Figment: Creed Valley

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Figment: Creed Valley is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game with fantasy and comedy themes. It was developed by Bedtime Digital Games and was released on November 1, 2021. It received neutral reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In Figment 2: Creed Valley, an action-adventure game, nightmares have overrun peaceful areas of the human mind. Players join Dusty, the embodiment of courage, to restore peace by navigating puzzles, musical boss fights, and unique environments. The goal is to mend the Moral Compass and face the fears preventing The Mind from functioning properly. Nightmares have distinct theme songs and engaging dialogue with The Mind's ever-changing opinions enriches the experience.

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Beautiful art style and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
Fun and whimsical storytelling that explores meaningful themes related to mental health and personal growth.
Improved combat mechanics and puzzle design compared to the first game, making for a more enjoyable experience.

Shorter playtime than the first game, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some puzzles and combat encounters can feel repetitive and lack challenge.
Technical issues and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as unskippable cutscenes and glitches.

music
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The music in "Figment 2: Creed Valley" is widely praised for its enchanting and memorable soundtrack, which plays a central role in enhancing the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the clever integration of musical elements into boss battles and puzzles, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere that feels like an interactive musical. While some fans feel the sequel's music doesn't quite match the charm of the original, many still find it delightful, catchy, and a significant highlight of the game.
- “The soundtrack is not just background noise but an active part of the experience.”
- “Its wonderful music blends perfectly with the meaningful narrative, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The music is whimsical, the visuals are dreamlike, and the entire thing feels like playing through a children’s book with existential themes.”
- “Their associated musical numbers, a standout feature of the series, feel shorter and less impactful this time around.”
- “The music was worse, the game is shorter, and the story less engaging or rewarding.”
- “Levels where you are forced to walk for minutes of in-game time while some dialogue happens or some songs play and nothing else happens.”
story
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The story in "Figment 2: Creed Valley" is praised for its whimsical yet emotional narrative, exploring themes of self-doubt, inner conflict, and the importance of balancing fun with responsibilities. While some players feel it lacks the depth of its predecessor, many appreciate its engaging characters, beautiful art style, and the way the story is intertwined with gameplay, making it a meaningful experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who enjoy imaginative storytelling and catchy music, despite some critiques regarding its simplicity and shorter length compared to the first installment.
- “The story is both playful and sincere, exploring themes of self-doubt, inner conflict, and acceptance.”
- “This game is not just a puzzle-action game with beautiful visuals, but also a deeply moving story.”
- “What a game, touching story, some very catchy tunes and an interesting final fight.”
- “The story is serviceable, though it doesn’t carry the same emotional depth or narrative richness as the original.”
- “In short, Figment 2 has its moments, but in nearly every key area: art, story, bosses, puzzles, and music, it falls just a little short of the original’s brilliance.”
- “The story is weakened; your mission is to defeat the bad guy - a two-faced clown, and restore the balance of your world.”
gameplay
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The gameplay in Figment 2 is characterized by a blend of creative puzzles, simple combat mechanics, and a unique open/closed mind mechanic that adds variety to the experience. While many players appreciate the charming art style and engaging soundtrack, some critiques highlight the gameplay as repetitive and lacking depth, with combat feeling clunky and puzzles sometimes frustrating. Overall, it offers a fun, accessible experience, particularly for fans of imaginative adventures, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.
- “The gameplay is creative, the boss fights are full of symbolism, and the emotional sound design delivers the story in such a unique way.”
- “It combines a rich narrative with unique gameplay mechanics, making it a delightful experience for fans of imaginative adventures.”
- “The gameplay isn't particularly hard, more just mentally engaging as you'll have to consider the puzzles from both perspective game states (open-minded/closed-minded) which I honestly found made the puzzles a lot more enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is mediocre at best, and that's being generous.”
- “Figment 2 takes a promising premise and squanders it with repetitive gameplay and a shallow experience.”
- “The combat mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, a particular letdown considering you're playing on PC.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful, surreal art style that resembles hand-drawn illustrations, creating a vibrant and inviting world. Many reviewers highlight the stunning visuals and charming character designs, complemented by a whimsical soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some note minor technical issues and a lack of challenge, the overall aesthetic is considered a strong point, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
- “This game is not just a puzzle–action game with beautiful visuals, but also a deeply moving story.”
- “The wild visuals feel colorful, inviting and there are too many times where you really are stopped by how lavish some of the levels and creativity went into the game.”
- “The graphics look very unique, with a vibrant color scheme and a style that resembles hand-drawn illustrations with a few quirks visible on how the houses and the characters are represented, similar to a children’s book or cartoon show.”
- “I can certainly notice both the improvements on the game graphics and animations, but also some extra bugs.”
- “Dusty/general graphic is more refined but less variety of 'biomes'.”
humor
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its creativity and charm, featuring hilarious songs, witty dialogues, and quirky characters that enhance the overall experience. Many players highlight the standout "discarded opinions" song and the clever integration of humor with serious themes, making it accessible and enjoyable for all ages. While some found the humor to be simple or repetitive, it generally adds a light-hearted touch to the gameplay, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “It's got creative puzzles, funny characters, and a compelling narrative.”
- “The song of the rejected opinions is hilarious and a highlight for sure, ranking as one of my most enjoyed comical things in a video game.”
- “The humor is on point, the art style is very cute, and the music is great!”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt narrative, imaginative storytelling, and impactful sound design, which together create a touching experience that resonates with players. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, with memorable music and character arcs that contribute to its emotional depth. While some note that the sequel may not reach the same heights as the original, it still delivers a compelling and heartwarming message that leaves a lasting impression.
- “I won’t spoil the story or specific achievements here (most of them come naturally by finishing the game anyway) but if you enjoy games that mix heartfelt narrative with imaginative gameplay, this is absolutely worth your time.”
- “The gameplay is creative, the boss fights are full of symbolism, and the emotional sound design delivers the story in such a unique way.”
- “You may not believe it, but this game has perhaps one of the strongest emotional cores I've ever seen.”
grinding
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive combat and the need to replay chapters without the option to skip cutscenes. While some appreciate the ability to revisit chapters for missed activities, the overall experience is marred by the tiresome nature of battles and the frustration of resetting progress.
- “The sheer amount of fights became a bit tedious toward the end.”
- “The words tiresome and tedious come to mind when I look back at most of the battles in the game, especially those in smaller areas.”
- “Having to re-do entire chapters with no ability to skip cut scenes just to do one missed activity is tedious.”
optimization
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Overall, "Figment 2: Creed Valley" is praised for its smooth performance and lack of technical issues, allowing its artistic presentation to shine. However, some users reported slight performance issues that detracted from the experience.
- “Most importantly, the game runs smoothly with no noticeable technical issues, allowing the creative presentation to shine without distraction.”
- “Figment 2: Creed Valley is one of those rare games that feels like playing through a living, breathing piece of art. The hand-painted world is gorgeous, the soundtrack is absolutely amazing, and I genuinely loved how every boss fight turned into a playful musical performance.”
- “Soundtrack is enchanting; boss battles are accompanied by musical performances, creating a unique and immersive experience.”
- “Performance: there were some slight issues I experienced with performance.”
- “Performance: there were some slight issues I experienced with performance.”
stability
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Overall, "Figment 2" has been criticized for its stability, with users reporting multiple bugs, glitches, and the need to reload checkpoints frequently. Many players experienced issues such as objects disappearing and problematic gameplay mechanics, particularly during specific sections like controlling the bird.
- “It is a little bit more buggy than the first game; I had to reload 2 times.”
- “Shame the game is bug-ridden.”
- “Also, the part where you control the bird was super buggy too, making me have to reset the checkpoint multiple times.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its magical, hand-drawn aesthetic and engaging storytelling, which evokes a sense of wonder and introspection. However, some players feel that certain elements, like cheesy voice acting during boss fights, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the combination of creative enemies, puzzles, and interesting dialogue contributes to a captivating atmosphere.
- “It’s more about the atmosphere, the storytelling, and that gentle reminder that your mind is a weird and wonderful place.”
- “Loved the game and the atmosphere.”
- “Pro: hand drawn and magical, great atmosphere, interesting dialogue sometimes, good combat, creative enemies and puzzles.”
- “The voice acting, especially the singing in these boss fights, is cheesy and undermines the atmosphere.”
character development
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Character development in the game received mixed reviews; while some characters, like Dusty, were perceived as frustrating and lacking depth, the sequel was praised for enhancing character development and overall gameplay experience. Players appreciated the improvements made in this area, contributing positively to their enjoyment of the game.
- “Really enjoyed every little aspect of the game overall from the character design to the sound effects.”
- “Some character designs are lacking.”
- “Dusty was a bit hard to like, and only got more frustrating as the game progressed... but my wish for character development really hit hard!”
- “Instead, this sequel allowed developers to focus more on character development and smooth out gameplay kinks.”
replayability
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The game's levels are technically replayable, primarily for achievement hunting, but many players find little incentive to revisit them unless they missed something. The inclusion of a chapter select feature is helpful, though the inability to skip some dialogue and all cutscenes detracts from the overall replayability experience.
- “Replayability value: none, only for achievement hunting, and there is a useful chapter select to aid this.”
- “The levels are replayable, but unless you missed something, I'm not sure why you would go back.”
- “[b]Replayability value:[/b] none, only for achievement hunting, and there is a useful chapter select to aid this (unfortunately, some dialogue and all cutscenes cannot be skipped).”

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Figment: Creed Valley is a casual action adventure game with fantasy and comedy themes.

Figment: Creed Valley is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, iPhone and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Figment: Creed Valley.

Figment: Creed Valley was released on November 1, 2021.

Figment: Creed Valley was developed by Bedtime Digital Games.

Figment: Creed Valley has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Figment: Creed Valley is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Figment, Psychonauts 2, Neversong, Wandersong, Contrast and others.

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