that everyone is equal. It amazes me how good of a person Kat is and how little she asks in return. She has a sense of naiveity in the first game that ends up being expanded into the idea that she just wants everyone to be okay.
Which shines so freakin hard towards games climax.
To even further portray this games story and themes, I have to point out it's excellent soundtrack. The songs that are picked for this game give off such a strong emotion, it is so incredible to hear every track. It sets the tones between each area so well.
The rich part of town has a fantastic catchy tune that shows wellness.
The market part of town has a bustling frantic song that has you bopping along and feeling ready for a day on the beach side.
And the poor part of town as you descend into darkness, gives a sad sound for your entire time there.
The music in this game is excellent from start to finish and truly deserves so much praise.
Overall, Gravity Rush 2 is a confident sequel that gives you 4x the amount of content as well as providing you with so many answers and questions that I can only hope this series somehow comes back again.
My only downside is a singular segment that is so easily move passed.
Gravity Rush 2 is able to show from world design to gameplay just how much it improves on the first game.
So about that gameplay huh? The main crux of this series is it's unique gameplay. Taking floating combat to a whole new level. I didn't think I needed the first games combat to be expanded on but they did a fantastic job here. They add two new styles that suit the games themes really well on top of making it super easy to change between the two.
It adds the element of swapping out styles depending on the enemy you're fighting which you do see in a lot of video games but thankfully it doesn't overstay it's welcome here.
They made combat that was already solid into an even more refined version which is fantastic to see a sequel do.
Sadly my one gripe comes with the gameplay and that is purely due to one level in particular that requires you to move gravity within a tight space that makes your camera go wild and your sense of direction go even worse.
I hated this particular segement. It made sense for the game to do the level like this but from a user experience, I just don't think a game like Gravity Rush works in tighter spaces.
As far as problems go, this is such a small issue.
Onwards and upwards and even downwards to the story. I love every second of it. I adore the plot that is told in each chapter from class systems to sense of belonging to the struggles of wanting to help everyone. This game has such a strong point to make and it does it so well with new character's and expanding on older ones.
Even the crazier plot lines especially towards the end feel really good and really in line with what the series has had baked since the first entry. This game as a whole shouts out the idea that everyone is equal. It amazes me how good of a person Kat is and how little she asks in return. She has a sense of naiveity in the first game that ends up being expanded into the idea that she just wants everyone to be okay.
Which shines so freakin hard towards games climax.
To even further portray this games story and themes, I have to point out it's excellent soundtrack. The songs that are picked for this game give off such a strong emotion, it is so incredible to hear every track. It sets the tones between each area so well.
The rich part of town has a fantastic catchy tune that shows wellness.
The market part of town has a bustling frantic song that has you bopping along and feeling ready for a day on the beach side.
And the poor part of town as you descend into darkness, gives a sad sound for your entire time there.
The music in this game is excellent from start to finish and truly deserves so much praise.
Overall, Gravity Rush 2 is a confident sequel that gives you 4x the amount of content as well as providing you with so many answers and questions that I can only hope this series somehow comes back again.
My only downside is a singular segment that is so easily move passed.