Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

A smart puzzle-platformer contorted into a shape that doesn't really fit. When it remembers itself, this is another devilishly good sneak-'em-up, featuring a great bunch of gadgets, challenges and jokes.

59%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

optimization, replayability

65% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 5 reviews

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Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones is a stealth-based puzzle-platformer where you play as a clone escaping a dangerous testing facility. With over 60 levels and a Metroidvania style overworld, the game challenges your reflexes and problem-solving skills. Using various gadgets, you'll navigate through traps, robots, and lasers while rescuing your fellow clones. Death is a temporary setback, allowing for learning from mistakes and ultimately mastering each level.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones screenshot

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews

graphics13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Great level design and atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of puzzle platformers.
The game features a charming art style and a good story that adds depth to the gameplay.
The sequel introduces new gadgets and mechanics, enhancing the variety and challenge of puzzles.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including slowdowns and bugs that make it unplayable for many users.
Controls are poorly designed, requiring mouse use for essential actions, which can lead to frustration and discomfort.
Many players feel that the game does not live up to the expectations set by its predecessor, lacking polish and thoughtful puzzle design.

graphics
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
15%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the charming art style and significant improvements over its predecessor, while others noted performance issues and a lack of innovation. Overall, the visuals are described as decent to good, with scores ranging from 5/10 to 84/100, highlighting sharpness and aesthetic appeal, particularly in lighting and character design. Despite some criticisms, the graphics are generally considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall experience without detracting from gameplay.
- “The art style is every bit as charming as the pictures on the store page.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the overworld is really nice.”
- “Graphically, the game is a huge improvement over the first.”
- “Unfortunately, aside from having better graphics, virtually everything else takes a step back.”
- “Performs poorly, even though it's not graphically complicated.”
- “Art style-wise, it looks worse than Stealth Bastard.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The gameplay has been praised for its diversity and improvement over the previous installment, introducing new gadgets and mechanics that enhance puzzle-solving and exploration. While some players noted limitations in avatar mechanics and occasional technical issues, the overall experience remains engaging and fun, with many considering it one of the best in the puzzle/platformer genre. Despite some repetition, the game successfully expands on its predecessor's core gameplay while maintaining a solid foundation.
- “This creates much more diverse and interesting gameplay.”
- “Gameplay - 9/10, still one of the best puzzle/platformer games I have ever played.”
- “They improved on the gameplay by adding gadgets that you have to use to get through the puzzles, thus adding to the variety of puzzles compared to the last game.”
- “Mechanics avatar-wise are limited; they come more from the level elements interacting with themselves.”
- “Haven't had any major technical issues, but the mouse control (for aiming with one of the main mechanics) handles hideously if you're in windowed mode or use a dual-screen setup.”
- “The gameplay remains much the same: manipulate various parts of the environment so that you can access terminals which you must hack.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
33%
13%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to complement the mood and enhance the overall experience, while others criticize it for being generic and repetitive. Many players appreciate that the music is not intrusive, making it suitable for puzzle gameplay, though it may not be memorable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered above average, with standout tracks that resonate well with electronic music fans.
- “As for the game itself, the art style is gorgeous, the soundtracks are amazing and the story is deeper than in the first game.”
- “Not only that, but also the soundtrack is simply addictive for electronic music fans like me!!”
- “The music tracks are done quite well (especially the 8th level of each 'chapter').”
- “Now for the soundtrack, this game makes use of extremely generic sounding looped music that gets really annoying really fast, you also have sawblades as a hazard, and they don't make any noise at all.”
- “It isn't the sort of music that will ever get stuck in your head, but I didn't find myself wanting to turn off the music, either.”
- “Just because the music isn't intrusive doesn't mean it isn't good, though.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
44%
19%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it amusing and well-developed, while others consider it average or frustrating. The atmosphere is praised for its charm and depth, particularly in comparison to the first game, but the overall enjoyment is hindered for some due to gameplay challenges.
- “Story - 9/10, there is an amusing story that develops as you play this game.”
- “Considering that the game did not really even need a story, I would say that it is going above and beyond.”
- “As for the game itself, the art style is gorgeous, the soundtracks are amazing, and the story is deeper than in the first game.”
- “Considering that the game did not really even need a story, I would say that is going above and beyond.”
- “Story 3/10”
- “It is still the same kind of platformer that you can expect from the first game; same dark humor, same dark visuals, same dark story; but it throws on a bit of a touch of cuteness every now and again with the new sounds and with the slight change in character design, making the player character look more like how he appears in the little images featured in the first game.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The optimization for the PC version of the game is severely lacking, with players reporting poor performance even at low resolutions like 800x600, often struggling to achieve 10-20 fps. Additionally, the absence of 4K optimization has been criticized, leading many to label it as one of the worst optimized games they have encountered.
- “This is a great game, make no mistake, but the performance for the PC version is terrible.”
- “The game also commits the faux pas of not having 4K optimization.”
- “This lack of optimization is actually the worst I have ever seen in any game.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of dark comedy and whimsical elements, maintaining the same tone as its predecessor while introducing amusing costumes and a touch of cuteness through updated character designs and sounds. Players find the humor both hilarious and challenging, enhancing the overall platforming experience.
- “Hilarious and challenging.”
- “It is still the same kind of platformer that you can expect from the first game; same dark humor, same dark visuals, same dark story; but it throws on a bit of a touch of cuteness every now and again with the new sounds and with the slight change in character design; making the player character look more like how he appears in the little images featured in the first game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as charming, contributing positively to the overall experience; however, some players found the frustration level too high, which detracted from their enjoyment and ability to continue playing.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The stability of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users describing it as a "buggy mess." While some report minor, non-game breaking bugs, the overall consensus indicates significant stability issues that detract from the experience.
- “The game runs almost perfectly, with only a few minor issues that don't affect gameplay.”
- “Overall, the stability of the game is impressive, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I experienced very few non-game breaking bugs, making for a stable gaming session.”
- “Stability: ☑ buggy mess - ☐ some non-game breaking bugs - ☐ almost perfect - ☐ stable”
- “Stability: ☑ buggy mess - ☐ some non-game breaking bugs - ☐ almost perfect - ☐ stable”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Character development in the game maintains the dark humor and visuals of its predecessor while introducing subtle enhancements, such as updated character designs and sounds that add a touch of cuteness. This evolution allows the player character to more closely resemble their depiction in the original game's imagery, enriching the overall experience.
- “The character development in this game is impressive, as it maintains the same dark humor and visuals while introducing subtle changes that enhance the player's connection to the character.”
- “The slight changes in character design add a layer of depth, making the player character feel more relatable and aligned with the imagery from the first game.”
- “The blend of dark themes with moments of cuteness in character design creates a unique and engaging experience that enriches the overall narrative.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game boasts high replayability due to its well-crafted levels and challenging gameplay, encouraging players to improve their skills and compete for top scores on leaderboards. This competitive element motivates players to revisit the game even after mastering levels.
- “The game already has several well-crafted levels and challenging gameplay. The use of leaderboards makes you want to beat the top score, which significantly increases the replay value once you've mastered a certain level.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of challenges and the dynamic nature of the levels, encouraging players to return for more.”
- “With multiple paths and outcomes, every decision you make can lead to a different experience, making you want to replay the game to explore all possibilities.”
- “The game as-is already has several well-crafted levels and challenging gameplay, but once you've mastered a certain level, the replay value diminishes significantly.”
- “While the leaderboard feature initially boosts replayability, after a few attempts, the lack of new content makes it feel repetitive.”
- “After completing the game, I found little incentive to replay it, as the levels don't change and the challenges become predictable.”