Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair

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Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is a single player platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Bulbware and was released on October 23, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and charming point-and-click adventure with a distinctive, creepy-cute art style and lively character expressions.
Improved visuals with a vibrant, colorful palette and more detailed, lively animation compared to the first game.
Engaging puzzles that are mostly intuitive and well-designed, with fun interactions and a manageable difficulty level.

The game is relatively short, sometimes feeling more like a filler episode compared to the original, with less horror atmosphere and tension.
Some puzzles rely on trial-and-error and moon logic, with a few unclear objectives that can cause confusion.
The end boss fight and some quick reaction segments are frustrating due to awkward controls and inconsistent input responsiveness.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics maintain the original game's unique, creepy-cute art style, now enhanced with vibrant colors that add more detail and personality to each scene. While some users miss the first game's monochromatic lighting and horror tension, the sequel's colorful, surreal visuals are widely praised for their charm and creativity. Overall, the art style remains distinctive and visually engaging despite minor critiques.
- “I loved how it keeps the creepy cute art style from the first game but adds more detail and personality to every room.”
- “All of the charm that made the previous game so great is here too and in color, making the visuals real appealing and so fun to just sit and admire.”
- “From the first game to this one, there's been quite the changes in the art style. It mostly stays the same with the inspiration from old cartoons, but it lost a lot of the horror factor, especially the tension, and the designs of the monsters are not that interesting this time around.”
- “Some of the visuals were especially pleasing.”
- “Quite a unique point and click game, both the vibes and the art style.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story maintains the series' surreal grotesque horror with improved character expressions and a lively atmosphere, effectively conveying the plot without text or dialogue. While some feel the plot and flow are weaker compared to the previous title, the unique narrative, intriguing puzzles, and engaging level design make for an enjoyable and memorable experience.
- “Compared to the first game, I really liked the character expressions. Everything felt more lively, and the fact that I understood the plot without any text or talking (besides gibberish) is crazy. A thousand words can't tell such an interesting story.”
- “The level designs and the storytelling that came with it was awesome.”
- “Fun game, good storyline, not hard to complete. Would recommend.”
- “It has the same great surreal grotesque horror, but I think the plot and general atmosphere were better in the previous title.”
- “The story does not flow like the first one.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay follows a traditional point-and-click adventure style with an interesting dual-character mechanic, controlling both Bulb Boy and his dog, though switching between them can feel laggy. While generally engaging, an unexpected action sequence disrupts the otherwise slow-paced puzzle experience. Some users also appreciated the gameplay for easing their fear of horror games.
- “Gameplay follows the familiar point and click structure found in many modern adventure games.”
- “You have to control Bulb Boy and his dog simultaneously, which is an interesting mechanic; however, you cannot control both at the same time and there is a lag at times switching back and forth.”
- “There is also a mechanic with the mouse that I would argue was not playtested enough.”
- “Only negative is a sudden turn to action gameplay for one scene, which is out of place and annoying in a slow-paced puzzler.”
- “Gameplay follows the familiar point-and-click structure found in many modern adventure games.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The atmosphere maintains the series' distinctive surreal and grotesque horror style, though some feel the previous title's plot and monochrome palette contributed to a stronger, creepier ambiance. While the improved art and animation enhance the experience, the shift in color scheme results in a slightly diminished atmospheric impact.
- “It was a pretty fun experience that retained the atmosphere and style of the original.”
- “It has the same great surreal grotesque horror atmosphere as the previous title.”
- “The art and animation have improved and look great, but the monochrome color palette of the first game added to the creepy atmosphere.”
- “It has the same great surreal grotesque horror, but I think the plot and general atmosphere were better in the previous title.”
- “The art and animation have improved and look great, but the monochrome color palette of the first game added to the creepy atmosphere, which this game loses.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is considered less unique compared to the first installment, though players intend to revisit it for a deeper appreciation. Overall, the soundtrack may require multiple listens to fully enjoy.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor is described as interesting, funny, and unusually quirky, adding a unique and enjoyable twist to the experience.
- “Interesting, funny, and weird”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional experience is a striking blend of warmth and horror, creating a uniquely impactful and memorable atmosphere.
- “Wholesome and horrifying in equal measure.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers a unique and visually appealing style, though it experiences some minor visual glitches that slightly affect overall stability.

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Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is a platformer game with horror theme.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is available on PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and Windows.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair was released on October 23, 2025.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair was developed by Bulbware.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair is a single player game.

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