Moving Out 2 is a 2023 video game developed by SMG Studio and DevM Games and published by Team17. It is a sequel to Moving Out. Players attempt to move objects across various levels without hitting objections. It combines elements of strategy, puzzle, and party video games. Team17 published it for Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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| Publisher(s) | Team17 |
| Engine | Unity[1] |
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| Genre(s) | Simulation |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editPlayers attempt to move items from one location to another while avoiding obstacles. It plays similarly to Moving Out[2] and includes elements of strategy, puzzle, and party video games.[3] Later levels include additional environmental elements not found in the first game, such as one-way doors, teleporters, and time-limited passages. It features single-player and cooperative multiplayer, both online and local.[2] Online multiplayer is a first for the series. It supports up to four players at once.[3]
The game also supports a robust list of accessibility features. Similar to the original it has an assist mode which features enabling longer time limits, skipping levels after failing, reduced difficulty and objects disappearing on delivery, among others. Players can also change button mappings, user interface settings (such as font size and color) and disable certain repeating animations on levels to avoid motion sickness.[4][5]
Downloadable Content
editThe first DLC, F.A.R.Tastic Four Pack, was released at the launch of the game and was included with certain pre-orders. It was later released for purchase. It includes four new characters: Chum, Bastion, Hootacris and Cera Tops.[6][7]
Development
editDeveloper SMG Studio is based in Sydney, Australia.[8] Team17 released Moving Out 2 on August 15, 2023.[9]
Reception
editMoving Out 2 received positive reviews on Metacritic.[10] Although they criticized the single-player game for not being as much fun, IGN said the co-op gameplay is "as challenging as it is charming" and praised its humor.[2] Nintendo Life praised the environments, scenarios, humor, and multiplayer, but they criticized the performance on Switch.[3] Slant Magazine called it a "fun-packed, faster-paced, wackier sequel" and said its silliness rests on "enjoyable, rock-solid gameplay".[11] Push Square said Moving Out 2 "can get a little repetitive" and the gameplay is "quite familiar", but they said it is "a solid good time" when played in bursts. They recommended it to fans of Overcooked and ultimately found it to be "a successful follow-up" to Moving Out.[12]
References
edit- ^ Saver, Michael; Pung, Julia; Stanton, Devon (January 4, 2024). "Made with Unity: 2023 in review". Unity Technologies. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c Ogilvie, Tristan (August 11, 2023). "Moving Out 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c Dominguez, Francisco (August 14, 2023). "Moving Out 2 Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Lockman, Dave (August 14, 2023). "Designing Moving Out 2 to be more fun, diverse and inclusive". Playstation Blog. Sony. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Marijn (June 5, 2023). "Moving Out 2 accessibility and assist modes detailed". Can I Play That. Can I Play That?. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ "Moving Out 2 is releasing in just a few short weeks and if you pre-order, you'll get some bonus content". Expansive. July 29, 2023. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Moving Out 2 - F.A.R.Tastic Four DLC". Playstation Store. Sony. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Aussie maker of Moving Out turns local creativity into global exports". Austrade. October 12, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ Romano, Sal (June 16, 2023). "Moving Out 2 launches August 15". Gematsu. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ "Moving Out 2". Metacritic. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Riccio, Aaron (August 11, 2023). "Moving Out 2 Review: Moving on Up". Slant Magazine. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
- ^ Tailby, Stephen (August 11, 2023). "Mini Review: Moving Out 2 (PS5) - Chaotic Co-Op Capers in Safe But Solid Sequel". Push Square. Retrieved August 16, 2023.