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A Classic Challenge Modernized

In Gimmick! 2, you once again meet the green little yokai Yumetaro. Decades after his first adventure he now sets out on a new quest in a world packed with interesting challenges, dangerous enemies, and hidden treasures. The game can be played in either a friendlier assisted mode, or if you’re up for a challenge play in the true-to-the-original “Gimmick!” mode!

Star physics

As a yokai, Yumetaro has the ability to summon and throw a powerful star that not only bounces, but also keeps the momentum of his movement. The Star can be used to activate switches, defend against enemies and even be ridden to get to those hard-to-reach places while exploring the secrets of the world. You can discover treasure, find shortcuts or set speed records by mastering the star's bouncing physics. Experiment with it to unlock its full potential. This is a game with true star power!

A Legendary Soundtrack

The composer David Wise hardly needs any introduction. In his work on the Gimmick! 2 soundtrack, he has both written completely new melodies and remade old classics. The soundtrack was creatively directed by Pelle Cahndlerby and recorded live in Sweden together with Joel Bille.

Blast from the past

The original Gimmick! game was released for the Famicom™ in 1992. It was localized and released in the West - but only in Scandinavia. This, combined with the fact that the game's physics and gameplay mechanics were far ahead of its time, made the game both fabled and beloved. With Gimmick! 2, however, there is no longer any doubt: this is a game that the whole world should have the chance to experience.

Gimmick! 2

Bitwave GamesDeveloper

Clear River GamesPublisher

2024-09-05Release

Action Indie Strategy Casual RPG Adventure Simulation F2P Sports MMO Racing Singleplayer Multiplayer Coop EA

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🎹🖱️ Keyboard + Mouse
🕹️ Partial Controller Support
🎮 Full Controller Support

Very Positive (86 reviews)

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The first major Gimmick! 2 patch is here

Hi everyone! Gimmick! 2 released two weeks ago and today we're launching our first major patch on Steam that will fix reported issues, as well as adding some extra polishing.

Full patch notes down below:

GENERAL

IMPROVEMENTS

Spear Ohagi spear hitbox reduced from 3 to 2.5
Updated death animations for multiple enemies
Hoho celebration animation updated
Flying Ohagi dive animation updated
Add Flying Ohagi alert state
Updated Yumetaro walk and jump particles
Updated Warp Door animation
Updated Barntaro idle animation
Updated faded out sticker when taken
Updated beam/rail visuals for moving platforms
Added more freedom to use Yumetaro's original horn with other horns unlocked
Hoho will now wave a pink flag if all chests and stickers from it to the next Hoho location has been taken

BUG FIXES

Fixed multiple cameras throughout all levels
Enemies pushed into slopes should no longer visually turn back
Updated rendering order so that the star always render behind pipes
Updated rendering order for roof bomb explosions
Fixed screen going permanently black if going to level select when dying and then opening a level
Fixed bug where Ohagi with headgear does not take damage after first hit
Fixed Crash if returning to level select through menu when dying

UI

IMPROVEMENTS

Added a separate image for removing hat to go back to no hat
Hint of location of chests in relation to Hoho checkpoints is now visible in the pause screen
Updated translations

[h2]LEVEL SELECT
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IMPROVEMENTS

Removed blue outline on levels
Smoother rain clouds

[h2]MIDSUMMER MEADOWS
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IMPROVEMENTS

Reduced distance to wall after checkpoint in cave to allow for more star usage
Updated assisted mode to make it less likely to trick assisted player in solving puzzles the wrong way

[h3]BUG FIXES
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Sometimes the game could crash seemingly at random in Midsummer Gardens. This has now been fixed.

TADPOLE TEMPLE

IMPROVEMENTS

Added crumbling block after second checkpoint if dying while taking the track below frog statue
Updated art assets to expose platforms
Added more Fauna
Updated tiling textures

[h3]BUG FIXES
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Updated backtracking cameras to make sure Yumetaro doesnt leave the screen
Fixed music not starting if dying just before gate to Temple
Fixed so the door completed is opening if Yumetaro died while it was moving
Music from the middle boss now always stops after leaving the area

[h2]ARCTIC ASCENT
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IMPROVEMENTS

Updated background so camera doesnt reveals empty areas
Updated second part of final descent to make direction more apparent
Added more Fauna
Updated lava tiling textures
Updated ice tiling textures
Arena was made a tiny bit friendlier while playing on assisted
Updated checkpoint trigger area in snowball pit in order to avoid accidentally missing it

BUG FIXES

Fixed asset depths
Fixed minor tiling issues
Updated fires on all sources that use torches or braziers so they stay the same intensity
Fixed blocks that visually looked like platforms but were not solid
Added failsafe if entering the arena after it has been cleared
Added death protection in areas that could otherwise break the game

[h2]FISHY FACTORY
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IMPROVEMENTS

Updated conveyor belts in various areas to allow for alternate ways to interact with level
Made path to hidden sticker secret a bit more obvious
Updated area in final boss to allow for more play patterns
Updated timing until Ohagis spawn in final boss
Updated slime position on whale
Added animation for sad whale while sick
Updated Whale Ride to allow for alternate strategies
Updated tiles with mix textures
Added fish in the water in Lakeside
Added extra Camera for fast players

[h3]BUG FIXES
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