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Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II builds on the original's macabre formula of unsettling imagery and clever puzzles by crafting more diverse environments and expanding the player's toolset for solving and escaping tense situations.
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90%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
94% User Score Based on 60 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 5 reviews

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About Little Nightmares II

Little Nightmares II is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. It was developed by Tarsier Studios and was released on January 13, 2021. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Return to a world of charming horror in Little Nightmares II, a suspense adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower. This demo will let you discover the Wilderness and its bloodthirsty Resident: the Hunter for a taste of the adventures awaiting you in the full game. Will you dare to face this col…

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Little Nightmares II features stunning visuals and an eerie sound design that enhances the atmospheric horror experience.
  • The gameplay combines platforming, puzzle-solving, and stealth mechanics, providing a satisfying challenge that feels rewarding.
  • The game expands on the original with a longer playtime, more diverse environments, and a compelling story that deepens the lore.
  • Some players experienced frustrating controls and glitches that detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
  • The game is relatively short, with some feeling it lacks memorable moments compared to the first installment.
  • Certain combat mechanics can feel clunky, leading to frustrating sections that may hinder enjoyment.

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story of the game centers on a young boy named Mono as he navigates a dark and surreal world filled with danger, mystery, and emotional depth. While some players find the narrative disjointed or challenging to follow, many appreciate its haunting beauty and the way it enriches the lore of the original game. Overall, the story is described as thrilling and sad, with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and character development, particularly in its prequel context involving Mono and Six.

    • “The game's story follows a young boy named Mono as he navigates a twisted and surreal world full of danger and mystery.”
    • “It's darkly beautiful and really brings the story full circle.”
    • “This is a prequel to Little Nightmares which follows the story of Mono and Six and their adventure to stop the Thin Man.”
    • “The story doesn't make sense; however, I'm 49 and I've watched and played many things.”
    • “I'm not too sure about the storylines… they just seem random to us.”
    • “Not challenging as it focuses on the story and lore of the world.”

  • graphics

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, effectively creating a dark and eerie atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the beautifully rendered environments and the seamless integration of sound design, which together evoke a strong sense of dread and immersion. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, elevating the game's appeal and setting it apart from others in the genre.

    • “What really sets this game apart, however, is its visuals and sound design.”
    • “The environments are beautifully rendered with a dark and eerie aesthetic that perfectly captures the sense of dread and unease that permeates the game.”
    • “Stunning graphics”
    • “Don’t let the cute art style fool you.”
    • “Most games get worse with the sequel but this one was more challenging and a lot more graphics!”
    • “A dark aesthetic with haunting sounds that make your heart vibrate like little mono.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    71% positive mentions, -14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Little Nightmares II is praised for its effective combination of platforming, puzzle-solving, and stealth mechanics, enhanced by stunning graphics and sound design. While the art direction and engaging puzzles contribute to a captivating experience, some players note frustrations with clunky combat mechanics and a few overly lengthy sections that detract from the overall flow.

    • “The gameplay in Little Nightmares II is a perfect blend of platforming, puzzle-solving, and stealth mechanics.”
    • “The controls manage to ace both of the seemingly at odds gameplay genres, and everything looks and sounds as good as it plays.”
    • “Stellar art direction helps sell its creepy world; enemy and environmental designs are fantastic and unsettling, with smart puzzles that effectively build out the world and are satisfying to solve.”
    • “Some frustrating sections rely too heavily on clunky and slow combat mechanics.”
    • “The last few hours overstay their welcome.”
    • “One unskippable puzzle unsuccessfully subverts the game's formula and is inaccessible.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and terrifying qualities, with users noting that it significantly enhances the horror experience. The combination of impressive sound effects, haunting melodies, and a deeply creepy environment contributes to a heightened sense of dread, making it a standout in atmospheric horror.

    • “As a fan of atmospheric horror titles, I was immediately drawn to this game and its predecessor, and I'm happy to say that it delivers in every way.”
    • “The sound effects and musical score are equally impressive, with ambient noises and haunting melodies that add to the overall atmosphere.”
    • “This game takes the creepy, dreadful atmosphere of the first game and multiplies it by ten.”
    • “Very creepy atmosphere; it did scare me at times. I died so much too, lol, but I still love it.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music and sound effects in the game are highly praised for their impressive quality, featuring ambient noises and haunting melodies that enhance the overall atmosphere. Reviewers express gratitude to the music and art departments for their exceptional work.

    • “The sound effects and musical score are equally impressive, with ambient noises and haunting melodies that add to the overall atmosphere.”
    • “Oh, and may I give my gratitude to the music department and art department, who did a phenomenal job on this game.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Overall, players find the game enjoyable with a creepier atmosphere and engaging puzzles, though they report encountering only a few glitches, indicating a generally stable experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, particularly highlighted by a heartbreaking ending that resonates strongly with players.

    • “Great game with a heartbreaking ending.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is enhanced by its two different endings, which encourage replayability and provide additional value for players.

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81%Critics’ scoreBased on 5 critic reviews
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Little Nightmares II is a platformer game with horror, mystery, thriller and violence themes. Common tags for Little Nightmares II include indie, trading, psychological, gaming, 2.5d and others.

Little Nightmares II is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

Little Nightmares II was released on January 13, 2021.

Little Nightmares II was developed by Tarsier Studios.

Little Nightmares II has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Little Nightmares II for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Little Nightmares II is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include DARQ, Little Nightmares, ROUTINE, Cube Escape: Paradox, Out of Sight and others.