Powerwash Simulator 2

[regemond]

I swear, if you ever find you need one of those games that can lull you into a state of meditative relaxation, it's this.

 

From the constant "pshhhhhhhhh" of the different washers, to the satisfying "DING!" of a section completed, it all combines to create a fantastic, non-offensive ASMR experience that's super-peaceful.

Since I started this last Friday I've already put about 17 hours in. I've cleaned a Dumb and Dumber-inspired Dog Car, an Art Deco house, and a funfair shooting gallery, amongst other areas. It's basically more of the same when compared to the first one, but there are one or two additions that elevate it slightly.

 

First up is the disc-like steamer that makes light work of flat surfaces. Just walk slowly in a straight line and you'll have sparkly surfaces in no time. Living my best Roomba life whenever I use that one.

 

The soap has also been massively improved. You don't need to buy it anymore for a start. Essentially, you spew white stuff all over the level, and cleaning it off again recharges the tank, so you can effectively use it forever. It's possibly the best new addition, and actually makes the soap useful. One sweep with soap, a second sweep with the widest nozzle and you're generally done.

 

A final big addition is the home base. This hub has a map of the county you'll be travelling across to complete different jobs, and it has a big wide open space on the ground floor where you can purchase and place various bits of furniture. I'm not sure if there's a point to this beyond spending your currencies, but it adds an element of personalisation that's kinda fun, I guess. Yeah, not really sure what I think of this bit right now.

 

One big irritant/criticism currently persists from PS1, though. You know how sometimes a surface will have what looks like a ton of dirt left on it but pings anyway, and other times it feels like you're playing 'hunt the pixel' to clear a section? That's still evident here. It's honestly the only thing that takes me out of it at any given time. 

 

If you've ever played the first one, you'll know what to expect. It's great fun, and the humour from the original has definitely carried over into this title. I'm really enjoying it. It's the perfect wind-down game after a long-ass day in work.

 

[regemond]

My mind is dominated by thoughts of powerwashing. Everywhere I look, I see things in need of a soaking of soap and a blast of spray. I hear an incessant ding in my slumber as my dreams conjure imagery of cleaning the wonders of the world. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon. The Olympian statue of Zeus. Andre the Giant's colossal fist. Chyna's glistening back muscles.

I am no longer purely human. I am a sentient being, sent to this world to powerwash it into submission. Spare not your thoughts nor your pity, for I am one with the hose.

[Pikman]

Maybe rethink your last sentence 😅

Pretty cool that it's gotten under your skin so much though, I guess it's a sign of a good game?!

[regemond]

The double meaning was entirely unintentional, but it's staying now. Me and the hose are one and the same now.

 

Honestly, it's more of the same compared to the first one. Luckily I really, really enjoyed the first one. It's definitely under the skin though. It's just so ridiculously satisfying. 

[Jimboxy]

2 hours ago, regemond said:

The double meaning was entirely unintentional, but it's staying now. Me and the hose are one and the same now.

 

Honestly, it's more of the same compared to the first one. Luckily I really, really enjoyed the first one. It's definitely under the skin though. It's just so ridiculously satisfying. 

I’ve also started this. It is more of the same but fine tuned to make it an even more satisfying play. Infinite snow foam is more of a game changer than I imagined. It makes the game more accessible, but doesn’t diminish the satisfaction, if anything it might be more satisfying 

[regemond]

Got the platinum for this over the weekend. When you compare the last level of the first one to the last level of this, it feels like it ends on a bit of a damp squib to be honest. At least, it does for me. Look, it's a great game, and the humour is fantastic all the way through. I just didn't get the satisfying conclusion the first one gave me.

 

Which is weird to say for a game about powerwashing inanimate objects.

 

Anyway, I'm well up for any DLC whenever that appears. Just a shame the main game didn't live up to expectations.