Greed 2: Forbidden Experiments

60%
Game Brain Score Based on 28 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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Play the second part of the thrilling hidden object adventure "Greed"! Help Julia save her sister Sophia, who was abducted many years ago. Find out the sinister plans of the secret cult of the Oracles and stop their forbidden experiments.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a good balance of hidden object scenes and puzzles.
  • Graphics and animation are improved compared to the previous installment, and the hint system is effective.
  • The puzzles are generally challenging but not overly frustrating, making it accessible for casual players.
  • The story is weak, poorly told, and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of disconnection from the plot.
  • The game is very short, with a total playtime of under 3 hours, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some puzzles and hidden object scenes are unintuitive or inconsistent, which can lead to confusion and frustration.
  • story24 mentions

    The story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weak, poorly structured, and lacking high stakes due to the absence of compelling villains. While some appreciated its engaging elements and found it enjoyable, others criticized its nonsensical plot and disjointed locations, suggesting that it felt rushed and disconnected from previous installments. Overall, the narrative appears to be a significant drawback for many, despite decent production values.

    • “I liked the story; I thought it was engaging and fun.”
    • “Despite the simplicity of some puzzles, I actually enjoyed this old game - a relaxing, fun game.”
    • “The story was okay, and it doesn't detract from the game experience.”
    • “The villains of the story are pretty much non-existent for the last 80% of the game, so you don't really get a feeling of high stakes.”
    • “The story is nonsensical, the locations are disjointed, the adventuring puzzles are contrived, the minigames lack breadth, the collectibles lack purpose, and the game is extremely short.”
    • “This installment doesn’t even have a tenuous connection to that original story, and in fact chooses to go hard in the opposite direction, becoming a veritable cornucopia of mismatched occultism involving aliens, nefarious secret laboratories, brainwashing, ancient cultists, Aztec ruins, the elixir of life, and the search for the perfect human.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, with some users noting that the visuals and animations are significantly improved. However, there are criticisms regarding inconsistencies in the environments, suggesting that some assets appear mismatched or repurposed from other projects, leading to a disjointed overall aesthetic. Despite these issues, the graphics are still considered a positive aspect of the game.

    • “Graphics and animation are much better.”
    • “The graphics are nice, the hint system is excellent, and the puzzles are all very do-able and logical.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay introduces new mechanics for hidden object scenes, such as moving objects aside and assembling pieces, but still retains many issues from the previous installment. Additionally, it suffers from an excessive reliance on repetitive minigames that involve aligning parts, with some elements feeling recycled from the first game.

    • “Gameplay-wise, this still incorporates many of the first game’s problems, though.”
    • “It also suffers from the same overabundance of minigames using the mechanic of 'properly align a series of parts where moving one piece affects multiple other pieces,' with at least one being directly cut and pasted from the first game.”
    • “Some of the hidden object screens had a new mechanic that involves clicking a random object to move it aside to find the hidden object, or said object is shown in separate pieces that the player has to assemble.”
  • humor4 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, often describing it as hilarious, particularly in relation to the story's twists and cut scenes. The comedic elements are woven into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience and keeping players engaged.

    • “In fact, I think this game is more hilarious than anything.”
    • “The other hilarious stuff is with the story itself... at one point there is a cutscene that jumps ahead, before the main character knows the truth... and then we find out the truth.”
    • “The humor in this game is truly exceptional, making every moment enjoyable.”
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