Mexican metroidvania Guacamelee! 2 dives into the ring next month

Drinkbox’s Guacamelee was one of the most enthusiastically fun metroidvanias released in recent years. Its bright and distinct world of Mexican mythology, Lucha Libre wrestling and terrible puns (plus tired memes, but we’ll just gloss over that) were a joy to bounce, dropkick and people’s elbow through. As such, it’s no surprise I’m entirely on board for its sequel, Guacamelee! 2, now due out on August 21st. We’ve even got an updated trailer for you below, full of suplexed skellingtons, mariachi melodies and cartoon chickens.

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