Discolored 2

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Discolored 2 is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Jason Godbey and was released on January 8, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

PLAY THE FREE DEMO!All the colors have gone missing from the world. While on a mission to bring them back you discover you are being hunted by those who would see the colors banished. Your only hope is a woman in red who may be holding the key to preventing the world from becoming discolored. Discolored 2 is a first-person puzzle horror filled with mystery and suspense. Taking place in a world …

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story6 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Discolored 2 features a visually stunning art style and sound design that enhances the atmospheric experience, making the world feel alive as colors are restored.
The game offers a variety of engaging puzzles that encourage exploration and lateral thinking, with a unique mechanic of using color to interact with the environment.
The inclusion of a 'Safe Mode' allows players to enjoy the game without the stress of combat, making it accessible for those who prefer a more relaxed puzzle-solving experience.

The narrative can feel disjointed and confusing, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of clarity in the story and character motivations.
Some puzzles are criticized for being overly abstract or illogical, leading to moments of frustration where players may struggle to understand the intended solutions.
The game suffers from pacing issues, particularly in the later stages where puzzles may feel less inspired or require overly precise interactions that can stall progress.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
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The story of "Discolored 2" is characterized by its reliance on ambiguity and environmental storytelling, favoring visual symbolism and cryptic elements over direct narrative exposition. While this approach may resonate with players who appreciate interpretive storytelling, others may find the plot confusing and lacking in emotional depth. Overall, the game offers a memorable experience with a unique atmosphere, though its narrative coherence and pacing have been critiqued.
- “Rather than spelling out its plot through dialogue or exposition, the game relies on visual symbolism, cryptic notes, and environmental storytelling to suggest a larger mystery beneath the surface.”
- “While it is not without flaws—particularly in pacing and clarity—it offers a memorable experience for fans of atmospheric puzzle games and surreal storytelling.”
- “It is well designed and executed with an interesting storyline and a diverse set of puzzles.”
- “Narratively, Discolored 2 continues to favor ambiguity over direct storytelling.”
- “The story leaves a lot to be desired; it's a great concept, but it starts making less and less sense as you move forward.”
- “The game has the vestiges of a story, but it's literally just 'bowl-hat man bad'.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
Discolored 2 offers an engaging first-person puzzle experience centered around a unique color restoration mechanic, where players explore dreamlike environments and solve puzzles by reintroducing hues. While the puzzles are generally straightforward and can be easy to solve once the mechanics are understood, the game effectively layers complexity and encourages exploration, making for a rewarding experience. Overall, it combines a distinctive atmosphere with clever gameplay, though some mechanics may feel underutilized.
- “Discolored 2, developed and published by Godbey Games, is a first-person puzzle adventure that leans heavily into atmosphere, abstraction, and a striking central idea: a world drained entirely of color, where restoring hues is both the player’s goal and the primary mechanic.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around exploring enclosed, dreamlike spaces and solving environmental puzzles by reintroducing color into the world.”
- “Players are rewarded for taking the time to fully explore the environments and experiment with the mechanics at hand.”
- “The color mechanic, where green things only exist when the color 'green' is enabled, is a really cool idea, and you can imagine some great puzzles with that, but instead it was never used as anything more than a gimmick.”
- “The puzzles themselves were fairly easy, once you figured out the mechanics.”
- “Harder than the first game mainly due to two factors: getting used to the matter manifestation game mechanic (needed items were actually placed in the pause menu) and often finding items or buttons involved a hot-spot hunt; but still a worthy successor and enjoyable.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Discolored 2 is praised for its immersive atmosphere, characterized by a color-drained world that enhances its puzzle mechanics and encourages a contemplative gameplay experience. The subtle sound design, featuring ambient noise and quiet music, further amplifies the feelings of isolation and tension. Despite some pacing issues, the game's unique atmosphere and creative puzzles make it a memorable experience for fans of the genre.
- “Discolored 2, developed and published by Godbey Games, is a first-person puzzle adventure that leans heavily into atmosphere, abstraction, and a striking central idea: a world drained entirely of color, where restoring hues is both the player’s goal and the primary mechanic.”
- “But the atmosphere and puzzle logic were so unique, I've been eagerly awaiting the sequel ever since.”
- “The sound design complements this beautifully, relying on subtle ambient noise, quiet musical cues, and intentional silence to maintain an atmosphere of isolation and tension.”
- “This flexibility helps broaden the game’s appeal, making it more welcoming to players who are drawn to its atmosphere and ideas but prefer a calmer, more contemplative pace.”
- “I recommend this game for the atmosphere and puzzle creativity.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant color restoration and artistic design, which enhance the immersive environment and contribute to a cohesive mood. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and the intriguing concept of color manipulation, although some find the execution can be tedious at times. Overall, the graphics are considered the standout feature of the game.
- “Each restored color transforms the environment, making spaces feel alive and meaningful in a way that goes beyond simple aesthetic reward.”
- “Together, the visuals and audio create a cohesive mood that lingers long after individual puzzles are solved.”
- “As soon as I launched the game and started it, I was already impressed with the beautiful graphics and the well-done art style of this game.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the first game offered an intuitive experience, the sequel suffers from tedious grinding elements, such as pixel hunting and cumbersome inventory management. Players find the constant color switching and interaction process to be frustratingly repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment despite the appealing graphics and creative concepts.
- “I don't understand how the same person who designed the fantastic visual signposting in the first game could produce such a tedious pixel hunt for the sequel.”
- “Tl;dr dislikes: failable QTEs, trial and error, tedious bouts of 'spot the difference'.”
- “Interacting is also a bit tedious; instead of just placing objects in your inventory onto the thing you are looking at, you first have to interact with the thing, then open your inventory, then drag the inventory item onto the thing.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music and sound design are highly praised for their ability to enhance the atmosphere, utilizing subtle ambient sounds and intentional silence to create a sense of isolation and tension. Reviewers note that the impressive soundtrack complements the beautiful environment design, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “I experienced no bugs, and the art and soundtrack are impressive.”
- “The sound design complements this beautifully, relying on subtle ambient noise, quiet musical cues, and intentional silence to maintain an atmosphere of isolation and tension.”
- “The environment design is beautiful, especially in levels where you can see outside, and the music (and lack thereof) complements it perfectly.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by clever tongue-in-cheek moments and meta-elements, complementing its brilliant central idea and philosophical subtext. Overall, it adds a layer of enjoyment for players who appreciate wit and depth in storytelling.
- “The central idea is brilliant, featuring an interesting philosophical subtext and instances of clever tongue-in-cheek humor that I personally enjoyed.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, blending witty dialogue with absurd situations that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I loved the playful banter between characters; it added a delightful layer of humor that made the experience even more enjoyable.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game resonates with players who appreciate personal interpretation, though some may find the narrative lacking in clarity. The visual contrast between a monochrome world and the introduction of vibrant colors effectively enhances the emotional journey, symbolizing progress in a unique way.
- “The stark contrast between a monochrome world and the gradual return of vivid colors is visually striking and emotionally effective, reinforcing the sense of progress in a way few puzzle games manage.”
- “This approach will appeal strongly to players who enjoy interpreting meaning for themselves, though those looking for a clear, emotionally driven narrative arc may find the story elusive or incomplete.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is notably poor, with players reporting numerous bugs, particularly towards the end, including issues with key appearances, wall glitches, and freezing during quick-time events. These technical problems significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and inconsistency in gameplay.
- “I did not enjoy this game much; there were many bugs near the end. The key only appeared at the end of the video, not after I paused it. There was a bug with the wall near the room to access the crowbar, and the broken floor with the crowbar was hiding what was below it. The worst part was the quick time events; I think there should have been another way to handle them. I was using a keyboard, and the keys were not assigned, causing the game to freeze with no recommended key. There were also some puzzle inconsistencies.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly optimized, delivering excellent performance and smooth gameplay.
- “The game itself is very well optimized and runs as good as it can get.”