Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye
- January 18, 2024
- Peanut Button
Get on SteamIn Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye, play as robo-detective Philip Log and search for the automated femme fatale, Jenny Montage, in a gritty post-apocalyptic setting. Solve neon-lit city mysteries using your extendo-arms and explore the secrets of the robot world. Ideal for both new and returning players, this VR experience offers user-friendly interaction set in the city of robots.
Reviews
- Retropolis 2 expands on the original with more levels, story, and puzzles, maintaining its unique personality and top-notch 3D painted visuals.
- The game features good voice acting, a charming narrative, and a well-executed point-and-click gameplay that translates effectively to VR.
- Puzzles are varied and moderately challenging, with a helpful walkthrough available for players who may need assistance.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as character models appearing in their view and game crashes when using certain items.
- The game only offers snap turning, which some players found uncomfortable, and there is a desire for a smoother turning option.
- While the game is longer than its predecessor, some felt the price was high for the overall length of gameplay.
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality, with a notable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, alongside good voice acting. While the reviews also touch on the historical significance of influential bands like The Beatles, they primarily highlight the game's effective use of music to elevate its storytelling and character development.
“It's a point and click mystery puzzle game with good voice acting and music.”
“I love the new improvements to the characters, the story is much better than Retropolis 1 and the soundtrack is very good.”
“As pioneers in recording, songwriting, and artistic presentation, The Beatles revolutionized many aspects of the music industry and were often publicized as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements.”
“The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock.”
“These records also increased public interest in psychedelic drugs and eastern spirituality and furthered advancements in electronic music, album art, and music videos.”
“As pioneers in recording, songwriting, and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionized many aspects of the music industry and were often publicized as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story in Retropolis 2 has received positive feedback for its improvements over the original, featuring more levels, engaging characters, and a captivating noir detective ambiance. Players appreciate the distinctiveness of each chapter and the impressive presentation from a small development team, although some note that the pacing may be slow if the story doesn't immediately engage. Overall, the narrative is seen as a significant enhancement, contributing to a more enjoyable experience.
“I love the new improvements to the characters; the story is much better than Retropolis 1, and the soundtrack is very good.”
“The story also takes you in some interesting directions, so each chapter feels distinct from one another.”
“I quite enjoyed the story presentation - which was quite impressive for such a small dev team.”
“If the story doesn't catch your attention right off the bat, then there's nothing else to do since you'll just be sitting through a lot of dialogue, wondering where the fun part is.”
“Retropolis 2 continues the same story and feel, but is also over 4 times as long as the original.”
“The story is much better than Retropolis 1, but it still feels lacking in engagement.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this VR point-and-click adventure is praised for effectively utilizing classic mechanics while incorporating unique interactions suited for virtual reality, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the slower pace, which mitigates motion sickness concerns, and the engaging narrative that continues the cheeky private investigator theme. However, some users note that the relatively short playtime may not justify the high price.
“The VR point-and-click gameplay still delivers!”
“It uses all the classic gameplay mechanics of this genre and does not forget that it is a VR game, adding unique interactions and puzzle solutions.”
“The point and click adventure game mechanics translate so well to VR (slower pace means no concerns around motion sickness or slightly janky controller tracking impacting the experience like with a roguelike shooter that VR has tons of), it’s like being inside of a Sam and Max game or something.”
“It was enjoyable, had great aesthetics, but very expensive for less than an hour of gameplay.”
“A fantastic sequel that expands on the point-and-click gameplay and keeps the cheeky private investigator shtick rolling.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique personality and top-notch 3D painted visuals, effectively utilizing a quill style that complements the comic book noir aesthetic. While the aesthetics are enjoyable, some users feel the high cost is not justified by the short gameplay duration.
“The game still has its unique personality, and the 3D painted visuals are still top notch.”
“The use of quill in the game's visuals and animation presents a novel style that fits the comic book noir aesthetic perfectly.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The band's decision to retire from live performances in 1966 stemmed from a desire to enhance their studio work, highlighting the challenges they faced during concert tours.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong sense of humor and high-quality presentation, contributing to its appeal as a standout indie title.
“It's still a quality indie title, with a great sense of humor and excellent presentation.”
