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I Expect You to Die 2

There are few seated VR games that I would recommend more than this, with great acting, a fun script and brain-teasing puzzles. Live the life of a super spy - who never moves from one spot - you’ll either have a blast, or get blasted.
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91%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
97% User Score Based on 1,046 reviews
Critic Score 84%Based on 9 reviews

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I Expect You to Die 2 is a single player puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Schell Games and was released on August 24, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore.

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97%Audience ScoreBased on 1,046 reviews
story116 positive mentions
  • Excellent VR puzzle game with clever and engaging puzzles that encourage thinking like a spy.
  • Highly immersive with great voice acting, a strong narrative, humorous writing, and a cinematic intro sequence.
  • Well polished with smooth controls, enjoyable level design, and significant replay value via collectibles and speedruns.
  • The game is relatively short with limited mission count and short playtime, which may not justify the full price for some players.
  • Trial-and-error gameplay and restarting levels from the beginning after failure can be frustrating.
  • Lack of subtitles and some control issues on certain VR hardware limit accessibility and player comfort.

  • story

    273 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in this sequel is notably more cohesive and engaging than in the first game, featuring a continuous spy thriller narrative with memorable characters, including a charismatic antagonist. Players appreciate the improved voice acting, well-staged missions, and a balance of humor and suspense that enhances immersion, though some find the overall length short, averaging 2-3 hours. Despite its brevity, the story effectively ties the puzzle-based gameplay together, making it a compelling follow-up praised for its polish and entertaining plot twists.

    • “Once again, players step into the role of an elite secret agent tasked with dismantling the latest schemes of the villainous Zoraxis organization, but this sequel frames its missions with greater cohesion and theatrical flair.”
    • “The writing is taken up a notch this time, with fully voiced antagonists in every level and a more coherent story between levels over the first game's more general 'there is a bad guy' story.”
    • “The narrative is way more thoughtful and developed than its prequel and it truly makes you believe that you are in fact a secret agent on a mission to save the entire world.”
    • “The story feels a little more focused in this sequel, but otherwise this is very much more of the same as from the first game.”
    • “I must be dumb because I could definitely have used some voice hints from the mission control guy who is supposed to be helping with this whole thing, after 5 minutes maybe something pushing me towards what object I am supposed to be looking for to progress, which in one mission was a totally regular piece of cabinet siding that had a hidden button behind it... I found it after resorting to random clicking, there wasn't even an objective of looking around for a hidden button or anything.”
    • “My only negatives about this game so far is the $25 price tag, and how short the story is.”

  • gameplay

    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay builds on the successful escape-room puzzle formula of the original, offering polished mechanics, creative and engaging puzzles, and a strong narrative that enhances immersion. While some players note a lack of significant new mechanics or extended playtime, most praise the smooth interaction, inventive scenarios, and addictive challenge that balances approachability for newcomers with depth for veterans. Overall, it delivers a fun, well-refined VR puzzle experience with memorable moments and satisfying gameplay progression.

    • “The core gameplay remains centered on seated, escape-room-style scenarios, where each mission places the player in a confined but densely interactive environment filled with tools, hazards, and hidden solutions.”
    • “It doesn’t attempt to reinvent its core mechanics, but instead refines them with greater polish, stronger narrative framing, and more memorable characters.”
    • “One of the best VR games in general, the writing is phenomenal and the gameplay is simple enough so anyone can play it while still being engaging enough to veteran VR gamers.”
    • “This has about the same production values as the previous game, but I would say the gameplay is downgraded.”
    • “Gameplay wise the puzzles are twice even three times the length of the original because they are filled with unskippable bloat.”
    • “This is essentially an expansion to the first game - there are no new gameplay elements or graphical improvements and the levels are not as fun.”

  • music

    65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its captivating, orchestral spy-themed soundtrack that perfectly complements the 60s secret agent vibe. The intro song, in particular, is often highlighted as a standout feature, setting the tone for an immersive and thrilling experience. Combined with strong voice acting and atmospheric audio design, the soundtrack greatly enhances the game's tension, humor, and overall appeal.

    • “The intro sequence alone - featuring that haunting, orchestral masterpiece of a song - is worth the price.”
    • “The intro credits and song is always one of the most memorable parts of the game, and while I think nothing can beat the original song/lyrics, this new one still has all of the same flavour, theme and feel to it, just like when you would watch a new old school Bond film you knew right off the bat you were going to love every second of what was to come.”
    • “The music, atmosphere, and puzzle design is phenomenal and every minute was incredibly enjoyable.”

  • humor

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game consistently delivers clever, character-driven humor that perfectly complements its spy-themed puzzles and immersive VR experience. Its funny scenarios, witty writing, and humorous failure outcomes create a lighthearted, engaging atmosphere appreciated by both newcomers and fans. Overall, the humor is praised for enhancing the narrative, gameplay, and exploratory elements, making it a standout aspect of the game.

    • “I expect you to die 2: The Spy and the Liar is a confident and polished continuation of Schell Games’ distinctive approach to virtual reality puzzle design, refining the original formula while leaning harder into narrative, spectacle, and character-driven humor.”
    • “Trial and error is not only expected but encouraged, with failure often delivering humorous outcomes that reinforce the game’s lighthearted tone.”
    • “All the strength of the original are here too: good pacing, interesting and varied puzzles with possible alternative solutions, good sense of humor and one of the best opening credits out there.”

  • graphics

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics build upon its predecessor with sharper detail, improved animations, and a wider variety of well-designed locations, achieving a stylized yet polished visual style that complements its 60s spy theme. While some users note occasional lag and a lack of advanced graphical options on PC, the overall production value, art style, and immersive visuals are widely praised as a strong improvement and a highlight of the experience.

    • “Visually, the game builds upon the stylized aesthetic of its predecessor with sharper detail, more expressive animations, and a wider variety of locations.”
    • “The intro is better, the visuals are better, the story is better, the puzzles are more fun, the environments are more interesting, the puzzles are more consistent, and somehow it takes up even less space than the first game.”
    • “I Expect You To Die 2 improves upon the already brilliant formula of the original with a new polish in the form of better graphics, a full story on release as well as new and exciting puzzles and mechanics for the player to solve.”
    • “Very laggy, terrible graphics, and poor performance even though I have a great internet connection and a dedicated router for playing.”
    • “The only negative I will give to this game is that PC users don’t have any graphical options to increase resolution (I couldn’t find it if there is one).”
    • “The game does not look bad by any means but I couldn’t help shake the feeling that the graphics are being held back a bit so the game can run on less powerful hardware.”

  • replayability

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability in the game is generally limited, with most players noting a short overall experience and few incentives for multiple playthroughs beyond speedrunning, achievement hunting, or collecting souvenirs. While each mission offers unique puzzles and some alternate approaches, post-game content is minimal, reducing motivation for replay. However, fans of completionist challenges and speedruns may find considerable replay value.

    • “However, each level is unique and offers lots of easter eggs which increase the replay value.”
    • “Lots of replay value when looking for souvenirs and alternate ways to solve the puzzles.”
    • “Altough there is rather a lot of replayability if you are the kind who likes to collect everything and try speedrunning it.”
    • “The number of missions is limited, and while each scenario offers multiple ways to approach its puzzles, replayability largely depends on the player’s desire to experiment or hunt for achievements.”
    • “The full price is a bit steep given the limited play time and lack of replayability.”
    • “There is almost no replayability (except if you're speedrunning, etc) as you have already gone through everything: there is no puzzle.”

  • atmosphere

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a superb and immersive atmosphere, enriched by clear visual design, nostalgic 50s-60s themes, and a captivating spy movie vibe. Players praise its excellent music, voice acting, and challenging puzzles, all contributing to an engaging and entertaining experience. Overall, the atmosphere is consistently highlighted as a major strength that enhances gameplay enjoyment.

    • “The game atmosphere is superb and brings you back to the 50's and 60's nostalgia.”
    • “The music, atmosphere, and puzzle design is phenomenal and every minute was incredibly enjoyable.”
    • “Don't get me wrong - this isn't one of those VR puzzle games you will solve in 10 minutes, I just really enjoy the game, the immersive atmosphere, etc. and want more of it!”

  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a strong emotional impact, offering satisfying and memorable moments that can evoke feelings of excitement, intelligence, and even tears. It balances emotional depth with comedic storytelling, creating a unique and engaging experience. However, some players found the puzzles less challenging, which affected their overall emotional engagement.

    • “When you hit that final, the emotional payoff is so satisfying it’ll leave you with goosebumps.”
    • “Made me cry.”
    • “Though, what I particularly appreciated about this one is the unique blend of comedy and emotional investment that encompasses the style of storytelling.”

  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game appears inconsistent, with some users experiencing lag and poor performance despite strong hardware, while others report smooth performance on devices like the Oculus CV1. Overall, the technical performance varies significantly across different setups.

    • “Great performance (Oculus CV1), funny, smart.”
    • “The performance is good.”
    • “Wil Wheaton's performance as John Juniper.”
    • “Very laggy, terrible graphics, and poor performance even though I have a great internet connection and a dedicated router for playing.”

  • grinding

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game requires either minimal or no grinding, with some users noting that extensive grinding is unnecessary or greatly reduced compared to other games.

    • “No grinding needed”
    • “Decent grinding”
    • “A lot of grinding”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A lot of grinding.”
    • “Your lifetime of grinding.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game runs smoothly and without bugs, particularly on the Vive Pro 2 with wand controllers, ensuring a stable and reliable play experience.

    • “Runs great on Vive Pro 2 with wand controllers.”
    • “Other than that, it was bug-free for my playthrough.”
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I Expect You to Die 2 is a puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes.

I Expect You to Die 2 is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Virtual Reality, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing I Expect You to Die 2.

I Expect You to Die 2 was released on August 24, 2021.

I Expect You to Die 2 was developed by Schell Games.

I Expect You to Die 2 has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked I Expect You to Die 2 for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

I Expect You to Die 2 is a single player game.

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