History VideoGame / JetpackJoyride2

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-->'''Craig''': Legitimate Research has been getting pretty sick of all your break-ins and finally decided to do something about them... Introducing the Legitimate Research Guardbots!
-->'''Barry''': Obviously I'm just going to shoot them down.
-->'''Craig''': Hey! You were supposed to leave all guns in the little box in the lobby!

* ProtectionMission: Arcade mode offers two mini-games based on this concept:
** Spicy Party has you protect Taco ingredients from Guardbots and slimes with the help of the Spicy Explosion weapon.
** Footbot is a mini-game based on the Association Football. Instead of trying to attack you, Guardbots fire soccer balls, and your goal is to not to let them strike three goals in the gate behind you in a patterns not unlike S.A.M. from the original game.

* YourLittleDismissiveDiminutive: Before his boss stage, Minertaur angrily insults Barry (who's his enemy) by calling him a "little rat" to show he's getting fed up with him.

The game was publicly announced and soft-launched on February 26, 2021 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand with the subtitle ''Bullet Rush'' for iOS and Android. It became available in Netherlands, Poland and Spain in April, [[https://twitter.com/JetpackJoyride/status/1509086925193629699 but entered closed development exactly a year after its announcement]]. On August 2, 2022 the game was announced to be an UsefulNotes/AppleArcade exclusive and released on August 19th.

The biggest addition to this game is the ShootEmUp mechanics alongside the Auto-Runner elements of the original. While you still have to dodge missiles and zappers, the game periodically sends the groups of "Guardbots", a {{Airborne|Mook}} MechaMooks, which you have to either shoot down, or dodge.

While there is an [[EndlessRunningGame Endless Mode]], the primary focus of the game lies within it's campaign, which follows [[TheHero Barry Steakfries]] and [[WildCard Craig]] as they travel through the laboratories of villains from Really Bad Corp, an evil organisation lead by Barry's ArchEnemy, Professor Brains. Each lab has 10 levels ("sectors"), with either a Boss battle or Piñata-based BonusStage at the end. They must be reached by earning required amount of score, with the needed number increasing the further you progress. You can score more points with the help of unlockable "Jetpack Cores", upgrades to your shooting power and health resistance and Badges, the equivalent of Gadgets from ''[=JJ1=]''.

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1X3ImsWj_I Soft Launch Trailer]], [[https://youtu.be/jd0GuyoXIFQ Official Gameplay Trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBuKYJ8744 Apple Arcade Announcement]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS6HhDsCOPY Red Carpet Trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5mbGpjKL8 Launch Trailer]]

** Vehicles now play closer to this trope, as they change the location altogether (with the sole exception of the Big Stomper) and are timed.

* EnigmaticInstitute: We are introduced to a variety of labs very similar to Legitimate Research in concept, being shady secret organizations controlled by the villains affiliated with Brains. Such laboratories include Subterranean Labyrinth (the lab located inside the mine, and [[NonIndicativeName despite being called a Labyrinth, is a corridor]]), Arctic Industries (located somewhere in Arctic and partially inspired by the typical Soviet factories), Moon Tomb (heavily based on the Egyptian pyramids), Neontropilis (Japan-influenced but rather dated example of NeonCity) and Catacomb Sewers (resident [[DownTheDrain sewers level]]).
* FlyingSaucer: Tutorial stage ends with battle against Professor Brains on a green UFO. It later becomes one of the unlockable vehicles, where it's known as the "Galaxy Ship".

* VillainousBreakdown: After Barry and his team defeat The Science Crew in Catacomb Sewers, Professor Brains loses his shit and called out the entire Really Bad Corp for they failure.

The game was publicly announced and soft-launched on February 26, 2021 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand with the subtitle ''Bullet Rush'' for iOS and Android. It became available in Netherlands, Poland and Spain in April, [[https://twitter.com/JetpackJoyride/status/1509086925193629699 but entered closed development exactly a year after its announcement]]. On August 2, 2022 the game was announced to be an Apple Arcade exclusive and released on August 19th.

The biggest addition to this game is the ShootEmUp mechanics alongside the Auto-Runner elements of the original. While you still have to dodge missiles and zappers, the game periodically sends the groups of "Guardbots", a brand new set of obstacles, which you have to either shoot down, or dodge.

While there is an [[EndlessRunningGame Endless Mode]], the primary focus of the game lies within it's campaign. There's a set of several laboratories, 10 levels ("sectors") each, with either a Boss battle or Piñata-based bonus stage at the end. They must be reached by earning required amount of score, with the needed number increasing the further you progress in the game. You can score more points with the help of unlockable "Jetpack Cores", separate upgrades to your shooting power and health resistance and Badges, the equivalent of Gadgets.

Another change is more fleshed-out plot, which follows [[TheHero Barry Steakfries]] and [[WildCard Craig]], as they travel through the laboratories of a villains from Really Bad Corp, an evil organisation lead by Barry's old ArchEnemy, Professor Brains.

The game was publicly announced and soft-launched on February 26, 2021 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand with the subtitle ''Bullet Rush''. It became available in Netherlands, Poland and Spain in April, [[https://twitter.com/JetpackJoyride/status/1509086925193629699 but entered closed development exactly a year after its announcement]]. On August 2, 2022 the game was announced to be released exclusively on Apple Arcade in August 19th.

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1X3ImsWj_I Soft Launch Trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBuKYJ8744 Apple Arcade Announcement]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS6HhDsCOPY Red Carpet Trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5mbGpjKL8 Launch Trailer]]

* BossBattle: Earning enough score in a sector leads to one. Sectors 2, 4, 7 and 9 are followed by the battle with a bigger and stronger version of Guardbots, Sector 5 has you battle The Science Crew and every 10th sector is a Boss battle against the Leader of the laboratory (so far, Professor Brains, Minertaur, Mik, Queen V and Red Photon).

* GameplayAndStorySegregation: [[WaveMotionGun Laser Eraser's]] description claims that it's able to erase everything (except for the future). While it deals with Guardbots with ease in-game, it does nothing to zappers and most missile variations.

** Spicy Party has you protect Taco ingredients from Guardbots and bubbles with the help of the Spicy Explosion weapon.
** Footbot is a mini-game based on the Association Football. Instead of attacking you, Guardbots fire a lot of soccer balls, and your goal is to not to let them strike three goals in the gate behind you in a patterns not unlike S.A.M. from the original game.

* ShaggyDogStory: The Easter Event. Professor Brains has promised a prize to whomever gathers the most eggs. However, the end of the event reveals that he just wanted to use the eggs for cooking, and there was no prize at all.

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1X3ImsWj_I The game was publicly announced and soft-launched on February 26, 2021 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand]] with the subtitle ''Bullet Rush''. It became available in Netherlands, Poland and Spain in April, [[https://twitter.com/JetpackJoyride/status/1509086925193629699 but entered closed development exactly a year after its announcement]]. On August 2, 2022 [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBuKYJ8744 the game was announced to be released exclusively on Apple Arcade in August 19th]].

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS6HhDsCOPY Red Carpet Trailer]], [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5mbGpjKL8 Launch Trailer]]

* EnigmaticInstitute: We are introduced to a variety of labs very similar to Legitimate Research in concept, being shady secret organizations controlled by the villains affiliated with Brains. Such laboratories include Subterranean Labyrinth (the lab located inside the mine, and [[NonIndicativeName despite being called a Labyrinth, is a corridor]]), Arctic Industries (located somewhere in Arctic and partially inspired by the typical Soviet factories), Moon Tomb (heavily based on the Egyptian pyramids) and Neontropilis (Japan-influenced but rather dated example of NeonCity).

* MustacheVandalism: One of the monitors at the beginning of Legitimate Research stages has a portrait of Barry with mustache and horns painted on it.
* PolarPenguins: Arctic Industries features plenty of penguins in the background, and one of the enemy robots is even made to look like a penguin.

Unlike the first game, ''Jetpack Joyride 2'' is not an [[EndlessRunningGame Endless Runner]]. (Though an Endless Mode would be added in September 2022 update) The player has a set of several laboratories, 10 levels ("sectors") each, with either a Boss battle or Piñata-based bonus stage at the end. They must be reached by earning required amount of score, with the needed number increasing the further you progress in the game. You can score more points with the help of unlockable "Jetpack Cores", separate upgrades to your Shooting power and health resistance and Badges, the equivalent of Gadgets.

Another change is more fleshed-out plot, which follows [[TheHero Barry Steakfries]] and [[FriendlyEnemy Craig]], as they travel through a set of laboratories of a villains from Really Bad Corp, an evil organisation lead by Barry's old ArchEnemy, Professor Brains.

* BossBattle: Earning enough score in a sector leads to one. Sectors 2, 4, 7 and 9 are followed by the battle with a bigger and stronger version of Guardbots, Sector 5 has you battle The Science Crew and every 10th sector is a Boss battle against the Leader of the laboratory (So far, Professor Brains, Minertaur, Mik, Queen V and Red Photon).

* EnigmaticInstitute: We are introduced to a variety of labs very similar to Legitimate Research in concept, being shady secret organizations controlled by the villains affiliated with Brains. Such laboratories include Subterranean Labyrinth (The lab located inside the mine, and [[NonIndicativeName despite being called a Labyrinth, is a corridor]]), Arctic Industries (Located somewhere in Arctic and partially inspired by the typical Soviet factories) and Moon Tomb (Heavily based on the Egyptian pyramids).

* HypocriticalHumor: During one of the dialogue scenes in Subterranean Labyrinth Craig makes fun of Minertaur's scientists for wearing the same unform. Craig himself has the same equipment as his co-workers at Legitimate Research ([[BoomerangBigot who are also working under the same umbrella as Minertaur and his minions to boot]]) and the only reason he can even be distinguished from the others is because of the cracks on his helmet's glass, [[https://youtu.be/MixD8WJBwsw something he got]] in ''Jetpack Joyride Shorts'' by accident. Barry hesitates to point it out.

** Spicy Party has you protect Taco ingredients from Guardbots and slimes with the help of the Spicy Explosion weapon.

* EnigmaticInstitute: We are introduced to a variety of labs very similar to Legitimate Research in concept, being shady secret organizations controled by the villains affiliated with Brains. Such laboratories include Subterranean Labyrinth (The lab located inside the mine, and [[NonIndicativeName despite being called a Labyrinth, is a corridor]]), Arctic Industries (Located somewhere in Arctic and partially inspired by the typical Soviet factories) and Moon Tomb (Heavily based on the Egyptian pyramids).

* BossBattle: Earning enough score in a sector leads to one. Sectors 2, 4, 7 and 9 are followed by the battle with a bigger and stronger version of Guardbots, Sector 5 has you battle The Science Crew and every 10th sector is a Boss battle against the Leader of the laboratory (So far, Professor Brains, Minertaur and Mikhail).

* GetBackHereBoss: Since Barry can't stop running, every single boss encounter plays out like this.

* QuirkyMinibossSquad: Every fifth sector features an encounter with three scientists, known as The Science Crew. Unlike most scientists, those actually fight back.
* SpreadShot: The very first Powerup you get is the Cross Fire, an Initial Burst-type weapon firing three green lasers at a time.

Unlike the first game, ''Jetpack Joyride 2'' is not an [[EndlessRunningGame Endless Runner]]. The player has a set of several laboratories, 10 levels ("sectors") each, with either a Boss battle or Piñata-based bonus stage at the end. They must be reached by earning required amount of score, with the needed number increasing the further you progress in the game. You can score more points with the help of unlockable "Jetpack Cores", separate upgrades to your Shooting power and health resistance and Badges, the equivalent of Gadgets.

* DeathFromAbove: Ancient Tech Powerup rains a huge wave of small meteorites at enemies, followed by the gigantic one at the very end.

* FriendlyEnemy: Most of the scientists are harmless and some missions require "high-fiving" them, just like in the first game. Craig earns a honorable mention, since he actively assists both Barry and Professor Brains on their goals, [[https://youtu.be/F3KbjprWjfk?t=141 as examplified in the dialogue]].
-->'''Brains''': What's happening here? Why is Barry getting so far?
-->'''Craig''': Don't worry Professor, the Elite Rocketer has just been ensambled!
-->'''Barry''': Hey Craig, are you helping me or are you my enemy?
-->'''Craig''': I wonder the same...

* FreemiumTimer: Soft-launch builds featured an Energy Meter with the limit of 30 Energy points, with each run costing 5 of them. The game allowed various options to earn more, such Daily Rewards (Which are quite common and tend to grant another 30 points), Energy Generator in the Factory, or as one of the rewards for watching an ad at the end of the run.

* GloriousMotherRussia: Arctic Reactor is quite bluntly based off the stereotypical depiction of the USSR. The laboratory is full of Propaganda posters written in Russian, takes place in the snowy area and all scientists wear Ushankas, with some of them spotting orange mustaches on top of their gas masks.
* HypocriticalHumor: [[https://youtu.be/daa1bX2YucI?t=590 During one of the dialogue scenes in Mountain Labyrinth]] Craig makes fun of Minertaur's scientists for wearing the same unform. Craig himself has the same equipment as his co-workers at Legitimate Research ([[BoomerangBigot who are also working under the same umbrella as Minertaur and his minions to boot]]) and the only reason he can even be distinguished from the others is because of the cracks on his helmet's glass, [[https://youtu.be/MixD8WJBwsw something he got]] in ''Jetpack Joyride Shorts'' by accident. Barry hesitates to point it out.
* MatryoshkaObject: One of the enemies in Arctic Reactor, Triple Bot is a Matryoshka doll that can fire three smaller versions of itself as missiles.

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** Vehicles now play closer to this trope as seen in soft-launch versions of the game, as they change the location altogether (with the sole exception of the Big Stomper) and are timed.
** More straight example happens at the end of Sectors 1, 3, 6 and 8 of each laboratory in soft-launch versions. Instead of encountering a boss, you are presented with a short mini-game, where you shoot down Piñata and collect coins it drops.
* BossBattle: Earning enough score in a sector leads to one in soft-launch versions. Sectors 2, 4, 7 and 9 are followed by the battle with a bigger and stronger version of Guardbots, Sector 5 has you battle The Science Crew and every 10th sector is a Boss battle against the Leader of the laboratory (So far, Professor Brains, Minertaur and Mikhail).
* CirclingBirdies: When Barry is KO'd in soft-launch versions, three Profit Birds (one of the vehicles from the first ''Jetpack Joyride'' with bird-like design) will circle around his head.
* CriticalHit: Lucky Shot badge in soft-launch versions allows your main weapon to do random critical shots with the chance of getting them being increasable by upgrading it. Said shots deal two and a half times more damage than the regular ones.
* DeathFromAbove: In soft-launch versions, Ancient Tech Powerup rains a huge wave of small meteorites at enemies, followed by the gigantic one at the very end.
* FlyingSaucer: Tutorial stage of the soft-launch builds ends with battle against Professor Brains on a green UFO. It later becomes one of the unlockable vehicles, where it's known as the "Galaxy Ship".

* GameplayAndStorySegregation: [[WaveMotionGun Laser Eraser's]] description in soft-launch build claims that it's able to erase everything (except for the future). While it deals with Guardbots with ease in-game, it does nothing to zappers and most missile variations.
* GloriousMotherRussia: Arctic Reactor is quite bluntly based off the stereotypical depiction of the USSR. The laboratory is full of Propaganda posters written in Russian, takes place in the snowy area and all scientists wear Ushankas, with some of them spotting orange mustaches on top of their gas masks, as seen in the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBuKYJ8744 "Pre-Register NOW!" trailer]].

* MatryoshkaObject: One of the enemies in soft-launch version in Arctic Reactor, Triple Bot is a Matryoshka doll that can fire three smaller versions of itself as missiles.
* ProtectionMission: Arcade mode in soft-launch version offers two mini-games based on this concept:

* SpreadShot: The very first Powerup you get in soft-launch version is the Cross Fire, an Initial Burst-type weapon firing three green lasers at a time.
* WaveMotionGun: Laser Eraser powerup in soft-launch version allows to unleash a laser beam on incoming Guardbots.

Unlike the first game, ''Jetpack Joyride 2'' is not an [[EndlessRunningGame Endless Runner]]. The player has a set of several laboratories, 10 levels ("sectors") each, with either a Boss battle or Pinata-based bonus stage at the end. They must be reached by earning required amount of score, with the needed number increasing the further you progress in the game. You can score more points with the help of unlockable "Jetpack Cores", seperate upgrades to your Shooting power and health resistance and Badges, the equivalent of Gadgets.

[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1X3ImsWj_I The game was publically announced and soft-launched on February 26, 2021 in Australia, Canada and New Zealand]] with the subtitle ''Bullet Rush''. It became available in Netherlands, Poland and Spain in April, [[https://twitter.com/JetpackJoyride/status/1509086925193629699 but entered closed development exactly a year after its announcement]]. On August 2, 2022 [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xBuKYJ8744 the game was announced to be released exclusively on Apple Arcade in August 19th]].

** More straight example happens at the end of Sectors 1, 3, 6 and 8 of each laboratory in soft-launch versions. Instead of encountering a boss, you are presented with a short mini-game, where you shoot down Pinata and collect coins it drops.

* CriticalHit: Lucky Shot badge in soft-launch versions allows your main weapon to do random critical shots with the chance of getting them being increasable by upgrading it. Said shots deal two and a half times more damage than the regualr ones.

* HypocriticalHumor: [[https://youtu.be/daa1bX2YucI?t=590 During one of the dialogue scenes in Mountain Labyrinth]] Craig makes fun of Minertaur's scientists for wearing the same unform. Craig himself has the same equipment as his co-workers at Legitimate Research ([[BoomerangBigot who are also working under the same umbrella as Minertaur and his minions to boot]]) and the only reason he can even be distingushed from the others is because of the cracks on his helmet's glass, [[https://youtu.be/MixD8WJBwsw something he got]] in ''Jetpack Joyride Shorts'' by accident. Barry hesitates to point it out.