Perceptions of the Dead 2

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"Perceptions of the Dead 2" is a survival horror game set in an asylum. As the player, you must navigate the dark and eerie environment while avoiding terrifying entities. The game features a unique "perception system" that affects how you perceive and interact with the game world, adding an extra layer of intensity to the already tense atmosphere.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

story11 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features superb voice acting and charming characters, making it a delightful experience.
The art style is vibrant and well-polished, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
The interconnected stories are engaging and filled with humor, providing a fun blend of spooky and lighthearted moments.

Some players found the narrative to be overly reliant on pop culture references and felt it detracted from the overall experience.
The game is relatively short, leaving some players wishing for more content and longer stories.
There are occasional bugs and glitches, particularly during cut scenes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
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11%
The game's story is praised for its compelling narratives and relatable characters, with a mix of longer and shorter arcs that are interconnected. While some players wished for more depth and length in certain segments, the overall experience is described as engaging and fun, featuring humor and emotional resonance. The dialogue is noted for its authenticity, and many players express excitement for future installments in the series.
- “I loved the story and the characters.”
- “The story is an absolute banger, or as Owen would say, 'it's like super rad, brah.' Awesome world-building and a good opener for a next chapter, a bit of an anticlimactic ending though, but that is overpowered by the cliffhanger about Marcus's family.”
- “But as of right now, I have completed the first story of this game, and all I can say is the story is very compelling and the characters are lovable.”
- “I wished the story would be expanded some more, but it's actually pretty short, which could be something you need especially since the game is divided further into four loosely connected stories.”
- “You're decisions don't always affect too much, but it does protect you from knowing your decision could ruin a story.”
- “I'm not gonna get too much into the story because I'm too lazy to do so, but mainly because I don't really want to speak about that, but about the many good things put in the game!”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever integration with the storytelling, featuring a mix of heartwarming and spooky elements that create a delightful balance. Players appreciate the stylish art, impeccable voice acting, and lovable characters that contribute to the comedic moments, ensuring a consistently entertaining experience. Overall, the game successfully combines tension and humor, leaving players laughing throughout their journey.
- “The art is stylish and lovely, the voice acting immaculate and hilarious when it needs to be.”
- “This game has tension, some chilling horror scenes, and enough evenly spaced humor to keep you laughing.”
- “Beautiful and heartwarming and dramatic and thrilling and above all, absolutely hilarious!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The music in the game is highly praised for its perfect timing and thematic relevance, enhancing the overall experience with a lovely art style and fully voice-acted characters. Reviewers particularly highlight the effectiveness of the music during tense moments, suggesting that it significantly contributes to the game's chilling atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, making it worth purchasing the fan pack for dedicated fans.
- “The music is perfectly timed and well themed.”
- “It's a lot of fun to play through; the art and music are lovely, and the characters are a joy to experience.”
- “Fully voice acted with good actors, an interesting art style that gives off a very chilling atmosphere, and some amazing music.”
- “The only music that struck me every time I heard it was the music when you were in a tense/fearful situation. I suggest you buy the fan pack to have the music right away.”
- “The only music that struck me every time I heard it was the music when you were in a tense/fearful situation. I suggest you buy the fan pack to have the music right away.”
- “The only music that struck me every time I heard it was the music when you were in a tense/fearful situation. I suggest you buy the fan pack to have the music right away.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
The graphics have received high praise for their polished art style, captivating visuals, and effective voice acting, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. Reviewers noted significant improvements over the previous game, particularly in character design and clothing details, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. The combination of delightful art and music further elevates the game's appeal.
- “From the delightful voice acting to the mesmerizing visuals to the lovable characters and oddball humor, there is really nothing that I personally dislike about it.”
- “Fully voice acted with good actors, an interesting art style that gives off a very chilling atmosphere, and some amazing music.”
- “The art style was more polished than the first game; Jill's drawing style does not change when there is a close-up of her face, her body looks much better now, and the way her clothes (and the other characters' clothing) are drawn is way more good looking!”
- “The art style was more polished than the first game; Jill's drawing style does not change when there is a close-up of her face, her body does not look like a cheese stick anymore, and the way her clothes (and the other characters' clothing) are drawn is way more good looking!”
- “Art style.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Gameplay is straightforward and choice-driven, though it offers fewer options than some other visual novels. Despite this limitation, players find the experience enjoyable and engaging, making it worthwhile to see the story through to the end. The game effectively avoids feeling mechanical in its presentation.
- “Gameplay is rather straightforward, with choices dictating the story – and while there aren't a lot of choices (compared to what you might find in another visual novel), the ride is so much fun that you'll want to stick around to the very end.”
- “Even more than that, it does so without feeling mechanical in its explanations.”
- “Gameplay is rather straightforward, with choices dictating the story – and while there aren't a lot of choices compared to what you might find in another visual novel, the ride is so much fun that you'll want to stick around to the very end.”
- “Non-commentary gameplay walkthrough.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its beautiful blend of heartwarming, dramatic, and comedic elements, creating a relatable and immersive experience. Players appreciate the depth of character development and the authentic dialogue, which evoke genuine emotional connections while maintaining a lighthearted tone. Overall, the game successfully balances humor and thought-provoking narratives, reminiscent of 90s Nickelodeon, making it a compelling experience for players.
- “The stories within potd2 were also heartwarming and yet delightfully spooky; a perfect kind of Halloween game, situating itself between comedy and drama with the right amount of humor.”
- “This universe feels so real; it gives me 90s Nickelodeon vibes, where animations were driven by narratives that were meant to provoke thought amongst teenagers and young adults, while being moderated with comic relief so the message can be consumable. All the characters are very relatable in an organic way, drawing you emotionally and psychologically, because the story is able to show forth their traits in-depth. Each character you can truly appreciate for their own uniqueness while being opposing or complementing towards other personas. The dialogue isn't befuddled by political correctness, as the perception of each character is able to shine bright, which just adds to the aforementioned feature. I'm definitely looking forward to sequels!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally considered to have some bugs, but players still find it enjoyable overall.
- “The game is quite buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that made gameplay frustrating.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches really hinder the enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by fully voice-acted performances from talented actors, a unique art style that creates a chilling ambiance, and an impressive musical score that complements the overall experience.
- “Fully voice acted with good actors, an interesting art style that creates a very chilling atmosphere, and some amazing music.”