Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩

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Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩 is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Space Onigiri Game LLC and was released on March 29, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"Shadow Corridor 2: Rain's Fourfold Blossom" is a horror game with randomly generated dungeons that change with each playthrough, encouraging players to adapt and find their way to the goal. The game features a Karuta system, where collecting cards produces various special effects, allowing for unique playstyles. With new items, apparitions, and a fresh story, players must utilize all available resources to survive the terrors that await them.

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Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

The game offers a well-made combination of stealth horror and roguelite gameplay, providing a unique and engaging experience.
There are numerous improvements over the previous game, including better graphics, plot, and gameplay mechanics, making it more enjoyable overall.
The ability to replay levels at different difficulties and the introduction of new items adds depth and variety, keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting.

The game suffers from numerous game-breaking bugs, performance issues, and poor inventory navigation, which significantly detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the enemy variety lacking compared to the previous installment, leading to a less engaging gameplay experience.
The requirement to complete all hardest difficulties to unlock the true ending can be frustrating and exhausting, making it less accessible for casual players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a well-crafted blend of stealth horror and roguelite elements, offering a rewarding progression system where players improve their skills and acquire better cards. However, it is marred by significant issues such as game-breaking bugs, frame rate drops, and a frustrating inventory system, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the requirement to complete all difficulties to reach the ending has been criticized, as it can lead to overwhelming encounters that feel unfair.
- “Surprisingly well-made and interesting combination of stealth horror and roguelite gameplay.”
- “Also, the good thing about the gameplay is it is a mix of being more experienced over time while playing and getting better cards while merely playing levels, which helps the player throughout the game.”
- “[b] Better gameplay, [/b] my main gripe with the last game was the fact that challenger difficulty on some levels would have numerous of the same apparitions, and they could easily gang up on you regardless of how careful you are.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I don't understand why the developer made it mandatory to complete all the hardest difficulties to actually see the ending.”
- “My main gripe with the last game was the fact that on challenger difficulty, some levels would have numerous of the same apparitions, and they could easily gang up on you regardless of how careful you are.”
- “I have to say that I liked the story of the first game a bit more, but in terms of mechanics, this one is a bit better.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, featuring hilarious moments such as manipulating monsters with firecrackers and the comical sound effects of a running apparition that lighten the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate the blend of humor with gameplay mechanics, which often turns potentially scary situations into laughable experiences.
- “If you want a game with extremely funny moments like manipulating monsters into your thrown firecracker, running through a security sensor right when you start a run, or mirror-warping into three monsters before you hit the ground during a high fall.”
- “Especially the running apparition which takes all the scariness away from the game because of that funny sound it makes.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has improved significantly since its release, with users reporting good performance and no bugs in version 1.07 and later, particularly on mid-range hardware like the Ryzen 7 5800 and RTX 3070 laptop. Initial concerns about optimization and bugs appear to have been addressed in subsequent updates.
- “In version 1.07+, I haven't encountered any bugs and the performance is good (Ryzen 7 5800, RTX 3070 laptop).”
- “On the day the game was released, I saw a few reviews that mentioned the game might have bugs and wasn't really optimized, but I ignored those reviews and decided to buy the game with the intention of maybe playing it a bit.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game is accessible without needing to tackle harder difficulties, a notable improvement over its predecessor. While some players preferred the narrative of the first game, they acknowledged that the mechanics in this installment are superior. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its relaxed approach, enhancing the overall experience.
- “In this game, the challenger difficulty feels more relaxed, with less 'apparition spamming,' and most importantly, it doesn't require you to play the harder difficulties to get the whole story unlike the last game.”
- “I have to say that I liked the story of the first game a bit more, but in terms of mechanics, this one is a bit better.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have seen notable improvements, which is expected given the timing of this release compared to its predecessor. Overall, users agree that the enhancements are a significant upgrade.