Five Nights at Roner's 2
- May 23, 2024
- Roane Vaydich
Tyrone Watermelon is dead. Killed by his own hubris. You are to take his place. In this absolutely RIVETING sequel to Five Nights at Roner's, you are tasked once again with ensuring the safety of the haunted house you are assigned to. Manage your power, ensure safe function of components, upgrade your systems, and make it out alive. Repeat 5 times, and the paycheck is yours. But, of course, there'…
Reviews
- Five Nights at Roner’s 2 is a masterclass in horror, delivering a chilling atmosphere and psychological terror that lingers long after playing.
- The gameplay mechanics are engaging and challenging, with a well-paced build-up of tension that keeps players on edge throughout the nights.
- The sound design and visual presentation are impressive, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall horror elements of the game.
- The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, such as camera malfunctions and issues with character interactions that can lead to unfair deaths.
- Some gameplay mechanics, particularly related to character reactions and camera controls, feel unbalanced and can lead to frustrating experiences, especially in later nights.
- There are instances of difficulty spikes that make certain parts of the game feel like a guessing game rather than a strategic challenge.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Five Nights at Roner's 2" enhances the survival-horror experience with its psychological elements and immersive atmosphere, making it both thrilling and terrifying. Players find the mechanics engaging and more challenging than the first installment, although some express frustration with a new character's poorly designed mechanic that detracts from the overall experience.
“It combines psychological horror, tense gameplay, and a deeply immersive atmosphere to create a game that is both terrifying and thrilling.”
“I think the mechanics are quite fun to work with, and I generally found this to be quite a bit more challenging than the first game, which was honestly a treat for me despite playing most of the game on hard mode, along with no upgrades (because I like torture).”
“I also have an issue with the new character that appears on night 5, since I think their mechanic is poorly thought out and makes the gameplay more annoying than it needs to be.”
“I would suggest a rework to the mechanic to be able to actually deter them from breaking a camera, since I think it would be more fun that way.”
“Five Nights at Roner's 2 takes the core survival-horror mechanics and amplifies them.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is described as chilling and deeply immersive, effectively blending psychological horror with tense gameplay to create a terrifying and thrilling experience. The sound design further enhances this unsettling ambiance, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere.
“The atmosphere is absolutely chilling.”
“It combines psychological horror, tense gameplay, and a deeply immersive atmosphere to create a game that is both terrifying and thrilling.”
“Atmosphere and sound design.”
“The atmosphere and sound design are lacking depth and immersion.”
“The atmosphere is absolutely chilling, but it feels empty and uninspired.”
“The game fails to create a truly engaging atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is deeply immersive, featuring a rich backstory filled with lore that unfolds as players survive through the nights, revealing dark secrets about the house and its ghostly residents.
“The story and setting are incredibly immersive.”
“The backstory is rich with lore, and as you survive night after night, you uncover dark secrets about the house and its ghostly inhabitants.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the meme elements and finding them amusing. Overall, it adds a lighthearted touch that resonates with the audience.
“The humor is good.”
“I like the meme parts; they're funny! I also already have below 11 IQ, and I used my Steam wallet for the purchase.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players have reported occasional bugs that affect stability.
“This is a good game, but it is buggy at times.”