The thrill of mining and upgrading has been explored countless times in games, but the recent surge of roguelike twists on the formula has kept it feeling fresh. Wall World 2 is the latest to dig into that space, returning to the series’ towering vertical landscapes for another round of satisfying excavation.
Each run sends you delving into mines, unearthing resources, upgrading your digging tools or the combat systems of your wall-climbing spider mech, and chasing specific objectives. As you work, hazards emerge and the timer ticks up, until waves of monsters descend, forcing you to pause your mining and defend your mech in tense bursts of action.
The core challenge lies in timing and upgrade choices. It’s usually smart to improve your weapons first, though relics you uncover can completely shift your priorities. These relics grant powerful temporary abilities, like buzzsaw drones, deployable turrets, or the power to smash through rock with ease, and while they vanish at the end of each run, adapting your playstyle around them keeps every attempt engaging.
Despite its roguelike nature, Wall World 2 feels purposeful. Each run contributes to broader progress across distinct zones and objectives, gradually unravelling the mystery at the heart of the sequel. The mix of permanent upgrades, meaningful goals, and that eerie, almost eldritch atmosphere makes Wall World 2 an endlessly entertaining and surprisingly atmospheric ride.
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