BRUTAL JOHN 2 Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-08-31
Review summary
  • Abundant easter eggs and secrets
  • Game is fun and enjoyable
  • Large and diverse arsenal
  • Difficulty balance is poor
  • Weapon balance is off
  • Graphics and visuals problematic
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Categories

First-Person ShooterBoomer ShooterRetro FPSSingle-player StoryExplorationBoss FightsGore-focused CombatWeapon Customization

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
192
92%
283
89%
11%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
90%
Unhelpful reviews
10%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
942
Negative points
302
Gameplay points
457
Perf. points
15
Rec. points
126
Misc points
335
Point
Abundant easter eggs and secrets
Description
A large number of reviews highlight the game's many easter eggs, secrets, and references, often noting the fun of hunting for them. This is a major recurring theme across multiple clusters.
Importance
45%
Game is fun and enjoyable
Description
Players consistently describe the game as fun, smooth, and charming, with many calling it an awesome and enjoyable experience from start to finish. The positive tone is widespread and detailed.
Importance
39%
Large and diverse arsenal
Description
The game offers a huge variety of weapons, from classic 90s guns to crazier options, with each feeling unique and useful. The weapon wheel and alt-fire modes add to the depth.
Importance
29%
Weapons feel great to use
Description
Players consistently praise the feel of the weapons, noting they are well-made, diverse, and satisfying to shoot. The impact and sound effects contribute to the positive experience.
Importance
29%
Great level design
Description
Level design is praised for being good, interesting, and well-crafted, with clear direction and variety. Players appreciate the flow and the integration of easter eggs into levels.
Importance
24%
Fast-paced and fluid gameplay
Description
The gameplay is described as fast-paced, smooth, and brisk, with many enemies and weapons keeping the action intense. Movement is also praised for being fluid and solid.
Importance
19%
Gameplay makes up for shortcomings
Description
Some reviews note that the gameplay is so enjoyable that it compensates for any other flaws. The core gameplay loop is considered strong and engaging.
Importance
11%