Short Life 2

About Short Life 2

Short Life 2 continues the formula of the original. You guide a hapless hero through side-scrolling stages packed with traps. Spikes, saw blades, arrows, and mines block many routes. The game uses ragdoll physics. The character flops after hits and limbs can fly. You grab stars and try to reach the exit in one piece.

Each level demands careful timing and small bursts of movement. You walk, crouch, and jump to slip past pressure plates and swinging blades. Moving platforms shift under your feet and throw off balance. Crossbows fire on a steady count, and you move between shots. Mines punish rushing and reward patient steps. Every mistake teaches the next attempt.

Stars unlock new characters and open new stages. Every hero shares the same controls but changes the look and reactions. Levels place bonus collectibles in risky corners for added goals. You replay routes to refine jumps and cut time. The simple setup and tight hazards create a focused challenge and reward skill.