Thankfully it’s still possible to progress to later worlds without dipping into the personal funds. A few of them (not many, but a few) are all but impossible to net 100% on without some outside help. That in itself doesn’t seem so bad until one tries to three-star every single level. Levels that require a specific power-up to complete will supply it, but outside of those instances players basically have to shell out for more on their own.

There are no energy timers or premium currencies here, but power-ups are limited and tied to real money. The only problem I have with Cut the Rope 2 is its weird attempt at monetization. Some multiply when tapped (great for creating a tower to block a rolling piece of candy), others will grab on to objects (even Om Nom himself!) and carry them around, one can extend a tongue to act as a ramp or barricade, and so on. However the most interesting additions are the Nommies: five new creatures with their own unique talents players can utilize to solve puzzles. Balloons can be attached to various elements in a level to lift them, water comes into play at points and forces players to rethink their strategies (both candy and Om Nom float), etc. Sure players still have to get a piece of candy within an inch or two of Om Nom so he can gobble it up, but the ways they can go about it have changed quite a bit. The new stuff in Cut the Rope 2 is nothing to sneeze at, either. Cut the Rope 2 is in many ways similar to the original - what with the rope cutting and all - but a number of new elements have also been introduced that change the formula up quite a bit. Once free, players must stuff him with sweets as they work their way through 120 all-new levels. Literally: his adorable little foot gets tangled in the anchor line and he goes for a ride.

Spiders have stolen Om Nom’s candy stash using a hot air balloon (naturally), and the little addict is dragged along with them as they make their escape. He’s got more worlds to snack in, more obstacles to overcome, new creatures to help him, and unfortunately a few unwelcome monetization methods. The lengths he would go to were pretty intense before, but in Cut the Rope 2 things are even crazier. Om Nom just can’t get enough of that sweet, sweet candy.

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