be you 2

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be you 2 is a single player casual role playing game with horror and comedy themes. It was developed by louis morel and was released on July 18, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Be You 2 is an interactive visual novel. In this sequel to "be you", you must raise a child by making story choices. There are multiple routes and endings based on your offspring's personality.

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 75 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Unique and thought-provoking narrative with multiple endings encouraging replayability and deep reflection on life choices and personal growth.
Distinctive, surreal art style combined with fitting music and an eccentric, heartfelt voiceover that adds personality and emotional depth.
Humorous, quirky, and emotionally impactful writing that engages players and offers a blend of lighthearted and serious themes.

Technical issues with voiceover synchronization, audio quality, and lack of common visual novel features like save, load, and skip functions.
Limited meaningful choice impact on story outcomes, with many decisions having minimal effect on the overall narrative.
Some players find the writing inconsistent, the humor immature or misplaced, and the overall gameplay slow or confusing.

story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
52%
11%
The story is a deeply personal and abstract narrative focused on raising a child, blending philosophical themes with interactive choices, though these choices have little impact on the overall plot. While some praise its artistic voice acting and emotional depth, others find it confusing, lengthy, and occasionally boring, with uneven pacing and limited replay value. The creator's distinctive narration and 4th wall breaks add immersion but may not appeal to everyone.
- “The storytelling is interestingly deep.”
- “The story is a beautiful blend of abstract imagery and storytelling, literal storytelling, and pure heart.”
- “More of an illustrated, interactive novella with choices - rather like comics that I remember from my youth, where every few pages gave you the option of going to a different sequence to continue the story. Here, apart from the relative sophistication of this computer version of multiple-choice, the decisions and outcomes are more nuanced, the sense of unease deeper, and the outcome more philosophical than prosaic.”
- “Overall the story isn't really impacted by your choices, and it doesn't make much sense and despite the abrupt turn the story took it's still painfully boring.”
- “And it kinda gets boring overall, as you start skimming through the text. Maybe it's because the story is actually too long or there isn't much variety of what the player can do.”
- “The story itself doesn't make that much sense, you're raising a kid one minute, then dying and fighting the kid's demons as your own?”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
16%
Reviews of the game's graphics are mixed, with some praising its unique, surreal, and emotionally fitting art style that complements the game's themes and atmosphere, while others criticize the visuals as amateurish, simplistic, and low-quality 2D art reminiscent of basic or childlike drawings. Although some appreciate the aesthetic and deeper artistic meaning, many feel the overall graphical execution lacks polish and could benefit from more professional and elaborate artwork.
- “The artwork is arresting, sometimes beautiful; the music is perfect; and the voice-over is suitably eccentric and emotional in tone, as befits the out-there, fractured and highly personal story.”
- “His art style and atmosphere are surreal and dreamy, effortlessly shifting in and out of happy and light-hearted, to bleak and unsettling.”
- “The art style is surreal and fits well with the themes that the game presents.”
- “The artwork here is terrible, it's all just amateurish, 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly, or lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the e-book, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the e-book, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is a mix of quirky, morbid, and manic elements that many find genuinely funny and heartfelt, with some standout witty choices and voice acting. However, some players feel the humor can be juvenile or forced, relying on outdated memes and sarcastic tones that undermine its darker themes. Overall, the humor appeals strongly to a niche audience who appreciate its offbeat and occasionally rough-edged style.
- “It's a cute, funny game that also hits the feels on all ends if you go out of your way to meet each demon and pay attention in the end.”
- “Be you 2 is clearly a labour of love for its creator, who succeeds in giving us a unique, intriguing, often funny, and poignantly moving experience.”
- “Some of the choices are brilliant and the humor is on point.”
emotional
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's emotional impact is divisive, with some players experiencing a heartfelt, intense rollercoaster of feelings driven by personal and meaningful storytelling, while others find it lacking genuine emotional depth or consistency. Its blend of eccentric humor and serious themes can both engage and alienate, making it a challenging experience especially for sensitive players. Overall, it strives to deliver a message of self-worth and compassion but may not fully resonate with everyone.
- “The story is the creator's and if you want to consume it, then you have to engage, getting yourself emotionally attached on some level.”
- “The artwork is arresting, sometimes beautiful; the music is perfect; and the voice-over is suitably eccentric and emotional in tone, as befits the out-there, fractured and highly personal story.”
- “This is not some light-hearted game simply for entertainment, as Louis' own emotional turmoil is very evident in it, and while it frankly makes it difficult to play at times (for this reason I would not recommend it to anyone suffering from depression), the ultimate message regarding the importance of self-worth, friendship and compassion is consequently extremely heartfelt.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music is consistently praised for its excellent quality and seamless integration, serving as a fitting and immersive background that complements the game's tone and narrative. Players appreciate its emotional resonance and how it enhances the overall aesthetic alongside voice acting and artwork.
- “The artwork is arresting, sometimes beautiful; the music is perfect; and the voice-over is suitably eccentric and emotional in tone, as befits the out-there, fractured and highly personal story.”
- “The music is excellent and the art and voice acting lead to a novel experience.”
- “The soundtrack the game plays fits the aesthetic and narrator within the game.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is minimal and primarily involves clicking through poorly written dialogue, with very limited choices that do little to engage the player. Overall, the interactive elements feel shallow and unsatisfying.
- “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
- “As for gameplay, the limited number of choices really shows”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is perceived as tedious and slow, likened to reading a novel where progress requires repetitive clicking for each sentence rather than smoothly advancing through the story. This mechanic detracts from the overall experience, making it feel laborious and unnecessarily drawn out.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers multiple endings, which significantly enhances its replayability by encouraging players to explore different outcomes.
- “There are multiple endings to the game that give it a good amount of replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a surreal and dreamy art style that seamlessly transitions between light-hearted and cheerful moods to bleak and unsettling tones, creating a dynamic and immersive experience.
- “His art style and atmosphere are surreal and dreamy, effortlessly shifting in and out of happy and light-hearted, to bleak and unsettling.”