Sylvio 2

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Sylvio 2 is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Stroboskop and was released on October 11, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

All Juliette ever wanted was to go back home. With the help of her ghost recording equipment she makes her way through flooded landscapes, buried houses and abandoned apartments. This is calm psychological horror with emphasis on atmosphere.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Unique and immersive EVP investigation mechanics with improved audio and video analysis, creating memorable moments of dread and unease.
Strong atmosphere with effective sound design, music, and voice acting, delivering a spooky, gloomy, and tense experience without jump scares.
Streamlined gameplay that removes frustrating puzzles and combat from the original, appealing to players who prefer exploration and story-driven walking simulators.

Significant gameplay downgrade from the original with removal of key features such as puzzles, combat, and open-world exploration, resulting in a more linear and less engaging experience.
Disappointing, confusing, and poorly executed story with a jarring and unsatisfying ending that undermines the narrative built in both games.
Technical issues including bugs and glitches; repetitive gameplay involving following objective markers leading to a grind-like pace and reduced player freedom.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Sylvio 2 continues from the first game but feels less engaging, fragmented, and incomplete, with weaker character depth and a disconnected narrative that some find confusing or cheesy, especially toward the ending. While the anthology-style structure offers multiple smaller stories, this approach dilutes the overarching plot, making it feel disjointed and lacking emotional impact. Fans of atmospheric, story-driven horror walking simulators may appreciate the unsettling ambiance and investigative mechanics, but those expecting a strong, cohesive continuation of Sylvio 1's narrative might be disappointed.
- “This time, the story is more personal and lonesome, as the frail yet brave Juliette is now alone and trapped in an inhospitable and desolate world outside of regular space and time.”
- “Good game with interesting story and gameplay, the system with listening and recording ghosts as well as rewinding recordings and speeding them up to find words which will help you go to the next location and learn the story of the island you are on.”
- “It has an interesting story that can both stand on its own and continues what was started in the first game.”
- “Speaking of story, while the 'adventures' of the ghost whisperer, Juliette Waters, continue where the first game ended, the whole story feels emaciated and less engaging.”
- “Sadly, these two story arcs feel incomplete and lack emotional depth or lore that will keep you hooked.”
- “The story is terrible, mostly shuffling you along one too-obvious 'tragedy' to the next without any depth to the characters or situations presented, and the main character seems to instantly lose all interest in the ghosts she's interviewing the moment one of them bafflingly spits out another coordinate to feed into the boat's GPS.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Sylvio 2's gameplay centers on EVP investigation mechanics, featuring improved audio and video recording tools that enhance atmosphere and tension. However, many other gameplay elements were simplified or removed compared to the first game, resulting in a more linear and passive experience focused mainly on exploration. While the new mechanics are praised for their uniqueness and creepiness, some players miss the complexity and interactivity of its predecessor.
- “These mechanics play to the game’s strong points and provide short and memorable moments of dread and unease.”
- “The basic audio recording mechanic has definitely been improved in that upon recording some ghostly noise, you are then presented with a readout of the sound oscillations, which makes identifying and deciphering spectral voices smoother.”
- “But above all, the video recording mechanic is probably Sylvio 2's standout addition, as it really lends itself to the creepiness when you take a recording, play it back and see some ghoulish silhouette looming in the background of the footage.”
- “Sadly, all other gameplay elements were stripped down or removed, compared to the previous title.”
- “The gameplay, and in turn, the length of this one has been drastically reduced, but thanks to the total lack of improvement in story and characters, this excision is a blessing.”
- “You can get hard-locked out of a save due to a bug involving the game’s main mechanic, video scrubbing.”
atmosphere
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Sylvio 2 is widely praised for its unique, tension-filled, and genuinely eerie atmosphere, enhanced by a gloomy soundtrack and minimalist yet effective voice acting. The game’s atmospheric design, centered on EVP mechanics and exploration, delivers unsettling and immersive horror without relying on jump scares. Fans of the original appreciate the sequel's continuation of the spooky vibe, making it a compelling experience for those who value mood and story over action or achievements.
- “Sylvio 2 excels in providing a unique and tension-filled atmosphere, a superbly gloomy soundtrack, and stellar voice casting, just like the first title had.”
- “It’s one of the scariest games I’ve ever played, not because of jumpscares but because of its atmosphere.”
- “The actors again have a minimalist yet effective voice delivery that further eases you into the game’s foreboding atmosphere.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Sylvio 2 is consistently praised for its eerie, somber, and tension-filled atmosphere, effectively enhancing the game's unique and gloomy setting. Alongside superb voice acting and sound design, the soundtrack maintains the high quality of the original, contributing significantly to the game's ominous and unsettling mood.
- “Sylvio 2 excels in providing a unique and tension-filled atmosphere, a superbly gloomy soundtrack, and stellar voice casting, just like the first title had.”
- “Both games have an eerie and somber look filled with warped locations forgotten by time itself and sound and music production successfully enhance this feeling.”
- “The original Sylvio was flawed, yes, but it was full of unique ideas and unsettling moments with a beautiful soundtrack.”
- “It wasn’t great, but I still enjoyed it: being able to “borrow” the captain’s boat and go from island to island, while listening to the engine and the horn (and the music too, I guess, although now I don’t remember it much) was nice, the boat’s navigation system was a nice touch, exploration was still rewarded, it had the same spooky atmosphere and unique style of the first game, sound analysis was still in, and most of the things shown in the prototype were still there (although in a disappointingly rudimentary form).”
- “The music adds an ominous vibe, at certain parts you really get the feeling that something is about to happen.”
- “The soundtrack also maintain the first’s quality.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered rough and outdated by modern standards, with some users finding them unattractive or underwhelming, especially compared to the original. However, others feel the visuals suit the game's spooky atmosphere and work effectively within its style. Overall, while not exceptional, the graphics are seen as adequate for the game's tone.
- “The graphics are definitely a step up from the original, and as always the music and sound design is handled well.”
- “Yes, Sylvio 1 is a far more interesting game, with better visuals, more mechanics, and less hand holding.”
- “The graphics are rough by modern standards, with quality about the same as the Sylvio remake.”
- “Terrible graphics. I cannot believe this came out in 2017. The controls are not much better either.”
- “The graphics are rough by modern standards; the quality is about the same as the Sylvio remake.”
- “The graphics are not fantastic or anything, but they work really, really well with this type of game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding in the game is described as tedious and repetitive, with removed combat and puzzles leading to monotonous tasks like repeatedly toggling controls. This results in a dull and unengaging experience for players.
- “The combat system (which admittedly was flawed) has been removed altogether so there no longer is anything you actually have to be scared about; save for some EVPs which quickly get tedious as you simply switch the forward/backward buttons on various speeds to get the info you want.”
- “Everything good has been removed and replaced by a tedious flow of messages.”
- “Tedious puzzles are removed.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some moments delivering strong impact, such as the revelation of key character deaths, while other story arcs feel incomplete and lack sufficient emotional depth to fully engage players.
- “You finish the game, finding out that Jonathan and Captain Walters are dead, and you're in this really emotional moment.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates excellent optimization, delivering smooth performance and impressive visuals, particularly with its cool ghost recording videos.
- “However, the ghost recording videos look cool and the performance of the game is great.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting the overall experience.