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3.5

The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication

May 17, 2024 2:00 AM

Pro
  • Immersive atmosphere
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Engaging narrative

Con
  • Limited replayability
  • Occasional technical glitches
  • Predictable jump scares

Review

The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication offers a chilling follow-up to its predecessor, taking players on a harrowing adventure through its immersive atmosphere that's sure to send a shiver down the spine. The game's narrative continues to evolve, engaging players with a storyline that manages to intertwine horror elements with gripping drama. The puzzles continue to be a standout feature, offering a challenge that is both satisfying and cerebral, teasing the minds of horror enthusiasts and puzzle-solvers alike. However, The Bridge Curse 2 is held back slightly by a lack of replay value, which, once the mysteries have been solved and the story reaches its conclusion, leaves little incentive to return. Technical mishaps also mar the experience from time to time, breaking the immersion the game works so hard to build. Lastly, while the game does an excellent job of building tension, the reliance on predictable jump scares can sometimes lessen the impact of the otherwise well-crafted horror atmosphere.

Background information

According to the wider critical consensus, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is a worthy successor that manages to maintain the eerie charm and engaging gameplay of its first installment. Critics have praised the game for its improved narrative and the depth of its puzzles. However, discussions within the community echo the sentiment on the issues of its replayability and some technical bugs that detract from the gaming experience. The game seems to have set a solid ground in horror narrative, but could benefit from more innovative elements to raise the bar for future installments.

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