Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 64-bit or later Processeur : Quad Core 2.5 Ghz of faster Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 750 / AMD Radeon 6870 HD DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Quad Core 3.5 Ghz of faster Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R7 370 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible
BRUTAL JOHN 2
Humor and nostalgic parody dominate the chatter, with humor cited 34 times and nostalgia 31. Steam users rate it Overwhelmingly Positive, 95 % of the 402 post‑release reviews are favorable, and most players (280) clock 2‑10 hours of playtime.
What it's about: Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 130 | 115 | 8 | 7 |
| Content / longevity | 71 | 54 | 4 | 13 |
| Story / writing | 46 | 32 | 2 | 12 |
| Audio / music | 31 | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Graphics / art | 24 | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| Value for money | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
| Performance | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Interface / UX | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Stability / bugs | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 6.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.4 h.
🪤 40 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 36 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 35,7 % of players.
What creators say (YouTube)
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Strengths
- Gameplay thrills: 115 positive mentions out of 130
- Rich content: 54 positive mentions out of 71
- Story delivers laughs and nostalgia: 32 positive mentions out of 46
- Graphics draw praise: 19 positive mentions out of 24
- Audio complements the parody vibe: 24 positive mentions out of 31
Weaknesses
- Performance drags: 9 negative mentions out of 13
- Bugs persist: 2 negative mentions out of 3
- UI feels clunky: 4 negative mentions out of 9
- Multiplayer disappoints: 4 negative mentions out of 5
Who is it for?
Players who enjoy indie action shooters laced with satire, pop‑culture references and a strong comedic tone will find plenty to love. Those seeking a polished, bug‑free multiplayer experience may be let down.
Is BRUTAL JOHN 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 618 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay thrills. Current price: 9,09€ (30% off).
Verdict
Brutal John 2 capitalizes on its razor‑sharp humor and solid core gameplay to earn an overwhelming positive consensus. While the single‑player experience shines, technical hiccups and a weak multiplayer mode keep it from being a flawless package. For fans of quirky, fast‑paced action, the game offers more than enough value.
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