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{{GameInfobox | sortingname = Crazy Machines 02 | developer = Fakt Software | publisher = Viva Media | de_rel = {{Release|2007|October|15|DE|Microsoft Windows}} | ww_rel = {{Release|2008|June|20|WW|Microsoft Windows}} | genre = Puzzle | series = Crazy Machines | features = Single-player | platforms = Microsoft Windows | digital_platforms = Steam | steam_platforms = Microsoft Windows | windows_platforms = Windows XP, Windows Vista | media = CD-ROM, Download }} '''''Crazy Machines 2''''' is a [[Puzzle video game]] developed by [http://www.fakt-software.com/ Fakt Software] for the [[Microsoft Windows]] platform. It is available in retail form and on [[Steam (content delivery)|Steam]] for download. ==Gameplay== The goal in ''Crazy Machines 2'' is to solve a seemingly simple problem (cook a hot dog, pop a balloon) by constructing a [[Heath Robinson]] / [[Rube Goldberg]]-esque machine. The 3D game relies heavily on in-game physics and utilises [[NVIDIA]] [[PhysX]]. For any given puzzle, the player is provided with a collection of items e.g. [[inclined plane|ramps]], [[spring (device)|springs]], [[steam engine]]s, electrical devices, [[gear]]s, [[belt (mechanical)|belts]], and a large selection of other mechanical devices for converting and directing raw energy into useful motion. On the completion of each puzzle the player is rewarded by points and a gold, silver, or bronze [[lug nut]]. Not only does the created machine have to perform the assigned primary task, but might also complete one or more of the optional secondary tasks thus earning more points. ==Reception== The reception of ''Crazy Machines 2'' was generally favourable. [[GameZone]] were impressed by the number of puzzles saying "Now the game has like 200 puzzles to complete, which is an a astonishing number" and that the game was "Easy to use, forward thinking and inventive" being "really a delight to play".<ref name="GameZone-Review" /> [[IGN]] were less keen, rating the game "Passable" and saying "the core gameplay mechanics are solid" but "Crazy Machines 2 is at times poorly constructed".<ref name="IGN-Review" /> [[Game Chronicles]] was very positive scoring the game 93% and saying "Puzzle games just do not get any better than this" and described the game "Crazy Machines 2 is exactly like the game [[Mouse Trap (board game)|Mouse Trap]] only on your computer and let loose with such imagination and inventive creation as you could possibly imagine."<ref name="Game Chronicles-Review" /> {{Reception |state = plain |IGN = 6.8 <ref name="IGN-Review">{{cite web|url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/884/884734p1.html|title=Crazy Machines 2 Review - IGN|last=Thang|first=Jimmy|publisher=IGN|pages=2|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> |rev1 = GameZone |rev1Score = 8.2<ref name="GameZone-Review">{{cite web|url=http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r35129.htm|title=Crazy Machines 2 Review - GameZone|last=David|first=Mike|date=June 27, 2008|publisher=GameZone|pages=1|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> |rev2 = Metacritic |rev2Score = 72%<ref name=" Metacritic -Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/crazymachines2 |title=Crazy Machines 2 Review β Metacritic |date=June 27, 2008 |publisher= Metacritic|pages=1|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> |rev3 = Gaming Nexus |rev3Score = B<ref name=" Gaming Nexus -Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamingnexus.com/Default.aspx?Section=Article&I=1954|title=Crazy Machines 2 Review β Gaming Nexus |date=June 27, 2008 |publisher= Gaming Nexus |pages=1|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> |rev4 = Game Chronicles |rev4Score = 93%<ref name="Game Chronicles-Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamechronicles.com/reviews/pc/crazymach2/crazymach2.htm |title=Crazy Machines 2 Review β Game Chronicles |last= Gedgaud |first=Jeff |date=July 7, 2008 |publisher= Game Chronicles |pages=1|accessdate=2008-07-08}}</ref> }} ==See also== * [[Crazy Machines (series)|''Crazy Machines'' series]] ==External Links== * [http://www.crazymachinesgame.com/ Crazy Machines 2 Official website] ==References== {{Reflist}}
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