House Flipper 2

House Flipper 2 is a cozy, addictive renovation simulator that builds on its predecessor with improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and customization options. Players engage in cleaning, painting, furnishing, and remodeling homes and businesses, with a more immersive story mode featuring client interactions and voice acting. The game introduces new tools like duplication, copy/paste of materials, and flexible furniture placement, enhancing creative freedom. Sandbox mode allows building from scratch, and a cooperative multiplayer feature enables playing with friends, although multiplayer has reported connectivity and stability issues. Despite some bugs and occasional performance hiccups, the game is praised for its relaxing and therapeutic gameplay that appeals especially to players seeking low-stress, creative experiences. However, some players feel the game is simplified compared to the original, with fewer customization options and limited content, making it feel less like a sandbox and more arcadey. The developers are actively updating the game, with players hopeful for more DLC and expanded features.

Highlights

Players praise House Flipper 2 for its gorgeous graphics and improved visual fidelity compared to the first game. The gameplay mechanics are lauded for being satisfying and therapeutic, with new features like material duplication, flexible furniture movement, and a streamlined building process. The story mode adds depth through client interactions and voice acting, making the world feel alive. The addition of sandbox mode and cooperative multiplayer is well received, offering creative freedom and social play. The game is especially appreciated for its relaxing pace and appeal to players with ADHD or autism, providing a calming, hyperfocus-friendly experience.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include the game's simplification of mechanics from the original, making it feel less immersive and sandbox-like. Many players note a lack of customization options, with limited furniture variety and repetitive design elements. The multiplayer mode suffers from connectivity problems, crashes, and bugs, frustrating those who want to play cooperatively. Some find the early game slow and grindy, and others mention the presence of bugs such as clipping issues and occasional performance drops. The game is also seen as underwhelming in content post-story, with few jobs and limited expansion, leading to reduced replayability for some.