Moving Out 2 review thread | (82/100 OpenCritic)

Game Information

Game Title: Moving Out 2

Platforms:

Xbox Series X/S (Aug 15, 2023)
PC (Aug 15, 2023)
PlayStation 4 (Aug 15, 2023)
PlayStation 5 (Aug 15, 2023)
Nintendo Switch (Aug 15, 2023)
Xbox One (Aug 15, 2023)

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Developers: DevM Games , SMG Studio

Publisher: Team17 Digital

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 82 average - 90% recommended - 29 reviews

Critic Reviews

But Why Tho? - Jason Flatt - 7 / 10

Not everything is ideal when it comes to presentation, but on the whole, Moving Out 2 is a fun game to play alone or with friends

GameBlast - Victor Vitório - Portuguese - 8.5 / 10

Simple and creative, Moving Out 2 is a fun evolution on everything its predecessor had to offer. Physics isn’t always your friend, but that too is part of the hilarious mess of transporting objects and performing changes in inventive scenarios. The variety of mechanics refreshes the course of the campaign without settling for mere repetition. The mood, however, can be fickle depending on who plays. You can move alone without any problems, but it’s best to bring friends to carry sofas and break furniture as a team.

GameGrin - Anna Duncan - 9.5 / 10

Moving Out 2 is an enjoyable game with friends or family, but it can sometimes get a little frustrating. Playing alone can get boring.

Gamepur - 9 / 10

Moving Out 2 packs a simple but delightful punch, especially when you dive into multiplayer fun. Let’s face it, moving isn’t a picnic, but these indie game wizards have turned the tables.

With a fun dose of humor, standout visuals, and gameplay that serves up easy-to-grasp physics puzzles, Team17 and SMG Studio flip the script on those weekend box-lugging blues.

Gamers Heroes - Casey Scheld - 80 / 100

Between its humor and its off-the-wall action, Moving Out 2 is sure to be a hit at one’s next shindig. Those flying solo will have fun, but be sure to bring a friend or three along to get the best Smooth Moves experience.

GamingBolt - Usaid - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 is a great game that excellently builds upon the strengths of the original and adds even more creative levels to the mix that will constantly challenge you in new and interesting ways. The story is weak, but that doesn’t mean much when you’re causing all sorts of chaos with your friends.

Garage Band Gamers - Jason Bolla - 8 / 10

If you love multiplayer madness, especially the kind that Team17 tends to publish, Moving Out 2 will no doubt delight you. As a single player game, it’s a fairly enjoyable (albeit frustrating at times) physics based puzzler. As a palette cleanser, it provides plenty of content to come back to between games. Regardless of what purpose the game serves for you, it’s one worth playing.

Geek Culture - Jake Su - 7.6 / 10

Even if you end up playing solo, the many ways in which Moving Out 2 has improved the original formula and amped up the fun factor will undoubtedly push players to find co-op partners to partake in the chaos. A healthy variety of creative levels, level elements, and charming character personalities all contribute to a party waiting to happen, and that’s saying plenty when it comes to the thankless task of moving furniture.

God is a Geek - Mick Fraser - 8.5 / 10

Moving Out 2 looks pretty, the tongue-in-cheek humour is ever-present, and the accessibility options are great.

IGN - Tristan Ogilvie - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 is a colourful and chaotic co-op sequel that tasks you with bending at the knees while consistently splitting your sides.

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 9 / 10

A superior multiplayer co-op sequel, which maximises its novel premise with improved level design and a flood of clever new ideas.

Nindie Spotlight - Justin Nation - 9.5 / 10

While mostly staying true to the formula of the original, there’s just enough new polish and fun to make it worth a fresh look

Nintendo Life - Francisco Dominguez - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 may not quite be your multiplayer forever home, but its good vibes and intricate challenges are going to cause many joyful whoops of celebration, cries of frustration, irreparably broken furniture, and wild accusations about how the hell a bookcase fell off the balcony. Sounds like coming home to us.

PSX Brasil - Eric Oliveira - Portuguese - 95 / 100

With improved mechanics, a variety of challenges, unique humor full of current references, and a strong emphasis on cooperation, Moving Out 2 stands out as a title that elevates the experience of the original to new heights. The game proves that change can be a good thing, especially when it comes to providing uninterrupted and chaotic fun. It certainly deserves a prominent place in its collection of games.

PlayStation Universe - Timothy Nunes - 7.5 / 10

Moving Out 2 reeks of charm and goofy heart, which makes for a winning recipe when coupled with gameplay that matches perfectly. This may not be a title that everyone will enjoy, but anyone looking for a fun break from norm or love goofy games have something special to find in Moving Out 2.

Player2.net.au - Buddy Watson - B+

Added level variety, a larger roster of crazy characters, online multiplayer and a number of accessibility options propels Moving Out 2 into the top echelon of same-screen co-op multiplayer games.

Press Start - Kieron Verbrugge - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 is an accomplished sequel, building on what made the first game great and really honing in on its presentation and content offering. It’s not a radical departure, and not all of its levels are designed equally, but overall this is another feather in SMG Studio’s cap.

Push Square - Stephen Tailby - 7 / 10

If you’re after more Overcooked-like co-op fun, Moving Out 2 is a great option. Its colourful presentation, cheeky humour, and increasingly madcap levels combine for a successful follow-up.

Rectify Gaming - Tyler Nienburg - 8 / 10

Overall, Moving Out 2 is an extremely fun co-op game to play with friends and family. The game proves to be better than an Overcooked because there’s less rage involved and more enjoyment. For its price I think you get your money’s worth with the content Moving Out 2 has to offer.

Shacknews - Larryn Bell - 8 / 10

Despite playing the bulk of the game by myself, I enjoyed my time in Moving Out 2 overall. Though still enjoyable, solo play felt a bit tedious at times. The game is clearly designed for cooperative play, couch or otherwise, making the addition of online multiplayer a logical next step for the series. The sequel builds upon the cutesy visuals and pun-filled story of the first game with fresh challenges and fun objectives. Moving Out 2 is a slap-happy romp that caters to players of varying skill levels, making it a great party game to enjoy with friends or family.

Slant Magazine - Aaron Riccio - 4 / 5

The chaotic adaptability in the face of whatever weird mash-up of things that Moving Out 2 throws at you is what makes it more than just a delivery machine for so many puns. The silliness of being a F.A.R.T. is predicated on enjoyable, rock-solid gameplay. If you want to see everything the game has to offer, your moving techniques will have to change right along with the dimensions themselves. That is, after all, what moving’s all about: never sitting still.

The Game Crater - Chris Melnyk - 9 / 10

Moving Out 2 earns its place not just within the realm of party games but as a valuable addition to any gaming collection.

The Games Machine - Daniele Cucchiarelli - Italian - 7.8 / 10

A sequel that improves the gameplay mechanics of the first Moving Out by heading in new directions, and that expands the amount and complexity of the challenges. In some cases, some immediacy is lost, but the fun is guaranteed, thanks also to the possibility of four-player play in both local and online modes.

TheSixthAxis - Adrian Burrows - 8 / 10

It’s a clichéd line but that doesn’t stop it from being true: if you loved Moving Out then you’ll love Moving Out 2. It’s a whole lot more of the same chaotic multiplayer action you’ve come to expect. Sadly, when you get your mates around to play, you’ll likely just focus on the early levels, as the game once again loses its way and gets far too hard in the latter stages. A focus on straight-up non-stop silly fun would be much appreciated if there’s a Moving Out 3.

Try Hard Guides - Christian Harrison - 8 / 10

If you’ve got a friend or two, Moving Out 2 is a good game to pass some time and challenge your friendship with a multitude of houses to move. The title evolves on the moving concept in its most literal forms and those who enjoyed the first time will have a lot of fun exploring each new level. It doesn’t evoke the same anticipation other titles have, but SMG Studio and Devm Games do enough to keep players and their friends entertained for hours.

Video Chums - A.J. Maciejewski - 7.5 / 10

Moving Out 2 made me a happy bear thanks to its comfort food co-op gameplay with more variety than ever. Plus, you can play as a cob of corn and that’s like totes shway. So, if you and your chums need to move a couch together then play this instead; it’s more fun.

WellPlayed - Adam Ryan - 8.5 / 10

Rarely can you say that moving house is fun, but SMG Studio’s co-op party sequel manages to introduce more than enough new ideas and added content to have you pushing aside your weekend plans to pack and stack.

WhatIfGaming - Rizwan Anwer - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 is a fleshed-out party game that packs a lot of heart and spirit into what a sequel should be. It offers a lot of engaging features and mechanics to test your “moving” ability and improves upon an already great game even further. If you have any friends who enjoy cooperative games, this is a must-buy, but it’s hard to recommend if you want to go it alone.

ZdobywcyGier.eu - Paweł Bortkiewicz - Polish - 8 / 10

Moving Out 2 is what you would expect from a sequel to the first Moving Out. More levels and features, more things to unlock and secrets to discover. Combined, the very good state of the art gives us a worthy sequel to check out. SMG Studio has brought us a very good party game worth experiencing.