Little Nightmares II

 PlayStation 4
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 356 Ratings

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  1. Subject98
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It's been a good while since I enjoyed a game enough to play through it twice in a row. Really missed horror games like these that put so much effort into the audio visual experience, it's almost like a Little Nightmares take on the Silent Hill setting but they totally go in their own direction with it and have their own story to tell.

    I've seen this game get flak for it's length and    It's been a good while since I enjoyed a game enough to play through it twice in a row. Really missed horror games like these that put so much effort into the audio visual experience, it's almost like a Little Nightmares take on the Silent Hill setting but they totally go in their own direction with it and have their own story to tell.

    I've seen this game get flak for it's length and mechanics and I don't really agree with them. I think some of the people reviewing it like that IGN reviewer are misremembering how painfully short the original was. This game is probably about twice as long as the first, it just happens to have the same amount of chapters. Each one is more fleshed out with more variation in them.

    About the mechanics, I often do see people talk down about trial and error and clunky mechanics in horror games, but that's not really as much of a flaw as they say. I would argue that a horror game's environment should have dangers that keep you on your toes and punish you for not paying attention to where you're going. Some people will get frustrated with getting caught, walking into traps and dying but that sort of thing has been a hallmark of the horror genre since it's inception with games like Alone in the Dark. You're supposed to watch yourself because anything can happen. I died a lot in this game not gonna lie, but I never felt the trial and error got to be bull except maybe 1 or 2 times.

    I do hope they plan for at least one DLC because the pale city is such an interesting place and begs to be further explored more than The Maw did, in my opinion.    … Expand
  2. trendkill87
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    What an absolutely incredible game this was to play! They took what worked so well in the first game and made it even better. The music and the story are beautifully haunting, and after completing the game last night it may have just overtaken Bloodborne as my favourite game ever! If you loved the first game, or are a fan of games like Bloodborne or films like Nightmare Before ChristmasWhat an absolutely incredible game this was to play! They took what worked so well in the first game and made it even better. The music and the story are beautifully haunting, and after completing the game last night it may have just overtaken Bloodborne as my favourite game ever! If you loved the first game, or are a fan of games like Bloodborne or films like Nightmare Before Christmas this game is a must play… Expand
  3. Anastasyah
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Honestly, I didn't play just watched how my friend was playing. And still, it stirred up a lot of emotions =/
  4. fabiola1
    Jun 28, 2021
    10
    me parecia dificil que pudieran mejorar aun mas el primer juego, pero lo lograron e hicieron un juego increible, con tantas cosas que me dieron miedo pero al mismo tiempo me atrapo y no podia dejar de jugarol, de lo mejor que he jugado en ps4
  5. Rsb20
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Don't think go ahead & buy the game isn't masterpiece one of best horror game in 2021
  6. onemorelevel_1
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    (Played fully on PS5 console)

    WELCOME TO MY PERSONAL HELL: Little Nightmares 2 isn’t just a video game, but a deeply realized concept of escapism and existense. Experienced through the lens of children, making the whole gameplay dark and unsettling. Much like childrens’ distorted nightmares of the reality. Little Nightmares (2017) was a disturbing game, in a good way — can the sequel    (Played fully on PS5 console)

    WELCOME TO MY PERSONAL HELL:
    Little Nightmares 2 isn’t just a video game, but a deeply realized concept of escapism and existense. Experienced through the lens of children, making the whole gameplay dark and unsettling. Much like childrens’ distorted nightmares of the reality. Little Nightmares (2017) was a disturbing game, in a good way — can the sequel top that?

    I played the first game through before starting Little Nightmares 2, because I wanted to be reminded of the atmosphere the developer Tarsier Studios wanted to portrait in these games.

    EXPERIENCING THE PLOT:
    It’s nearly impossible to explain the story in Little Nightmares 2. The whole ensemble is more of a statement, that has to be played to be fully understood. The concept lies on the strong opinions of our everyday lifes being covered in escapism. How people try to escape the grim truth of their lifes, by distracting themselves with any TV-channel available.

    The other side is the story of these two characters, Mono and Six, and their survival adventure through this environment. Six was the character we played as in the first game Little Nightmares, making this sequel more of the “origin” story for the characters. It’s difficult to explain the story, as I said it’s like an interactive dark Grimm’s story, that must be played to be fully realized — and still it would leave questions hanging in the air.

    I was such curious about the story itself, that I went on Youtube and watched some fan-made videos of their deep-dived-thoughts into the story and all the juicy details they found. Honestly, it has been one of the most interesting thing and I suggest you do that after playing this title.

    THE GAMEPLAY, CONTROLS, GRAPHICS AND AUDIO:
    Players had issues with some of the gameplay mechanics and controls in the first game and the developer wanted to fix those criticisms. I think the controls were much more accurate and better in Little Nightmares 2. I still think they feel a tiny bit janky and slow, but the magic lies just behind that. It’s like those nightmares everyone has, where it’s such a pain trying to move or run away from the monsters chasing you. I love the feeling of the controls and how it affects the mood of the gameplay, and I wouldn’t change a thing with them any further.

    The other character, Six, is controlled by AI and I didn’t have any issues with that. Six always helped me and did things needed to do. She also seemed to have her own odd personality and sometimes played with objects or copied things I did.

    The gameplay is very much like in the first game, but with new interesting twists and puzzles. I had to sneak around, run away from monsters (personally I think the doctor was the most creepy one), pick up objects and carry them around and solve various puzzles.

    Graphically this game looks amazing and polished. It has the same art style than before, but much more detailed, added realism, effects and wider areas. Everything still looks so creepy and odd, just the way I love it. I took countless of screenshots, just the sheer beauty of the areas and surroundings.

    I used headphones, another must thing to do when playing games like this. It truly did immerse me into the world.

    WAKE UP, IT WAS JUST A NIGHTMARE:
    There is so much I wanted to say about Little Nightmares 2 and dig deep into the concept and execution of, basically, everything. For me, this wasn’t just a game. TMI: I sleep restlessly; I suffer bad PTSD-nightmares every single night, I sleepwalk, wake up screaming and my nightmares are horrible. That’s why this nightmare-like world, which they created in Little Nightmares -universe, is so important to me, because it gives me a way to handle my own issues. Not just with sleeping, but with life.

    OK, with all this said, Little Nightmares 2 is another absolute masterpiece, but it has some flaws. It got little issues with the controls and some bugs here and there. I didn’t care those at all, as everything else was such exceptional. What I loved the most, was the fact how ‘player can interpret events their own way, as they unfold in the game.’

    Little Nightmare 2 is, yet again, “something new” as I like to say. It follows little footsteps of the first game, but adds new perspectives, storylines, puzzles, characters, monsters and areas.

    I cannot recommend you enough to play this one :]    … Expand
  7. badcompani
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Игра, просто супер! Достойное продолжение (привёл). Графон на уровне первой части. Атмосфера зловещая, как и музыкальное сопровождения. Все в тему. Сюжет тоже порадовал. Концовка запомнилась на долго, как и трэк. Вообщем-то, АГОНЬ!Игра, просто супер! Достойное продолжение (привёл). Графон на уровне первой части. Атмосфера зловещая, как и музыкальное сопровождения. Все в тему. Сюжет тоже порадовал. Концовка запомнилась на долго, как и трэк. Вообщем-то, АГОНЬ!
  8. Boby33gold
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Foarte bun ,recomand ,grafica buna ,actiune bune ,puzzle-uri faine ,muzica faina ,efecte audio/ vedeo superbe Nota 10 din partea mea .Recomand a se juca si prima parte .
  9. Eisibillie
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    This game is so creepy and so creative. I like this creative fear. The fear follow you. Little nightmare 2 get a different experience of fear and horror.
  10. avcioglutfu
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    The story 10/10, gameplay 10/10, soundtrack 10/10, characters 10/10, world 10/10, atmosphere 10/10
  11. RanGom007
    Mar 12, 2021
    10
    An incredible game. Respect to the developers for such bold and interesting projects. I really liked it.
  12. FreddieT
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Better than the 1st game in my opinion. They enhanced the graphics, the gameplay and overall creepiness and atmosphere. The ending is beyond brilliant. I can't wait for more. The way they slowly but surely build up this dark universe is excellent. The game also has combat, which may start difficult but you get the hang of, and doesn't use the trial and error methods that were sometimesBetter than the 1st game in my opinion. They enhanced the graphics, the gameplay and overall creepiness and atmosphere. The ending is beyond brilliant. I can't wait for more. The way they slowly but surely build up this dark universe is excellent. The game also has combat, which may start difficult but you get the hang of, and doesn't use the trial and error methods that were sometimes present in the 1st. Its only a few hours, but quality over quantity, you'll love every minute.… Expand
  13. 12Hamza
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    The atmosphere, the visuals, everything is simple I loved this game. Now waiting for the 3rd one
  14. xilef2007
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    The story 10/10, gameplay 10/10, soundtrack 10/10, characters 10/10, world 10/10, atmosphere 10/10.
    The game is better than the first one and it has a very cool ending.
    Hours played: 7
  15. MPG92
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    9.5/10. Beautiful and terrifying; please make more games like this one. It's simple: if you loved the first one, you'll love the second one, they're that similar. The story, environments, music and sound are all amazing. Enemies are terrifying and worthy successors to the janitors, the twin cooks and the Lady, with a few exceptions. The star of the show is definitely the environment; the9.5/10. Beautiful and terrifying; please make more games like this one. It's simple: if you loved the first one, you'll love the second one, they're that similar. The story, environments, music and sound are all amazing. Enemies are terrifying and worthy successors to the janitors, the twin cooks and the Lady, with a few exceptions. The star of the show is definitely the environment; the intricate rooms, rooftops and alleyways are rich in detail and atmospheric effect. Very reminiscent of INSIDE (2016.) I hope this series continues on.… Expand
  16. Janikosdebilos
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    One of the best games i ever played. Short but story is incredible and visuals are great
  17. Akatsuki7
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    A very good game. Really keeps you on your toes and I love the art style and direction.
  18. Rafael021
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Um jogo muito bom mesmo, com uma trilha sonora perfeita, com uma jogabilidade ótima. Recomendo muito
  19. Palamoule
    Feb 27, 2021
    10
    Je n'ai qu'une seule chose à dire = Fabuleux !
    Allez-y les yeux fermés, il est juste un poil trop court mais on en veut toujours plus !
  20. Prizman_
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I didn't understand anything, but the game is very interesting
    I love this game :)
  21. rogal23
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Pierwsza część była grą wyśmienitą, ale ta odsłona rozwija ją, ulepsza i oferuje jeszcze lepsze doznania w każdym cału. Małe arcydzieło. Dla fanów części pierwszej lub takich tytułów jak Limbo lub Inside to pozycja obowiązkowa. Graficznie i wizualnie wciska w fotel. Wspaniały klimat, emocje, zwroty akcji.
  22. vinzentg37
    Oct 7, 2021
    10
    Great graphics. Great sounds. Great game design. I am unsure, but I'd tend to say that this might be a great game. Anyone who enjoyed Inside or the first game of the series will probably enjoy this too...
  23. Crumb2112
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Little Nightmares 2 Takes everything that made the first one great and wonderfully improves upon it. form the dark atmosphere and creative story to the grotesque monsters and stealth gameplay.
  24. bpgould1994
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Myself and my friend just finished Little Nightmares 2 and we enjoyed it very much. The creatures are as good as the first game. Each level as you felt different and added another layer onto this world. The ending we did not expect at all and we even went and got the secret ending and it is worth it. I hope that trasior studios puts as much work that they did into Little Nightmares intoMyself and my friend just finished Little Nightmares 2 and we enjoyed it very much. The creatures are as good as the first game. Each level as you felt different and added another layer onto this world. The ending we did not expect at all and we even went and got the secret ending and it is worth it. I hope that trasior studios puts as much work that they did into Little Nightmares into there next Project since they are done with Little Nightmares… Expand
  25. AngelTecashi
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    Siiiiiiiiiiiiiii muuyyyyyyyyyyy bueennnnnnooooooooooo siiinnnn duddddaaaaaaa
  26. Monotune
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Little nightmares 2 is best described as enigmatic. It stimulates the imagination, and compels the player to form their own theories/ explanations for the world. Levels are sublime, atmosphere is incredible and every step one takes in game is akin to reading a sentence from an expertly crafted novel.

    The game is brief. However it is incredibly dense, and brimming with story. Most of this story is hidden, but evident in the sprawling city scape and characters which populate its destitute bowels. While one will not experience the satisfaction of neutralizing enemies as third person shooters could provide, the gameplay compliments profound story telling. There is limited camera control and gameplay is very linear. However both qualities are deliberate and enhance immersion into story and world.

    Evidently, graphics and sound/ other technical aspects are top tier. However there are several (minor) shortcomings in regards to the game.

    The ending: There should be more options perhaps one where the girl saves the protagonist, if you collect everything/ hold hands at the right time.

    Viewers: I wish they had clearer facial features. Distortion is great but picasso-esque would have worked better. At present I have trouble relating to a swirl for a face. The uncanny valley would have been better option here.

    Thin man: He looks too ‘normal’. Perhaps have him walking sideways on the walls, unaffected by gravity would be more uncanny, or have his height/ proportions distort in real time would make for a more interesting enemy.

    The hunter: His face with the single overdeveloped eye is something I really want to see. Shame it is never revealed. Perhaps have half of his face vestigial.

    All in all excellent game.
    10/10    … Expand
  27. Alex367
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    Игра является прекрасным продолжением первой части. Это прекрасны хоррор, главной частью которого является атмосфера, а не постоянные скримеры. Безусловно игра имеет некоторые проблемы в техническом плане, но это не мешает ей быть прекрасной игрой!Игра является прекрасным продолжением первой части. Это прекрасны хоррор, главной частью которого является атмосфера, а не постоянные скримеры. Безусловно игра имеет некоторые проблемы в техническом плане, но это не мешает ей быть прекрасной игрой!
  28. Kh_sob
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    A game with a very dark and stressful theme that makes the hair stand on end. I can easily say that the story of the game is narrated in a very beautiful way and in my opinion it is the best game of 2021.
  29. Al3Xx_
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    This game is just perfection: pathos, anxiety, awesome art, music and camera. If you don't like it, you are a bit weird...
  30. Ash2212
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    little nightmares 1 was perfect. This one is... more perfect ? everything from the ambience, the sound design, the story is incredible. A true masterpiece
  31. nikolaras224
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Little Nightmares II is a haunting adventure platformer set in a dark and twisted world. Guide Six and Mono through an apocalyptic ruin filled with cannibalistic entities and engaging puzzles. Little Nightmares II is a must-play for horror fans everywhere.
  32. MidasMan
    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. Don’t watch any gameplay before hand. You have to go play it for yourself. Then watch gameplay from all your favorite YouTubers or streamers like I did… Expand
  33. Banan_nutela
    Feb 20, 2021
    10
    игра 13/10. Вызывает большие эмоций как и милый так и пугающие. Очень порадовал звуковое сопровождение и атмосфера. Те рука жопые которые жалуются на уровень с фонариком, даже на разобрались как с ним управлять, луч от фонарика надо двигать с пола, я это заметил после 15 смерти. об управления я могу сказать что она не сложная она не привычная, я 3 раза пере прошёл первую часть и пройтиигра 13/10. Вызывает большие эмоций как и милый так и пугающие. Очень порадовал звуковое сопровождение и атмосфера. Те рука жопые которые жалуются на уровень с фонариком, даже на разобрались как с ним управлять, луч от фонарика надо двигать с пола, я это заметил после 15 смерти. об управления я могу сказать что она не сложная она не привычная, я 3 раза пере прошёл первую часть и пройти вторую мне не составило никого труда… Expand
  34. Biizz
    Jan 4, 2022
    10
    Scarier than the first game, very memorable and haunting experience. That teacher design felt like a good Gakkou no Kaidan 2 (1996) reference and I liked it.
  35. SSMJX
    Feb 26, 2021
    10
    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 میدمهمانند 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
  36. KicoWords
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    Una joya absoluta en todos sus aspectos regalada a todo aquel que desde la primera entrega de Little Nightmares haya quedado perdidamente enamorado de esta saga tan inimitable y única en su especie !
  37. Lioli
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This game is mind blowing, as much for the storyline as for the graphics, soundtrack or sound design. Everything is so well done and realized that the game puts you in a dismal and sometimes scary atmosphere from the moment he is open.
  38. ieatpoo69420
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    i never played but my friend has. i only watched a few minutes of a dantdm video. from what I have heard it's spooky and difficult but fun and he can't beat the teacher.
  39. Oleryn
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    A truly wonderful experience.
    It's basically like playing a Tim Burton movie as a game.
    I can't wait to see more of this charming franchise
  40. nanakobagu53
    Sep 20, 2021
    10
    Lovely, terrifying and aesthetically beautiful experience. The first game was already a masterpiece but this game is even better. It’s short but unique and memorable.
  41. houxh
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    The PERFECT horror game. It's short but it's really really intense. I thought this game was gonna be like cute little horror-ish action game but it was not. Seriously this game is a lot more scary than generic random zombie games.
  42. beautifulforest
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    The best horror game in 2021. The original game was good but this game is even better and scarier. One of the best haunting experiences I've had on PS4.
  43. wishMeLuck_2
    Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Не пожалел денег на эту игру. Очень атмосферная игра которая многим понравится.
  44. Mister04
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Great game
  45. hermit_41
    Feb 5, 2022
    10
    This is amazing. I hope the next episode is released as soon as possible, I can not wait to have the same experience again.
    One of the best games I have ever experienced.
  46. mara95
    Feb 17, 2022
    10
    Its AMAZING. I love the creepy creatures but the story under it was so precious. It was 10/10
  47. aziz989811
    Jul 29, 2022
    10
    Best game for ever , Amazing story , amazing gameplay and the end very amazing , wow
  48. phylokes
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    The art is simply beautiful, it also rescues the "fixed cameras" very well, making it clear that they are not something obsolete.
  49. deathboomloom
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have just finished the second game and oh my . The first game was incredible but this takes it up a notch . All the villains provoke fear into the player and the characters of Mono And Six are great. The ending where Six betrays you (mono) and lets go of your hand shocked me . And the thing about mono turning into the villain and it all being a time loop is just incredible . What a game I really hope a third instalment in the series is released at somepoint before 2025 . Incredible!… Expand
  50. MWS2008
    Jul 21, 2023
    10
    So, I really liked the first Little Nightmares. i didn't feel it quite lived up to my expectations, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Therefore, I decided to play the second one too, and my god, this has been one of my favorite gaming experiences ever, along with both The Last of Us games and Marvel's Spider-Man. It took every aspect I liked or loved from the first, improved upon them,So, I really liked the first Little Nightmares. i didn't feel it quite lived up to my expectations, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Therefore, I decided to play the second one too, and my god, this has been one of my favorite gaming experiences ever, along with both The Last of Us games and Marvel's Spider-Man. It took every aspect I liked or loved from the first, improved upon them, and added more stuff that I loved. Gameplay is tense, fun and at points, very challenging. My only problem with the gameplay, and the game as a whole, is that many mechanics were hard to understand and it would at times be hard to grab ledges. Other than that, I was treated to gorgeous visuals, beautifully horrific designs, an amazing soundtrack and an overall masterpiece and a game I would highly recommend! I could go on and on, but I not here to waste your time. A pretty close to perfect game that I would highly recommend!… Expand
  51. scorp332211
    Feb 26, 2021
    9
    Wasn’t sure I was going to buy this as it’s quite short- but glad I did. My playthrough was about 6 hours. The visuals are great- even on the Switch. Gameplay is also great- lots of stealth. Puzzles are appropriately challenging. Bosses are fun to deal with. Some parts can be frustrating as you have to time things just right. The mannequins in the hospital were particularly annoying.Wasn’t sure I was going to buy this as it’s quite short- but glad I did. My playthrough was about 6 hours. The visuals are great- even on the Switch. Gameplay is also great- lots of stealth. Puzzles are appropriately challenging. Bosses are fun to deal with. Some parts can be frustrating as you have to time things just right. The mannequins in the hospital were particularly annoying. Ending was a good surprise. Overall, a very fun and interesting game. Worth the money. I highly recommend it- give it a shot!… Expand
  52. SuperDuck23
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    This is a fantastic sequel that retains the creepy atmosphere and tense gameplay of the original, while adding the new aspect of giving you an AI companion. This element makes the puzzles more interesting and raises the stakes for some genuinely scary moments. I'd be more than happy to play a third game in this underrated series.
  53. jdspartan16
    Feb 25, 2021
    9
    The game is a thriller from start to finish with puzzles and battles between bosses and smaller enemies, I truly believe that this game is among the perfect sequels because it took what was great about the first game and expanded upon that, significantly. I cannot believe how much effort they put into making such an amazing game and it is 100% worth the money, you will not be disappointed.
  54. MadnessisRising
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Even though i'm not a fan of the horror genre i really enjoyed little nightmares 1. The second one is even better! It hast a slightly longer playtime and even more clever gameplay-mechanics. The synergy between Mono (the main character) and six (the little raincoat-girl from the first one) is fantastic. With a stunning atmosphere it feels like a real thrilling horror-adventure. I canEven though i'm not a fan of the horror genre i really enjoyed little nightmares 1. The second one is even better! It hast a slightly longer playtime and even more clever gameplay-mechanics. The synergy between Mono (the main character) and six (the little raincoat-girl from the first one) is fantastic. With a stunning atmosphere it feels like a real thrilling horror-adventure. I can highly recommend this game!… Expand
  55. VenomSNNNK
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    Bravo, bravo! First LN was pretty good grotesque story, but second game is way better in every way. More scary, more complex and the ending... Well, I didn't expect to be that shocked after credits rolled. Excellent game. Even though a little short, just like first one.
  56. drcoomer
    Mar 1, 2021
    9
    Terrifying and brilliant. A clear step up from the (also brilliant) first game. You definitely should get your hands on this one.
  57. piuscorvus
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    The game continues in the manner of the first one with a few new things such as little combat situations. It is cute and spooky and also a bit harder than the first one. The story is modest but interesting enough even though I found the end predictable.
  58. illuvatar_1st
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    Fantastic game improving on every aspect off the original and expanding the world of little Nightmares outside of the Maw.
    New game play mechanics , new songs, new characters and new feelings.
    There's no words to describe the feelings this game brings to the player throughout the entire game.
  59. srinu634
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Little Nightmares II is a must play for everyone who love indie games.

    Music: Little Nightmares II has fantastic music and it truly does justice to the game's grim atmosphere. The final stages of the game has amazing music background which adds to the tense atmosphere. Level Design: This is where Little Nightmares 2 shines over Little Nightmares 1. Level design in Little Nightmares 2    Little Nightmares II is a must play for everyone who love indie games.

    Music: Little Nightmares II has fantastic music and it truly does justice to the game's grim atmosphere. The final stages of the game has amazing music background which adds to the tense atmosphere.

    Level Design: This is where Little Nightmares 2 shines over Little Nightmares 1. Level design in Little Nightmares 2 felt more unique, distinguished and well polished compared to Little nightmares 1. Without revealing too much, If little nightmares I felt claustrophobic, Little Nightmares II has certain outdoor level design as well and features several interesting ways of traversing the levels.

    Bosses: This is where Little Nightmares II underperforms compared to the first game. Little Nightmares I truly had some of the best and spooky bosses and this feel is definitely missing in this game. The bosses felt underpowered compared to the first game and less spooky. Of course, the bosses are different and fun, but they just lack the spooky/tense/terrifying factor that the bosses in the first game gave.

    Puzzles: The puzzles in this game are just the right amount of puzzles. Not too complicated and also not overly simple. If you played the first game, then you won't be overwhelmed by the puzzles in the second game. The puzzles tend towards relaxing puzzles rather than puzzles that are so convoluted that you need Youtube/Reddit to solve them.

    Controls: Oh, let's talk about controls for a second. They suck. The axe mechanism is bad and I had to try 20 times at one point in the game to reach the next check point. I wish the controls are more polished. Also, the controls made me feel like this is a souls like game where you need to time them precisely at several different places in the game. I wish this was improved. This is not supposed to be another dark souls and shouldn't have had such precision timed controls.

    Overall, this is an amazing game and I truly enjoyed every bit of it. Looking forward for the DLC's and I hope they add intense boss encounters like the first game. 1 point taken away because of the bosses being less terrifying and for clunky controls.    … Expand
  60. NintendoFan9501
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Little Nightmares II has improved from the original in almost every single way. All the chapters are unique and fun, though sometimes it can get frustrating if you don't know where to go, or where something is, it is a very minor problem. There are hats you can collect, and wear, which is a fun little option. And for only $40, I definitely recommend this game to anybody who loves horror.
  61. Valkillmore
    May 31, 2021
    9
    Fantastic second entry that progresses the story beautifully along with the scares and OST being amazing. If only it was more of a conclusion as the developers say it is.
  62. lessacebola
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Little Nightmares II tem basicamente as mesmas qualidades que o primeiro, com a diferença que dessa vez há novas mecânicas de puzzle. Fenomenal.
  63. pau_el_fideo
    Feb 13, 2021
    9
    LITTLE NIGHTMARES 2 no solo mejora a su antecesor, sino que encima es una experiencia visual espléndida, una ambientación muy buena, monstruos escalofriantes y una diseño de niveles sublime(nivel Nintendo).Recomendado 100%, pero lastima la duración, que es corta(4-5 horas)
  64. Oodelally
    Feb 12, 2021
    9
    The game is a ride from beginning to end. Yes, it's short, like 5 or 6 hours short, but it doesn't waste your time. I still don't have the faintest idea what the story is about, but wow, does Tarsier nail the atmosphere.

    9/10, the game will leave you hungry for more spooks.
  65. Incredibleflash
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    An amazing game that builds on everything that was good in the first one. It is also significantly longer than the first one. It still runs in the shorter side at around 5 or 6 hours, but the quality is very high throughout and justifies the 30 dollar price tag in my opinion. The game is VERY intense, especially over the last hour as it is almost constant action. The only thing I canAn amazing game that builds on everything that was good in the first one. It is also significantly longer than the first one. It still runs in the shorter side at around 5 or 6 hours, but the quality is very high throughout and justifies the 30 dollar price tag in my opinion. The game is VERY intense, especially over the last hour as it is almost constant action. The only thing I can really complain about is that the final story revelation kind of **** me up in a way. It feels like it was done more as a "gotcha" than it actually making sense and the timeline is making my brain hurt now. Other than that it's a fantastic game that I highly recommend.… Expand
  66. Betta
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    Juegazo. Gran ambientación, mejor que el primero, gran historia y en momentos es muy estresante. Recomiendo jugarlo con auriculares si es posible, gana mucho mas el juego. Por poner una pega, que tampoco es para tanto, es que las muertes no se penalizan mucho, con lo que a veces se va a probar si se consigue hacer una cosa o no sin miedo a morir.
  67. Playblueberry
    Jan 15, 2022
    9
    As its predecessor does, Little Nightmares II speechlessly tells a dark, grim, extraordinarily tragic story while offering the player some nice platformer gameplay experience. While it’s very rare for the platformers to deliver at least somewhat sufficient plot, Little Nightmares II - along with the original game - is definitely not the case. The tale is easily stunning, managing to keepAs its predecessor does, Little Nightmares II speechlessly tells a dark, grim, extraordinarily tragic story while offering the player some nice platformer gameplay experience. While it’s very rare for the platformers to deliver at least somewhat sufficient plot, Little Nightmares II - along with the original game - is definitely not the case. The tale is easily stunning, managing to keep balance between thrill, real-life references and allegories, and the core of the story, which itself is stuffed with such metaphors and subtext. Throughout the game, its magnificent narrative is supported by its simply amazing soundtrack, which likely opens the window to the new level of sound design management in the game industry. Speaking of the gameplay, I’d like to praise the developers for not experimenting much with what has already been working properly. The gameplay hasn’t changed much since original Little Nightmares, and that’s not bad. It is still a funny, interesting, and exciting experience. Furthermore, some positive changes are quickly noticeable. Tarsier Studios have done good work in improving the game’s survival horror elements. Yes, it’s still not a title true horror fans would take into account, and not the one timid players should avoid, but saying Little Nightmares II is as unscary as the first one was would definitely not make sense. The atmosphere in general has become much eerier, and the specific fragments offer some experience relatively close to what we call survival horror. However, Little Nightmares II has unfortunately failed to avoid carrying over all the mistakes the original game has made. Tarsier really are talented, but it’s a bit disappointing that they continue to go wrong in something simple, while succeeding in something many of others are insufficient in. The game world still fails to be immersive enough to motivate the player to explore it completely, despite some right steps were definitely made by the team (the collectibles now unlock an extended ending), and the locations are still empty, despite their impressive visual appearance. However, regardless of all possible disadvantages, the game definitely moves its franchise in the right direction. An absolute piece of art, Little Nightmares II is a perfect continuation of the series, and a must-play for all the lovers of video games.… Expand
  68. arian_0902
    May 20, 2021
    9
    one of best Two-dimensional platformer horor games i seen in Game industry but The game did not have many engaging puzzles And that's worth the replay of this game.
    But the game has appeared great in every other way, such as the story or the design of the game world or the design of the characters and many other things.
  69. nutella_fries
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    Even though there is hardly no narrative the storytelling is very good despite the fact there are no words in the game. The gameworld is beautiful and in a way you wish you can explore the pale city but in a way you don‘t want to (trust me you don‘t want to come across the teacher:)) The only negative point I can think of is the lenght of the game but all in all it is a beautiful gameEven though there is hardly no narrative the storytelling is very good despite the fact there are no words in the game. The gameworld is beautiful and in a way you wish you can explore the pale city but in a way you don‘t want to (trust me you don‘t want to come across the teacher:)) The only negative point I can think of is the lenght of the game but all in all it is a beautiful game which I very much recommend!… Expand
  70. Psychonaut85
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    Fantastic. Genuinely unsettling, way more than most big budget horror games. Wonderful sense of atmosphere, best played with headphones. Presses hard on your childhood sense of existential dread. Loved it.
  71. kuki_nuri
    Jan 15, 2022
    9
    Otra historia que te marca, con unos gráficos muy originales y una banda sonora muy acertada. Con una atmósfera también muy opresiva en algunos momentos, te lo hace pasar mal. Estaría bien el modo dos jugadores cooperativo. Un must, hay que jugarlo igual que su primera parte.
  72. Senjiro
    Aug 31, 2023
    9
    A great experiance just like the first game., liner a bit, but fun after all
  73. 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
  74. lingo-head
    Oct 31, 2022
    9
    It's a very succesful successor to the first game. One thing I like about these games is that they manage to raise the level of everything (atmosphere, music, gameplay, story) as you progress through the game. And in the end you are left speechless, trying to tie everything together to make sense of what happened.
  75. RGames2k
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    اللعبه نفس جزء الاول ولكن محسن
    القيم بلاي امتع من جزء الاول . الزعماء متنوعين وقتالهم ممتع
    الجرافيك ممتاز
    القصه غامضه ومشوقه
    فيه تقدم بهذا الجزء عن جزء السابق
    اللعبه رائعه
  76. frozenpinky
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Better yet Worse. It's better because it's more ambitious with larger environments, but worse because the "trial and error" aspect is more laborious, hence more frustrating. I never heard of either part 1 or 2 until last week. I bought and played both this week, back to back. I never had to resort to "looking online for help" with the first one, but I had to twice with this 2nd game. So -1Better yet Worse. It's better because it's more ambitious with larger environments, but worse because the "trial and error" aspect is more laborious, hence more frustrating. I never heard of either part 1 or 2 until last week. I bought and played both this week, back to back. I never had to resort to "looking online for help" with the first one, but I had to twice with this 2nd game. So -1 point for that. The controls are still almost the same, meaning slightly annoying and not intuitive, so -1 point for that. Only now you don't have to hold the trigger down for your character to hold an object. Still, nice and creepy, yet whimsical. Fun antagonists.… Expand
  77. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    8
    Auch der zweite Teil kann wieder mit hübscher Grafik, tollen und vor allem abgefahrenen Spieldesign punkten und auch der Spielspaß geht durchaus in Ordnung. Zudem ist das Spiel nicht zu überladen und knackig kurz. Mir hat es wieder sehr gut gefallen.
  78. Tinagowtfay12
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    Little Nightmares holds such a special place in my heart. I bought the first game, not knowing what to expect, which ended up being one of my favorite experiences. The sequel does it justice. Running around the 3-4 hour range for gameplay, its a very suspenseful experience with rich and diverse environments. The art direction for this franchise is impeccable. Combat has been introduced,Little Nightmares holds such a special place in my heart. I bought the first game, not knowing what to expect, which ended up being one of my favorite experiences. The sequel does it justice. Running around the 3-4 hour range for gameplay, its a very suspenseful experience with rich and diverse environments. The art direction for this franchise is impeccable. Combat has been introduced, which I personally enjoyed. The antagonists you encounter are spine chilling. There is a lot of trial and error, which I see affecting most. In the end, my favorite experience this year and my first platinum of the year. I just wish they'd make something bigger. Something of more length, but for $30, very worth it.… Expand
  79. SuperkenGaming
    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    … Expand
  80. MENZ0
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    First of all, I would like to say this game is a large improvement over the first, though it has some problems. I will now give some pros and cons to give the best summary of my experience.

    Pros: - Bigger game: It’s larger than the first although I still did complete it within 6 hours. - Rich environments. Now they’re even richer and more diverse. Sometimes the camera pans out    First of all, I would like to say this game is a large improvement over the first, though it has some problems. I will now give some pros and cons to give the best summary of my experience.

    Pros:

    - Bigger game: It’s larger than the first although I still did complete it within 6 hours.
    - Rich environments. Now they’re even richer and more diverse. Sometimes the camera pans out showing a breath-taking view.
    - Gameplay variety. You get certain objects to use and aren’t as defenceless as in the first game. Though movement still feels a bit sluggish to me, but perhaps that’s just the style.
    - Atmosphere. This is what mostly carries this game which is largely due to the combination of environments, music and enemies.
    - Monster design: Was impressed with the new creepy enemies we saw in his game.

    Cons:

    - Trial and Error: Often it is unclear what the game wants you to do and you resort to trial and error. You respawn quickly, but there’s nothing satisfying about having the good solution, because you’ve tried everything else.
    - Puzzles are mediocre. The puzzles are often too easy or no puzzles at all. I mean kids can’t play this anyway due to how scary it is, so give us something more complex. 1 or 2 puzzles were slightly harder and were enjoyable, but then you had some that had multiple solutions, but the game stopped me in performing one. I thought the game bugged out, but it just blocked me from solving it a certain way. Sometimes it is very unclear why a certain solution works and one doesn’t. I know this sounds vague, but an enemy will react differently if you walk past a certain point or react more slowly once you take another path. To find a solution isn’t intuitive at all then.
    - Linearity: This game is extremely linear. It would be nice if you could find more secret rooms, by finding certain puzzles in the environment that you would otherwise walk past. Sure they’ve got 2 different types of collectibles, but there’s not a sense of freedom to the environment. Especially if you look at the length of the game and the 40 bucks I’ve paid for the complete edition I suspected more secrets and clever puzzles to find. Sometimes you need to find a key, but that key will just be in the room next to you or a 3 minute detour. This could have been explored better. Perhaps a more complex path with a map you need to interact with could really enrich the experience for Little Nightmares III.
    - Chase sequences. There are more of them and they are impossible to get in one go. If you make 1 mistake that makes you lose a second, you’ll die. In other games you notice the enemy running a bit slower if you have a small mistake and here there’s none of that. This wouldn’t be a problem if there was room for error. Sometimes you need to grab a chair, climb something or jump a certain path. If that costs you 2 seconds of thinking, you’ll die. It won’t immediately, but it will 20 seconds later. This makes these chase sequences less enjoyable than they could be as you’ll die around 3 times. So, give us more leeway here. If I do everything perfectly then there’s nothing wrong with that I escape the creepy monster by a substantial margin. That can actually feel very satisfying.
    - Bugs: sometimes my character moved really twitchy or it would not grab certain objects. The worst bug was where I would hit an enemy, but the hit wouldn’t register causing me to die. This made me even stop playing one time and I’ve seen this problem with other players too. They need to fix that asap.

    In conclusion it is a better experience than the first game, but does fall short in its simplistic platforming. If you liked the first Little Nightmares than you’ll definitely like this one. If you like clever platforming puzzles and a more non-linear experience than this might disappoint you.    … Expand
  81. MakZz_48
    Sep 4, 2021
    8
    Как для небольшого проекта - очень атмосферно, красиво, качественно.
  82. iBob_1977
    Aug 18, 2022
    8
    So, I'm giving it an eight only because of the CLUNKY CONTROLS and that the 2,5D MOST of the time didn't do the trick for me. Don't know why, but at times, it looked like I'm heading towards a door (mostly when being chased), and then I was ending up 1 meter away from it.
    The same goes with the jumps: you are 100% sure it's correct, you jump and you fall into eternity.
    Had to curse quite    So, I'm giving it an eight only because of the CLUNKY CONTROLS and that the 2,5D MOST of the time didn't do the trick for me. Don't know why, but at times, it looked like I'm heading towards a door (mostly when being chased), and then I was ending up 1 meter away from it.
    The same goes with the jumps: you are 100% sure it's correct, you jump and you fall into eternity.
    Had to curse quite a lot of times about it.
    It's an easy game, but these things added to the "nightmare" factor :-)

    Oh, and the Trophies are just..random things to do. Most of them you have to read online to figure out.

    Other than that...9 hrs where for the better 8 of them I had goosebumps from fright every 5 seconds.
    Don't know how they do it with both 1 + 2 games, really.

    It's like a "kid's" game but it's a real nightmare. It's morbid, it's grotesque, it's AWESOME.

    Music:10
    Graphics:10
    Aesthetics:10
    Enemy AI: 10

    Got it for 10$ on Summer Sale so it was a fair deal, things would be different if I had gone for the intro price.    … Expand
  83. MurphyBrandon
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Here is a positive change that few people are mentioning: the developers made it impossible to fall off some of the narrow wooden planks in this sequel. This makes Little Nightmares II much more accessible and enjoyable for people who have poor depth perception.
    The rest of the game has similar pros and cons as the first Little Nightmares game. The stealth sequences and escape scenes were    Here is a positive change that few people are mentioning: the developers made it impossible to fall off some of the narrow wooden planks in this sequel. This makes Little Nightmares II much more accessible and enjoyable for people who have poor depth perception.
    The rest of the game has similar pros and cons as the first Little Nightmares game. The stealth sequences and escape scenes were filled with pure adrenaline. The platforming can be simple but so effective at delivering a thrilling experience. There are a variety of settings throughout the game, and none of them betray the ominous atmosphere that is set from the beginning.
    While I recommend this game, it must be said that $30 is an expensive price for a game that took me 5 hours to beat on my first try. Waiting for a sale or price drop is a good idea.

    SPOILERS and personal opinions ahead ...
    Evading the shotgun guy, the teacher, and the TV fedora man were some of the best moments. What I strongly disliked was the forced combat with the children in the school and fending off the prosthetic mannequins in the hospital by pointing the flashlight. It felt awkward and didn't seem to work as well as it should. I wish the focus of the game remained on the horror and the platforming, like the original. Still, I think Little Nightmares II is good in general and deserves the attention it's currently receiving.    … Expand
  84. giannis2001
    Mar 3, 2021
    8
    A great successor to the first game with better platforming, slighly better mechanics, better puzzles, and good interactive and horrific environments. I personally liked this game and if you liked the first one then go for it.
  85. Sokop
    Feb 13, 2021
    8
    If you liked Little Nightmares you'll love Little Nightmares II. The story didn't have as big an effect on me as the original game but it's still quite good. The atmosphere and art style was even better this time around. Overall, I'd say the game was well worth the wait.
  86. Michael_zilber
    May 25, 2021
    8
    честно сюжет не особо понял, но это не главное. в игре отличный визуал и геймплей, фанатам первой части однозначно зайдет. но вот управление иногда вымораживало!!!!!
  87. sygoon
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    solid 8 for me but wished they added more puzzle also i hope there will be a DLC game play, It will be kinda disappointing if there they wont be overall its a solid game for the price 3-4 hours depends on your game play also i wont mind that price of games length for 3-4 hours that focused cost

    I Remember i Payed £50 for re 3 re-imagined which i speed run for 3 and half hours
  88. Oshiri_Maeda
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    Still an amazing game! A bit short though, fells more like a prequel DLC. More spooky stuff, different in how it scares you and how to play though it. Interesting story between two children, however I feel like there was something missing overall in terms of big picture. Also it felt a bit less spooky and more actiony, more so because you were never alone, always two of you getting throughStill an amazing game! A bit short though, fells more like a prequel DLC. More spooky stuff, different in how it scares you and how to play though it. Interesting story between two children, however I feel like there was something missing overall in terms of big picture. Also it felt a bit less spooky and more actiony, more so because you were never alone, always two of you getting through troubles together.
    Also, I don't think the story of Thin Man growing up needed there, the game should have ended right after the last bridge, without explaining what happened after the fall. They should have kept the story simple, without these unnecessary complications.
    But well,.. Still an amazing game! :D    … Expand
  89. mcadam64
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    JRPG’s are infamous for being saturated with dialogue, while still failing to deliver a clear cut message to the player. Little Nightmares II is able to tell an intricate yet understandable story without any dialogue whatsoever. It’s able to communicate so much through its presentation alone. The overall tone of the game is gloomy and discouraging, but it’s offset by distinct moments ofJRPG’s are infamous for being saturated with dialogue, while still failing to deliver a clear cut message to the player. Little Nightmares II is able to tell an intricate yet understandable story without any dialogue whatsoever. It’s able to communicate so much through its presentation alone. The overall tone of the game is gloomy and discouraging, but it’s offset by distinct moments of serenity. After every unnerving section of stealth gameplay, there’s a puzzle, or a platforming segment that puts you at ease. Your mind gets used to the more abstract or serene environments being devoid of any terror, and the game actually uses that to its advantage to create fear in the end. It doesn’t rely on cheap jumpscares to scare you, but rather it uses a motif of insignificance, and the feeling that you’re always being watched. Much like Shadow of the Colossus, there is a feel that your character is worthless in comparison to the world of the game. I don’t have a problem with the clunky combat or sometimes inconsistent platforming, as they added to the experience. The fixed camera in combination with the blend of 2D and 3D environments, on the other hand, did not. It didn’t make me feel insignificant, it just made me frustrated. The puzzles and platforming sections are not very imaginative. They’re usually used as set pieces in between storytelling and stealth gameplay. That said, they really help to amplify the world of the game. Little Nightmares 2 is easily the most impressive on a storytelling front. I didn’t play the first game, but that didn’t mean I was lost. While longtime fans are more interested in the lure of the game, I was far more intrigued by the message it sent. It took me a while to understand what this game was trying to tell me. There are so many motifs; sacrifice, friendship, insignificance, obedience. It took me until the very end to understand that this game is about the cycle of conformity. You encounter so many examples of mindless replicas heeding to society, until it finally makes it way back to you. Although Little Nightmares 2 has rough controls and a lack of innovative gameplay, it excels in creating fear, using atmospheres to tell a story, and features an ending that blew me away.… Expand
  90. isocano
    Feb 14, 2021
    8
    Gran juego que mantiene todo lo bueno de la primera parte y mejora en ciertos aspectos.

    Lo peor francamente es que es una segunda parte continuista, en el sentido de que el "efecto sorpresa" de la primera parte se pierde. Ya está, a partir de aquí todo es bueno. Nuevas mecánicas, duración perfecta (unas 5 horas para un jugador casual en el primer run), puzzles de gran nivel y como ya    Gran juego que mantiene todo lo bueno de la primera parte y mejora en ciertos aspectos.

    Lo peor francamente es que es una segunda parte continuista, en el sentido de que el "efecto sorpresa" de la primera parte se pierde. Ya está, a partir de aquí todo es bueno.

    Nuevas mecánicas, duración perfecta (unas 5 horas para un jugador casual en el primer run), puzzles de gran nivel y como ya había en el primero, una muy buena mezcla entre exigencia de habilidad e inteligencia.

    Música y efectos de sonido geniales.

    El único pero se lo pondría a la historia, bueno, mejor dicho a la forma de contarla, ya que creo que muchos jugadores no pillarán absolutamente nada.

    Muy recomendado.    … Expand
  91. Trickfm
    Feb 12, 2021
    8
    As a stand alone game, it’s a great game. Mechanically good and the suspense and scares are there i just felt like i needed more. Compared to the first game it was just really short. Hoping for DLC but im left with an emptiness for more. I love the direction both games have and im all in for it! Just wanted longer play time.
  92. Alikhshm
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    A good and far better sequel. this game character is better and more understandable than the first one.
    It has a shocking and wow ending . gameplay is good.
  93. Gosticouilles
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    - Gorgeously disgusting
    - Breath taking Atmosphere
    - Scary, very scary
    - Music and Sounds are absolutely perfect - Controls tend to be slow, a bit clunky and sometimes don't respond at all
    - Checkpoints placements are bad in several places, had to redo unecessary segments because of that
    - Difficulty peaks that can get very frustrating
    - Too short :(
  94. wesker2012
    Feb 16, 2021
    7
    Loved the atmosphere in this game. The game had real horror tension in it. Enjoyed the puzzling platforming and there were some really cool puzzle mechanics here and there to figure out. I also loved how they expanded the little nightmares world for us to see. The detractors for the game was it was mostly trial and error and you will fail a lot. That makes some very repetitiveLoved the atmosphere in this game. The game had real horror tension in it. Enjoyed the puzzling platforming and there were some really cool puzzle mechanics here and there to figure out. I also loved how they expanded the little nightmares world for us to see. The detractors for the game was it was mostly trial and error and you will fail a lot. That makes some very repetitive gameplay especially when you know what to do but because the gameplay is so unforgiving, you will have to repeat the same section up to 10 times sometimes before succeeding. On the other hand, it's doable and very rewarding when you finally do succeed. I would have rated the game higher if the game moved more smoothly from one section to another without all the repetitive failing in between which stalled the game in a very un-enjoyable way.… Expand
  95. michaelb1928
    May 4, 2022
    7
    Another Good Little nightmares game and this game is dripping in atmosphere,
    Great creepy music kept me hooked till the end. The levels are not as good as the first game I don't think but they are not bad just not as memorable. Overall tho another good game looking forward to what comes next from these guys
  96. Vanished_Critic
    Feb 15, 2021
    7
    السؤال هل هذا المفترض أن يكون الجزء الأول؟ بشكل عام اللعبة جيده إلى حد ما. طريقة اللعب متوازنة ولكن فيها بعض العيوب وبالنسبة لي مستوى الذكاء الاصطناعي وطريقة التحكم ببعض الأمور كانت أقل من المستوى المطلوب. تصوير اللعبة بسيط ومقبول، ممكن تعاني من بعض القلشات من هذي الناحية ولكنها بسيطة وما تأثر على اللعبة بشكل كبير. اللعبة مدتها قصيرة تأخذ تقريبا خمس ساعات ولكنها تجربه جميلة وفريدة نوعا ما.السؤال هل هذا المفترض أن يكون الجزء الأول؟ بشكل عام اللعبة جيده إلى حد ما. طريقة اللعب متوازنة ولكن فيها بعض العيوب وبالنسبة لي مستوى الذكاء الاصطناعي وطريقة التحكم ببعض الأمور كانت أقل من المستوى المطلوب. تصوير اللعبة بسيط ومقبول، ممكن تعاني من بعض القلشات من هذي الناحية ولكنها بسيطة وما تأثر على اللعبة بشكل كبير. اللعبة مدتها قصيرة تأخذ تقريبا خمس ساعات ولكنها تجربه جميلة وفريدة نوعا ما. أغلب الألغاز باللعبة سهلة وواضحة ونادر ما تشوف شي صعب. موسيقى اللعبة جدا قوية وما عليها اي كلام. برجع على الأساس إلا وهو إن قصة اللعبة وربطها مع الجزء السابق تم بطريقة محكمة وجبارة. نصيحة العب الجزء الأول وبعدها هذا الجزء وركب القصة، راح تشوف معنى الإبداع بدون اي مبالغة.

    من الآخر:

    1- قصة اللعبة وربطها مع الجزء السابق تم بطريقة محكمة وجبارة. قصة اللعبة لها مفهوم عميق ويتطلب من اللاعب إن يربط الأحداث والتفاصيل مع بعض لاستنتاجها (من ضمنها إحداث الجزء الأول).
    2- موسيقى اللعبة جدا قوية وممتعة وتعطي الاعب الإحساس بأجواء اللعبة.
    3- طريقة اللعب متوازنة ولكن كان من المفترض إنها تكون أفضل في أكثر من ناحية من ضمنها طريقة التحكم والذكاء الاصطناعي.
    4- تصوير اللعبة معقول ولكن فيه بعض القلشات.    … Expand
  97. chrisstanley92
    Mar 6, 2021
    7
    This is a very atmospheric and grotesquely beautiful game, the sound design is some of the best I've ever heard in a video game, the monsters are creepy and manage to evoke that 'oh god enough! get away from me feeling' to great effect the world design is also beautiful (in a grim way) and the scale of the buildings relative to your character gives a sense of the sublime when you'reThis is a very atmospheric and grotesquely beautiful game, the sound design is some of the best I've ever heard in a video game, the monsters are creepy and manage to evoke that 'oh god enough! get away from me feeling' to great effect the world design is also beautiful (in a grim way) and the scale of the buildings relative to your character gives a sense of the sublime when you're traversing the world.

    the only downside is the controls and camera synergy. The controls/camera are very bad and work on a 2.5 D plane, this often leads to missing jumps during platforming sections or missing attacks during combat because your depth of field is not able to interoperate what is going on, on screen. On top of this the controls sometimes respond inconsistently one moment you'll make an impossible leap from a platform with smooth precision, then you can reload the checkpoint and try the jump again and the character will half-arsed jump to their death.

    This often leads to frequent restarts which really kill the pacing of the otherwise tense monster sequences as you reply them again, and again. The first few attempts are creepy and heart pounding but by the 20th try you'll be going through the motions of 1) jump....2) wait for the growl....3) jump again....next.

    Overall defiantly worth the £30 retail price, a lot of effort has been put into this game and the Dev team are obviously very talented, the controls undermine the experience somewhat so just know what you're getting in for I recommend GamingBolts youtube review for a more in-depth review.    … Expand
  98. Cytyc
    Sep 12, 2021
    7
    A charming game, that try to replicate the charm of the first one, but unfortunately not always succeeding in this.
    There's not so many innovation, and it feels more like a sort of expansion rather than a new game.
    Always good, but not original like the first one
  99. Toopliss_chewto
    Aug 2, 2022
    7
    The atmosphere and art style are top notch creepfuel. The level design is, while a little basic or unclear at times, not terrible. The puzzles are in principle simple enough, although many have to be figured out by trial and error. Sadly, that interrupts the atmosphere and flow for me. The sometimes surprisingly high difficulty really detracts from the otherwise cool vibe and mostly visualThe atmosphere and art style are top notch creepfuel. The level design is, while a little basic or unclear at times, not terrible. The puzzles are in principle simple enough, although many have to be figured out by trial and error. Sadly, that interrupts the atmosphere and flow for me. The sometimes surprisingly high difficulty really detracts from the otherwise cool vibe and mostly visual story.

    No, seriously, this little dude controls like a damn freighter. Who thought agility and tight *that* tight were a good idea? Shame, because the foundation was incredible. The gameplay execution just not so much.    … Expand
  100. sityoazzdown
    May 7, 2022
    6
    A sequel that comes with terrible controls, cheap deaths, frustrating moments, hit or miss puzzles, and ultimately just not fun. What made the original enjoyable to me was the straightforward atmospheric gameplay. They tried to add a decent amount to that formula, but in a unpolished and imprecise way. I was battling with the controls half the game. This game had me more frustrated thanA sequel that comes with terrible controls, cheap deaths, frustrating moments, hit or miss puzzles, and ultimately just not fun. What made the original enjoyable to me was the straightforward atmospheric gameplay. They tried to add a decent amount to that formula, but in a unpolished and imprecise way. I was battling with the controls half the game. This game had me more frustrated than when i was playing limbo because of its game mechanics. To me, this sequel is disappointing.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 60 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Mar 9, 2021
    85
    If you are looking for a horror game that makes you think, that scares you with original ideas and that makes you empathize with its characters, even when they do not say a single word, you can't miss Little Nightmares II.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Mar 8, 2021
    80
    The deaths caused by the controls being not as responsive as we’d like may annoy, but there’s a whole world out there you’re going to want to feast your eyes on. [Issue#186, p.79]
  3. GAMES.CH
    Mar 3, 2021
    83
    Despite some rather annoying trial-&-error sections and puzzles which feel a bit too easy, Little Nightmares 2 managed to excite us from start to finish. Visuals are great, sound design is awesome, gameplay offers a fair amount of variety and the environmental story-telling again works excellent. Sadly this scary adventure is already over after roughly seven hours.
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