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{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6512/guacamelee-2|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|6512/guacamelee-2|86}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|guacamelee-2|84}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|guacamelee-2|84}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase, DLC }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Unlock }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view, Scrolling }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Brawler, Metroidvania, Platform }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon, Stylized }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Comedy, North America, Supernatural }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Guacamelee! }}
 
|steam appid  = 534550
 
|steam appid  = 534550
 
|steam appid side  = 911610,942540,944350
 
|steam appid side  = 911610,942540,944350
 
|gogcom id    = 1316908698
 
|gogcom id    = 1316908698
 
|gogcom id side = 1165180350,1912729628,1263671489,1460368534
 
|gogcom id side = 1165180350,1912729628,1263671489,1460368534
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|official site= http://www.guacamelee2.com/
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|hltb        = 59509
 +
|mobygames    = 112560
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
|mobygames    = guacamelee-2
 
 
|wikipedia    = Guacamelee! 2
 
|wikipedia    = Guacamelee! 2
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
{{Series|Guacamelee!}}
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 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 +
{{mm}} [https://discord.com/invite/drinkbox Official Discord server]
 
{{GOG.com links|1316908698|guacamelee_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1316908698|guacamelee_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/534550/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/534550/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 +
{{Availability/row| Epic Games Store | guacamelee-2-ac4977 | DRM-free | Game can be run directly from the "Game64.exe" executable<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Dribbleondo|date=2023-06-15|comment=Initially crashed when testing this, but it now works. Played for 5 minutes and suffered no issues.}}</ref> | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | guacamelee_2 | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|guacamelee_2_complete|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | guacamelee_2 | DRM-free | {{store link|GOG.com|guacamelee_2_complete|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | guacamelee-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Humble | guacamelee-2 | Steam | | | Windows }}
{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NVK1W7L093S | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}, {{Store feature|Xbox Game Pass}}.<br/>{{store link|Microsoft Store|9mxgn9tvw43k|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NVK1W7L093S | Microsoft Store | {{Store feature|Xbox Play Anywhere}}.<br/>
{{Availability/row| Steam | 534550 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|10061|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
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{{store link|Microsoft Store|9mxgn9tvw43k|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 534550 | Steam | {{store link|Steam-bundle|10061|Guacamelee! 2 - Complete}} also available. | | Windows }}
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Monetization==
 +
{{Monetization
 +
|ad-supported          =
 +
|dlc                    = Both DLCs include new characters and gameplay mechanics.
 +
|expansion pack        =
 +
|freeware              =
 +
|free-to-play          =
 +
|one-time game purchase = The game requires an upfront purchase to access.
 +
|sponsored              =
 +
|subscription          =
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        =
 +
|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                = Game does not contain any microtransactions.
 +
|player trading      =
 +
|time-limited        =
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{DLC/row| The Proving Grounds (Challenge Level) | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| The Proving Grounds (Challenge Level) | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Three Enemigos Character Pack | | Windows }}
 
{{DLC/row| Three Enemigos Character Pack | | Windows }}
{{DLC/row| Soundtrack | | Windows}}
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}}
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===Microtransactions===
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{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        = The '''Three Enemigos Character Pack''' can only be purchased once.<ref name="three enemigos"/>
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|infinite spend      =
 +
|free-to-grind      =
 +
|loot box            =
 +
|none                =
 +
|player trading      =
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|time-limited        =
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|unlock              = The '''Three Enemigos Character Pack''' is a real money purchase that unlocks three exclusive playable characters: El Muñeco, Uay Pek, and Jaguar Javier.<ref name="three enemigos">{{Refurl|url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/942540|title=Guacamelee! 2 - Three Enemigos Character Pack on Steam|date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2Settings\LOCALSETTINGS.DAT}}
 
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2Settings\LOCALSETTINGS.DAT}}
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{{Game data/config|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2_EGS\LOCALSETTINGS.DAT}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
{{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2\SAVE.DAT}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2\SAVE.DAT}}
{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Epic Games Launcher|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Guacamelee2_EGS\SAVE.DAT}}
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{{Game data/saves|Microsoft Store|{{p|localappdata}}\Packages\DrinkboxStudios.Guacamelee2_n8jvyy2pw6mya\SystemAppData\wgs}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|Steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\534550\remote\SAVE.DAT}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{p|Steam}}\userdata\{{p|uid}}\534550\remote\SAVE.DAT}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       = true
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
|gog galaxy             = true
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|gog galaxy               = true
|gog galaxy notes       =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
|origin                 =  
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|origin                   =  
|origin notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
|steam cloud           = true
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|steam cloud               = true
|steam cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
|uplay                  =  
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|ubisoft connect          =  
|uplay notes           =  
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|ubisoft connect notes     =  
|xbox cloud             = true
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|xbox cloud               = true
|xbox cloud notes       =  
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|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Video settings==
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==Video==
{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - in-game general settings.png|In-game general settings.}}
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{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - in-game general settings.png|General settings}}
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing              = limited
 
|antialiasing notes        = On or off.
 
|antialiasing notes        = On or off.
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|upscaling                  = unknown
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|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = true
 
|120 fps                    = true
|120 fps notes              =  
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|120 fps notes              = Camera movement is only smooth at multiples of 60 FPS.
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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|ray tracing                = unknown
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|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Ultra-widescreen|Ultra-widescreen]]===
{{Fixbox|description=Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref>[https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=33155 Widescreen Gaming Forum • View topic - Guacamelee! 2 Ultrawide help]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Fix aspect ratio|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.wsgf.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=64&t=33155|title=Widescreen Gaming Forum • View topic - Guacamelee! 2 Ultrawide help|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
# For Steam version, unpack <code>Guac2.exe</code> or <code>Guac2_64.exe</code> using [https://github.com/atom0s/Steamless/releases Steamless].
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# For Steam version, unpack {{file|Guac2.exe}} or {{file|Guac2_64.exe}} using Steamless.
 
# Using a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD], patch the following bytes: <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> → <code>8A E3 18 40</code>.
 
# Using a hex editor such as [https://mh-nexus.de/en/hxd/ HxD], patch the following bytes: <code>39 8E E3 3F</code> → <code>8A E3 18 40</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
==Input settings==
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==Input==
{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - keyboard controls.png|Keyboard controls.}}
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{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - keyboard controls.png|Keyboard controls}}
{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls.}}
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{{Image|Guacamelee! 2 - gamepad controls.png|Gamepad controls}}
{{Input settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
|dualshock 4              = true
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|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = false
 
|dualshock prompts        = false
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|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support        = unknown
 
|light bar support notes  =  
 
|light bar support notes  =  
|dualshock 4 modes        = USB
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|dualshock 4 modes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =  
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
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|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback          = true
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
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|digital movement supported = true
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|digital movement supported notes=
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input        = unknown
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
 
|simultaneous input notes  =  
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}}
 
}}
  
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects
 
|separate volume notes    = Music, Sound Effects
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|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
|eax support notes        =  
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|eax support notes         =
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|royalty free audio       = unknown
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|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play modes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
 
|lan play notes      =  
|online play          = false
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|online play          = hackable
|online play players  =  
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|online play players  = 4
|online play modes    =  
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|online play modes    = Co-op
|online play notes    =  
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|online play notes    = Use [https://parsecgaming.com/ Parsec].
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous        =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = true
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|windows arm app        = unknown
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
|macos 32-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 32-bit app =  
|macos 64-bit app       =  
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|macos intel 64-bit app =  
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 
|linux 64-bit executable=  
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}

Latest revision as of 23:19, 5 April 2024

Guacamelee! 2
Guacamelee! 2 cover
Developers
DrinkBox Studios
Release dates
Windows August 21, 2018
Reception
Metacritic 84
OpenCritic 86
IGDB 84
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase, DLC
Microtransactions Finite spend, Unlock
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view, Scrolling
Controls Direct control
Genres Brawler, Metroidvania, Platform
Art styles Cartoon, Stylized
Themes Comedy, North America, Supernatural
Series Guacamelee!
Guacamelee! 2 on HowLongToBeat
Guacamelee! 2 on IGDB
Guacamelee! 2 on MobyGames
Guacamelee! 2 on Wikipedia
Guacamelee!
Guacamelee! Gold Edition 2013
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition 2014
Guacamelee! 2 2018

Guacamelee! 2 is a singleplayer and multiplayer side view and scrolling brawler, metroidvania and platform game in the Guacamelee! series.

General information

Official Discord server
GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Epic Games Store
DRM-free after installation through Epic Games Launcher (notes may include more details)
Game can be run directly from the "Game64.exe" executable[1]
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
Guacamelee! 2 - Complete also available.
Windows
Humble Store
Icon overlay.png
Windows
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Xbox Play Anywhere.
Guacamelee! 2 - Complete also available.
Windows
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Guacamelee! 2 - Complete also available.
Windows

Monetization

Type Notes
DLC Both DLCs include new characters and gameplay mechanics.
One-time game purchase The game requires an upfront purchase to access.

Microtransactions

Type Notes
No microtransactions Game does not contain any microtransactions.

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
The Proving Grounds (Challenge Level)
Windows
Three Enemigos Character Pack
Windows

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Finite spend The Three Enemigos Character Pack can only be purchased once.[2]
Unlock The Three Enemigos Character Pack is a real money purchase that unlocks three exclusive playable characters: El Muñeco, Uay Pek, and Jaguar Javier.[2]

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Guacamelee2Settings\LOCALSETTINGS.DAT
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Guacamelee2_EGS\LOCALSETTINGS.DAT
Microsoft Store
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/534550/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Guacamelee2\SAVE.DAT
Epic Games Launcher %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Guacamelee2_EGS\SAVE.DAT
Microsoft Store %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\DrinkboxStudios.Guacamelee2_n8jvyy2pw6mya\SystemAppData\wgs
Steam <Steam-folder>\userdata\<user-id>\534550\remote\SAVE.DAT
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/534550/pfx/[Note 1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Epic Games Launcher
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
Xbox Cloud

Video

General settings
General settings

Ultra-widescreen

Fix aspect ratio[3]
  1. For Steam version, unpack Guac2.exe or Guac2_64.exe using Steamless.
  2. Using a hex editor such as HxD, patch the following bytes: 39 8E E3 3F8A E3 18 40.

Input

Keyboard controls
Keyboard controls
Gamepad controls
Gamepad controls

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music, Sound Effects
Surround sound
Stereo[4]
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Simplified Chinese
French
German
Italian
Korean
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op
LAN play
Online play
4 Co-op
Use Parsec.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 11
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 7, 8, 10
Processor (CPU) 2 GHz
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 2 GB
Video card (GPU) 2 GB of VRAM
DirectX 11 compatible
Shader model 5.0 support


Notes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. Verified by User:Dribbleondo on 2023-06-15
    Initially crashed when testing this, but it now works. Played for 5 minutes and suffered no issues.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Guacamelee! 2 - Three Enemigos Character Pack on Steam - last accessed on 2020-04-24
  3. Widescreen Gaming Forum • View topic - Guacamelee! 2 Ultrawide help - last accessed on 9 June 2023
  4. Verified by User:Baronsmoki on 2019-08-24
    Tested with Special K.