''Cut the Rope 2'' is a physics-based puzzle video game developed and published by ZeptoLab for iOS and

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. Acting as a direct sequel to ''

Cut the Rope Cut may refer to: Common uses * The act of cutting, the separation of an object into two through acutely-directed force ** A type of wound ** Cut (archaeology), a hole dug in the past ** Cut (clothing), the style or shape of a garment ** Cut ( ...

,'' the game focuses on Om Nom going on an adventure to retrieve his stolen candy supply.

Gameplay

Just as in the original ''Cut the Rope'' game, the main goal is to cut ropes to get candy to Om Nom. However, this game introduces Om Nom's ability to move across the screen just as the candy can as well as several other creatures called "Nommies", who each have different abilities to help the player complete each level. The Android version of the game includes an overworld, an

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, different

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s and alternate missions for each level that require the player to collect fruit-shaped bubbles rather than stars.

Reception

Like the first game, ''Cut the Rope 2'' was generally well-received by critics. The review aggregator Metacritic has an average score of 81 out of 100, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Leah B. Jackson of ''

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'' praised Om Nom's animations and the addition of the Nommies but noted the game's short length and deemed the power-ups unnecessary. Jason Cipriani of

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praised all of the game's new features but criticized the

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s. Max Eddy of '' PCMag'' praised the gameplay of the Android version, calling the in-app purchases and energy system "well-balanced", though he criticized the occasional interference of video advertisements.

References

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External links

Official website
2013 video games Android (operating system) games IOS games Physics-based puzzle video games Single-player video games Video games developed in Russia Video game sequels ZeptoLab games