Horror Tale 2

Horror Tale 2 is a horror adventure game that will make you hold your breath as you navigate through the twists and turns of a creepy mystery in the town of Lakewitch. With a mysterious and fascinating storyline, the game provides a thrilling and exciting experience to players who enjoy the horror genre.

Die-hard fans of the genre might recognize this game as a mobile indie title that came out a few years ago. Now, this improved PC port seeks to deliver a richer experience for players who have already completed the game on their phones, or for those that are yet to see the horrors that lie in Lakewitch.

Spooky Vibes

Horror Tale 2 creates an eerie atmosphere with its stylized graphics and sound effects. The game's locations, characters, and antagonists are designed to be creepy and unsettling, adding to the overall horror experience. The game's graphics are visually pleasing, with a cartoonish style that balances out the horror elements, making it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Much like other mobile horror games – like the famous Granny – Horror Tale 2 does a great job of keeping the tension high at all times. This is perfect if you want to play the game in short bursts, just as every mobile game tends to be.

Puzzling Surroundings

The game offers a good mix of puzzles, riddles, and items to search for, making the gameplay more engaging and challenging. The puzzles are not too difficult, and the game provides hints if you get stuck. However, they do require some critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve, which adds to the overall experience.

Don't expect Resident Evil levels of complexity in this game, though. As much as I enjoyed my time with it, it's clear that Horror Tale 2 is as basic as they come in the world of refined horror games. If you're looking for a great example of what we should expect from an outstanding indie horror title, you just can't go wrong with the legendary Cry of Fear.

Feels Familiar

While Horror Tale 2 provides a thrilling and engaging gameplay experience, one downside is its lack of originality. The concept of exploring a creepy and mysterious setting with puzzles, riddles, and jump scares has been done many times before in horror games.

The game may not offer anything particularly unique or innovative compared to other titles in the genre. However, fans of classic horror themes and gameplay mechanics may still find enjoyment in the game, especially with its nice stylized graphics and original soundtrack. The fact that this is a port of a mobile game also speaks volumes about what to expect from the overall experience.

Rating 7/10

Horror Tale 2 is an entertaining horror game that will keep players engaged with its mysterious storyline and intriguing characters.

Pros

• Mysterious and fascinating story
• Scary antagonist and interesting characters
• Nice stylized graphics and original author's soundtrack

Cons

• Lack of originality in concept and gameplay
• Over-reliance on jump scares
• Short playtime and limited replayability

Horror Tale 2 is a horror puzzle game where you have to save a group of children from the clutches of the omnipresent maniac. Children keep disappearing in a small town near a lake. It is up to you to investigate the mystery of the disappearance of children and get into the lair of the mysterious kidnapper. Discover the motives of the masked man and try to free the children from captivity. Use clues and numerous clues to bring the maniac to light.

Pros of the game:

• Cartoon-comic visual style.
• Randomized item placement