Amanda the Adventurer 2

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 577 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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ABOUT Amanda the Adventurer 2 follows Riley Park, who, after seeing what was contained on the mysterious tapes in their attic, travels to the Kensdale Public Library to investigate further. Upon arriving, they're greeted by a masked figure who claims to know their Aunt Kate, before she died and needs their help finding something Aunt Kate had left in the library. They also warn of a powerful enti…

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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 577 reviews
story48 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • The game expands on the lore and story from the first installment, providing a deeper narrative experience.
  • Puzzles are challenging and engaging, offering a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.
  • The atmosphere is creepy and immersive, enhancing the horror elements throughout the gameplay.
  • The first puzzle is overly complicated and frustrating, leading to confusion and discouragement for players.
  • Some puzzles lack clear direction and context, making them feel disconnected from the story.
  • There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with tapes not ejecting or puzzles not triggering correctly.
  • story136 mentions

    The story of the game is widely praised for its intriguing narrative, rich lore, and engaging character development, particularly in its expansion from the first installment. Players appreciate the dark twists and the incorporation of hidden tapes that deepen the storyline, although some express frustration over the complexity of puzzles and a perceived lack of clarity in the plot progression. Overall, the sequel is seen as a compelling continuation that leaves players eager for more, despite some mixed feelings about its execution and pacing.

    • “The story keeps getting better and better for this game.”
    • “The narrative is still interesting, and the dark and shadowy backstory becomes clearer.”
    • “The story is awesome, the lore drops are crazy, and I loved solving the puzzles.”
    • “The story didn't make much sense.”
    • “It honestly felt like an extreme cash grab, also, the plot is extremely inconsistent, in the first game, clearly Amanda is the bad, and we want to help Wooly, but this time, Amanda's and Wooly's relationship was not explored at all, and it now seems like Amanda is good and Wooly is bad, and it's just hard to understand the whole game, and I needed lots of guides for this game.”
    • “This 'sequel' lacks direction, puzzles are overly complicated and don't tie into the story as well as they did in the first game.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay of "Amanda the Adventurer 2" is a mixed bag, with many praising its innovative puzzle mechanics and immersive horror atmosphere, while others criticize the execution of certain puzzles and the overall content depth. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke a sense of dread and its engaging narrative, but some feel that it lacks sufficient new gameplay elements compared to its predecessor, leading to frustrations with specific mechanics and puzzle design. Overall, the game offers a compelling experience for horror fans, though opinions vary on its gameplay quality and depth.

    • “Absolutely amazing game, such gorgeous puzzle making, amazing graphics and gameplay. It captures horror from a different perspective than always being chased and makes you feel more frightened by something always lurking, which makes it even better than being chased.”
    • “For such a small price, it provides so much fun gameplay, with many different puzzles to solve, secrets to find, and fun achievements to unlock, while also telling a dark, twisted story that you don't quite fully understand yet. I can't wait for more.”
    • “Innovative puzzle mechanics: the game introduces fresh puzzles that challenge players' problem-solving skills, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “I look forward to dissecting the story later, but the gameplay to get to it is nonsensical.”
    • “Since tapes are core to the gameplay, the fact this went unfixed is absurd and ridiculous.”
    • “This time it's actually the opposite of my previous review, the gameplay is lacking but the story and presentation is improving; there's just way too little content here to justify it being more than a DLC for the first game.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by strong graphics and sound design, which effectively create a haunting ambiance. However, opinions vary, with some players feeling that the atmosphere diminishes over time due to pacing issues and less impactful scares compared to the previous installment. While the setting in a library adds a unique twist to the atmosphere, some reviewers found it less effective than the original's attic, citing forced horror elements and a lack of depth in the story.

    • “A great sequel to the first game continuing the same scary and eerie atmosphere, now taking place in a public library that's connected to the lore.”
    • “Atmospheric design: enhanced graphics and sound design create a haunting ambiance that effectively immerses players in the game's eerie world.”
    • “The atmosphere is almost perfect; the sound design is great, if a little sparse, and all the lore will come from the secret tapes.”
    • “The overall atmosphere was exciting at first but quickly went downhill; nothing scared me really, and the puzzles were a bit too easy.”
    • “The atmosphere of the library didn't compare to the attic of the first game; the horror elements felt a bit more forced with the constant scary imagery compared to the first game's use of unorthodox and uncomfortable topics and dialogue.”
    • “In this one, there were far more 'pause/unpause' moments, and that totally ruins the atmosphere; personally, that breaks the game for me.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    The game's graphics have been widely praised for their stunning visuals and effective atmospheric design, which enhance the horror experience and immerse players in its eerie world. The art style is generally well-received, fitting the game's theme without being overly demanding on hardware, although some players noted occasional performance issues. Overall, the combination of beautiful graphics, lively character animations, and a haunting ambiance contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “Absolutely amazing game, such gorgeous puzzle making, amazing graphics and gameplay. It captures horror from a different perspective than always being chased and makes you feel more frightened by something always lurking, which makes it even better than being chased.”
    • “Intense storytelling, fabulous graphics, lively character animations and humor, as well as the outstanding vocal performance of the actors and voice actors truly make this game a must-play horror game.”
    • “- Atmospheric design: enhanced graphics and sound design create a haunting ambiance that effectively immerses players in the game's eerie world.”
    • “Graphically, the game is more or less the same; Unity is the engine again, making it simple to create low-budget indie games like this.”
    • “I'd have also appreciated it if it was optimized better for lower-end PCs, but I was still able to run it fine for the most part. I still don't see why my computer chugged on it sometimes when the graphics are so simple, but whatever, that's more of a me problem.”
    • “The art style of this sequence is never used again, making it feel sorely out of place.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many puzzles requiring repetitive actions that detract from the overall experience. While some puzzles are praised for their creativity, the frequent need to rewatch videos and the lack of engaging lore contribute to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game could benefit from improvements to reduce the repetitiveness and enhance player engagement.

    • “I'd hop back in, but many of the puzzles are fairly tedious.”
    • “Game is also buggy, tapes eventually get tedious to watch and they could do with an eject button.”
    • “I wasn't sure if it was just me being bad at puzzles, but some of them seemed near impossible to figure out or needlessly tedious making you repeat it over and over again.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay and immersion, such as audio desynchronization and problems with item spawning. While some minor glitches can be resolved by restarting the game, critical issues prevent players from achieving certain endings, leading to frustration and negative reviews. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its technical shortcomings.

    • “I don't want to get into spoilers and elaborate more, but the game can be buggy and make you believe you're doing something wrong when things are not spawning correctly.”
    • “Occasional technical glitches: minor bugs, such as audio desynchronization, can momentarily disrupt immersion as they feel notably out of place and can detract from the intentional glitches for the story.”
    • “The game is probably good under all the bugs and glitches, but until you fix most of them, sadly this is going to have to be a negative review.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it highly replayable due to unique responses and engaging elements like humor and lore, others feel it suffers from limited replay value after completing the main storyline and alternative endings. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating randomly generated puzzles to enhance replayability further.

    • “It's got lots of good humor, jumpscares, eeriness, and deep lore to uncover with lots of replay value!”
    • “Lots of replay value out of unique responses to the answers you give.”
    • “- Very replayable!”
    • “Actually, that may be my main issue with the game in general, as well as the first game: replay value.”
    • “Limited replayability: once the main storyline is completed, the alternative endings do not take long to get.”
    • “It's why I think that specific puzzle should have been used later, and maybe had a randomly generated answer so it can still be used, but also have a way to increase replay value.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game's humor is a standout feature, blending well with its intense storytelling and chilling atmosphere. Players appreciate the clever and charming comedic elements, such as the amusing dynamic between characters, which adds depth and replay value to the experience. Overall, the humor enhances the game's appeal, making it a memorable horror experience.

    • “The game is both funny and chilling at times; I'm an NPC reviewer, but I recommend playing it.”
    • “The game's humor and charm is, at the very least, pretty well retained.”
    • “Amanda hating Wooly for no reason will never not be funny.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing performance issues even on higher-end PCs, leading to lag and choppy gameplay despite the relatively simple graphics. While many appreciate the overall experience, including the storytelling and visuals, there is a consensus that better optimization for lower-end systems would enhance accessibility and performance.

    • “I'd have also appreciated it if it was optimized better for lower-end PCs, but I was still able to run it fine for the most part. I still don't see why my computer chugged on it sometimes when the graphics are so simple, but whatever, that's more of a me problem.”
    • “I noticed that this game seems to have a performance problem. I could run the first game just fine at the highest settings with little lag, but for some reason, this game won't even let me run on the medium setting without it chugging. This is a pretty powerful laptop, and I can run games like Borderlands and Bendy and the Dark Revival just fine.”
    • “I would have appreciated it if the game was optimized better for lower-end PCs. I was still able to run it fine for the most part, but I don't understand why my computer still chugged on it sometimes when the graphics are so simple. That's more of a personal issue, I guess.”
    • “This is a general observation, but I noticed that this game seems to have a performance problem. I could run the first game just fine at the highest settings with little lag, but for some reason, this game won't even let me run on medium settings without it chugging. This is a pretty powerful laptop, and I can run games like Borderlands and Bendy and the Dark Revival just fine.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise, with many reviewers noting significant improvements over the first installment. The audio design is described as impressive, enhancing the overall experience and resonating even with players who typically overlook sound elements. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's artistic quality.

    • “Pretty much everything from an artistic standpoint is better than or on par with the first game: animation, voice acting, music, etc.”
    • “I recommend this strongly because, no joke, it nailed every aspect from its gameplay, story, puzzles, even music in a tremendously better way compared to the first game.”
    • “It's got some real nice audio design, the music is great (and as someone who usually never pays attention to audio, that's saying a lot).”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Reviewers highlight the emotional depth of "Amanda the Adventurer," noting that the storyline significantly impacts players, evoking strong feelings for characters like Sam, Amanda, and Kate. The game's design enhances this emotional experience, making it a surprising and poignant journey that resonates deeply with players.

    • “If you had told me that Amanda the Adventurer would get not only 10x better but also emotional when the first game was released, I would have called you crazy.”
    • “The storyline really hits you hard emotionally, and the design of the tapes is flawless.”
    • “I really feel for Sam, Amanda, and especially Kate, as their stories made me cry.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it is an extreme cash grab that detracts from the overall experience, while others found the game enjoyable despite initial concerns about its financial motives. Additionally, inconsistencies in the plot have led to confusion, suggesting that the focus on monetization may have impacted narrative development.

    • “It honestly felt like an extreme cash grab. The plot is extremely inconsistent; in the first game, Amanda is clearly the bad character, and we want to help Wooly. But this time, Amanda's and Wooly's relationship was not explored at all, and it now seems like Amanda is good and Wooly is bad. It's just hard to understand the whole game, and I needed lots of guides for this game.”
    • “I was concerned this was just going to be a cash grab when it got announced.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
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*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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