The first Pixeljunk Shooter was a surprise. A creative, challenging, and fun twin-stick shooter that put the focus on physics and puzzle solving, it managed to stand out in a sea full of seemingly similar downloadable titles. The sequel no longer has the benefit of surprise, but instead builds on the first game with plenty of new ideas. Some work well; others don’t. With a drastic difficulty spike and a disappointing second act, Pixeljunk Shooter 2 manages to fall short of its predecessor.

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Flowing in the wrong direction: Ars reviews Pixeljunk Shooter 2