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8.3

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  1. Mar 8, 2021
    6
    Why it is not a 9 or 10:

    Trial error game maybe better suited for speenrunners than horror genre lovers. Game demands you to know what is about to happen and have you execute the required action. The timings are not too tight but not dynamic either. In better games, the Monsters slow down or accelerate depending on your accuracy to the solution. It feels as if the game trying
    Why it is not a 9 or 10:

    Trial error game maybe better suited for speenrunners than horror genre lovers.

    Game demands you to know what is about to happen and have you execute the required action. The timings are not too tight but not dynamic either.

    In better games, the Monsters slow down or accelerate depending on your accuracy to the solution.

    It feels as if the game trying to make you fail unless you have a definite answer to the problem and it does not care if you figured the solution on the fly. I would enjoy it much more if it allowed me to survive as i have found the solution on time.

    The devs can check the much better game "inside" first scene with the dog. If you know exactly what to do, you barely get away from the dog but if you hesitated for a half second the game compensates and blends the dogs animations to a slower one yet accelerates again to create the "barely got away" feeling.
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  2. Feb 12, 2021
    9
    Loved almost everything about this game! The response of the input is sometimes weird but the story and the lure are amazing!
  3. Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Great game , the first one was good , this one is great.

    10/10 Art-style
    10/10 Sound -design
    10/10 Gameplay

    It s a 9 for me and not a 10, because of the story. Even tho the world is interesting a.f , and the game does a fairly good job telling a story without any dialog, I think the story can be too hard to follow sometimes and in the end some parts might not make sense.
  4. Feb 20, 2021
    5
    Don't get me wrong, it's a good game, but the PC version suffers from being a console port with no proper support to wide screens even. Most of the gaming PC screens are wide screens and that is exactly what this game doesn't support and running in a square box, using 1/2 of your wide screen.
  5. May 1, 2021
    9
    One Hell of Game...
    Thank You Tarsier... I Can't Wait to See Your Next Project...
    Thank You and Godspeed...
  6. Jun 3, 2021
    8
    Like it a little bit more than the first. I like that there is more of a story in this one. Though like the first game nothing really happens until the end of the game, until then you just run from monsters without really knowing anything. The monster designs were also much creepier for me. There's a lot of really cool cinematic scenes with the bending buildings and stuff. The gameplay wasLike it a little bit more than the first. I like that there is more of a story in this one. Though like the first game nothing really happens until the end of the game, until then you just run from monsters without really knowing anything. The monster designs were also much creepier for me. There's a lot of really cool cinematic scenes with the bending buildings and stuff. The gameplay was still a bit clunky, it bothered me more than in the first game but it still wasn't a huge issue. I also liked that there is more "fighting" sequences in this one. Expand
  7. May 8, 2021
    7
    Absolutely terrible control of Mono. Ruins the experience of the game. Except this issue, the reat of the game is good.
  8. Feb 27, 2021
    8
    Очень крутая игра в своём жанре. Супер рисовка и мрачная, душевная атмосфера. Советую играть ночью и в наушниках ♪
  9. Feb 15, 2021
    9
    The game is carefully crafted & meticulously paid attention to many details, making the game almost near perfect. Though, the control system on PC can be a little irritating than the consoles. Despite of that, the game is near-perfect with its special eeriness & horror effects. Beside that, it was fun, visually stunning, amazing sounds, artistic & also encouraging players to use theirThe game is carefully crafted & meticulously paid attention to many details, making the game almost near perfect. Though, the control system on PC can be a little irritating than the consoles. Despite of that, the game is near-perfect with its special eeriness & horror effects. Beside that, it was fun, visually stunning, amazing sounds, artistic & also encouraging players to use their brains to solve many puzzles. Expand
  10. Mar 3, 2021
    10
    A perfect sequel, all of the already amazing aspects from the first game are greatly improved, the story is emotional and mind blowing.
  11. Sep 23, 2021
    9
    It was much scarier than the first one. But the graphics were even better. I played part 1 on PS4 and part 2 on PC. The PC side seems to have better graphics.
  12. Nov 1, 2021
    7
    Good game, but the ending is very predictive. Game is also scripted (Example: I need to press button on wall, I can't take bottle and stand on it. Game wants that you will go on top of cupboard and get a bottle with brain inside, than you will break it and throw brain into the button). Another problems, that some enemies will catch you with 100% guarantee. + Hitboxes are bad, sometimes IGood game, but the ending is very predictive. Game is also scripted (Example: I need to press button on wall, I can't take bottle and stand on it. Game wants that you will go on top of cupboard and get a bottle with brain inside, than you will break it and throw brain into the button). Another problems, that some enemies will catch you with 100% guarantee. + Hitboxes are bad, sometimes I teleported in enemie's arms but they didn't caught me. This game has more locations than LN 1 (Forest, city, school, hospital) and it is longer. So it is more boring than LN 1 because of length ( I mean some logic exercises are stuffy). So it is a good game but it isn't a very good sequel. Expand
  13. Feb 18, 2022
    10
    Me and my girlfriend were playing this together, sharing the controller.
    We were very surprised by the music, atmosphere, monsters, the (little) nightmares and honestly the whole thing. Ending as well was shockingly good! Masterpiece of a game. Will always remember it!
  14. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    LN 2 is even better than LN1 in my opinion. It is longer than the previous game (still short lol) but with more shocking events, more sinister monsters, different areas (the forest, the school, the city...). As for gameplay, added combat system is a little bit clumsy and slow but i got used to it after a while. Overall it's still 10/10 for me.
  15. Feb 16, 2021
    7
    I loved the first game. I love the aesthetics of this one. And I do like some of the puzzles and passages. But then there are the abundance of frustrating trial-and-error passages that you have to redo 30 times to get it right. Half the time you get killed due to the finicky controls. The other half you'll struggle to hit all the checkpoints just right and simply continually fail beforeI loved the first game. I love the aesthetics of this one. And I do like some of the puzzles and passages. But then there are the abundance of frustrating trial-and-error passages that you have to redo 30 times to get it right. Half the time you get killed due to the finicky controls. The other half you'll struggle to hit all the checkpoints just right and simply continually fail before you reach a safe zone. I hate it!

    The worst part is the parts where you have to use the flashlight. I had to get up and calm myself down several times to avoid breaking my keyboard. It is so profusely frustrating to play through those parts! (searching the web I since discovered that these passages are A LOT easier if YOU DON'T RUN! While walking you can control the flashlight while holding down the right mouse button. You almost have no control over it when running, which is what I was doing all the time!)

    I'll give it a 9 for the parts that contain actual puzzles. But I'll have to subtract 2 for the parts that rely on twitch-reflex gameplay. I am SO bad at those types of games and I had no idea it would be such a huge part of this game. And it is NOT why I loved the first game. They tried implementing this in this game, and it almost ruins it for me.
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  16. Mar 4, 2021
    4
    This feels more like DLC for the original. They've really skimped on the "creature" segments, none of which are as sophisticated or memorable as in the first game. Plus the game mechanics are pretty terrible. This is a game where you die mostly due to bad control input. I don't remember that being such an issue in the first one. Near the end there's a very tired feeling maze mechanicThis feels more like DLC for the original. They've really skimped on the "creature" segments, none of which are as sophisticated or memorable as in the first game. Plus the game mechanics are pretty terrible. This is a game where you die mostly due to bad control input. I don't remember that being such an issue in the first one. Near the end there's a very tired feeling maze mechanic that felt straight up lazy, and borrowed from the 90s. As a fan of the first game, this one is being vastly overrated. Expand
  17. Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Сказать что я охуел, это ничего не сказать. 2 Часть такая же гениальная как и 1, но во много раз лучше, просто шедевр. Каждый геймер должен поиграть что в 1, что во 2 часть игры.
  18. Feb 17, 2021
    7
    Honestly, its a good game but thats all. I`m pretty surprise about the over-score that this game has. Game is pretty much the same than his first part, same mecanics and recycled content. This game is not a surprise for me, you play once during 3-4 hours going foward till the end of the game and once you reach it, you never go to play it again. Price of the game is 35€, so expensive forHonestly, its a good game but thats all. I`m pretty surprise about the over-score that this game has. Game is pretty much the same than his first part, same mecanics and recycled content. This game is not a surprise for me, you play once during 3-4 hours going foward till the end of the game and once you reach it, you never go to play it again. Price of the game is 35€, so expensive for the content you receive. For this kind of game, story is so poor. You play as a small guy who you dont know the name, running in any direction going to? cant tell. Game doesnt tell you What are you? Where are you going? Why is everybody wants to kill you? Any info about the world where you are living? there is not a single conversation to listen or text to read. Game ends like that. You reach a point and then the game is over. So there is actually no plot. Its a Limbo ending. Recomended only if you can get it for 10€ or so. Expand
  19. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    As a piece of art, this game is beautiful and an unforgettable experience. Yes there are some things that could be improved, but as a whole, you really shouldn’t miss it.
  20. Feb 14, 2021
    10
    don't watch a gameplay. the game is short but it is crazy you must play it best game in 2021 yet
  21. Feb 15, 2021
    7
    Make no mistake - Little Nightmares II is less elegant, less tight, and less well-written than its predecessor. But it's still extremely beautiful, with top-notch visual and sound design. It's just a pity that its narrative hangs so loosely together. It's a pity that the 3rd act is such a step down in terms of visuals and gameplay. Perhaps most of all, it's a pity that the gameplay isMake no mistake - Little Nightmares II is less elegant, less tight, and less well-written than its predecessor. But it's still extremely beautiful, with top-notch visual and sound design. It's just a pity that its narrative hangs so loosely together. It's a pity that the 3rd act is such a step down in terms of visuals and gameplay. Perhaps most of all, it's a pity that the gameplay is bloated with linear chases and many, many challenges that are telegraphed poorly, requiring multiple attempts which drain the game of any sense of urgency or stakes. Compared to the first, the only thing that's better about Little Nightmares II is that there's more of it . . . it's just not always more of anything anybody wants. Oh, and I won't give away the ending, but the end of Little Nightmares II shows a real lack of imagination. I felt truly saddened by the ending, more than anything because it felt like a massive cop-out. If the ending of the first game was compellingly open-ended, this ending is so pat that I not only have no interest in replaying Little Nightmares II, I'm struggling to summon an interest in any future installments. Expand
  22. Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Этим можно брать и обмазываться. В хорошем смысле.
  23. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I didn't understand anything, but the game is very interesting :)
    Little Nightmares 2 is top
  24. Mar 8, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has forced Death loops even on easy mode because it's small size(5 gigabytes),the physics are medicore, it's always pitch dark and the ending is the worst possible it could be Expand
  25. Feb 13, 2021
    7
    Still deep and viscous the atmosphere and the visual art. All the best feature from the original game are here, but like the same disadvantages, and some new few yet.

    Well, I think the combat system like and the platforming gameplay have problems with a sense of the perspective of the scene and the recognition of objects in space. I guess some kind of target system could make a fight
    Still deep and viscous the atmosphere and the visual art. All the best feature from the original game are here, but like the same disadvantages, and some new few yet.

    Well, I think the combat system like and the platforming gameplay have problems with a sense of the perspective of the scene and the recognition of objects in space. I guess some kind of target system could make a fight process more controllable and enjoyable. And I still have issues with slides during the run – that's don't unclear and feels like a some random triggered. At last, I want to say about situations when the animation of some characters missed a few frames – it doesn't happen every time, but that is.

    AND WE NEED THE FULL CONTROLS REMAPPING FOR A GAMEPAD!

    The story on the end give me ... some disappointment and empty. That's feel a like some needlessly. But I like a way that linked 1st and 2nd games.

    However, that was an amazing adventure. I so appreciative for this work and experience. Thank you, «Tarsier Studios» and «BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment».
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  26. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Most sequels to movies, TV shows, games, etc have always been a huge disappointment to me. BUT NOT THIS ONE!

    The devs have somehow managed to take elements from the first game and completely knock it out of the park with this sequel. The puzzles are much more challenging this time and the music/sound design make the game even more thrilling. I can't even begin to explain how great the
    Most sequels to movies, TV shows, games, etc have always been a huge disappointment to me. BUT NOT THIS ONE!

    The devs have somehow managed to take elements from the first game and completely knock it out of the park with this sequel. The puzzles are much more challenging this time and the music/sound design make the game even more thrilling. I can't even begin to explain how great the visuals are in This game, especially towards the later stages. Each moment could potentially be a wallpaper.

    I would have rated the game a solid 10/10 if it wasn't for a few minor bugs that forced me to restart a level. However, all the other elements make up for those little inconveniences. The game's price might steer many away from it but it was personally worth it for me, highly recommended!
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  27. Feb 12, 2021
    10
    عظمة على عظمة أفضل لعبة ممكن تخرجك من انطفاء
  28. Feb 12, 2021
    9
    That was one of the best sequals(prequal actually) ever made.Hope they win as much as awards they can cus they deserve every single one of them.
  29. Jul 10, 2021
    0
    I do not recommend this game. got so stressed while playing the hospital part. whoever made this game i hope you step on a lego. 0/5.
  30. Feb 19, 2021
    0
    There is a puzzle near the end of the game involving a corridor and a number of doors which must each be entered in a particular order. I'll be frank: this puzzle would not be out of place in the dullest, hackiest point-and-click adventure game from 10 years ago. That's the problem with Little Nightmares II. For every beautiful, fascinating moment, there are a dozen sequences so shockinglyThere is a puzzle near the end of the game involving a corridor and a number of doors which must each be entered in a particular order. I'll be frank: this puzzle would not be out of place in the dullest, hackiest point-and-click adventure game from 10 years ago. That's the problem with Little Nightmares II. For every beautiful, fascinating moment, there are a dozen sequences so shockingly rote that I have to wonder . . . what happened, developers? Did everybody experience a divorce simultaneously? Is it something in the water? Half of this game was made with love and the other half with ice cold indifference. Expand
  31. Feb 14, 2021
    3
    Сказать, что я ужасно недоволен игрой - ничего не сказать. Игра никак не связана с предыдущей частью. В плане того, что это приквел, нет никаких намёков, никаких подсказок про получение шестой силы, ни про то, как она оказалась в Чреве. Искусственно растянутый гемплей доставляет огромное количество неудобств. Перенос предметов из одной точки в другую настолько замедлен и настолько скучен,Сказать, что я ужасно недоволен игрой - ничего не сказать. Игра никак не связана с предыдущей частью. В плане того, что это приквел, нет никаких намёков, никаких подсказок про получение шестой силы, ни про то, как она оказалась в Чреве. Искусственно растянутый гемплей доставляет огромное количество неудобств. Перенос предметов из одной точки в другую настолько замедлен и настолько скучен, что мне стоило огромных усилий сидеть и проходить до конца это "шедевр".На первых парах ты поражаешься красотой локаций, детальностью прорисовки (если в настройках ты достаточно выкрутил графику). Но это всё пропадает в середине игры. Больше всего бросается в глаза убогость одежды и лица доктора, который появляется не на долго, но своей модельной убогостью портит впечатление. Концовка вообще поражает своей тупостью и странной сложностью. Кстати про баланс: его нету. Монстры тебя могу увидеть еле повернувшись в твою сторону, те места, где в прошлой части Шестая допрыгивала сама, сейчас требуется её помощь, ведь наша Героиня в одиночку беспомощная. Я всё понимаю, в первой части вышло прекрасное DLC построенное на подобном взаимодействиями с гномами. Но зачем навязывать это. Шестая - самый поломанный персонаж в игре. Она может застрять в дверном проём, может занять место под столом так, что вас не пустит под него, и вас поймает монстр. Это особенная тема, которая напрочь убивает желание проходить игру. По итогу всего вышесказанного, я хочу сказать, что у второй части Маленьких кошмаров был заметно больше бюджет, чем у первой части. В первую часть приятно играть не из-за графики, не из-за гемплея, а из-за души, которую вложили авторы в своё творение. От второй же части пахнет тухлятиной. Создаётся ощущение, что они сделали игру ради того, чтобы было. Лишь бы денег побольше набрать. Я по прежнему обожаю первую часть данной серии, и это ничему не изменить, но мне откровенно стыдно говорить о второй части и даже смотреть на неё, зная её убогости. Под конец хочется выделить, что это лишь моё мнение, и ваше право соглашаться с ним или нет. Играйте в хорошие игры, а для плохих есть рецензии метакритик Expand
  32. Feb 15, 2021
    10
    Perfect successor of the great game. Thanks to the developers for the perfect quality of the project and even better experience.
  33. Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I loved the original game,- and was delighted to find out that this game topped the first one in every aspect. They used everything that worked with the first one, while also adding new mechanics and twists to the story always keeping you engaged. This is definitely one of the best games in its genre and a must-play. You should buy this game.
  34. Feb 21, 2021
    0
    oyunun fiyatı aşırı yüksek oyunun bitmesi 5 saat bile sürmüyor ayrıca mekanikleri resmen berbat buglı bir bölüm var fiyatını asla hak etmeyen bir oyun oynarkenki bulmacaları kolay fakat parkur kısımları sorunlu
  35. Oct 21, 2021
    3
    What Little Nightmares 2 has done, is take all that frustrating half baked mixture of platforming and puzzling from the first game,and intensified the mindless game breaking aggravation of Death by Trial and Error to a point where there is a cut off limit of 4 minute gameplay before smashing the controller repeatedly on a hard surface.
    A lot of work for little reward.
  36. Mar 30, 2021
    0
    Doesn't add much compared to the prior game. Controls are very clunky and combat elements are unnecessary because are poorly implemented. Good atmosphere but the execution, especially the movement responsiveness is definitely lacking.
  37. Mar 13, 2021
    9
    Топчик, держит планку поставленную первой частью. Побольше бы таких игр, направленных на сюжет и атмосферу в 2021 году, когда в основном клепаются всякие гриндилки. На атмосферу тут опять всё влияет отлично, музыка, картинка с мрачным сюрреализмом, напряжение при встречах с недружелюбными обитателями сие творения, бонусом идут ненапряжные паззлы. И даже небольшая продолжительность играет вТопчик, держит планку поставленную первой частью. Побольше бы таких игр, направленных на сюжет и атмосферу в 2021 году, когда в основном клепаются всякие гриндилки. На атмосферу тут опять всё влияет отлично, музыка, картинка с мрачным сюрреализмом, напряжение при встречах с недружелюбными обитателями сие творения, бонусом идут ненапряжные паззлы. И даже небольшая продолжительность играет в плюс, ничего не успевает надоесть, нет какого-то специального растягивания и проходится с интересом за вечер-два. Expand
  38. May 30, 2021
    7
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  39. Feb 17, 2021
    10
    For the Little Nightmares II, everything is consistently good and matches the rest of the game.
    It is an example of a well made and polished game.
    I finished the game and the only thing I wanted to do next was to play the game again! Solid game: The story, sound / music, gameplay, graphics and atmosphere. The puzzles are not over complicated and hard to solve. They are not too simple
    For the Little Nightmares II, everything is consistently good and matches the rest of the game.
    It is an example of a well made and polished game.
    I finished the game and the only thing I wanted to do next was to play the game again!
    Solid game: The story, sound / music, gameplay, graphics and atmosphere.
    The puzzles are not over complicated and hard to solve. They are not too simple to make you feel dumb neither.
    Everything in this game is cute. Even the style they have adapted to for the horror in the game.
    One other thing is that there is no conversation or text in the game and yet the story is told perfectly.
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  40. Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Это просто невероятно, игра коротка но за это время ты уже успеваешь влиться в игру и пропитаться атмосферой!
  41. Feb 26, 2021
    10
    كلعبة ثنائية الابعاد فلا نستطيع طلب شيء أفضل
  42. Feb 16, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Просто замечательная игра! Плюсы:
    - Графика
    -А тмосфера
    - Комфорт
    - Ламповость
    - Сюжет
    Минусы:
    - Неудобное управление фонариком
    - Хитбоксы
    - Реакция манекенов на свет фонарика очень кривая
    - Удобство управление клавиатурой

    Вообще мне понравилась игра, она прям затягивает своя ламповая и напряжённая атмосфера и это реально заслуживает высокой оценки. Несмотря на трудности и некоторые баги, я прошёл игру на одном дыхании и концовка меня поразила. Спасибо разработчикам за эту чудесную игру!
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  43. Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Игра хорошая, сюжет классный, но иногда персонаж где-то застревал, так игра хорошая
  44. May 2, 2021
    2
    Brilliant and beautiful atmosphere ruined by disastrous combat sequences. Such a shame.
  45. Jan 31, 2022
    0
    It looks good. Little nightmares adds onto the base the first little nigthmares
  46. Mar 15, 2023
    3
    I just spent an hour stuck, trying to figure out how to continue. finally gave in and looked online and discovered that a vital object is COMPLETELY MISSING therefore it is impossible for me to continue. This is the last straw, I'm not giving this game any more passes. The game is a broken and buggy mess. I was willing to forgive a lot and recommend this, but now I cannot. This game hasI just spent an hour stuck, trying to figure out how to continue. finally gave in and looked online and discovered that a vital object is COMPLETELY MISSING therefore it is impossible for me to continue. This is the last straw, I'm not giving this game any more passes. The game is a broken and buggy mess. I was willing to forgive a lot and recommend this, but now I cannot. This game has been out for a long time, a bug as bad as this should have been fixed by now. despicable. Expand
  47. Nov 23, 2022
    8
    The world of Little Nightmares is worth your time. I didn't enjoy the running sequences and their trial and error but I'll overlook that for what the rest is - a wonderfully grotesque adventure.

    Date Completed: 2022-11-22
    Playtime: 5h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Yes
  48. Oct 20, 2022
    10
    Very beautiful game with norrative without words and some really "wow" moments!
  49. Dec 2, 2022
    3
    I just spent an hour stuck, trying to figure out how to continue. finally gave in and looked online and discovered that a vital object is COMPLETELY MISSING therefore it is impossible for me to continue. This is the last straw, I'm not giving this game any more passes. The game is a broken and buggy mess. I was willing to forgive a lot and recommend this, but now I cannot. This game hasI just spent an hour stuck, trying to figure out how to continue. finally gave in and looked online and discovered that a vital object is COMPLETELY MISSING therefore it is impossible for me to continue. This is the last straw, I'm not giving this game any more passes. The game is a broken and buggy mess. I was willing to forgive a lot and recommend this, but now I cannot. This game has been out for a long time, a bug as bad as this should have been fixed by now. despicable. Expand
  50. Feb 16, 2021
    8
    Little Nigthtmares 2
    They Did it again
    The original Littl Nigthmares is one of my favorite horror games of all time, and Little Nightmares 2 does enough to be just as good and even betterin some aspects than the original. Instead of a hungry girl, you play as a bag boy, this is a solo 2d horror platforming game, though you do have a companion from time to time to help you through this
    Little Nigthtmares 2
    They Did it again
    The original Littl Nigthmares is one of my favorite horror games of all time, and Little Nightmares 2 does enough to be just as good and even betterin some aspects than the original.
    Instead of a hungry girl, you play as a bag boy, this is a solo 2d horror platforming game, though you do have a companion from time to time to help you through this world..
    Much more than the original, Little Nightmares 2 feels like Limbo Meets Unravel, meets outlast… the formula is basically the same from the original, go forward, solving very simple trial end error environmental puzzles, and ocassionally dealing with creepy enemies, hiding under desks, doing suspenseful chase sequences, flashing lights to make these creepy manachins freeze, little nightmares 2 is miles more terrifying than the first, its creepy, does a great job at giving you new and fresh environemnts to play through, unforgettable monsters for the first half of the game.. the second half is pretty weak, but the strength of the rest of the game makes up for it..
    This is 5 and a half hourss worth getting through
    Little Nightmares 2 is great,its unsettling, a horror experience that much like the first will last with oyu.
    Little Nightmares has cemented itself as one of the best and unique horror series of all time.
    I give Little Nightmares 2
    an 8.5/10
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  51. Jun 27, 2021
    6
    A cool game that is marred by bad controls.

    Little Nightmares II has beautiful levels, cool looking enemies and a couple of excellent horror themes with matching bosses to go with it. This games gets a lot of things right. Visuals, estetics and sound is spot on. However, the game suffers from some very badly designed controls leading to many frustrating moments. There are a lot of
    A cool game that is marred by bad controls.

    Little Nightmares II has beautiful levels, cool looking enemies and a couple of excellent horror themes with matching bosses to go with it. This games gets a lot of things right. Visuals, estetics and sound is spot on.
    However, the game suffers from some very badly designed controls leading to many frustrating moments. There are a lot of jumps and twists and turns that will require perfect timing which dose'nt help to forgive that this games control feel awkard. No auto-latch on when approaching a ladder, jumping to higher platform where your suppose to grab the ledge... Why?

    There is a section where you need to point a thing at enemies to freeze them so you can walk by them, this section is truely horrible. How that managed to get an "Ok, lets ship it like this" is beyond me. There are also alot of difficulty spikes, where things go from quite easy to extremly hard, for no good reason. The game also has a bit of a pacing and progression problem, it does'nt feel like there is anything that is being built up to but just a couple of losely connected themes that they built levels around.

    Most things could be forgiven, but the poor controls in a game that is built upon using these controls and require this kind of timing and near-perfect execution from the player is why I just cant recommend it.

    There is a great game here, but it is, unfortunately, burried under some truely awful game control issues...
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  52. Feb 19, 2021
    10
    I never thought the first game will be topped, this is another masterpiece and I loved everything in it. Man how emotional and scary it is. Amazing work Bandai!
  53. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    Good game and recommend to give it a try. Hope to see the next title of it soon.
  54. Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Amazing, no one can say otherwise A world full of wonders
    Lovely dark and scary world
  55. Mar 15, 2022
    9
    Great platformer. I liked the atmospheric vibe of suspense/mystery of the game, as well as the well-paced gameplay sections and narrative.
  56. Jan 14, 2022
    7
    I wasn't really expecting Little Nightmares 2 to be on the same level with the first game in the series, but I was wrong. It was pretty good experience; The story, level design, music and spooky atmosphere was undeniably good.
    Controls and mechanics were frustrating at some points. Puzzles weren't complicated enoughm which was a disappointment for me and also the game was pretty short.
    I wasn't really expecting Little Nightmares 2 to be on the same level with the first game in the series, but I was wrong. It was pretty good experience; The story, level design, music and spooky atmosphere was undeniably good.
    Controls and mechanics were frustrating at some points. Puzzles weren't complicated enoughm which was a disappointment for me and also the game was pretty short.
    Conclusion: LN2 is definitely worth the time you spend, but it's simply the same game as LN1, in different places and with a different story. No other improvements! But it's still good though.
    (January 2022)
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  57. Sep 24, 2022
    9
    the sense of nightmare is so deep in this one. All the details are made more creepy but beautiful, not to mention the story. Good games
  58. Apr 7, 2021
    4
    Really loved the 1st game. I bought the collectors edition for this one. This game is more of the same from the 1st game, but less. Stretched out and unsatisfying ending just to spin up some more time on your playtime. Ending credits are even not skippable. Collectable edition content spoiled me the endboss without even opening the artbook. I am so dissapointed, especially for the ending,Really loved the 1st game. I bought the collectors edition for this one. This game is more of the same from the 1st game, but less. Stretched out and unsatisfying ending just to spin up some more time on your playtime. Ending credits are even not skippable. Collectable edition content spoiled me the endboss without even opening the artbook. I am so dissapointed, especially for the ending, compared to the 1st game. Expand
  59. Jul 28, 2022
    10
    Не реальная крутая атмосфера , нету ничего однообразного , визуально всё отработано просто не реально. one of my fav games now
  60. Oct 20, 2021
    10
    Little Nightmares II is a masterpiece I feel like it was made by surrealist artists, not a video game developers... the worst thing is that it is a little short
  61. Mar 3, 2021
    8
    The atmosphere created in this game is terrifying, accomplished by a incredible soundtrack and absolutely beautiful visuals. They invested on a complex narrative with a great plot that expand the theories created by the community about the little nightmares universe.
    In my opinion the game still very short for his price, and does have some gameplay problems with weird mechanics and
    The atmosphere created in this game is terrifying, accomplished by a incredible soundtrack and absolutely beautiful visuals. They invested on a complex narrative with a great plot that expand the theories created by the community about the little nightmares universe.
    In my opinion the game still very short for his price, and does have some gameplay problems with weird mechanics and perspectives where i found myself falling off the map because of that
    Overall, that's a great addition to the little nightmares universe.

    A atmosfera criada neste jogo é assustadora, conseguida por uma trilha sonora incrível e visuais absolutamente lindos. Eles investiram em uma narrativa complexa com um grande plot, que amplia as teorias criadas pela comunidade sobre o universo dos pequenos pesadelos.
    Na minha opinião, o jogo ainda é muito curto para o seu preço, e tem alguns problemas de jogabilidade com mecânicas e perspectivas estranhas onde me encontrei caindo do mapa por causa disso
    No geral, é uma ótima adição ao universo dos pequenos pesadelos.
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  62. Apr 9, 2022
    8
    very well designed game with great puzzles and an awesome atmosphere and art.
    the story is also pretty unique and cool
  63. Feb 20, 2022
    9
    Amazing sequel and better than the first. It's more of the first game with the production value much higher. Now one of my favorite games that I've played in the last few years.
  64. Mar 15, 2021
    8
    İlk oyuna göre hem görsellik hem de atmosfer gelişmiş. Bulmacalar biraz daha zorlaşmış ama hem bulmaca mantığı hem de genel oynanış mekanikleri ilk oyunla aynı. Ancak yanımızda başka karakterin bulunması, tv'lerin içinden geçme ve ışıkla bazı düşmanları durdurma oyuna katılan yeni mekanikler olmuş.

    Görsel kalite, mekan ve karakter tasarımları ince ince işlenmiş. Her karesinde ss almak
    İlk oyuna göre hem görsellik hem de atmosfer gelişmiş. Bulmacalar biraz daha zorlaşmış ama hem bulmaca mantığı hem de genel oynanış mekanikleri ilk oyunla aynı. Ancak yanımızda başka karakterin bulunması, tv'lerin içinden geçme ve ışıkla bazı düşmanları durdurma oyuna katılan yeni mekanikler olmuş.

    Görsel kalite, mekan ve karakter tasarımları ince ince işlenmiş. Her karesinde ss almak istedim. Bazı çizimlerle verilen atmosfer oldukça ürperticiydi. Okulda geçen bölümde gerilmedim desem yalan olur. Sinirli öğretmen, öğrencilik anılarımı depreştirdi. Sonraki bölümlerdeki tv ekranına dalıp giden ama tv kapanınca sağa sola saldıran insan betimlemeleri günümüz ekran ve içerik bağımlılığının yüzeysel ama etkili bir eleştirisi olmuş.

    Elimizdeki fenerle üzerimize gelen düşmanları durdurduğumuz hastane bölümleri bana Lights Out filmini anımsattı. Oyunda en çok gerildiğim anlar bunlardı.
    Oyun boyunca kritik anlarda oldukça etkileyici şeyler yapıyoruz. Bunların bazıları meşru müdafaa olsa da bazıları ahlaki olarak sorgulanabilir şeyler. Çocuk karakterle böyle şeyler yapmak şok etkisi yaratıyor.
    Oyunun sonuna çok ölüp bitenler olmuş ama sürprizlerden birisini tahmin etmiştim. Buna rağmen hikayeden pek bir şey anlamadım. İlk oyunu hatırlamadığım için olabilir ama oyun hikayesini çok da açıklamıyor zaten. Teorilere açık bir anlatım tercih etmişler. Bu bilinmez hava, gerilimin artmasını sağlamış.

    Müzikler sonlarda biraz baysa da genel ses tasarımın çok beğendim. Korkuyu veren önemli etmenlerden birisiydi.

    Oyunun son bölümünde birbirinin aynısı odalarda yakalandığımız paradokslar hakikaten çok sinir bozucuydu. Oralarda feci öfkelendim. Bir türlü çözemedim.

    Inside daha iyiydi ama bu oyundaki gerilim ve korku dozu bu tarz oyunlardın hiçbirisinde yok.

    Genel olarak oyunu fena bulmadım. Şimdi hikayeye dair teoriler için youtube'a gidiyorum.
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  65. Apr 9, 2021
    7
    gameplay - 7/10
    graphics - 8/10
    story - 5/10?
    atmosphere - 8/10
    Good adventure game.
  66. Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  67. Feb 21, 2021
    7
    A beautiffuly atmospheric game, with mediocre gameplay. Honestly if they would have left out most of the bad gameplay bits and kept it more cinematic this would be a 10/10 for me.
  68. Apr 18, 2021
    10
    Игра такая же мрачная как и первая часть, монстры такие же отвратительные как и прошлой части. Графика улучшилась. Всё равно есть проблемы с нахождением пространстве это особенно бесит когда тебе надо убегать от монстров. На удивление ИИ Шестой достаточно умный она никогда не тупит! От концовки я такого не ожидал!Игра такая же мрачная как и первая часть, монстры такие же отвратительные как и прошлой части. Графика улучшилась. Всё равно есть проблемы с нахождением пространстве это особенно бесит когда тебе надо убегать от монстров. На удивление ИИ Шестой достаточно умный она никогда не тупит! От концовки я такого не ожидал!
  69. Oct 4, 2022
    3
    Cool atmosphere, BUT... It's an trial and error game with too much physics randomness and bugs..the level design is non-existing and the controls are slow and annoying, which is not cool in a trial and error game where you play parts over and over. It's not a puzzle, not a story - just annoying trial and error..
  70. May 20, 2023
    8
    What a "Shining" game... Amazing atmosphere, story-telling but weird gameplay system. Sometimes it's getting weird.
  71. Jun 27, 2021
    9
    A masterpiece of a game. Majestic visuals, interesting plot and level design, sound effects... Such a pity that games like that feel short
  72. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    One the best platform i played in decade.This game is a pure masterpiece.Simply pure art.
  73. Jul 2, 2022
    9
    I adore it. Provided that I haven't caught the end of the story, I've got a lot of pleasure from the music, the visual style and the game atmosphere, not to mention quite the quite exiting gameplay.
  74. Jul 21, 2022
    8
    The creators told an incredibly surreal-twisted story that explains and adds many things to this universe. The action of the game takes place in completely different locations than the first part, but we still encounter bizarre and terrible spooks along the way. The opponents are designed in various ways, and their appearance is characteristic of the place where we meet them. The creatorsThe creators told an incredibly surreal-twisted story that explains and adds many things to this universe. The action of the game takes place in completely different locations than the first part, but we still encounter bizarre and terrible spooks along the way. The opponents are designed in various ways, and their appearance is characteristic of the place where we meet them. The creators also managed to create a dense atmosphere that surrounds us throughout the game and gives us incredible tension. The plot itself is well thought out and has some unexpected plot twists. This is a great game Expand
  75. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Esta versión sólo la juego por los mods, pos está super complicado los controles en el teclado y ratón.
  76. May 23, 2021
    7
    I may have been harsh on it as I played the first game plus the DLC before jumping into this so I may have a more critical eye than if I didn't binge it. The first game was rough both from a gameplay and presentation standpoint, but felt interesting.
    This one is far superior from a graphical and presentation standpoint. From a gameplay standpoint it's really disappointing. Whereas the
    I may have been harsh on it as I played the first game plus the DLC before jumping into this so I may have a more critical eye than if I didn't binge it. The first game was rough both from a gameplay and presentation standpoint, but felt interesting.
    This one is far superior from a graphical and presentation standpoint. From a gameplay standpoint it's really disappointing. Whereas the first game had amazing set pieces, this game shoots itself in the foot by being unforgiving causing you to constantly restart. Run left or right? You took a second to think and the monster got you. You'll get it the next time around and it's not difficult, but you die at every turn completely destroying the tension because that 1 second decision makes all the difference. It replaces a big terrifying run into split scenes of frustration.
    The flashlight is terrible and as is the melee combat, they just don't work. Every section that involved these to progress were an absolute nightmare. You feel unfiltered hatred when not only were you punished because the controls suck but also you get scared while it happens.
    The checkpointing is better than the last one but still is kinda weird.
    Graphics are beautiful for the kind of game that it is.
    In a lot of ways the pacing feels like DLC rather than a sequel, whereas the first built to a chaotic high note this one kind of just moves forward.
    Despite this game technically being better than the first in almost every way, I just loved the first one in a way that didn't resonate with me in this one. Maybe it was the novelty. They've obviously worked really hard on this game though and it shows.
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  77. Feb 14, 2021
    9
    An absolutely beautiful game. Rarely do I find a series where the second game is just as good as the first! In my opinion, the setting and details in this game are even better than the first. If you loved the first one, I guarantee you will love the second as well. My only complaint which is why I gave a 9/10 is the story felt a little short. I know the first one was really short as well,An absolutely beautiful game. Rarely do I find a series where the second game is just as good as the first! In my opinion, the setting and details in this game are even better than the first. If you loved the first one, I guarantee you will love the second as well. My only complaint which is why I gave a 9/10 is the story felt a little short. I know the first one was really short as well, but I was hoping with more resources and time on their hands the developers could make it a little longer. But really, the only flaw about this game is just I wish there was even more of it! Expand
  78. Feb 19, 2021
    5
    In short: Little Nightmares II is too much of an irritating, sad and violent game, and too little of a fun game.

    The original Little Nightmares was mostly about stealth. Keep hidden in the shadows, and you might just escape the creatures waiting to catch you. That is what made the game great, and what made it different from so many other games out there. In Little Nightmares II,
    In short: Little Nightmares II is too much of an irritating, sad and violent game, and too little of a fun game.

    The original Little Nightmares was mostly about stealth. Keep hidden in the shadows, and you might just escape the creatures waiting to catch you. That is what made the game great, and what made it different from so many other games out there.

    In Little Nightmares II, Tarsier and Bandai Namco throw some of that winning formula overboard. Instead, we find a loosely connected, confusing narrative - and many fights. Yes, apart from fleeing and hiding, this game is a lot about hitting, crushing and killing.

    The visuals and sound design, as well as many of the puzzle based levels, are still top notch, but controls are sometimes clunky. Simple episodes of walking around, finding something and solving a problem are mixed with infuriating, timing sensitive jump and run action. The latter often breaks the flow of the game, leaving a feeling of frustration, rather than a sense of accomplishment, with awkwardly placed checkpoints only adding to this. Also, some scripted character actions look choppy and would have needed a bit more polishing.

    Most reviewers seem not to mind all the violence, which perhaps reflects the times we live in. Altogether, Little Nightmares II is too much of an irritation, and too little fun. The semi-predictable ending of this Scandinavian game leaves a similar taste in your mouth like so many Scandinavian TV series have for the last decade. Been there, done that. Please move on.
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  79. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    This game is beyond a MASTERPIECE. From the stunning visuals, to the fully immersive atmosphere, the detail put into every area, and the SOUNDTRACK the game delivers in all categories. Constantly on the edge of your seat wondering if you’re safe or not and gives you a sense of unsettlement as you go through each section. The villains are amazing and really make your scared the more you goThis game is beyond a MASTERPIECE. From the stunning visuals, to the fully immersive atmosphere, the detail put into every area, and the SOUNDTRACK the game delivers in all categories. Constantly on the edge of your seat wondering if you’re safe or not and gives you a sense of unsettlement as you go through each section. The villains are amazing and really make your scared the more you go through and the lore is one of the best parts. Gets you sucked in and makes you watch all this videos wanting to know more. Easily the best horror game of 2021 and in a while. Would be surprised if this game wins no rewards. Expand
  80. Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I played the first one a while back and remember being mesmerized by the art direction they used, the unusual story, and that ugly feeling the game gives you about the sad world Six (and now Mono) are in. Part II is no different. Even though short, it's a steal at $30. You rarely get to see games this good. I hope the series continues.
  81. Feb 19, 2021
    10
    What a breathtaking game in all ways. Did not expect such a good game, good job! The animation, audio and overall gaming experience is so well put together, that a couldn’t imagine a better horror game right now. Truly remarkable, wow!
  82. Feb 20, 2021
    10
    ONE WORD : MASTERCLASS !!!
    ONE WORD : MASTERCLASS !!!
    ONE WORD : MASTERCLASS !!!
    ONE WORD : MASTERCLASS !!!
  83. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    A great game in every sense. Excellent musical accompaniment, oppressive atmosphere does not let go of the whole game. Different enemies are unique in their own way and are also scary. A lot of unique mechanics and a masterpiece plot. Bravo!
  84. Feb 25, 2021
    9
    Это очень увлекательная игра с интересным лором. В игре присутствует очень приятная атмосфера. Советую!
  85. Feb 26, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. همانند نسخه یک عالی بود و لول دیزانش معرکه بود مثل دی ال سی های نسخه اولش معما های زیبایی داشت فقط یکی دوتا باگ دیدم ولی به لطف اینکه بازی هر لحظه سیو میشه زیاد ازار دهنده نبود و به همین دلیل به این بازی به شدت کم نقص نمره کامل میدم Expand
  86. Feb 28, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Привет всем кто понимает русский . Игра очень интересная , местами страшная и жуткая . Всё вроде как хорошо , но есть проблемы с ии и некоторые мелкие баги . Кто хочет убить 6-10 часов своей жизни , можете поиграть в неё. Expand
  87. Mar 1, 2021
    9
    The story of a young boy named ‘Mono’ who must go on an adventure with ‘Six’, a mysterious girl. Survive in a twisted, brutal urban environment and be ready to kill them at any time. Of course, this game is a horror game and presenting horror perfectly whether the characters, scene and location including background music. About good point and bad point,
    -> Bad point: Keypad characters are
    The story of a young boy named ‘Mono’ who must go on an adventure with ‘Six’, a mysterious girl. Survive in a twisted, brutal urban environment and be ready to kill them at any time. Of course, this game is a horror game and presenting horror perfectly whether the characters, scene and location including background music. About good point and bad point,
    -> Bad point: Keypad characters are still difficult to control. Check point when dead and born is so close. Because in some cases, the moment I was born before, I was able to press and walk and I died. The point of birth was a little bad.
    -> Good point: The puzzles are buildable, headache and weird. It is very creative game play. Some play confused for half an hour. Our partners can work smoothly like a real player not a bot (but she is bot). Most importantly, the game is very long game play.
    I have to compliment that the team has done a very good job. Especially in connection with the story that’s why the two main characters are no need to talk in sentences because we can observe from the character's gestures and actions. Moreover, they know at what point the players will express their emotions towards that event. There were many times when I had to cry out "Hey!" "What" "Really?" that invites us to follow their adventures from start to finish. I think this is the best game of 2021 for me and I recommend you to try to play it.
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  88. Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de suspenso, si bien los controles pueden ser confusos en un principio, pasa desapercibido por el ambiente que el juego crea.
    Desde la música, diseño de niveles, diseño de personajes y historia, especialmente está última, pocos juegos logran contarte una historia que logra engancharte sin decir palabras, simplemente un INCREÍBLE JUEGO.
  89. Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Твердая десятка. Длится почти в 3 раза дольше чем первая часть . Более атмосферная. Интересные персы. Короче этим можно брать и обмазыватся.
  90. Jun 5, 2021
    9
    Attention: this is just my opinion!

    Little Nightmares II - '' Second strange horror puzzle game? '' So this is the second game. So what intrigued me the most was the detail of the game and the change in atmosphere was big, more than the first game was more color and the second game more gray and dark. So the same camera and several mechanics remained in the game itself (some were
    Attention: this is just my opinion!

    Little Nightmares II - '' Second strange horror puzzle game? ''

    So this is the second game. So what intrigued me the most was the detail of the game and the change in atmosphere was big, more than the first game was more color and the second game more gray and dark. So the same camera and several mechanics remained in the game itself (some were replaced). The game itself is interesting with its own story, but the point is that no one explains the story to you, and you have to understand by yourself what is going on and what the purpose of this game is because it is a psychological game. Of course, if you've already played the first series, you can already more easily understand what's going on here. So the level design itself is really more interesting to me than the first game in the series here with more intense puzzles and more action which also interests me. The game itself hasn’t changed very much personally, just the story itself, the details, the design and the theme and so on. What I’ve noticed is that some levels and characters are inspired by others in the game and the game’s character. But from the first part of the game, some of the game’s theme actions seem to be repetitive in this game, but with a modified design. As for the atmosphere itself, the game has quite a more interesting design, more gray and darker. The sounds of the game seemed cheaper to me than in the first part of the game. The essence of the game bugs that had some problems is that sometimes you are killed by an enemy through a wall in the game or as the bot gets stuck. Now when it comes to the minuses, the game still stays bright not as scary and dark as other games, of course we meet in one level in the dark, but this game lacks a scary thing. Of course there was more of everything in this part and the game itself was long, but the point is that something is missing from the game, but you don’t know how to say it.

    So Little Nightmares in my opinion is not much change has become much longer in design, history and so on. But the point is that there seems to be something missing in the game, but you don’t know what or darkness or fear, jump scare. But you don't need much and expect from the Psychological Game. I would dedicate myself to this game 9/10.
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  91. Apr 27, 2021
    10
    Starting off, I LOVED this game. From the story to the gameplay to the graphics, it is definitely on my top 5 favorite games, truly a masterpiece. Do I recommend it? Absolutely.
  92. May 5, 2021
    10
    The first game is a masterpiece and Tarsier Studios completely exceeded my expectations with the second entry. The environment is more beautiful, the atmosphere got darker and the new characters (including bosses) are more than creatively designed. In my opinion one of the best games of all time and it is the best indie game ever made. I hope TS will get the rights back from Bandai NamcoThe first game is a masterpiece and Tarsier Studios completely exceeded my expectations with the second entry. The environment is more beautiful, the atmosphere got darker and the new characters (including bosses) are more than creatively designed. In my opinion one of the best games of all time and it is the best indie game ever made. I hope TS will get the rights back from Bandai Namco for a third entry. Expand
  93. Apr 27, 2022
    6
    My truthful honorable incorruptible conclusive rating of this considered game: 6.
  94. Feb 25, 2022
    10
    The first one was already amazing but this game is a masterpiece. Short but good, terrifying enough.
  95. Oct 7, 2022
    5
    Something happened in this game that i cannot forgive , I lost trust in the devs abilities to give me interesting puzzle to solve,Anytime i would get stuck i felt frustration rather than excitement to solve the puzzle and after looking at guides i felt even more frustrated by the solutions.
  96. Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Всё что тебе хочется говорить в конце этой игры: "Да ну!", "Да ладно!".
  97. Aug 27, 2021
    7
    A very nice toy with scripts, often causes a feeling of excitement and alertness
  98. Sep 22, 2022
    9
    Bellissimo seguito del primo capitolo.
    Puzzle game con stile grafico molto bello, ottime ambientazioni.
    Alta giocabilità, giusto livello di sfida ed enigmi molto belli che assicurano un buon livello di sfida.
    Trama intrigante, misteriosa e criptica al punto giusto, con un bellissimo finale.
    Nel suo genere un must-have.
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    85
    The game follows in her predecessor’s footsteps, but many new ideas for puzzles, unique environments and creepy scenes make it a fresh, engaging and surprising experience from start to finish. Everything that worked well in the original Little Nightmares now packs twice the punch. [04/2021, p.60]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 9, 2021
    87
    The second game proves to be faithful to its predecessor in terms of lore and atmosphere, and simultaneously manages to break new ground in gameplay. It makes us look forward to further evolution of the series in a potential sequel. [Issue#252, p.48]
  3. Mar 18, 2021
    90
    Little Nightmares II captures the fear of a being little in a grey, hostile and oppressive world that is exceptionally built. In a constant game of hide-and-seek, the tension is overwhelming, and you feel the weight of every heartbeat or the desperate gasping of enemies over your shoulder. Unfortunately, it's a short experience, much along the lines of the first in the series, and although it doesn't completely eliminate the weak points, it grabs on to its strong points in a sublime way.