Door Kickers 2

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Overwhelmingly Positive

Total: 5.25 ThousandPositive: 5.03 ThousandNegative: 228
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Steam review score: 9

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Community review

Door Kickers 2 scored 85.95 % rating
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North is a top-down tactical strategy game that puts you in command of Special Ops teams in intense, real-time combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. With an AI Community Rating of 86.42%, this sequel to the acclaimed Door Kickers delivers a gripping mix of realism and action. Players praise its tactical depth, replayability, and satisfying planning mechanics, with features like destructible environments, weapon customization, and multiple unit types adding to the fun. However, some criticize the slow update cycle and lack of a campaign mode after 4 years in Early Access. If you love strategic gameplay, freeform planning, and cooperative multiplayer, Door Kickers 2 offers a thrilling experience—though patience is needed for its full potential.
ActionIndieSimulationStrategyEarly Access
Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam WorkshopSteam CloudStatsIncludes level editorRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

What the community wishes

We analysed the 15 most impactful community reviews and collected 20 ideas and suggestions on how the game could be better.
Improve developer-community communication
Devs are banning users for criticism and failing to engage with the community. This toxic behavior is harming the game's reputation and player base. Transparency and accountability are needed to rebuild trust and foster a healthy community.
Expedite game updates and content
The game has been in early access for 4 years with minimal updates. Players are frustrated by the slow development pace and lack of substantial content, such as the campaign. Faster updates and clearer communication on progress are essential.
Add campaign mode urgently
The absence of a campaign mode after 4 years is a major drawback. Players are eager for narrative-driven content to enhance replayability and immersion. Prioritize releasing the campaign to meet player expectations.
Fix AI reaction times
Troops have unrealistic reaction times, often failing to fire before being killed. This undermines the tactical realism of the game. Adjust AI behavior to reflect realistic reaction times and improve combat effectiveness.
Address toxic moderation practices
Moderators and devs are banning users for asking about updates and providing feedback. This hostile environment discourages open communication and damages the community. Implement fair moderation policies and encourage constructive feedback.
Increase update transparency
Players are frustrated by the lack of visible progress and updates. Regular, detailed updates on development milestones and timelines would help manage expectations and maintain player interest.
Expand mission variety
Add new mission types like barricaded suspects, active shooters, and search warrants to diversify gameplay. These additions would enhance replayability and provide fresh challenges for players.
Improve weapon and gear options
Players want more weapons, gear, and customization options to keep gameplay fresh. Expanding the arsenal and allowing for greater tactical flexibility would improve the overall experience.
Enhance community map support
While workshop maps are available, players want more official support for community-created content. Better integration and promotion of user-generated maps would extend the game's lifespan.
Add SWAT-specific features
Introduce SWAT-specific tools like CS gas, EOD robots, and public address systems to enhance tactical options. These features would add depth to gameplay and align with the game's tactical theme.
Reduce early access duration
The game has been in early access for far too long, leading to player frustration. Set a clear timeline for full release and stick to it to regain player trust.
Improve multiplayer activity
Multiplayer is inactive, with empty public rooms. Revitalize multiplayer by addressing matchmaking issues and promoting co-op gameplay to attract more players.
Address slow update cycle
Players are dissatisfied with the slow update cycle, with major updates being years apart. Increase the frequency of updates to keep the game relevant and engaging.
Add multiple floor maps
The lack of multi-floor maps limits tactical variety. Introduce maps with multiple levels to add complexity and depth to mission planning.
Improve modding support
While mods exist, players want better support for modded campaigns and weapons. Enhance modding tools and documentation to encourage community creativity.
Fix discount pricing issues
Players are offended by the minimal discounts offered. Adjust pricing strategies to reflect the game's current state and value, ensuring fair pricing for early access.
Add North American SWAT option
Players want to play as North American SWAT teams. Adding this faction would diversify gameplay and appeal to a broader audience.
Improve AI enemy behavior
Enemies have unrealistically fast reaction times compared to player troops. Balance AI behavior to ensure fair and challenging gameplay.
Address abandoned game concerns
Players feel the game is abandoned due to the lack of updates and communication. Prove ongoing development by releasing regular updates and engaging with the community.
Enhance replayability with RNG
Expand the use of Random Map Generation (RNG) to create more varied and unpredictable missions. This would increase replayability and keep the game fresh for long-term players.

Reviews

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Most relevant voices from the community
game is deadvery friendly whenstill early accessgame is goodabandoned game iamazing for anlove this gamepainstakingly slow updatedevs are extremelygreat game deadextremely toxic andgame was supposedtoxic abusive andupdates take foreverlove it idevs have gonegame is amazingbest tactical squadlots of funbroke me with

Keywords

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What the community loves
We collected 269 positive keywords.
fun
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tactical
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good
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recommend
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great
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amazing
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love
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replayability
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community
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gameplay
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support
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cool
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challenging
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Where the community is undecided
We collected 425 neutral keywords.
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content
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developers
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workshop
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campaigns
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community
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tactical
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What the community dislikes
We collected 264 negative keywords.
dead
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updates
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early access
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ban
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devs
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In-depth analysis of most impactful community reviews

Positive

The game has nearly everything I was hoping it would for the price, which is amazing for an early access title. Controls schemes for camera/facing control are a little obscured, but many members of the community are willing to help everyone learn the ropes! Very friendly. When you do learn all the controls the strategy really begins and it is oh so fun. Speaking of community, the devs however are not so friendly... For 3 years now they have been banning anyone anyway they can for daring to criticise the game or worse the behaviour of their moderator alt accounts. Yes they don't actually appoint community members from what I can tell. They are toxic, abusive and thin skinned bullies and all one needs to do discover this is look at the games discussion forums. They have left their behaviour in semi permanent record in writing for all to see. Now if you do buy the game and remain silent this won't be a direct issue, but shutting down open conversation like this destroys community, transparency and accountability. All of which are critical for a community reliant and driven game to thrive. At this rate Door Kickers 2 will have a functional game with nobody to play it because the devs banned everyone. I refuse to be silent or intimidated by online bullies. Harass me all you will, but I'll be reporting you directly to Steam not merely muting you. Adjust your behaviour the sake of the game and a healthy community, I implore you.

  • Sentiments

    • I am amazed by how the game delivers nearly everything I was hoping for, especially considering it is an early access title and the price point.
    • I find the control schemes for camera and facing control a bit obscured, but I appreciate that the community is very friendly and willing to help newcomers learn.
    • I find the game incredibly fun once I learned all the controls and started engaging with the strategy aspect.
    • I am deeply disappointed by the developers' behavior, as they have been banning people for criticizing the game or their moderator alt accounts for the past three years.
    • I believe the developers are toxic, abusive, and thin-skinned bullies, which is evident from their behavior documented in the game's discussion forums.
    • I feel that the developers' actions are destroying community, transparency, and accountability, which are critical for a community-driven game to thrive.
    • I worry that the game will end up with no players because the developers are banning so many people, despite the game being functional.
    • I refuse to be silent or intimidated by the developers' bullying behavior and will report them directly to Steam if necessary.
    • I implore the developers to adjust their behavior for the sake of the game and to foster a healthy community.

Positive

yea its cool but ive owned it for at least a couple of years now why is it still early access? Laziness or just hiding behind the early access tag in case there are issues? its 4 years old... its not "early" at all.

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game cool and enjoyable, which reflects a positive sentiment towards its overall quality.
    • I feel frustrated and confused about why the game is still in early access after owning it for a couple of years, which reflects a negative sentiment towards the development progress.
    • I question whether the developers are being lazy or using the early access tag as a shield to avoid accountability for potential issues, which reflects a negative sentiment towards the developers' practices.
    • I express disbelief that a game that is 4 years old is still labeled as 'early access,' which reflects a negative sentiment towards the misleading nature of the label.

Positive

The game is not dead. They are working on the next big update. It's 1.0 I believe, they just don't post updates on steam for whatever reason. Join the official discord to stay up to date. They game in its current state is amazing. Lots of content lots of fun and lots of explosions!

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that the game is not dead and that the developers are actively working on the next big update, which gives me hope for its future.
    • I believe the next update will be version 1.0, which indicates significant progress and a major milestone for the game.
    • I find it a bit confusing that the developers don't post updates on Steam, but I understand that the official Discord is the place to stay updated.
    • I think the game in its current state is amazing, which makes me very satisfied with the experience so far.
    • I appreciate that the game has lots of content, which keeps me engaged and entertained.
    • I find the game to be a lot of fun, which enhances my overall enjoyment and satisfaction.
    • I love the abundance of explosions in the game, as they add excitement and intensity to the gameplay.

Positive

Love it, i always play with full planning and just watch the whole gang in action. Makes me feels like some sort of tactical geniuses. 1 big problem though, this game is already in early access for FOUR years and right now (2024) its still 0.36. Not even campaign are released yet. Which mean you have to be content with playing maps with no narrative and downloading steam maps. Don't even expect the game to be finished before you have your second child.

  • Sentiments

    • I love the game because it allows me to play with full planning and watch my team in action, making me feel like a tactical genius.
    • I enjoy the tactical gameplay and the sense of accomplishment it gives me when executing plans successfully.
    • I am frustrated that the game has been in early access for four years and is still only at version 0.36.
    • I am disappointed that the campaign has not been released yet, leaving me with only maps and no narrative.
    • I feel limited by having to rely on downloading Steam maps for content, as there is no official campaign.
    • I am concerned that the game may not be finished for a very long time, possibly not before I have a second child.

Positive

Great game, dead game. It's fun if you want to try a swat sim, especially with the mod that makes complete for of war, but I would be lying to say that the game isn't dead, the last update is nearly a year old

  • Sentiments

    • I find the game to be great and enjoyable, especially as a SWAT simulation.
    • I feel the game is fun to play, particularly with the mod that makes a complete parody of war.
    • I believe the game is dead, as the last update was nearly a year ago.
    • I think the game lacks recent updates, which contributes to its decline in activity.
    • I acknowledge that the game can still be enjoyable for those interested in SWAT simulations.

Negative

this is the game that broke me with regards to supporting early access games. I will not be purchasing early Killhouse releases in the future. no substantial update since Sept 2023, devs have now said "we don't care if it takes 3 or 30 years to finish this game" and I don't actually think they know that saying that is a generally bad thing. near abandonware dev cycle in terms of sizable updates. any questions in forums/discord/etc around this topic are met with bans and basically insults, even though someone needs to ask the damn question. this game is good if you enjoyed DK1. it is by no means a bad game. that said, with the community engagement, attitude from the devs and their community manager, and a p a i n s t a k i n g l y slow update cycle with literally nothing to keep or generate interest between intermediary updates - i cannot recommend purchasing this in early access. I purchased this game on EA-release or close to it (can't specifically recall) and made the stupid assumption that the release would be soon to follow. this was a bad gamble, and a pretty bad investment. this release makes me question supporting EA games in the future, and it's completely turned me away from supporting this team again in the future, which is unfortunate.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel deeply disappointed and regretful about supporting this early access game, as it has broken my trust in early access releases.
    • I am frustrated with the lack of substantial updates since September 2023, which makes the game feel neglected.
    • I am upset by the developers' statement that they don't care if it takes 3 or 30 years to finish the game, as it shows a lack of commitment.
    • I am dissatisfied with the near-abandonware development cycle, as updates are infrequent and lack meaningful content.
    • I am angered by the way questions about updates are handled, as they result in bans and insults from the developers and community manager.
    • I acknowledge that the game is good for fans of DK1, and it is not a bad game in terms of quality.
    • I cannot recommend purchasing this game in early access due to poor community engagement, slow updates, and lack of interest-generating content.
    • I regret purchasing the game early, as it was a bad gamble and investment, given the lack of progress toward a full release.
    • I am hesitant to support early access games in the future because of this negative experience.
    • I am disappointed that this experience has completely turned me away from supporting this development team again.

Negative

I WISH I could recommend this game but the moderators and devs are EXTREMELY toxic, and silence/ban anyone who asks them why they don't post news updates. As of this review, the last post was 5 months ago, and that was only after they banned people for asking why there wasn't an update for 7 months. If you ask them why there is a lack of updates, they flag you to steam for "Inappropriate Content" and then personally insult you, and gaslight you in private messages. As someone who owns THOUSANDS of games on this platform, including MANY early access games, even from single person team developers, I have never seen a more toxic community moderation who believe that they are somehow helping their game by banning people for asking for news about their game. They have no idea how to run a player community and are incapable of handling any feedback that isn't 100% bowing down to them. AVOID THIS DEVELOPER LIKE THE PLAGUE.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel extremely disappointed and frustrated with the game's moderators and developers, as they are described as toxic and unresponsive to community inquiries.
    • I am deeply concerned about the lack of communication from the developers, with the last update being 5 months ago and no explanation provided.
    • I am appalled by the developers' behavior of banning and silencing players who simply ask for updates or clarification on the game's progress.
    • I find it unacceptable that the developers flag players for 'Inappropriate Content' when they inquire about updates, which feels like an abuse of power.
    • I am shocked by the developers' unprofessional conduct, including personally insulting and gaslighting players in private messages.
    • I feel strongly that the developers are incapable of managing a player community, as they cannot handle any feedback that isn't overly positive or submissive.
    • I am deeply disappointed in the developers' approach to community management, which I believe is harming the game's reputation and player base.
    • I feel compelled to warn others to avoid this developer due to their toxic behavior and lack of transparency.
    • I am frustrated that despite owning thousands of games, including many early access titles, I have never encountered such a poorly managed and toxic development team.
    • I strongly advise others to avoid this developer, as their actions are detrimental to both the game and the community.

Negative

It should be mandatory for developers to FINNISH their game, or refund. Last update almost year ago. One of the Early access dropouts? Game itself, is good, but I don't like that game is forgotten. I will change my review when this is released, if ever.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel frustrated that the developers have not updated the game in almost a year, making it seem like an abandoned Early Access project.
    • I believe it should be mandatory for developers to either finish their game or provide refunds to players.
    • I think the game itself is good, which makes the lack of updates even more disappointing.
    • I dislike that the game feels forgotten by its developers, which diminishes my overall experience.
    • I am willing to change my review if the game is ever fully released, showing some hope for improvement.

Negative

this is a abandoned game. i asked for a release date since they are three years behind and no major updates in the past year and i got insulted and kicked from the discord for asking if they are going to release the game soon. i got told " when its ready you idiot." by a developer on the discord. that is a disgusting display of behavior i wish i could get a refund at this point.

  • Sentiments

    • I feel that the game is abandoned, as there have been no major updates in the past year and it is three years behind schedule.
    • I am frustrated and disappointed that I was insulted and kicked from the Discord server for asking about the release date.
    • I was deeply offended when a developer responded to my question with 'when it's ready you idiot,' which I consider a disgusting display of behavior.
    • I regret purchasing the game and wish I could get a refund at this point due to the lack of progress and poor treatment.

Negative

Giving the game a bad review not because the game is bad, but because the Devs have gone nearly eight months without updating the game at all. Steam workshop helps keep the game entertaining but without any new content for such a long time its not been able to keep my constant attention. Regardless its still a really good game and I do recommend it if this is your style of game. Just want the Devs to do something with it instead of keeping us all waiting

  • Sentiments

    • I am giving the game a bad review not because the game itself is bad, but because the developers have not updated it in nearly eight months.
    • I find the Steam workshop helpful in keeping the game entertaining, but it is not enough to maintain my constant attention.
    • I believe the game is still really good and would recommend it to others who enjoy this style of game.
    • I am frustrated that the developers have not released any new content for such a long time.
    • I feel that the lack of updates has made it difficult for the game to hold my interest consistently.
    • I want the developers to take action and provide new content instead of leaving us waiting.
    • Despite the lack of updates, I still consider the game to be of high quality.
    • I recommend the game to others, but only if it aligns with their preferences.

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