The game feels a lot like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed in that the roster is a step down from its predecessor but the gameplay mechanics are so much better that it's hard to really be too disappointed about that. I am a bit disappointed that CatDog got cut but I guess some sacrifices needed to be made. The Switch version's load times suck too but whatever. I'm patient.

One thing that's odd is that you can't do arcade mode or minigames in [local] two player. I think that was possible in the first game. Pretty sure. It's not too big a deal but it feels like a weird thing to remove.

edit: I can not overstate how happy the conversations between characters in the story mode make me. In less than a month Nick Brawl 2 has given me more joy than Smash Ultimate ever has just from how charming these interactions are. VLAD CAN TALK AT GARFIELD!!! This is the best thing ever

this is far and away an extremely better game than the original, i acknowledge that! in literally every aspect it is an improvement, but man spongebob from nasb1 clicked with me so insanely hard i don't know if it'll ever reach that peak again with me LOL. that's not to say i didn't enjoy my time here, on average i enjoy playing as the rest of the cast a ton more, the new revamped movesets are a ton of fun. there's only really 4ish characters i straight up dislike, and even then they aren't terrible just not my style. the story mode is a highlight, a surprisingly good time! pretty lengthy, tons of replayability, i'd even go as far as to say it's better single player content than most if not all of smash bros. fully voice acted, some fun character interactions, good bosses, all come together to make a solid platform fighter campaign! the online netcode is also greatly improved which is great! the only negative i have here is it seems a lot buggier than the first was so far. i'm sure it'll get fixed up, but the audio in the campaign can be pretty terrible, the game soft locked in friend lobbies multiple times already, i've clipped through the floor a few times, stuff like that. it's not game ruining, if anything it's been kinda funny honestly but still noticeable.

i think it makes sense to be weary of this game, it makes a lot of sense to feel burnt by the first game and feel like they just released the same game but actually finished for another $50, and that's because they did exactly that! if you didn't get the first or are willing to look past it, this is genuinely a phenomenal platform fighter but if you feel very burnt by the original i wouldn't blame you.

Review de Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2: A Diversão Continua com Mais Personagens e Caos Cartoon

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 é uma explosão de nostalgia e caos cartoon em forma de jogo. Com uma ampliação de personagens icônicos e arenas vibrantes, esta sequência traz ainda mais diversão para os fãs de todas as idades.

Jogabilidade: 8/10

A jogabilidade mantém a essência do primeiro jogo, oferecendo combates frenéticos e controles acessíveis. A inclusão de novos personagens adiciona variedade estratégica, e as habilidades especiais de cada um proporcionam momentos épicos durante as batalhas. No entanto, alguns podem achar a mecânica um tanto caótica, especialmente em partidas com quatro jogadores.

Personagens: 9/10

A seleção expandida de personagens é o grande destaque. Desde heróis clássicos como Bob Esponja até personagens mais recentes, como Lincoln Loud, a diversidade é notável. Cada lutador é fiel à sua contraparte televisiva, com movimentos e golpes que fazem jus aos seus respectivos programas. A inclusão de skins e personalizações é um toque adicional bem-vindo.

Gráficos: 7/10

Os gráficos mantêm o estilo cartunesco e colorido do primeiro jogo, o que certamente agrada aos fãs. No entanto, em comparação com alguns títulos contemporâneos, pode parecer um pouco datado. A qualidade visual é sólida, mas há espaço para melhorias, especialmente em termos de detalhes e efeitos visuais.

Modos de Jogo: 8/10

Os modos de jogo oferecem uma variedade agradável, desde batalhas rápidas até modos mais elaborados, como o modo história. No entanto, o modo história, embora divertido, pode ser um pouco curto para alguns jogadores. A inclusão de desafios e missões adiciona uma camada extra de replayability.

Trilha Sonora: 9/10

A trilha sonora é um destaque, capturando perfeitamente a atmosfera de cada série representada. As músicas são cativantes e complementam bem a ação frenética durante as batalhas. A nostalgia é intensificada pelos temas familiares que os fãs certamente apreciarão.

Conclusão: 8/10

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 é uma celebração divertida e caótica do vasto universo de desenhos animados da Nickelodeon. Embora tenha alguns pontos que podem ser aprimorados, a diversidade de personagens e o espírito animado garantem uma experiência que certamente será apreciada por fãs antigos e novos. Se você está em busca de risadas, competição amigável e momentos nostálgicos, este jogo é uma escolha sólida.

A sequel that gets the time in the oven that the first one deserved. The single-player content alone blows the first one out of the water, but the refined gameplay mechanics and movesets also show the massive improvement this game is. While the story is pretty straightforward and kind of underwhelming and there have been some horror stories regarding jank and bugs, the game itself feels great to play and each character has been lovingly crafted to play exactly how you think they would alongside some extra sauce that makes them stand out from the rest of the cast. The roster is divisive, where people have good reason to be critical of the cuts made in favor of weird replacements but it's also combined with the fallout of a post-Ultimate world causing high expectations. I don't mind the roster personally but I don't judge others for their critiques. Online is really solid, like amazingly smooth. There are some really gross bugs that have caused me to lose some of my ranked points and those really blow. The additional Day 1 DLC is a bit scummy (like $20 for the DLC AND additional costumes for $10 is yeesh), but I will admit that I splurged because it was on sale and I wanted to support the devs. DLC characters are fun picks in a vacuum but as a package is pretty disappointing, especially since no new series are added or veterans return. To not end on a downer though, if you're looking for a new mascot platform fighter to mess around in, this is a good choice. And if you were burned by the first one and are skeptical, I can confirm that this game is good. I'd wait for it to go on sale though.

I'm not really vibing with this one as much as I wanted, but it's surprisingly solid for a modern plataform fighter

Movement and buttons feels nice, all the characters have unique traits, the slime mechanic is a interesting addition that functions like roman cancel which allows creative combo extensions and burst options

However the real problem is everything else at the moment: game-breaking bugs and weird glitches, unbalanced stuff (FUCK EL TIGRE) and the majority of the stages are just TOO BIG turning matches into a exhausting task to find kills, especially horizontally

This has a lot of potential and can be an overall great competitive game, but it needs general changes/fixes and some gameplay tweaks to work as it should

Being someone who enjoyed the first NASB as a fun, but flawed experience, it's honestly amazing how the team at Fair Play and Ludosity put their heads down and really just shot for the moon with this one and actually managed to completely knock it out of the park. NASB 2 improves everything that people had problems with NASB 1. More variety with Stages, costumes, items, and voice acting being there from the get go, fully fledged Story Mode, a refined and tweaked Arcade Mode, and while unfortunately having to cut almost half the roster of the first game, still manages to make every character in this one feel unique and different while also adding some fantastic newcomers. The online has also been improved ten fold, and with added crossplay ensures this game will have a much lengthier shelf life than the first. No one feels like they play alike at all, and the addition of the slime bar and final smash like attacks really add a lot of layers to the gameplay. If you were left disappointed or underwhelmed at the first one, you absolutely owe it to yourself to try out the sequel.