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Abode 2

80%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
stability, music
80% User Score Based on 244 reviews

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"Abode 2" is an exploration-based puzzle game with a focus on detailed apartment investigation. Players must uncover secrets and restore power to the city, with gameplay inspired by the "escape the room" genre. The game offers a high level of interactivity and mystery, encouraging players to delve into every nook and cranny of the apartment.

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80%
Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions
stability40 negative mentions
  • Abode 2 features improved graphics and a more developed story compared to the first game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The puzzles are engaging and provide a good level of challenge, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced players.
  • The drone companion adds a fun dynamic to the gameplay, assisting with inventory management and providing hints.
  • The game is plagued with numerous bugs, including issues with item interactions, disappearing objects, and game-breaking glitches that can hinder progress.
  • Many players found the game to be quite short, typically taking around 1-2 hours to complete, which may not justify the price for some.
  • The hint system provided by the drone is often unhelpful, leading to frustration when players struggle to find necessary items.
  • stability
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting gameplay and enjoyment. Players report issues such as objects clipping through walls, important tools malfunctioning, and frequent crashes that require restarting the game. While some improvements have been noted in the second installment, stability remains a major concern, with many users finding it difficult to complete tasks due to these persistent issues.

    • “Oh the bugs... so many bugs.. to name a few; important tools not working until you reboot the game, important items flinging off to where you can't get them, doors flying off their hinges and spazzing out, being unable to grab things unless you tab out and back in again, robot instructions not registering, menus layering on top of one another, audio being so loud it clips your drivers.. I'm sure I forgot a few.. but yes, absolutely bug ridden.”
    • “I have spent 2.7 hours playing this game, but at least a third of it was dealing with glitches and restarting the game.”
    • “If you can tolerate some freezes (with permanent loss of data), bugs related to connecting train tracks, object clipping into walls and then flying through the room (like in the first game...) and disappearing objects, this game is for you.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally described as decent to good, with notable improvements over previous versions and a visually appealing aesthetic that enhances immersion. While some players appreciate the stylish visuals and interactive elements, others point out issues with optimization and a lack of depth in the graphical experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the atmosphere and puzzle-solving experience, despite some mixed opinions on their execution.

    • “However, the atmosphere and graphics are really well done and it was a pleasure to play this game.”
    • “The graphics really sell the immersion and the puzzles make use of great ideas that are only possible in VR.”
    • “Slicker graphics and a voluble robot helper transport you into a blade-runner-esque environment, with its two-story window dappled by rain.”
    • “Graphics look okay and playable; there is something to see but not much, and it doesn't meet expectations.”
    • “Graphics are okay, but the reason I recommend it is that I didn't feel 'lost' or frustrated while solving the puzzles.”
    • “The graphics are decent too.”
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as more developed and engaging, featuring a chatty drone companion that enhances the experience. However, some players found the narrative difficult to follow, particularly due to technical issues on certain VR setups, which hindered their ability to hear critical plot dialogue. Overall, while the story unfolds gradually and is enjoyable, it may not connect with players unfamiliar with the first installment.

    • “Your drone is chatty and fun to have around, the story is more developed, and the interface works beautifully on a Reverb G2.”
    • “Slicker graphics and a voluble robot helper transport you into a blade-runner-esque environment, with its two-story window dappled by rain.”
    • “The puzzles feel good to solve, the story slowly unfolds, and it's just fun.”
    • “Didn't get the story.”
    • “He spent the entire opening introductory shot floating on the 2nd floor, spouting critical plot dialog where I couldn't hear anything he was saying.”
    • “Without opening the safe, you can't get a critical quest object and complete the game.”
  • atmosphere
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charm and cohesion, effectively enhancing the puzzle-solving experience. Reviewers highlight the polished graphics and engaging music, which contribute to an immersive environment that draws players into the gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's escape room style and adding depth to the experience.

    • “A great escape room style puzzle game with a fantastic atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere was charming, cohesive to the task at hand: investigate the apartment and find a way to restore power to the elevator, and the city.”
    • “However, the atmosphere and graphics are really well done and it was a pleasure to play this game.”
    • “The atmosphere is more polished this time around, and you still get a tight little room escape experience.”
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative puzzle mechanics and frustrating bugs, particularly with the drone and inventory systems. While the puzzles are engaging and varied, the hint system is inadequate, and players often find themselves sifting through numerous containers. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues, leading to a lack of recommendation from players.

    • “The puzzles are strange and fresh, with some nice mechanics, as long as they worked.”
    • “The hint system was not very helpful, and there was a lot of going through each and every drawer and container, but the varied puzzle mechanics were fun as long as you could keep organized.”
    • “Nice game mechanics.”
    • “The drone pick-up mechanic is a clever way to avoid players dropping things into inaccessible places, but I shouldn't need to use it as the primary way to grab something off the floor.”
    • “And quite a few bugs in general, mostly involving the drone mechanics.”
    • “Based on 1.5 hours of gameplay, it is easy to not recommend the game.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for creating a nice atmosphere, but players note significant issues with sound balance, often requiring constant volume adjustments. Additionally, the limited number of tracks (only two songs) detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration with the uneven mixing of music and sound effects.

    • “The music records are nice too, giving the game a nice atmosphere.”
    • “Still, when it all slinks along in time to the detective music, it's a fine evening's entertainment all told :)”
    • “The sounds effects, voice, and music are so unevenly balanced you'll find yourself constantly changing the volume in an attempt to find something comfortable.”
    • “The sound and music balance is off and gets louder when going into the menu.”
    • “The sound effects, voice, and music are so unevenly balanced you'll find yourself constantly changing the volume in an attempt to find something comfortable.”
    • “It was just music/sound, meaning if I wanted to hear him, everything else was deafening.”
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by clever expectation-flips and a variety of funny interactions, including a comedic "drone" helper and amusing puns. While the humor may appeal to those who enjoy lighthearted, quirky elements, its effectiveness largely depends on individual taste in comedy. Overall, it enhances the game's enjoyable atmosphere and inventive design.

    • “The moment when they provide you with a VR mask, while a well-worn trope, exemplified the decent production values, inventiveness, and humorous expectation-flips in the game.”
    • “It has a lot of funny and unexpected interactions.”
    • “In playtime... no, in fun factor... that depends on if you like puzzles, robots, and really stupidly funny puns.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably poor, leading to inconsistent performance even on high-end hardware, with some sections struggling to maintain 120fps. While the visuals are impressive, the overall experience is marred by choppy gameplay and a lack of polish in optimization.

    • “Performance was inconsistent despite throwing an absurd amount of hardware power at it -- some loads of the game would run okay, others would struggle to reliably hold 120fps.”
    • “Visuals are great, but optimization is severely lacking.”
    • “- slightly choppy, not perfectly optimized”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its short length and low replay value, with some reviewers emphasizing that despite this limitation, it is still worth supporting the developers for their efforts. Overall, while the replayability is considered minimal, the game is recommended for its merits.

    • “Definitely recommended, even though the replay value is 0.”
    • “Short, low replay value, but game designers and developers deserve support for titles like this.”

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4h Median play time
4h Average play time
2-7h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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