Puzzle Agent 2
- June 30, 2011
- Telltale
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn Puzzle Agent 2, FBI Agent Nelson Tethers returns to the mysterious town of Scoggins, Minnesota to investigate more perplexing puzzles. The game is a unique blend of adventure and logic puzzle-solving, with an intriguing storyline and hand-drawn art style. Players must help Tethers navigate the town, interrogate suspects, and solve increasingly difficult puzzles to uncover the truth.
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Reviews
- Charming, hand-drawn artwork and quirky character designs enhance the game's appeal.
- Engaging detective story that continues the narrative from the first game, with intriguing twists.
- Variety of puzzles that are generally easy to solve, making for a fun and relaxing experience.
- Game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
- Some puzzles are overly simplistic or require outside knowledge, which can be frustrating.
- Technical issues such as graphical bugs and lack of manual save options detract from the overall experience.
- story258 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Puzzle Agent 2" continues directly from its predecessor, offering a quirky and absurd narrative filled with eccentric characters and supernatural elements. While some players appreciate the charm and humor, many criticize the plot for being rushed, convoluted, and lacking resolution, with several loose ends left unresolved. Overall, the game is seen as a fun continuation for fans of the first installment, but it struggles to match the original's engaging storytelling and puzzle quality.
“The story is great, of course, and it comes to a nice conclusion.”
“The quirky characters, great storyline, and problem-solving are back in a game that kept me hooked for 3+ hours in a single playthrough.”
“The story continues from the first game and more locations are opened up.”
“The story felt rushed and many plot threads just ended without any conclusion or were written off with a joke.”
“The plot was definitely not engaging enough to make the quality of life annoyances bearable.”
“Unfortunately, the story ends up being convoluted and abruptly ends, as if they ran out of budget or something.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming, hand-drawn artwork and a whimsical, cartoony style that many players find appealing, particularly fans of Graham Annable's art. However, some users have reported graphical bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the visuals are generally praised for their atmosphere and effectiveness in complementing the game's quirky narrative.
“The game keeps the whimsical art style of Graham Annable, setting up a charming and quirky story filled with eccentric conspiracies and supernatural twists.”
“I really like the hand-drawn art style this game has; it's simple but very effective.”
“Puzzle Agent 2 brings a fresh new play style to a well-established and beloved franchise; combining engaging puzzles and visually delicious graphics.”
“Some graphical bugs and glitches.”
“The art style is mediocre, and the lack of animations during movement is outright jarring; most animations are unskippable; voiced dialogue is frustratingly slow and can be skipped, but only entirely (i.e. you can never read ahead of the dialogue).”
“Graphical glitches abound and moon logic tarnishes any charm the franchise had.”
- humor42 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky, offbeat style, with many players appreciating the blend of funny dialogue, likeable characters, and surreal scenarios. While some reviews note a slight decline in humor compared to the first installment, the overall consensus is that the game successfully delivers a mix of amusing moments and challenging puzzles, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of comedic adventure games. The cartoonish visuals and clever writing further enhance the game's comedic appeal.
“If you enjoyed the first game’s peculiar characters and offbeat humor, you’ll likely appreciate the sequel’s further exploration into the strange and surreal.”
“The story itself was also funny, with crazy characters, a weird town, and agent Tethers himself working in the FBI puzzle department. I really had to laugh out loud very often.”
“The humor in the game was well done and kept you laughing at certain scenes of randomness.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Puzzle Agent 2 closely mirrors that of its predecessor, featuring a linear structure with a series of short, thematically connected puzzles that range from simple to moderately challenging. While some new mechanics add complexity, many puzzles feel repetitive and less innovative, leading to a perception of diminished quality compared to the first game. Overall, the gameplay is characterized by its brevity and a lack of engaging puzzle variety, which may disappoint fans seeking a deeper experience.
“Gameplay-wise, Puzzle Agent 2 doesn’t stray far from the formula of the first one.”
“While some puzzles are slightly clever, most are just mechanical puzzles, like 'make a line that breaks all chains' or 'rotate the blocks to create a path'.”
“Much like the first in design, music, feel, and gameplay, most of the puzzles were fairly easy to medium in challenge.”
“It's linear, so the main gameplay consists of these short puzzles, graded by hint usage and attempts.”
“Just about 2-3 hours of gameplay; the puzzles are weaker than the first time around and feel like they have been dumbed down a lot.”
“The illustrated and written puzzle game is back, but this time with more watered-down puzzle mechanics and less of the wonder and style that made the first one unique.”
- music17 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, fitting seamlessly into the overall experience. While some users noted a bug that mutes the music during challenging moments, the soundtrack is described as charming and well-composed, maintaining a similar style to the previous installment. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's unique charm and ambiance, despite some recycled tracks.
“There are some nice and relaxing background music.”
“The music is easy to listen to and fits perfectly into the game.”
“The music and writing are so, so good.”
“There's this bug which mutes the music after the first rejected try, so prepare to enjoy silence during the tougher ones...”
“They recycle a lot of the music from the original, but do manage to add some other tunes, which sadly didn't really stick with me as well as the previous game.”
“+ Graphics and music exactly the same as the first game.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its charm, suspense, and engaging visuals, complemented by strong sound design and voice acting. While some reviews note that the puzzles can be easy, the overall ambiance and quirky storytelling create a captivating experience that resonates with players. Despite minor criticisms regarding the depth of the atmosphere in sequels, the game's unique style and intriguing characters consistently enhance its atmospheric appeal.
“It's a cute little game, mostly relying on its atmosphere, story, sound, and visuals.”
“That being said, the rest is positive: the game has insane amounts of atmosphere and charm, wonderful visuals, dialogue, voice acting, and music.”
“The game creates a surprising amount of atmosphere.”
“It's pretty much more of the same, only with a slightly weaker atmosphere, some slightly more repetitive puzzles, and a slightly less intriguing story.”
“The puzzles may be a little easy at times, but the art style, voice work, and atmosphere make up for it.”
“They're good and all but they don't match the amount of atmosphere this game has, (even without the 'choose your own path' feature) and it only lasts around 4-5 hours to complete!”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous graphical bugs and glitches, including disappearing sprites and other visual issues. While some players found enjoyment in the gameplay, many reported significant bugs that hindered their experience, with some unable to complete the game due to critical errors. Overall, the stability issues detract from the overall charm and enjoyment of the game.
“Graphical glitches abound and moon logic tarnishes any charm the franchise had.”
“This game is buggy, not worth trying.”
“The end of the game was pretty buggy and even though I slogged through the game, I was unable to complete it because a bunch of the cells kept blacking out including the numbers for the final puzzle.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly as it progresses, with some puzzles feeling more laborious than enjoyable. While the game has its merits, the execution of certain elements could be improved to enhance the overall experience.
“I enjoyed the puzzles for the most part, but felt they got a bit tedious toward the end of the game.”
“The execution could have been better; some of the puzzles feel more tedious than entertaining, but it's not that Puzzle Agent 2 is a bad game.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users indicate that the game has limited replayability, although some feel it is still worth the price despite this drawback.
“Not much replay value though.”
“It is also worth the price and replay value.”
