Little Nightmares II

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 423 Ratings

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  1. Badgarlir
    Sep 9, 2023
    9
    It was a good game, I loved the gameplay and the music, the story was also good.
  2. apokalipto
    Aug 18, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  3. korku
    Jul 18, 2023
    6
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  4. krashno
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Très Bon jeu l'histoire est très intéressante et l'ambiance est vraiment bien respectée,… Expand
  5. Acmount
    Jun 26, 2023
    8
    I'm more into Playdead kinda games when it comes to puzzle platformers but both Little Nightmares games is actually good
  6. atom1kq
    Jun 12, 2023
    7
    Little Nightmares II
    Dignities:
    1. Atmosphere (mobs, bosses all done very cool) 2. Sounds - 60 percent of horror games are made by sounds, in this game they are perfect 3. The ending - for many people the ending was bad, but I thought it was very cool, which makes you think Disadvantages: 1. Management - it is not clear when they make a normal control, the same problem was in the    Little Nightmares II
    Dignities:
    1. Atmosphere (mobs, bosses all done very cool)
    2. Sounds - 60 percent of horror games are made by sounds, in this game they are perfect
    3. The ending - for many people the ending was bad, but I thought it was very cool, which makes you think
    Disadvantages:
    1. Management - it is not clear when they make a normal control, the same problem was in the first part
    2. There is no question about the gameplay, but it is exactly the same as the first, although some chips have been added. I think if the developers want to evolve need to do something new and memorable
    Played 9 hours 12 minutes. Platinum
    EN - atom1kqq    … Expand
  7. Mastereed
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    GOOSEBUMPS

    BEFORE STARTING: Little Nightmares 2 was announced on February 10, 2021; developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X, with additional graphical improvements compared to the old-gen version. TUNING THE TV: Little Nightmares 2 begins with a short scene depicting a long corridor with a    GOOSEBUMPS

    BEFORE STARTING:
    Little Nightmares 2 was announced on February 10, 2021; developed by Tarsier Studios and published by Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco. The game was completed 100% on Xbox Series X, with additional graphical improvements compared to the old-gen version.

    TUNING THE TV:
    Little Nightmares 2 begins with a short scene depicting a long corridor with a closed door. The door bears the eye symbol from the first chapter, clearly hinting at the interconnection between the two games, establishing it from the start. In the following few seconds, the player finds themselves controlling a new little character, completely unknown, with a paper bag covering their face. This character doesn't seem to possess any special abilities and moves similarly to Six, the protagonist of the first Little Nightmares. The early stages of the game take place in a large, dark, and evidently inhabited forest. These areas serve as a way for the player to learn the various game mechanics in order to utilize them as soon as possible.

    ESCAPING FROM YOUR SHADOW:
    Little Nightmares 2 combines the simplicity of controls for the main character, including running, grabbing, stealthy walking, and calling, with the complexity and intricacy of puzzles present in different game environments. These puzzles continuously vary throughout the chapters and require strategy and reflexes from players, as well as a good level of stealth to avoid being discovered by enemies. The game is packed with chasing sequences, complex puzzles, enemies with different attack styles, and many platforming sections. The 5 chapters of the game are distinctly divided into completely different areas, each with at least one unique mechanic. Additionally, there are various collectibles ranging from huggable glitch children to wearable hats. It's worth noting the ability to choose which chapters to play. Fortunately, the presence of an allied artificial intelligence doesn't cause problems during stealth sections and manages to provide a sense of tranquility in the darkest levels.

    YELLOW FEAR:
    The art design of this game is stunning, with attention to detail in every aspect, in every moment of the game and in every situation. Each enemy has numerous unique animations based on player interaction. The variety of 3D models in this game is astonishing and, even though they are often repeated, they never give a sense of déjà vu. Furthermore, the attention to detail in the various rooms, which effectively tells a silent story to the player, is always delightful. Finally, the script is the game's highlight and is considered one of the best ever seen in the gaming landscape.

    STATIC SYMPHONY:
    The sound department of Little Nightmares 2 has significantly improved compared to the first title, with a much larger and memorable list of original music. The sound design is well executed in most situations, allowing the player to avoid hidden dangers or to tremble in their seat, hoping not to be caught.
    BUT WHY 9?

    PROS:
    Personally, Little Nightmares 2 is one of the most beautiful and touching horror adventures in the gaming world, with impeccable aesthetics and attention to detail that rival any AAA game. The addition of an ally definitely reduces the anxiety of solitude but adds an infinite number of fantastic interactions, along with the typical hand-in-hand running reminiscent of ICO for PlayStation 2.

    CONS:
    Beside some glitches, which are nearly unavoidable given the vast array of different mechanics, the game is almost perfect. The one detail that prevents it from reaching a 10 lies in the ending, which gives the impression of being rushed, possibly due to the impending release date. The final section of the game explains very little about the past and future world of the game and connects the two console titles in a somewhat hidden manner. Nevertheless, both games are still unforgettable gems.

    RATINGS:
    Gameplay: 10
    Music: 9,5
    Story: 8
    Horror: 9,5
    _    … Expand
  8. Midyen
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Based on the gameplay, graphics, sound, content, and originality of the game, I will give it a rating of 9.
  9. Lezzly
    May 29, 2023
    8
    Druga odsłona skromnej produkcji o wielkim potencjale. To pomyślałem po ukończeniu LN2. Gra zrobiła spory progres pod kwestią wizualną oraz stylistyczną, a przeciwnicy z jakich można spotkać są ciekawsi niż ci w pierwszej części. Dobrze zapamiętałem te serię, przez co czekam na part 3.
  10. neveresttt
    May 24, 2023
    10
    First, a small "lyrical" digression. Or "thoughts out loud." Something like that.

    Usually, when I play something interesting or watch something interesting, I don't write about it, although sometimes I want to. Sometimes there are objective reasons like work, but most of the time, the reasons are completely different, like "it's been out for a long time, what's the point of writing    First, a small "lyrical" digression. Or "thoughts out loud." Something like that.

    Usually, when I play something interesting or watch something interesting, I don't write about it, although sometimes I want to. Sometimes there are objective reasons like work, but most of the time, the reasons are completely different, like "it's been out for a long time, what's the point of writing about it now," "Who is even interested in my opinion," and "I feel lazy today, I'll do it tomorrow." Even now, as I sit in front of an open document with this text, the thought "Who even needs this?" crosses my mind. Nevertheless, for some reason, I want to talk about this game specifically because it appealed to me and left an impression.

    A summary for those too lazy to read to the end: I personally really liked both parts of Little Nightmares, so if you somehow missed them, just like I did, I highly recommend downloading and catching up.

    If you've read this far, it means you're interested in the details. Here's my account. I completely missed the first part of the series and only found out about it during a Steam giveaway. Free games often just get added to the library and are promptly forgotten, but for some reason, I decided to see what this one was about. And I liked it. It immediately reminded me of Limbo which I associate with the platform game genre because I love that game.

    And indeed, these games are quite similar: a rather dark world, the main character being a child, puzzles, and no dialogues. Of course, there are differences: Little Nightmares, after all, is slightly more colorful (just remember the bright yellow raincoat on the girl), and you can run not only back and forth, which adds some depth to the game, so to speak. The gameplay here is straightforward: you run forward, encounter a puzzle, solve it, and continue running. But this is by no means a downside; on the contrary, it's just what you need after a hard day when you just want to press some buttons. Moreover, human-like creatures occasionally hinder your progress, so at times, you still need to exert some effort. As for the story, I must say that I didn't fully understand everything, and I had plenty of questions throughout the game. For example, who are those little people in hoods who sometimes appear and guide you in the right direction, why do you need to hug them, what is the girl's story, and why does she eat anything that comes her way, why is everyone trying to devour her, and so on. I couldn't find answers on the internet (maybe I didn't search well), but their absence doesn't hinder the enjoyment of what's happening on the screen. And in Limbo, too, much of what was happening was unclear to me, and yet it's one of my favorite games. As for the downsides: the game is very short (it took me just over 3 hours to complete), and it's not particularly scary, although it's not that difficult to frighten me.

    And here enters the second part. Essentially, it doesn't differ from the first; even the girl from the first part remains. But, as is expected from a sequel, in some aspects, it's slightly better: the locations are more extensive, the puzzles are slightly more challenging, and the story is somewhat clearer. And Little Nightmares 2 is scarier than the first part: in some moments, I literally had goosebumps. Completing this part took a bit more time, which I was glad about. What slightly disappointed me was the DLC, which I finished and even understood that it was it.

    There's probably nothing more to add. As I mentioned earlier, if you have the opportunity, just install both parts and play them. Especially if you feel like playing something dark, like Limbo or Inside.

    It probably doesn't quite reach the level of a full-fledged review; it's more like a fairly detailed review. But if it helps someone have a pleasant evening, I'll be happy.

    P.S. This text has been translated from my native language using ChatGPT and slightly edited.    … Expand
  11. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    What a "Shining" game... Amazing atmosphere, story-telling but weird gameplay system. Sometimes it's getting weird.
  12. zNeverSleep
    May 14, 2023
    9
    After quitting the first game, I decided to give this one a chance, hoping it would be different - and I'm so happy I did this.

    This game is amazing. The art direction is so atmospheric. Everything seems soulless and hostile. Every scenario you pass through has bizarre unique elements to it, such as School and residential areas. This also change the gameplay itself, since every area had    After quitting the first game, I decided to give this one a chance, hoping it would be different - and I'm so happy I did this.

    This game is amazing. The art direction is so atmospheric. Everything seems soulless and hostile. Every scenario you pass through has bizarre unique elements to it, such as School and residential areas. This also change the gameplay itself, since every area had different villains and enemies. The miss-in-scene is excellent and the cinematography has a good command of angles since everything looks so big and frightening. The mechanics itself seems more responsible, which is amazing.

    Obviously, as with every good horror game, the story does not disappoint. The first 30 minutes of the game are breathtaking and the ending was insane. As the game doesn't give you the answers, you have to figure it out by ourself. This happens in gameplay as well since it rarely tells you what to do - and I love that, cause feels challenging.

    Of course, I can not forget to talk about audio design. Dude, it's truly impressive how good that audio design is. Amazing 3D technology and quality overall. And the OST? Hands down. It still remains in my head after days of beating the game.

    After this stunning experience, I'm now playing the first one again.    … Expand
  13. joaski94
    May 2, 2023
    7
    A good game for fans of the first installment. The ending leaves you wondering where they'll take the story next.
  14. Top1saraya_
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
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  15. MaxieZeus
    Mar 25, 2023
    6
    Certainly better than the first game in every single aspect and kind of worth the price this time.
  16. triadne
    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
  17. WillBuddy
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    Incredible game and extremely immersive. Great follow up to one of my favorite game series.
  18. MisaelPro
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    El arte y la musica son muy buenas, las mecanicas aunque no son muy dificiles tienen su grado de dificultad, el juego me mantuvo sumergido en el desenado saber que iba a pasar despues de principio a fin,
  19. Asporkan
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    The sound quality of the game and the images of some scenes are very high quality, the game is very successful. The game. You can play it if you have a free computer. Even the story is beautiful.
  20. brokencinho
    Dec 21, 2022
    9
    Increible juego de terror, visualmente es una gran experiencia, la historia te atrapa!
  21. tremault
    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
  22. Mandulum
    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
  23. Jollyolfun
    Nov 18, 2022
    8
    i love this game's atmosphere and gameplay. the bosses arent scary but really creepy
  24. MHL91
    Nov 17, 2022
    10
    Amazing, no one can say otherwise A world full of wonders
    Lovely dark and scary world
  25. jirny
    Nov 6, 2022
    8
    достойное продолжение (или, если быть точнее, предисловие) знакомой многим игры. обязательно для прохождения тем, кто играл в первую часть :)
  26. W1nga
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    Игра топовая, сюжет класный, головоломки интересные и не однообразные босы заставляют попотеть лакацыи очень интересные
    оценка 10/10
  27. dpursanov
    Oct 20, 2022
    10
    Very beautiful game with norrative without words and some really "wow" moments!
  28. basic123
    Oct 18, 2022
    10
    For me it was masterpiece. While the first Little Nightmares was just good, this is just so much better in every way. I enjoyed every minute of it and specially the story twist at the end.
  29. coso132
    Oct 16, 2022
    9
    Terribly underrated fun little horror game, i rate this so high simply for the fact that this game can be played by anyone regardless of their taste in games and get an amazing refined experience out of it from start to finish without getting bored
  30. Avenged13
    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.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. 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. IGN Portugal
    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.
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