Paper Dolls 2

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Paper Dolls 2 is a single player role playing game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Beijing Litchi Culture Media Co., Ltd. and was released on July 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Paper Dolls 2 is a first-person horror adventure game. A dark aura emanates from a Qing dynasty dwelling—the Yin Mansion. What happened to the once-famous Yin Family? Clues lead us to its second floor haunted by restless spirits. A truth, buried for over a hundred years, is waiting to be unraveled.

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Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a strong atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
The story is engaging and enriched with cultural elements, making it both fun and educational.
Improvements in gameplay mechanics, such as map navigation and resource management, add to the overall enjoyment.

The combat system is clunky and frustrating, with enemies being overly powerful and difficult to manage.
Many puzzles lack clear instructions and some essential text is untranslated, leading to confusion and reliance on external guides.
The character movement is slow, which detracts from the immersion and can make gameplay tedious.

story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Paper Dolls 2" is described as dense and engaging, continuing the narrative from the first game while enriching the overall experience with improved graphics and gameplay. Players appreciate the emotional depth and tragic elements of the tale, particularly the father's quest to find his daughter, though some find the plot confusing and recommend familiarity with the first game for better understanding. Overall, the narrative is compelling for those who enjoy horror and puzzle-solving, despite some pacing issues.
- “I got really involved in the story, and the graphics are absolutely beautiful and realistic.”
- “The story is quite dense, but by paying attention to dialogue and finding journals or clues, it fills in an interesting and tragic tale that fits the creepy setting.”
- “Because the story is about a father searching for his daughter in a mysterious place that is trapped in time.”
- “The story can be quite confusing and a bit chaotic.”
- “Everything is slow, from animations and story to movement.”
- “But if you just want to play without much of a care for story, just look up a YouTube video on the story for game 1 and play this one.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Paper Dolls 2" is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the improved atmosphere and difficulty, while others criticize the vague mechanics and repetitive puzzles. The hiding mechanic is seen as gimmicky, and the reliance on avoiding ghosts with minimal conflict detracts from the overall experience. While some welcome the addition of combat mechanics, many feel that the gameplay lacks depth and immersion, leading to frustration.
- “I enjoyed the difficulty for the most part, and it definitely added to the tension, although I had to look up the translation for the compass tool, since it plays such a big part in the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is good, difficulty is above average.”
- “The gameplay, or what essentially amounts to avoiding ghosts, with occasional conflict and the odd chase scene, is not anything special.”
- “The hiding mechanic is a pure gimmick and the puzzles are just very boring.”
- “It's like the main gameplay portion of the game - redoing the same puzzle until you just go to Steam help and refund this scam.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Paper Dolls 2" is widely praised for its immersive and haunting qualities, effectively continuing the eerie ambiance established in its predecessor. Set in an ancient Chinese manor, the game combines detailed environments, unsettling sound effects, and cultural elements like Beijing opera to create a uniquely terrifying experience. While some players note that the atmosphere can feel oppressive during solo play, it remains a standout feature that enhances the overall horror experience.
- “Continuing the classic atmosphere of the previous work, the entire story is enriched.”
- “A tense, beautifully atmospheric horror set within an ancient Chinese manor house, Paper Dolls 2 places us in our protagonist's unenviable shoes as he wakes up, magical dagger in hand, alone and lost, trying to find a way out and make sense of his terrifying predicament.”
- “The atmosphere is easily the best thing about Paper Dolls 2.”
- “They're all highly enjoyable, but when you're playing alone for the first time, it's depressing. Fear follows, and every now and then you look back to see if a ghost is following you in the spooky aisles, full of Chinese horror, with the spooky Beijing opera singing, creating an atmosphere of horror that belongs only to China.”
- “The atmosphere and some jump scares are pretty okay, but the level design and combat design are pretty uninspired.”
- “The atmosphere was eerie, but very subtle unless you're in the thick of it.”
graphics
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Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and realism, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive Chinese aesthetics that enhance the atmosphere. While some critiques mention a lack of originality in gameplay, the visuals consistently stand out as a strong point, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “I got really involved in the story, and the graphics are absolutely beautiful and realistic.”
- “The atmosphere is amazing for a horror game and the graphics are nice.”
- “The Chinese aesthetics and visuals are the only redeeming qualities; otherwise, it's just another copy-and-paste Amnesia hide-and-seek clone.”
- “This was not a game for scares... I guess the only thing this game has going for it was the music and graphics.”
- “A great follow-up to Paper Dolls I, this continues the story with even better graphics and puzzles.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players highlighting its ability to evoke nostalgia and enhance the overall experience. While some reviewers noted that the game may lack in other areas, they consistently praised the music as a standout feature.
- “Music is great once again.”
- “Something about the music brought me back.”
- “The only thing this game has going for it was the music and graphics.”
- “This was not a game for scares... I guess the only thing this game has going for it was the music and graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered limited, though it offers decent value through achievements and unlockable character skins that encourage players to experience different characters.
- “The replay value is decent, with achievements and unlockable character skins that allow you to play as different characters.”
- “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in for more.”
- “The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
- “Little replayability value.”
- “Replay value is decent as there are achievements and unlockable character skins that let you play as different people.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, indicating that it may detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
- “This game has one word that completely describes how it is -> tedious.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the game feel like a chore.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for significant bugs, particularly with enemy interactions, where they slide backward without proper animation upon being shot, indicating a lack of polish and fluidity in gameplay mechanics.
- “The enemies tilt backwards 3 cm when you shoot them and keep going, sliding across the floor with no animation. It's very buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a powerful experience, evoking a wide range of feelings from laughter to heartbreak, despite being considered slightly less impactful than its predecessor. Overall, it is regarded as a rare masterpiece that deeply resonates with players.
- “Although slightly inferior to the previous work overall, it is also a rare masterpiece, and the entire story is heartbreaking.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I grumbled, and gnashed my teeth in frustration.”