Destructoid. I’m incredibly excited to talk to you today about a game I’ve been dying to play, and now I can finally review it. And if you’ve seen the title, you know what I’m about to talk about PowerWash 2 simulator!
With 38 story levels, an actual storyline, local co-op and online multiplayer for up to four people, a modern home base where you can decorate with things you buy and find, more variety, improved graphics, and dozens of QOL improvements, this game is tops. So I’m going to tackle this for a little while.
Such an improvement
I can’t underestimate how much of an improvement this game is over the first game in so many areas, from the updated controls to the gameplay experience. For starters, each level is now more varied and less massive than in the first game. It won’t take you all day to tidy individual bars or your entire house; instead, you’ll bounce from cards to interactive toilets and even a blimp or two to mix things up. Washing is now more forgiving as you will notice many more dents without having to look for a single missed twinkle.
Instead of highlighting an area when you’re close to the end or trying to focus on a specific area, there’s now an actual cursor pointing directly at the area you want to clear. It makes finding the last spots that need cleaning much easier than with the original.
The stars are also gone and you can buy whatever you want from the start without having to fill out areas. You can also return previously purchased items for the same amount you originally paid, so you no longer have to struggle to get the best gear. You can get items quickly and easily.
Cosmetics also now have their own form of currency, along with basic items you can buy to decorate your home, meaning you can achieve a nice aesthetic without having to break your budget for modern equipment. Oh, and the cleaning fluid has been completely removed and is now an infinite nozzle on all your devices, so you no longer need to purchase a dedicated wood cleaner. Now it works for everything!
It’s still not a game for everyone
Despite all the improvements, I realize this game may not be for everyone. While it’s a good sit-down game that you can play with friends and take your time, many players may not have the patience to really sit through and painstakingly clear every aspect of a particular level. Although apart from that, I’m trying to identify what makes this game inherently bad that’s worth talking about.
I’m a huge fan of these games and love reading the achievement list to figure out what I need to do on the first or last level so I can enjoy the clearing process later. As mentioned earlier, the game has improved significantly, making it feel more streamlined and enjoyable. However, I realize that my enjoyment also comes with a certain bias towards this type of game.
There are some uninteresting levels though. Cleaning them is tedious and painful, which slightly slows down the pace of the game. Some I just didn’t like playing, perhaps because they were either uninteresting or seemed too overwhelming.
I also don’t think the game is significantly different from the previous one, apart from improvements and streamlined controls. Additionally, it is not possible to play the aged DLC from the first part of the game. Can you see that it’s tough for me to talk about the negative?
All the modern tools and items simply enhance the base experience, but that’s all. An improvement on what already existed, so if you didn’t like the first game or are tired of these types of games, maybe this is something you can sit through.
The last task
I really enjoyed this game and I feel like the developers took everything that was uninteresting and off-putting about the first game and improved it tenfold. It’s really a matter of playing the original and then this one to see what the night and day differences are.
All of these modern things really improve the overall gameplay experience without being too tactful, and the addition of the story (we won’t talk about it because I don’t want to spoil it) feels natural rather than bonus and helps you feel immersed in the world, even if you have to tidy up most of it.
Look forward to the silent times ahead and be prepared to hop in and out as you see fit to enjoy everything the game has to offer.
