Creepy Tale 2
- July 16, 2021
- CreepyBrothers
- 5h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn Creepy Tale 2, players navigate a dark world as a young boy, avoiding creepy creatures and solving puzzles to uncover a mysterious secret. With its atmospheric art style and eerie soundtrack, the game delivers a chilling experience as players delve deeper into the world of the Creepy Brothers. This sequel builds upon the original, offering new challenges and a more immersive storyline.
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Reviews
- The artwork and graphics are stunning, creating a captivating and eerie atmosphere.
- The puzzles are challenging and require creative thinking, making the gameplay engaging.
- The addition of voice acting enhances the storytelling experience, adding depth to the characters.
- Many puzzles lack clear logic or guidance, leading to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay.
- The game can feel tedious at times, especially with repetitive actions and lengthy dialogue.
- Some players experienced bugs and issues with the save system, causing loss of progress.
- story182 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its dark, fairy tale-inspired narrative and atmospheric art, while others criticize it for being predictable, poorly written, or lacking depth. Many players appreciate the improvements in the sequel, noting a more elaborate storyline and engaging puzzles, but some feel that the plot is still weak or anticlimactic. Overall, while the game offers an interesting premise and aesthetic, its storytelling quality varies significantly among players.
“Creepy Tale 2 is vastly more expansive, not only in its location and length, but also its story.”
“A beautiful but dark story about a young and fearless hero named Lars, who goes on a dangerous adventure in search of his sister, who has been kidnapped by a mysterious entity.”
“Much like the first, the story unfolds like a Brothers Grimm-inspired dark fairytale with an artistic aesthetic that's lovingly reminiscent of John Kenn Mortensen's work.”
“The story is told entirely from a male point of view, scolding you for worrying that you will be happy. I really do not understand how this female discrimination game was released.”
“Waste my time, come up with such a story and still want to make money?”
“The story and dialogues are dull and boring, definitely poorly written.”
- graphics92 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique art style, improved detail, and overall quality, with many reviewers highlighting the atmospheric and hand-drawn aesthetics reminiscent of classic fairy tales. While the visuals are often described as beautiful and engaging, some players noted a disconnect between the music and graphics, which could create an uncomfortable experience. Overall, the game's presentation, including its artwork and sound design, significantly enhances the gameplay experience.
“The artwork alone is awesome.”
“Experience the creepy tension of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale in this charming atmospheric puzzle adventure game in a mystical style with an interesting story and amazing hand-drawn stylized graphics.”
“The graphics and audio have improved from the first game, which is great as the presentation was already good there.”
“Love the graphics and colors, but the controls suck and the voice acting is strange.”
“The music and atmosphere is a huge upgrade; they really go from hobbyist creepy to professional creepy, but sadly, it doesn't go well with the graphics, making me feel weirdly uncomfortable as the music overdoes the creepiness and doesn't match the visuals.”
“The graphics have improved at times, but the voice acting still strikes the mind and you are in constant tension.”
- gameplay62 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its improvements over the predecessor, particularly in puzzle variety and atmospheric storytelling, while others criticize it for being mediocre and sometimes frustrating. The game features a blend of mechanics, including object placement, puzzle locks, and stealth elements, but many players feel that the gameplay lacks polish and depth. Overall, it is seen as a step up from the first game, yet still falls short of fully realizing its potential.
“Every aspect of the game has been elevated from Creepy Tale 1 - the gameplay, the puzzles, the characters, and the shock humor is even darker than before.”
“A worthy sequel to Creepy Tale, the second installation builds on all aspects including gameplay, puzzle variation, storyline, visual style, and audio/voice acting, delivering an enjoyable experience.”
“The gameplay is at a high level, with well-thought-out dialogues, undoubtedly the best game in its genre; the beginning of the passage was very intriguing.”
“However, the gameplay is what let it down.”
“However, just like its predecessor, the gameplay is mediocre at best, even though the devs tried to address some of the issues.”
“The game is positively reviewed, but I'm quite sure it's because of its art, and not its gameplay, so unless you prioritize the former enough to overlook the shortcomings of the latter, I can't quite recommend this game.”
- music62 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the visuals. While some noted that the soundtrack is polished and immersive, others felt it occasionally overemphasized the creepiness, creating a disconnect with the graphics. Overall, the music is described as high-quality and effective, contributing significantly to the game's ambiance, though some players expressed disappointment in its less enigmatic nature compared to previous entries.
“Great story, great music, great art!”
“The art style is still as good as ever and the background music really enhances the atmosphere.”
“Music and background sound effects do a great job of setting the mood in every level.”
“The music and atmosphere is a huge upgrade; they really go from hobbyist creepy to professional creepy. But sadly, it doesn't go well with the graphics, so it simply makes me feel weirdly uncomfortable, like the music is overdoing the creepiness and they don't tally up with the visuals.”
“And the biggest offender was the one where I assume you needed to be able to read sheet music, because I had to look up a walkthrough to figure out the pattern, and after watching it, I still had no idea how they got that pattern from the sheet.”
“Here at the expense of music, I was a little disappointed.”
- atmosphere60 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and stunning art style. While many reviewers appreciate the game's ability to evoke a creepy, fairy tale-like ambiance, some express disappointment with the inclusion of dialogues that detract from the overall tension and mood. Overall, the game successfully creates a rich, atmospheric experience that resonates well with players, particularly around Halloween.
“The art style is still as good as ever and the background music really enhances the atmosphere.”
“A very atmospheric game that captures your mind from the first minutes of the game.”
“I would like to mention the dark but very attractive cartoon world created by the developers with great love and attention to small details, and the pleasant sound design that fully conveys the whole ominous atmosphere.”
“For me, the atmosphere of the second part was totally ruined by dialogues and vocal explanations.”
“The music and atmosphere is a huge upgrade; they really go from hobbyist creepy to professional creepy, but sadly, it doesn't mesh well with the graphics, making me feel weirdly uncomfortable as the music overdoes the creepiness and doesn't align with the visuals.”
“The dialogues take away from the creepy atmosphere and make the game a lot slower and more boring.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring repetitive attempts to overcome challenges, such as battles and puzzles that feel unnecessarily drawn out. While some sections have improved save mechanics, many still experience significant annoyance from constant resets and lengthy dialogue, leading to an overall sense of fatigue with the grinding process.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“I just cannot stand the tediousness, constant dying, and having to reset so far back.”
“The game is tedious at times; some of the battles are just obnoxious, some puzzle solutions seem very random, and the ending is just abrupt and anti-climactic.”
“Some puzzles were of the tediously rinse-and-repeat nature, that is, you gave an attempt, failed, and restarted the whole sequence from the very beginning until you got it completely right.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by unexpected and hilarious puzzle solutions, with many players noting that it made them laugh multiple times, particularly in the witch and princess chapter. While the humor shines in the first half of the game, some reviewers felt that the latter part's narrative and progression detracted from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated for its randomness and creativity, even if the game isn't primarily focused on being funny.
“The solutions to some puzzles are hilarious; how did you expect me to know to do that?”
“[b]I laughed many times[/b] - there are some over-the-top moments that came out of nowhere; I appreciate how random the game is ;).”
“Overall, the game is not really trying to be funny, but it got me really good a few times - love the witch and princess chapter.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and original story, which effectively showcases the protagonist's vulnerability, particularly through scenes of him shedding tears for his actions. Players appreciate the game's atmospheric art and the emotional depth it brings, although some find certain gameplay elements frustrating. Overall, the game successfully evokes a range of feelings, from warmth to introspection.
“The developers showed us some scenes in which the protagonist shed tears for his deeds, an impressive display on the emotional fragility of a human being.”
“Don't get me wrong, your game has everything: magnificent and atmospheric art, a touching and original story, tricky and smart puzzles, minor cameos from Russian fairy tales and even some cockney accent I didn't ask for.”
“This game made me feel stupid.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game's replayability is hindered by a lack of hints or clues, leading to frustration with the trial and error approach after just a couple of playthroughs. Enhancing guidance could significantly improve the overall replay value.
“The game has incredible replay value, with multiple paths and outcomes that keep you coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making it hard to put down.”
“The variety of choices and strategies available ensures that no two games feel the same.”
“The game would be a lot more playable if the devs added hints or clues into the game to help, as after two games the trial and error method is wearing thin.”
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that users are questioning the game's stability, specifically regarding the presence of bugs, suggesting concerns about its overall performance and reliability.
