Shrunk Again? Grounded 2's Early Access is Buggy, But Bloody Brilliant!
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
*Grounded 2* is shaping up to be a cracking survival game, even in its buggy early access state, with a fun story and the ability to ride giant insects, making it a chaotic, miniaturized adventure you won't want to miss... once they fix the glitches, of course.
Right, so Obsidian's back at it again, shrinking teens and tossing them into a suburban wilderness. And fair dinkum, they might've outdone themselves this time. IGN South Africa got their hands on the early access version of *Grounded 2*, and while it's got more bugs than a compost heap, it's shaping up to be something pretty special.
For those who missed the first *Grounded* (shame on you, mate!), you play as a teen who's been shrunk down to ant-size. Think *Honey, I Shrunk the Kids*, but with more crafting and surprisingly compelling storytelling. The first game surprised everyone with its depth, but *Grounded 2* looks like it's doubling down on everything good – and, naturally, adding a few new chaotic twists.
Apparently, this ain't just a rehash of the backyard. *Grounded 2* moves the action to a park, complete with a frozen ice cream cart wasteland (genius!), a climbable statue, and a labyrinthine garden. Sounds like a right laugh, doesn't it?
But here's where things get *really* interesting. Forget trekking around on foot; now you can tame and ride insects! That's right, mate, you can charge across the map on a giant ant or spider, turning your tiny teen into a miniature, bug-mounted warrior. Imagine the possibilities! (And the potential for hilarious glitches, let's be honest.)
IGN South Africa notes that base building, which was always a bit clunky, hasn't seen much improvement. Placement issues are still a pain, and enemy variety could use a boost. And yeah, the game's buggy as all hell right now – frame rate drops, crashes, the whole shebang. But reckon it's early access for a reason, right?
And that's the kicker. Despite the bugs (both literal and figurative), the early access version of *Grounded 2* is already looking like a winner. The story's funnier, the world's more interesting, and riding giant insects is, well, it's just awesome. It's got that Obsidian charm, that sense of wonder and ridiculousness that makes their games so damn addictive. So, if you're willing to brave the bugs, *Grounded 2* might just be your next obsession. Just keep some bug spray handy.
Tags: survival game, early access, Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded 2, adventure game
Original article: IGN South Africa