Hylics 2’s psychedelic art style steals the spotlight, garnering 79 positive mentions out of 80. The game enjoys an overwhelming 97 % positive rating on Steam, with post‑release sentiment staying at 96 % and long‑play sessions (over 25 h) hitting a perfect 100 % approval.
What it's about: A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.
In-game
« Play game, have a musical concert. Fall to hell. Swim. Something about a concavity. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1« This is an awesome RPG full of character I can guarantee a lot of new releases are devoid of. Couldn't recommend more, whether you're a fan of RPGs or an appreciator of art. Maybe even both, go play it and stop reading. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1« a weird, psychadelic-rock turn-based RPG adventure made entirely with claymation. fun battles, groovy soundtrack, and absolutely killer visual vibe. everyone should play hylics 2. that's it, that's the review. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1« j'ai rebander tout le long mais cette fois si en 3D »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« je suis tombée amoureuse de l'univers du jeu »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Wacky trippy and an improvement over the first one. Tho would still have a soft spot for the real bizarre and disturbing atmosphere of the first one. Both are different and both have really good qualities »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played
« sound is low at max volume and no audio settings ??? »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« Desperately tried to love this game. Music and art are stunning, however they are not enough for me to keep playing. Battles are not fun, navigating makes me sick and I don't feel any emotions on what's going in the world. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« Stop wasting my time with this boring ass, uninteresting, geriatric combat, Mason. Could go pee between every one of those attack animations. The rest of the game's good »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« Poor mechanics hold this artsy creation back. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Somehow managed to be even WORSE than the first game »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« One of my favorite RPG of all time, i'm not finished, i'm in the final area before to see the final boss, i guess, and hope the 3 will come out soon beacause this is masterpiece »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
In players' words
« Play game, have a musical concert. Fall to hell. Swim. Something about a concavity. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1« sound is low at max volume and no audio settings ??? »👎 anonymous review · 0 h played« This is an awesome RPG full of character I can guarantee a lot of new releases are devoid of. Couldn't recommend more, whether you're a fan of RPGs or an appreciator of art. Maybe even both, go play it and stop reading. »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played1« Desperately tried to love this game. Music and art are stunning, however they are not enough for me to keep playing. Battles are not fun, navigating makes me sick and I don't feel any emotions on what's going in the world. »👎 anonymous review · 7 h played« a weird, psychadelic-rock turn-based RPG adventure made entirely with claymation. fun battles, groovy soundtrack, and absolutely killer visual vibe. everyone should play hylics 2. that's it, that's the review. »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played1« Stop wasting my time with this boring ass, uninteresting, geriatric combat, Mason. Could go pee between every one of those attack animations. The rest of the game's good »👎 anonymous review · 11 h played« j'ai rebander tout le long mais cette fois si en 3D »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played« Poor mechanics hold this artsy creation back. »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« je suis tombée amoureuse de l'univers du jeu »👍 anonymous review · 12 h played« Somehow managed to be even WORSE than the first game »👎 anonymous review · 4 h played« Wacky trippy and an improvement over the first one. Tho would still have a soft spot for the real bizarre and disturbing atmosphere of the first one. Both are different and both have really good qualities »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played« One of my favorite RPG of all time, i'm not finished, i'm in the final area before to see the final boss, i guess, and hope the 3 will come out soon beacause this is masterpiece »👍 anonymous review · 16 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
77 % pos · n=132
Graphics / art
99 % pos · n=80
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=57
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=43
Interface / UX
17 % pos · n=6
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Value for money
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
132
102
13
17
Graphics / art
80
79
1
0
Audio / music
57
54
0
3
Story / writing
43
38
3
2
Interface / UX
6
1
1
4
Content / longevity
5
5
0
0
Value for money
2
1
0
1
Stability / bugs
2
0
0
2
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 12 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.2 h.
<2h
64 % (n=14)
2-10h
94 % (n=126)
10-25h
99 % (n=254)
>25h
100 % (n=36)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
User‑interface confusion drags down the experience: 4 negative mentions out of 6.
Technical hiccups are noted by a minority: 2 negative mentions about bugs.
Price perception is split, with equal positive and negative mentions (1 pos / 1 neg).
Who is it for?
Players who relish experimental RPGs, love offbeat humor, and appreciate a hand‑crafted, psychedelic aesthetic will find Hylics 2 compelling. Those seeking polished UI or a bug‑free experience may need to temper expectations.
Is Hylics 2 worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 3,521 Steam reviews are positive (player score 95/100). Most-praised strength: Surreal visual design receives near‑universal acclaim. Current price: 14,79€.
Verdict
Hylics 2 stands out as a uniquely artistic RPG that largely satisfies its audience, reflected in a 97 % Steam approval. While its core gameplay and story are praised, the rough UI and occasional bugs keep it from being flawless. Fans of avant‑garde design should dive in, but newcomers should be prepared for its quirks.
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