Mountain Trap 2: Under the Cloak of Fear
- December 14, 2016
- Color Brush Studio
"Mountain Trap 2: Under the Cloak of Fear" is an adventure/horror game that takes players on a journey through the Siberian wilderness. As you navigate treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather, you must also evade a mysterious hunter and uncover the secrets of a eerie abandoned Soviet research station. With a heavy focus on survival and stealth, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Reviews
- The graphics are beautiful and well-designed, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- The addition of a map and hint system improves gameplay and navigation.
- Some players found the story enjoyable and appreciated the closure it provided to the first game.
- The game is very short, with a main story that can be completed in just a couple of hours.
- Many players found the gameplay boring and repetitive, with frustrating puzzles and poorly translated items.
- The story lacks depth and coherence, leaving players feeling disconnected from the characters and their motivations.
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story continues from the first game but is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players feeling it was rushed and unsatisfying. While it provides some closure, the narrative is described as weak, with a disappointing ending and minimal impact from player choices. Overall, the story is deemed serviceable but leaves much to be desired, prompting a desire for fresh narratives in future entries.
“The story continues two years after the first one and it takes place in a town where young girls have been disappearing.”
“The scenes are very beautiful and the story is serviceable.”
“Decent enough game that finishes the storyline from the first.”
“The story ending was weird, sudden end, it left me a bit disappointed.”
“The puzzles are alright, but there was hardly any story, and rather a disappointment compared to Mountain Trap 1.”
“Despite the 'to be continued' of Mountain Trap 1, the story really doesn't follow on.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the beautiful and detailed artwork across various locations. While most users find the graphics to be good, some note occasional blurriness in certain areas. Overall, the visual presentation is considered a strong aspect of the game.
“The graphics are amazing in this one, they really did a great job in each location.”
“+ beautiful graphics.”
“Graphics in the game are good.”
“The graphics were decent.”
“Ok artwork.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some users finding the background tracks enjoyable and well-composed, while others criticize the main music for being boring and repetitive. Overall, the soundtracks receive a positive note, but the repetitiveness detracts from the overall experience.
“The background music is excellent.”
“The soundtracks are really good.”
“The music is boring and repetitive.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes tiresome.”
“I found the music to be monotonous and uninspired.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay includes a chemistry set mechanic that feels more like busy work than a challenge, while mini-games and hidden object scenes are considered decent. Players appreciate the impact of choices on the plot, suggesting a level of interactivity, and note that the gameplay flows better than in the first episode.
“Mini-games and hidden object scenes were decent. You'll also be prompted by some choices during the gameplay, and there's a message in the game that says, 'Be careful when answering questions; you may influence the outcome of the game's plot.' I don't know if the game has multiple endings or not.”
“A lot more flowing gameplay than the first episode.”
“The game features a chemistry set mechanic that is simply busy work with no interesting challenge.”
“Mini-games and hidden object scenes were decent, but the choices during gameplay felt superficial. The game claims that choices matter, with a message warning to be careful when answering questions, but it's unclear if the game actually has multiple endings.”
“The gameplay is much more fluid than in the first episode.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of overly simplistic puzzles and tedious back-and-forth tasks, leading to a generally frustrating experience.
“There were a couple of really lame (as in 'easy') puzzles, and one or two that were just plain tedious.”
“This was mostly tedious back and forth.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game often freezes upon attempting to replay after completion.
“You can also just play it once; if you try again after you have completed it, the game just freezes.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to enjoy any extended play sessions.”
“I experienced constant lag and random crashes, which ruined the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users rating it a disappointing 0/10 in this aspect, indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
“The replay value is a complete zero; once you've played through it, there's no incentive to return.”
“After finishing the game, I felt no urge to replay it. The lack of variety makes it feel like a one-time experience.”
“I was disappointed by the replayability; it feels like a chore to go through the same content again.”