Cursed 2

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Search a desolate town for traces of your childhood friend. A point&click adventure with action combat.

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 147 reviews

story11 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Cursed 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a larger world to explore, varied combat mechanics, and a compelling story that expands on the franchise's lore.
The game features challenging yet rewarding puzzles, engaging combat, and a unique art style that adds to its charm, making it a standout in the horror genre.
As a free game, it provides an impressive amount of content, including multiple endings and a satisfying leveling system, making it a must-play for fans of point-and-click adventures.

The game can be frustratingly difficult at times, with instant death traps and convoluted puzzles that may require frequent saving and the use of guides.
Some players found the combat mechanics to be janky and unresponsive, leading to a less enjoyable experience during encounters with enemies.
The lack of an options menu and the game's tendency to overwhelm players with cluttered inventory and confusing navigation can detract from the overall experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story across the "Cursed" series has been praised for its engaging and well-written narrative, with many reviewers noting its successful continuation from previous installments. Players appreciate the blend of atmosphere, character development, and thematic depth, particularly in "Cursed 2," which elevates the series to a more action-oriented RPG with multiple endings. Despite some criticisms of gameplay mechanics, the story remains a highlight, captivating players and enhancing the overall experience.
- “An excellent continuation of the cursed story and great monster/environment design.”
- “The sequel that turned the cursed series from a fun horror game to a full-blown action RPG with a killer story, exciting combat, fun bosses, and multiple endings.”
- “It is a masterpiece that combines a chilling atmosphere, an engaging story, and challenging gameplay.”
- “Then I played Cursed 2, which does have some good atmosphere and exploration like the other games, but the combat and inventory management are such absolute cancer that I quit playing and just skimmed a YouTube playthrough for the story elements.”
- “Without giving spoilers, if you make a mistake involving something important for the progression of the story, you will lose the true ending.”
- “I would really like to see more games like Cursed 2, the story was not my type but the themes and actual horror in this game are something else.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this title is praised for its unique mechanics, engaging combat, and a blend of nostalgic and modern elements, making it a standout in the point-and-click horror genre. Players appreciate the diverse and addictive gameplay, alongside well-designed characters and a rich lore that enhances the overall experience. However, some critiques highlight frustrations with certain mechanics, indicating a mixed reception in specific areas.
- “It is a masterpiece that combines a chilling atmosphere, an engaging story, and challenging gameplay.”
- “The combat is infuriating yet rewarding, the art is crude yet endearing, and the story is simple yet wonderful, especially with how it integrates into the gameplay.”
- “All in all, it's great; it looks and sounds like a SNES-era game but with much more modern mechanics under the hood.”
- “Bullshit tier gameplay”
- “Why do point-and-click games always have the worst mechanics of all time?”
- “The combat is infuriating yet rewarding, the art is crude yet endearing, and the story is simple yet fucking wonderful, especially with how it gives into the gameplay.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique, nostalgic, and hand-drawn aesthetic, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures. While some players find the retro style charming and atmospheric, others note that the simplicity may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience, enhancing its horror themes and engaging gameplay.
- “Its art style is phenomenal, like the rest of the franchise.”
- “I love the aesthetic and you can see almost everything is drawn (skillfully) by hand.”
- “The story captivated me and the pixelated graphics created the perfect atmosphere.”
- “Free point-and-click Commodore 64 style adventure game with an over-the-top Evil Dead/Mad Doctor/Friday the 13th art style.”
- “Graphic is MS Paint but has its own charm!”
- “If you like point-and-click mystery games and don't mind archaic graphics, yes, I recommend it.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The atmosphere in the game is widely praised for its chilling and immersive qualities, enhanced by engaging music and pixelated graphics that contribute to a captivating experience. While some players noted issues with combat and inventory management, the overall ambiance and exploration elements are considered strong points, making it a fitting choice for horror enthusiasts.
- “The story captivated me and the pixelated graphics created the perfect atmosphere.”
- “It is a masterpiece that combines a chilling atmosphere, an engaging story, and challenging gameplay.”
- “With a great choice of music and a very immersive atmosphere, it is a fun, horror-ridden little game that comes at the great price of absolutely free.”
- “The art may look like it was drawn in MS Paint, but it barely affects the general atmosphere that the game presents.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to create an eerie and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, especially during Halloween. While some users noted that certain tracks felt reminiscent of other games, the soundtrack effectively contributes to the game's ambiance and enjoyment. Overall, the music is considered a strong point, complementing the nostalgic yet unsettling graphics and gameplay.
- “The music is eerie and really builds the ambience, perfect for a Halloween night.”
- “Pretty cool atmosphere and soundtrack, perfect for a Halloween night.”
- “With a great choice of music and a very immersive atmosphere, it is a fun, horror-ridden little game that comes at the great price of absolutely free.”
- “The music is actual earrape, but the story is actually not that bad.”
- “I'm pretty sure some sounds and music were copied and pasted from other games (Splatterhouse especially), but I don't mind at all and they work really well.”
- “The music is eerie and really builds the ambience (a little too much to be honest, hence small bites).”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, with some expressing frustration over the excessive time required to progress, particularly in challenging phases of boss fights. While some enjoyed the exploration and experience farming, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “This is the first game to make fighting zombies... not fun, it's just incredibly tedious.”
- “Please, tone down the 2nd phase of the knight; I had to play multiple sessions of just grinding to win.”
- “I took my time with this game, exploring, dying, progressing, and even doing a little experience farming before the last boss, and it took me about 5 or 6 hours to get the true ending for the first time (the first game took me between 1-2 hours).”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a variety of funny gags, unique and amusing monsters, and entertaining mechanics, such as a comical character that chases the player's car. Players find the blend of spooky elements and humor to create a delightful and engaging experience filled with surprises. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “The game works well; I like the inventory mechanic. The monsters are all funny and unique, and they are all challenging to fight. I also like the driving and map mechanic, and the guy that chases your car as you drive is always funny to me.”
- “Great game, very spooky, insanely funny, heaps of cool surprises, really enjoying it!”
- “So you can see a bunch of funny gags and stuff.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game offers a complete and enjoyable experience with engaging combat and atmospheric elements, its replayability is somewhat limited after completing the endings. Players can experiment with different playstyles, but the overall incentive to replay is not strong.
- “This game is a complete experience, very enjoyable and fun. I've sunk 9 hours into it, and while it can be a bit confusing at times, it does a great job of providing hints on what to do and where to go. The combat, although not that complex, is incredibly fun. While there isn't a lot of replayability once you've completed the endings, there is some, especially if you change your playstyle. Overall, it's a fantastic survival game with great visuals, music, and monster design.”
- “The replayability in this game is impressive. Even after finishing the main endings, I found myself wanting to explore different playstyles and strategies, which kept the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “I love how this game encourages multiple playthroughs. Each time I play, I discover new elements and strategies that make the experience feel unique, ensuring that I never get bored.”
- “There's not a lot of replayability once you have done the endings, but there is some, whether that be changing your complete way of playing.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it, as the story and gameplay don't change significantly with different choices.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the lack of meaningful content after the first playthrough makes it hard to justify multiple runs.”