Gravity Rush 2 is the sequel and currently, final game of the Gravity Rush franchise as of late. It is the current and most popular game in the franchise, as it features the most gameplay mechanics and interesting side stories, as well as having more than four chapters in the game. Instead there are three long volumes of quests, allowing for lots of gameplay and replayability. But what makes this such a cult classic? Well, let’s see.
The gameplay has remained the same since the previous game. However, there are a few new mechanics this time. Firstly, there are talismans in the game now that allow Kat to enhance her abilities. She can equip up to three before she fills out her inventory. On top of that, now Kat has two different Gravity Styles. First, there is Lunar Mode. Lunar Mode allows for Kat to treat gravity like she is on the moon, causing her to be extremely light. She is so light that she can even walk on water, on top of leaping her way up skyscrapers. Then there is Jupiter Mode. Where Lunar Mode allows you be lighter than the surface of water, Jupiter Mode will force you to the bottom of the ocean, as it forces Kat’s gravity to be heavier than normal. It is so heavy in fact, that she cannot even attack or dodge like normal. However, she has enhanced power with her gravity kicks, and can block instead. These two gravity styles allow for Kat to have an extremely variable offense and defense.
The story of Gravity Rush 2 starts off with a rather humbling start. Kat lost Dusty, and thus, lost her ability to shift gravity. Not only that, but she ended up somewhere that definitely isn’t Hekseville. Over the span of three different chapters, Kat travels the islands of the different realms, solving the peoples problems and helping those around her. Also, if you “complete” the game and find a character that was teased at the end of the third chapter, you can unlock a secret fourth chapter that reveals everything about Kat. Not just her power, but even her origin. It also wraps up the story rather nicely.
This game, although it doesn’t have a continuation, is a beautiful last cry from the studio before Sony shut it down. And so, not because of sympathy, but because I enjoy this game so much, it gets a 9.5 out of 10 for me. The thing is, this game manages to take the experience of Gravity Rush 1 and carries it all the way over. Meaning that it hurts just as much to see it end.
