LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 for Windows

Lizards Must Die 2 bursts onto the scene with a promise of revolutionary lizard-slaying action, picking up where the deservedly un-award-winning original left off. Developed by the legendary Bratans team, aka Smola games, this coop slasher throws players back into the fiery lands of Rus. This sequel offers a high-quality continuation of the original game.

Prepare for large-scale battles across diverse and breathtaking locations: villages imbued with the Russian spirit, the corrupted lands of the lizards, as well as ancient Russian settlements. Players can team up with their Slavic brothers in cooperative mode or face the reptilian hordes solo.

Over-the-top action and questionable humor await

Lizards Must Die 2 features dialogues rich with both lighthearted and profound humor, set within a complex narrative: The great war of the Rus and the lizards. While the humor's depth remains to be seen, the game certainly leans into absurdity, promising an atmosphere of masculinity where testosterone in the blood increases by 80 percent and where you can play as a pumped-up Russian or even an old (but still strong) man.

The developers boast about even more pathos and overcoming, stating that the lizards have become smarter. However, the emphasis on crushing you not only with numbers, but also with intelligence, alongside the mention of large-scale battles with crowds of lizards, means that the challenge might still heavily rely on swarming tactics. The promise of new lizard technologies and factories for the production of lizard machines hints at new enemy types and environmental hazards.

The game features stunning and diverse locations: Russian villages, corrupted lizard lands and ancient Russian settlements. In this game, you will have the chance to experience being one of history's great heroes, each of whom possesses unique and formidable abilities, coupled with a distinct playstyle. The game is totally unserious and intended to be humorous and excessively showy, which likely won’t appeal to other players.

Goofy and gory good time, perhaps with caveats

Lizards Must Die 2 appears to be a game that doesn't take itself too seriously, aiming for a blend of chaotic action and offbeat humor. The cooperative mode and diverse hero abilities suggest a potentially engaging experience for those looking for some lighthearted monster-slaying with friends. However, the potentially juvenile humor and the question mark surrounding the depth of the smarter lizards might be points of concern for some.

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