Release Date: June 27, 2023
The sequel to a humorous FPP adventure game, in which we play as a talented graffiti artist named Ghost. The protagonist heads out to find his friend, Big Mud, after his mysterious disappearance.
Sludge Life 2 is a humorous first-person adventure game and a sequel to the graffiti simulator from 2020, which originally debuted on PC, later on receiving a Switch release. Just like its predecessor, it was developed by Adam "Doseone" Drucker and Terri Vellman - this time working alongside Kid Ciggy. The game was published by Devolver Digital.
Sludge Life 2 is set some time after the events of the first game. The player character is, once again, Ghost, a talented graffiti artist. His friend - Big Mud, a humanoid frog - has unexpectedly disappeared. Suspecting one of Slimetown's reigning corporations, Ghost heads out to find him.
The game makes use of the first-person perspective (FPP). Aside from its new storyline, Sludge Life 2 is more of the same - more tags to paint, more NPCs to meet (which there are to be three times as many compared to the first game), more tracks to listen to, etc. During our exploration of Slimetown we gradually uncover the truth behind Big Mud's disappearance.
The game also includes a range of optional activities, such as taking photos or playing basketball with Ghost's friends. The roster of gadgets used to traverse the city has been expanded with items such as Double Js (granting double jumps and a faster run speed) and the Portable Launcher (lets the player launch themselves high into the air).
Just like the first Sludge Life, the sequel only s singleplayers. The playable area, however, has been significantly expanded, with the game offering several more hours of content. Its cartoonish graphics and sense of humor make the experience much more enjoyable.
Platforms:
PC Windows
Developer: Terri Vellmann
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Age restrictions: 18+
System Requirements for Sludge Life 2 Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 1.86 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 7600 GS or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-2100 3.1 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Sludge Life 2 Video Game.
Eurogamer: 4 / 5 by Christian Donlan
Prepare yourself for a mixtape of lurid brilliance.
TechRaptor: 7.5 / 10 by Joseph Allen
Sludge Life 2 is a second verse that feels much the same as the first, but it's still got a bouncy, vivacious, and utterly unique sound.
Gamer Escape: 7 / 10 by Aaron Botts
While the sequel doesn't do anything drastically different, it does enough to justify its existence and is something that's as competent as its predecessor. It's a grimy good time, and it's something I think fans of weird games can pull up and appreciate for what it is. Ciggy City might be bigger, but it still has a rebellious heart that people should satisfy those seeking something a bit more out there in their gaming lives.