Seek Girl Ⅱ
- September 30, 2019
- DSGame
"Seek Girl 2" is a first-person puzzle-adventure game set in a surreal world. The player must navigate through various levels, solving puzzles and collecting items to progress. The game features a unique art style and a mysterious story about a missing girl. It offers a challenging and immersive experience, testing the player's problem-solving skills and perception of reality.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful artwork and animations, making it visually appealing.
- It's a simple and relaxing puzzle game that can be played with one hand, making it accessible for casual players.
- The game offers easy achievements, which is great for completionists and achievement hunters.
- The gameplay is extremely short and simple, with many players finishing it in under 10 minutes.
- The artwork and animations are considered inferior compared to the first game in the series.
- There are technical issues, such as bugs during level transitions, which can disrupt the experience.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay in the reviewed titles is generally criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking challenge, with many players suggesting that the games are primarily designed for art or achievement collectors rather than for engaging gameplay experiences. While some improvements in mechanics and polish are noted, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is uninteresting and often feels like a mere afterthought, making it difficult to recommend for those seeking meaningful interaction.
“The platforming mechanics are drastically improved, as is the gunplay; everything is so smooth, well-polished, and immersive that when you play this game, you really feel like a seek girl.”
“Typically, this developer once again completely changed the actual gameplay (puzzle mechanic): it's based on 'The Witness' by Jonathan Blow now.”
“$0.99 isn't bad -- there isn't a lot here though and the gameplay is really simple but it's worth it on discount or in a bundle.”
“To conclude: I did not enjoy this game a lot; the gameplay is boring, extremely repetitive, and totally unchallenging.”
“Like the first game, *Seek Girl II* is 'one of those titles you buy just for the gallery, and not for meaningful gameplay.' With maybe fifteen minutes of disinteresting gameplay, I only recommend this game for art or achievement collectors.”
“Great artworks, but finished in 14 minutes and the gameplay is lame.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Seek Girl II" receive mixed reviews, with some praising the sharp artwork and smoother animations, while others feel the art style is mediocre compared to the first game. Although the game maintains a consistent art style, many users note that it lacks the quality and variety of visuals found in its predecessor, and the gameplay is criticized for being short and lacking depth. Overall, while the artwork is considered good, it does not reach the same heights as the original.
“The artwork is nice and sharp with smoother animations and interesting angles.”
“Still has the same great CG art style though, with more movement.”
“Great artworks, but finished in 14 minutes and the gameplay is lame.”
“The art style of the pictures of the girls is mediocre at best.”
“Even though this is the second part of the series, sadly the artwork is not as good as the first Seek Girl.”
“Yes, there's questionable content throughout, the 'game' hardly lasts a quarter of an hour, the style of the graphics is bad, there are technical flaws regarding clothing, and just lazy design choices.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a diverse range of themes, including soothing piano, carnival, and country styles, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. While some players find the music enjoyable and fitting for the puzzle genre, others suggest it may not be compelling enough to warrant a full purchase, recommending it instead for bundles or sales. Overall, the music is described as pleasant and royalty-free, enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Background music themes range from soothing piano music, to carnival and country.”
“Art is good and the music is royalty-free, it seems.”
“Chill music - ✓”
“Background music themes range from soothing piano music to carnival and country, but they often feel disjointed and lack cohesion.”
“The background music themes, while varied, often feel repetitive and fail to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
“Chill music is nice, but it doesn't really fit the game's atmosphere and can become monotonous over time.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story in the *seek girl* trilogy by dsgame is praised for its engaging and innovative plot that subverts traditional storytelling tropes, providing players with an eye-opening experience. However, some users feel that the narrative may not be as compelling as other forms of storytelling, suggesting that those seeking a deep narrative might prefer reading a book instead.
“The Chinese developing team dsgame is renowned for their ability to weave compelling plots full of exciting twists and turns that turn common storytelling tropes on their heads, and the seek girl trilogy is no exception.”
“It's a good game with a solid plot and an eye-opening experience.”
“If you want a story, then go read a book.”
“Chinese developing team dsgame are renowned for their ability to weave compelling plots full of exciting twists and turns that turn common storytelling tropes on their heads, and the seek girl trilogy is no exception.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players generally appreciate that grinding is not necessary to unlock all achievements, making the gameplay less tedious compared to previous titles. However, some users still feel that grinding can be excessive, suggesting it may require significant time investment.
“No grinding has to be done in order to unlock all of the achievements.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Unlike the first Seek Girl, the gameplay here is much less tedious.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching moments and character development, particularly the impactful twists in the story that resonate deeply due to the established worldbuilding. Players have expressed strong emotional reactions, with some even moved to tears, indicating a powerful connection to the characters and narrative.
“Some of the jaw-dropping twists in the third act of the game don't hit as hard without the intricate worldbuilding or the heart-wrenching development of the characters established in the series' first outing.”
“I cried.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that incorporating more risqué humor, such as sexual themes, could enhance the game's comedic appeal.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highlighted by its impressive voice and motion-capture performances from a notable cast, including Marion Cotillard and ProZD, which enhance the overall experience, particularly in the Steam version.
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game features solid designs and backgrounds that align with the series' standards; however, it is noted as the weakest aspect in terms of mechanics, animation, and voice acting, particularly for a seek girl game.
“Character designs and backgrounds are solid, typical for the series, but the mechanics, animation, and voice acting are probably the weakest aspects in this game.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
“While the characters have interesting backstories, their growth throughout the game is minimal and unconvincing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game exhibits some stability issues, with several bugs affecting the gameplay experience.
“Some of the features are quite buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
“I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”