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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit) Processeur : Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 / AMD Radeon RX460 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 1 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Sound Card

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Réseau : connexion internet haut débit

Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean

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Released August 13, 2026
sample: 23 reviews posted after launch (6 AI-classified)
78/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 80 % · 995 reviews (« Very Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 71% positive vs 80% overall (52 recent reviews)

Players sink over ten hours into this niche third-person action shooter once they get past the initial rough edges. Across 995 total Steam reviews, the title holds an 80 percent positive rating, though post-launch reception sits at 70 percent positive out of 23 sampled opinions.

What it's about: Banzai Escape 2 Subterranean is a single-player or co-op anime 3rd-person action modern warfare shooter and a sequel based the events of Banzai Escape 2. You as a player, controlling a clone sister fighting to clearing up path inside the underground dungeon network.

In-game

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« For players like me who aren’t very talented at FPS games, the SPAS-12 and Medkit Magic are what you want to bring. The SPAS-12 is generally overpowered, and one Medkit Magic grenade heals around 60 HP. I LOVE ANIME GIRLS AND LOLI!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played3
« a light looter shooter with cute asthetic (light as in difficulty, story, graphic) enjoyable core gameplay loop with slightly janky movement and physic for dlc, i suggest c-nar laser gun and all the appearence stuff you liked good game »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 74 h played
« A (mostly) free-2-play shooting game that's actually better than most other F2P 3rd person shooter games. Also good for those who're tired of teamplays & just want to play solo. The snapshot feature is kinda fun, too. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 39 h played
« This is a really fun game. A small request : Could you add "Full Controller Support" and optimize the controls of game controller ? »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« it's fun and cute. Definitely worth throwing some money Xenoaisam's way »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played
« the character takes 1/3 of the screen you can't zoom with a gun and you are in third person view.. complete crap »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« terrible bosses, constantly stun locking and not letting to get up. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 17 h played
« Didn't expect it was made by Malaysia till I saw the logo and name of university involved. Not very special but it's a good indie game, great for killing some time. Would be better if can add map in HUD instead of keep pressing F button. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played
« I just remembered I discovered this game from a Ravenfield mod. More specifically Malaysian catgirls voice mutator. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 80 h played

In players' words

« For players like me who aren’t very talented at FPS games, the SPAS-12 and Medkit Magic are what you want to bring. The SPAS-12 is generally overpowered, and one Medkit Magic grenade heals around 60 HP. I LOVE ANIME GIRLS AND LOLI!!!!!!!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 12 h played3
« the character takes 1/3 of the screen you can't zoom with a gun and you are in third person view.. complete crap »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 0 h played
« a light looter shooter with cute asthetic (light as in difficulty, story, graphic) enjoyable core gameplay loop with slightly janky movement and physic for dlc, i suggest c-nar laser gun and all the appearence stuff you liked good game »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 74 h played
« terrible bosses, constantly stun locking and not letting to get up. »
👎 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 17 h played
« A (mostly) free-2-play shooting game that's actually better than most other F2P 3rd person shooter games. Also good for those who're tired of teamplays & just want to play solo. The snapshot feature is kinda fun, too. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 39 h played
« Didn't expect it was made by Malaysia till I saw the logo and name of university involved. Not very special but it's a good indie game, great for killing some time. Would be better if can add map in HUD instead of keep pressing F button. »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 0 h played
« This is a really fun game. A small request : Could you add "Full Controller Support" and optimize the controls of game controller ? »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 1 h played
« I just remembered I discovered this game from a Ravenfield mod. More specifically Malaysian catgirls voice mutator. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 80 h played
« it's fun and cute. Definitely worth throwing some money Xenoaisam's way »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
60 % pos · n=5
Story / writing
67 % pos · n=3
Performance
0 % pos · n=2
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=2
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay5311
Story / writing3201
Performance2002
Graphics / art2200
Interface / UX2002
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 5.1 h.

<2h
56 % (n=9)
2-10h
75 % (n=4)
10-25h
83 % (n=6)
>25h
75 % (n=4)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,5 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 4,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Visual design and aesthetics earn praise, with 2 positive mentions out of 2 dedicated to graphics.
  • Longer play sessions yield higher satisfaction, hitting 83 percent positive mentions in the 10 to 25 hour playtime bucket out of 6 reviews.
  • The narrative pulls its weight reasonably well, gathering 2 positive mentions out of 3 regarding the story.
  • General gameplay mechanics secure 3 positive mentions out of 5 total assessments.

Weaknesses

  • Interface design draws heavy criticism, registering 2 negative mentions out of 2 for the UI.
  • Technical stability falters for some, evidenced by 2 negative mentions out of 2 concerning performance.
  • Bugs and freezing issues impact early experiences, contributing to 1 negative mention out of 1 for bugs.

Who is it for?

Fans of niche anime-styled action shooters who are willing to overlook janky mechanics and technical quirks for a budget diversion.

Is Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 80% of 995 Steam reviews are positive (player score 78/100). Most-praised strength: Visual design and aesthetics earn praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Banzai Escape 2: Subterranean delivers a quirky, albeit rough, action experience that rewards patience for those willing to stick past the two-hour mark. Despite interface friction and performance hiccups, its core aesthetic and gameplay charm maintain an 80 percent global positive rating across 995 reviews.

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