Crazy Machines 2
{{Short description|2007 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Crazy Machines 2
| image = Crazy Machines 2 Coverart.png
| caption =
| developer = Fakt Software
DTP Entertainment (iOS)
| publisher = Viva Media (PC)
DTP Entertainment
| designer =
| engine =
| released = Windows
{{vgrelease|GER|October 15, 2007|NA|June 20, 2008}}Nintendo DS
{{vgrelease|EU|October 16, 2009}}iOS
June 29, 2011
| genre = Puzzle
| series= Crazy Machines
| modes = Single-player
| platforms = Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, iOS
}}
Crazy Machines 2 is a puzzle video game developed by German studios Fakt Software and DTP Entertainment for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo DS, and iOS. It is the sequel to Crazy Machines.
Gameplay
The goal in Crazy Machines 2 is to solve a seemingly simple problem (cook a hot dog, pop a balloon) by constructing a Heath Robinson / Rube Goldberg-esque machine. The 3D game relies heavily on in-game physics and utilises NVidia PhysX. For any given puzzle, the player is provided with a collection of items e.g. ramps, springs, steam engines, electrical devices, gears, belts, and a large selection of other mechanical devices for converting and directing raw energy into useful motion. On the completion of each puzzle, the player is rewarded with points and a gold, silver, or bronze lug nut. Not only does the created machine have to perform the assigned primary task, but might also complete one or more of the optional secondary tasks thus earning more points.
Reception
{{Video game reviews
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| MC = 72/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/crazy-machines-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Crazy Machines 2 for PC Reviews|website=Metacritic|publisher=Fandom|accessdate=February 7, 2023|archive-date=April 21, 2025|archive-url=https://archive.today/20250421174755/https://www.metacritic.com/game/crazy-machines-2/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|url-status=live}}
| GameRev = B+{{cite web|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/41599-crazy-machines-2-review|title=Crazy Machines 2 Review (PC)|last=Hunt|first=Geoffrey|date=August 25, 2008|website=GameRevolution|publisher=CraveOnline|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150908014545/http://www.gamerevolution.com/review/crazy-machines-2|archivedate=September 8, 2015|url-status=live|accessdate=February 7, 2023}}
| IGN = 6.8/10{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/26/crazy-machines-2-review|title=Crazy Machines 2 Review (PC)|last=Thang|first=Jimmy|date=June 26, 2008|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|accessdate=February 7, 2023}}
| JXV = 14/20{{cite web|url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00010145-crazy-machines-2-test.htm|title=Test: Crazy Machines 2|language=fr|author=CptObvious|date=December 16, 2008|website=Jeuxvideo.com|publisher=Webedia|accessdate=February 7, 2023|archive-date=February 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207224752/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00010145-crazy-machines-2-test.htm|url-status=live}}
| PCF = 70%{{cite magazine|title=Crazy Machines 2|magazine=PC Format|publisher=Future plc|issue=217|date=September 2008|page=110}}
| PCGUK = 65%{{cite magazine|title=Crazy Machines 2|magazine=PC Gamer UK|publisher=Future plc|date=October 2008|page=91}}
| PCZone = 82%{{cite magazine|title=Review: Crazy Machines 2|magazine=PC Zone|publisher=Future plc|date=September 2008|page=74}}
}}
The PC version received above-average reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. GameZone were impressed by the number of puzzles, saying, "Now the game has like 200 puzzles to complete, which is an astonishing number," and that the game was "Easy to use, forward thinking and inventive," being "really a delight to play." IGN were less keen, saying, "The core gameplay mechanics are solid," but "Crazy Machines 2 is at times poorly constructed."
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See also
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090228040654/http://www.crazymachinesgame.com/ Crazy Machines 2 official site]
- {{moby game|id=/windows/crazy-machines-2|name=Crazy Machines 2 (Windows)}}
- {{moby game|id=/nintendo-ds/crazy-machines-2_|name=Crazy Machines 2 (Nintendo DS)}}
Category:DTP Entertainment games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games developed in Germany