Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Item: Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Rating: 85
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-02-22

Summary

Tons of content and high replayability.
Deep, rewarding tactical gameplay experience.
Co-op, campaign, and extensive customization.
Improved over previous game installment.
Poor and inconsistent AI behavior.
Clunky and unintuitive control scheme.

Reviews (sample size): 1414
Helpful reviews: 60%
Unhelpful reviews: 38%
Protest reviews: 2%

85%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
15%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 1685
Negative points: 830
Gameplay points: 383
Perf. points: 32
Rec. points: 461
Misc points: 81

Point	Description	Importance
Tons of content and replayability Description The game is praised for its extensive content, high replayability, and overall fun factor. Many reviewers highlight the significant increase in content compared to the early access version, as well as the robust modding support and variety of missions. The game is considered a polished and addictive tactical experience. Importance 96%	The game is praised for its extensive content, high replayability, and overall fun factor. Many reviewers highlight the significant increase in content compared to the early access version, as well as the robust modding support and variety of missions. The game is considered a polished and addictive tactical experience.	96%
Deep, rewarding tactical gameplay Description The game offers deep and engaging tactical gameplay that rewards careful planning and creative problem-solving. Reviewers appreciate the freedom to approach missions in multiple ways, the strategic depth, and the satisfying feeling of executing a well-coordinated plan. The game strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced players. Importance 81%	The game offers deep and engaging tactical gameplay that rewards careful planning and creative problem-solving. Reviewers appreciate the freedom to approach missions in multiple ways, the strategic depth, and the satisfying feeling of executing a well-coordinated plan. The game strikes a balance between accessibility and complexity, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced players.	81%
Improved over previous installment Description The game is consistently praised as a significant improvement over its predecessor. Reviewers note enhancements in graphics, gameplay mechanics, and overall content. The sequel builds upon the strengths of the original while adding new features and depth, making it a worthy successor. Importance 35%	The game is consistently praised as a significant improvement over its predecessor. Reviewers note enhancements in graphics, gameplay mechanics, and overall content. The sequel builds upon the strengths of the original while adding new features and depth, making it a worthy successor.	35%
Co-op, campaign, and customization Description The game offers a variety of modes, including a co-op multiplayer mode and a campaign mode, enhancing replayability and providing options for both solo and group play. The addition of a mission generator and Steam Workshop support further expands the content and allows for endless customization. Importance 33%	The game offers a variety of modes, including a co-op multiplayer mode and a campaign mode, enhancing replayability and providing options for both solo and group play. The addition of a mission generator and Steam Workshop support further expands the content and allows for endless customization.	33%
Easy to pick up and play Description The game is noted for being easy to pick up and play, with intuitive controls and a smooth gameplay flow. Reviewers appreciate the balance between accessibility and challenge, making it suitable for both casual and hardcore players. The game is also praised for being easily moddable and enjoyable in short bursts. Importance 26%	The game is noted for being easy to pick up and play, with intuitive controls and a smooth gameplay flow. Reviewers appreciate the balance between accessibility and challenge, making it suitable for both casual and hardcore players. The game is also praised for being easily moddable and enjoyable in short bursts.	26%
Addictive and enjoyable gameplay Description The game is highly addictive and enjoyable, with reviewers praising the satisfying feeling of coordinating squads and completing missions flawlessly. The game is described as a puzzle solver with guns, and reviewers have lost track of time while playing it. Importance 17%	The game is highly addictive and enjoyable, with reviewers praising the satisfying feeling of coordinating squads and completing missions flawlessly. The game is described as a puzzle solver with guns, and reviewers have lost track of time while playing it.	17%
Good Early Access, better full release Description The game was good in Early Access and has only gotten better since its full release. The developers have added content and features, and the game has great potential. However, this point is less important because it is based on the game's development history rather than its current state. Importance 17%	The game was good in Early Access and has only gotten better since its full release. The developers have added content and features, and the game has great potential. However, this point is less important because it is based on the game's development history rather than its current state.	17%
Extensive modding and customization Description The game has extensive modding support, allowing players to customize various aspects of the game and add new content. Reviewers appreciate the easy-to-use map editor and the quality of community-created mods, which significantly enhance the gaming experience. Importance 14%	The game has extensive modding support, allowing players to customize various aspects of the game and add new content. Reviewers appreciate the easy-to-use map editor and the quality of community-created mods, which significantly enhance the gaming experience.	14%
Random map generator and editor Description The game's random map generator and map editor are praised for providing a constant supply of new content and challenges. Reviewers appreciate the well-designed maps and the ability to create custom scenarios, which significantly enhance replayability. Importance 11%	The game's random map generator and map editor are praised for providing a constant supply of new content and challenges. Reviewers appreciate the well-designed maps and the ability to create custom scenarios, which significantly enhance replayability.	11%
New setting and expanded operations Description The game expands upon the original's design by transitioning from urban counter-terrorism to a Middle East battlefield setting. This shift introduces more complex military operations, new enemy types, and improved graphics, enhancing the overall immersion and tactical depth. Importance 10%	The game expands upon the original's design by transitioning from urban counter-terrorism to a Middle East battlefield setting. This shift introduces more complex military operations, new enemy types, and improved graphics, enhancing the overall immersion and tactical depth.	10%
Immersive sound and graphics Description The game features outstanding sound effects and detailed graphics that enhance the immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the realistic weapon sounds, explosions, and environmental effects, which contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game. Importance 9%	The game features outstanding sound effects and detailed graphics that enhance the immersive experience. Reviewers appreciate the realistic weapon sounds, explosions, and environmental effects, which contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game.	9%
Varied classes and equipment Description The game offers a well-developed class system and a variety of weapons, attachments, and gadgets, allowing for diverse tactical approaches. Reviewers appreciate the different mission types and the ability to customize their squad to suit their playstyle. Importance 8%	The game offers a well-developed class system and a variety of weapons, attachments, and gadgets, allowing for diverse tactical approaches. Reviewers appreciate the different mission types and the ability to customize their squad to suit their playstyle.	8%