Boogeyman 2

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In "Boogeyman 2," you must search your house at night, using a flashlight to find and eliminate the monster hunting you. The game features dynamic weather and light changes, as well as limited battery life for your flashlight. The game supports Oculus Rift VR for a more immersive experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 256 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is genuinely terrifying with effective jump scares and a creepy atmosphere.
Improved graphics and sound design enhance the overall experience, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is straightforward and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and fun.

The game suffers from bugs, including unresponsive controls and glitches that can lead to frustrating experiences.
Repetitive gameplay can lead to boredom, especially after the initial scares wear off.
VR support is lacking, with many players experiencing issues that hinder gameplay.

gameplay
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
77%
6%
Boogeyman 2 offers polished gameplay with a straightforward interface and immersive sound design, enhancing the horror experience. However, players have noted issues with an unresponsive flashlight that can disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating moments despite the game's balanced mechanics. Overall, while it shares similarities with its predecessor and other titles in the genre, it introduces new elements that keep the gameplay engaging.
- “Boogeyman 2 boasts an amazingly immersive diegetic interface, with every aspect of gameplay being communicated to the player through in-universe sound and visual cues.”
- “Gameplay is kept fresh as the weather changes, muffling all noises because of a blizzard or occasionally lighting up the entire room with lightning, and the boogeyman uses your eyes and ears against you.”
- “In Boogeyman 2, the gameplay feels much more balanced.”
- “At least Boogeyman 2 feels a little bit more polished than the first game, but it has one gameplay problem that completely ruined my experience, and that is the unresponsive flashlight.”
- “The gameplay could be frustrating at times since you could essentially do everything right and still find yourself facing a cheap death.”
- “In a game where you can die as early as 10 minutes in-game, it completely ruins the flow of 'quickly flash-banging the entire room in panic' gameplay style when in a pinch.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the enhancements and overall quality, while others criticize them as outdated. Players appreciate the improved aesthetics and audio, particularly in the character designs, but some express a desire for more traditional menu layouts and clearer graphics settings explanations. Overall, the graphical updates have been noted as a positive aspect, contributing to the game's atmosphere and jump scares.
- “The graphics and audio are really well done, and Mr. Spoops himself is much better than his 'dad', Mr. Rake.”
- “I appreciated the graphical update.”
- “Boogeyman returns with enhanced graphics and a bedroom with a different layout.”
- “Outdated graphics”
- “I miss the traditional, non-floating menus as well as a text explaining the various - for instance - graphics settings.”
- “Both have about the same gameplay and atmosphere, albeit differences in the room aesthetics, sounds, ways to recharge your flashlight and entry points for the monster.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its creepy yet immersive qualities, enhanced by detailed visuals and sound design that effectively evoke fear. Players appreciate the unique aesthetics and the spook factor, although some find interaction with objects challenging due to the lack of hand representation. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating environment that draws players in and offers moments of tension and jump scares.
- “Under the right conditions, the game can offer you a really nice atmosphere and a couple of jump scares.”
- “The game's main menu is pretty neat and atmospheric (it has you navigating the room the game takes place in).”
- “Much as I love the setup, the doll character, the atmosphere, and the visual work that went into this, it's very hard to interact with objects with no hand representation.”
- “Creepy yet real atmosphere which really helps drag you into the fear.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story is minimalistic and not interconnected between the two installments, allowing players to start with the second game without confusion. The narrative emphasizes themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, complemented by a frightening atmosphere and unsettling elements. Overall, while the story may not be deep, it effectively enhances the game's eerie experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Note that you can start by playing the 2nd game already - the two are not connected in terms of storyline (which is very minimalistic).”
- “The lighting is scary, the story is scary, the monster's scary.”
- “The story is minimalistic and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters or plot.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting significant glitches that can lead to unexpected deaths and game freezes. Issues such as the game window resizing and freezing have also been noted, impacting overall gameplay experience.
- “Game freezes and cannot play; the window keeps changing to a smaller size and just freezes up.”
- “I've discovered some potential glitches that have stopped me a couple of times on different nights.”
- “Although the one boogeyman that attacks from under the bed sometimes glitches and kills you without even having textures after scaring him away.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
Overall, the optimization of the game is mixed; while some users find it well-optimized for various play styles, others note that it could be improved.
- “A creepy horror game that caters to many play styles and is well optimized.”
- “But the optimization is a little weak.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing backdrop for players. However, the sudden increase in difficulty after a few days can lead to frustration if players are not adequately prepared.
- “The game music is really soothing, providing a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soothing music creates a perfect backdrop for gameplay, making it enjoyable and immersive.”
- “The game music is really soothing, but the difficulty of the game jumps after a few days (normal mode has 7 days), and it can really frustrate you if you are not prepared.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally view grinding positively, particularly for game farming, as it allows for resource accumulation and character progression. This aspect is often seen as a rewarding experience for those who enjoy repetitive tasks to enhance their gameplay.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is noted for its ability to evoke an eerie atmosphere, particularly with the boogeyman character, despite the design not being inherently frightening. The developers effectively create tension and anticipation, enhancing the overall experience.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is intense and can be overwhelming, potentially triggering for players with certain health or mental issues. Reviewers strongly advise those with emotional sensitivities to approach the game with caution.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users consistently highlight the game as "very replayable," indicating a strong appeal for returning to play multiple times.
- “The game offers a high level of replayability, keeping me engaged for hours.”
- “I find myself coming back to this game repeatedly due to its excellent replayability.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes it incredibly replayable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and deadly, with players finding the comedic elements so engaging that they often lead to in-game deaths. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “They're hilarious (hilarious and kill, because I died).”
- “They're hilarious (hilarious and kill, because I died).”