Dyna Bomb 2 Review (Xbox Series S)

by Jim Smale · August 24, 2022

For our Dyna Bomb 2 Review, we meet Jack and Ela who are on vacation on a beautiful tropical island. Unaware of DR.Brutus they sip fruit juices and talk about their past adventures. They are interrupted by Dr. Brutus’s voice. A loud explosion destroys the kiosk where they were relaxing and so they decide to make the bad guy pay for it. Thus begins their new adventure and You will be the protagonist. Choose one of the two heroes or both if you prefer to play with a friend. Fly and shoot bombs across 8 different beautiful and colorful levels. Discover secret levels and find the way to the secret world. Buy new weapons and other types of upgrades that will help You on your adventure. Defeat all of Dr.Brutus’ followers and help Jack and Ela to clean up the wonderful island they are on.

Dyna Bomb 2 Review Pros:

Cartoon graphics.
885.4MB Download size.
1000 Gamerscore.
Platformer gameplay.
The opening tutorial level then ongoing pop-ups.
Cartoon cutscenes.
3 save slots.
Two controller layouts.
The extras menu shows off sketches, and enemy and boss images.
Local two-player Co-op.
Two characters Ela and Jack.
Unlock new suits for each character.
World map level select.
Eight worlds to unlock with eight levels in each.
Big boss encounters.
Can replay levels.
Collect gems and power balls to buy unlocks and upgrades like more level time, better gliding, etc.
Jetpack allows you to fly around or hover but it does have fuel so it can run out.
Perfect levels by collecting all the gems, finishing under the time limit, and killing all enemies.
Guns take ammo.
Chests can be found for ammo.
Big huge levels.
End of a level breakdown showing how many gems were collected, enemies killed, power ball pieces collected, and the time.
After a level you can – exit, replay, shop, continue, world map, or level map.
Find secret worlds and levels.
It’s a good chill-out platformer.
Quick to learn but hard to master.

Dyna Bomb 2 Review Cons:

Cannot just rebind the controls.
No online Co-op.
Anything you buy before a level is a one-use item but it doesn’t tell you that.
No checkpoints.
The Ui gets in the way and blocks part of the screen.
The music just doesn’t fit the mood and style of the game.
Dodgy hit detection in places.

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Dyna Bomb 2:

Official website.

Developer: Total Console

Publisher: 7 Raven Studios

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Xbox

7/10

Graphics - 7/10
6/10

Sound - 6/10
8/10

Accessibility - 8/10
7/10

Length - 7/10
8/10

Fun Factor - 8/10

7.2/10

Summary

Dyna Bomb 2 is a great old-school platformer, it’s difficult but not unfair and the levels have enough going on that you always feel entertained. I found it best to just jump on and do a few levels here and there but it does lend itself well to extended play. I would have personally liked the upgrades and abilities to be permanent but then that would be a different game, in fact, on reflection, it’s fine being a one-time use because it adds a layer of tension to a game that looks relaxed. I enjoyed this sequel more than the first one and it’s definitely worth a play.