Little Nightmares II

 PlayStation 4
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8.5

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
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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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