The Room Two
- July 5, 2016
- Fireproof Games
- 5h median play time
A time-spanning journey
Reviews
- Incredible graphics and sound design that enhance the immersive experience.
- Challenging puzzles that require logical thinking but are solvable with hints.
- Engaging storyline that keeps players intrigued throughout the game.
- Some controls can be finicky, making certain puzzles frustrating to complete.
- The game can be too dark at times, making it difficult to see important details.
- The game is relatively short, leaving players wanting more content.
- graphics1,534 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning detail, realism, and immersive quality, often described as "gorgeous," "beautiful," and "mind-blowing." Players appreciate the intricate design and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall gaming experience, making it engaging and captivating. However, some users noted that certain scenes can be too dark, making it difficult to see details, but this did not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the graphics.
“The graphics are astoundingly detailed.”
“The graphics and design are realistic.”
“The graphics are spectacular, even years later.”
“My only complaint is the graphics appear too dark at times.”
“Some of the graphics are quite dark and it is hard to find what you are looking for, but I very much enjoyed the game.”
“Not as expected as room, I felt cheated, graphics are not as expected.”
- story877 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it intriguing yet often confusing or disjointed. While some appreciate the mysterious and dark themes that enhance the gameplay, others feel that the narrative lacks clarity and coherence, making it difficult to follow. Overall, the combination of captivating graphics and a haunting storyline keeps players engaged, even if the plot sometimes feels secondary to the puzzle-solving experience.
“The story is interwoven into the puzzles themselves; I prefer this minimalist approach: as you solve a puzzle, you unravel more of the mysteries.”
“Stunning visuals pair with appropriate audio to underline a well-developed story that reveals enough to let you move forward but withholds enough to keep you guessing and intrigued.”
“Beautiful graphics, compelling puzzles, extremely helpful hint system (that doesn't just give away the answer!), and a story that left me craving more!”
“In terms of storytelling, a bit too morbid for my taste, and I did not see the point of all those lengthy letters.”
“The story was a little bizarre, and I wasn't really sure what it was, but I didn't care... I want more!”
“The story is difficult to understand, but it doesn't affect gameplay.”
- atmosphere254 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, enhanced by stunning graphics and sound design that create a chilling yet engaging experience. Reviewers highlight the clever integration of thematic puzzles that complement the unsettling ambiance, making the gameplay both captivating and thought-provoking. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a perfect blend of suspense, beauty, and intrigue, drawing players into a richly detailed world that enhances the puzzle-solving experience.
“The artistry and atmosphere are superb.”
“The atmosphere is foreboding, images are stunningly beautiful and eerie, and the puzzles are just hard enough to not be frustrating.”
“The haunting atmosphere is the perfect backdrop for what is probably one of the best puzzle games ever made.”
“May be brilliant as a mechanical puzzle but I greatly dislike the dim dark - just want to turn on a floodlamp - and gloomy atmosphere is depressing as well as a boring and common trend lately.”
“Some dark areas were a little too dark and removed from the atmosphere a bit.”
“Audio doesn't work at all, takes away from the atmosphere of the game in every way, form and fashion.”
- gameplay230 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its smooth mechanics, immersive atmosphere, and visually stunning graphics, enhancing the overall puzzle-solving experience. While many players appreciate the intuitive controls and engaging puzzles, some noted minor control issues and a lack of challenge in certain areas. Overall, the game builds on its predecessor with improved mechanics and extended gameplay, making it a compelling choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
“The gameplay is intuitive and smooth, graphics are wonderful, and the music and sound effects bring the game to a whole new level.”
“With several rooms that each have multiple inter-related puzzles, the gameplay is an astounding improvement over the first game's.”
“The gameplay is just challenging enough without being too frustrating, and the graphics are gorgeous.”
“Constantly glitches out and spins around, impossible to control rotating mechanics, nothing like the first game and a huge disappointment and waste of money.”
“Great continuity but some areas are lacking. The graphics seemed to have taken a bit of a hit and gameplay is still very short - finished in less time than the first game. The controls are narrow, limiting your field of view and even sometimes making it difficult to find objects and select them.”
“It seems that the developers were trying a new gameplay scheme compared to the first game. While this new scheme works for the hidden object genre, it fails at making logical assumptions based upon intuitive gameplay.”
- music97 mentions
- 66 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its eerie and immersive qualities that complement the graphics and gameplay. Players recommend using headphones to fully appreciate the soundtrack, which adds depth and suspense to the experience. While the music is generally well-received, some users expressed a desire for independent volume controls for music and sound effects.
“Where this game really excels is as an experience - the graphics, the soundtrack, the gameplay... it's so immersive, right from the get-go with the eerie theme music.”
“The music is beautiful, yet eerie at the same time.”
“The graphics are fantastic, together with the best overlay of sound and music I have ever witnessed in a game.”
“My only complaint is that you should be able to set the music and SFX levels independently.”
“However, again, you can't adjust music and SFX separately (most games even add ambience separately too) so I have to experience the game completely muted which takes away from the game.”
“The music creates an eerie vibe for the backstory and makes me want.”
- monetization55 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and in-game purchases, opting instead for a one-time upfront payment. Reviewers express satisfaction with the quality of gameplay, graphics, and puzzles, emphasizing that the lack of ads enhances their overall experience. Many users feel that supporting developers who avoid microtransactions is a refreshing change in the gaming landscape.
“And there's no currency, boo microtransactions, no DLC - just a beautiful, Myst-style puzzle game of clockwork boxes and intricate models.”
“Love that this studio has not bent to microtransactions and made a game well worth the purchase price.”
“Refreshing to play a game with no ads or in-app purchases!”
“My only gripe was the presence of ads at the beginning while the game was loading considering this is a paid-for game.”
“Paid for all of the room games and will not play 'free' games that are 90% ads or micro-transaction based.”
“I've recently started a few games requiring in-app purchases which rob you of your hard-earned cash.”
- stability37 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability in the game are mixed. While many players report a smooth experience with no glitches, others encounter significant issues, particularly with controls and the cloud save feature, which can be buggy and frustrating. The game's performance seems to vary widely depending on the device used, with some users experiencing minor bugs and others facing major gameplay disruptions.
“So much fun, no glitches, easy controls, challenging puzzles, and I love the option of having different profiles as my children or partner can have a go.”
“Loved room 1, no glitches or any problems.”
“No glitches, all smoothly played.”
“This game is incredibly buggy; anything requiring precise movements, like the safe or typewriter, is impossible to use due to the game not recognizing the touchpad correctly, and the dial/letter chooser bugs out and moves erratically.”
“Constantly glitches out and spins around, making it impossible to control rotating mechanics. This is nothing like the first game and is a huge disappointment and waste of money.”
“The cloud save feature is incredibly buggy and caused me numerous headaches, as I've been booted back 2 levels where I left off.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability across the games. While some players appreciate the variety and challenge of puzzles that enhance replay value, many express disappointment in the limited replayability due to short game length and lack of new content upon replaying. Despite these concerns, several users still find the experience enjoyable enough to justify the initial playthrough.
“The replay value of these games is excellent.”
“If you like those magic puzzles where you disconnect the twisted wires or anything like that, this is a fantastic game and, to be honest, it's got good replay value because the puzzles are fun.”
“10/10 replayability since it involves a variety of puzzles in one room.”
“My biggest con would be the fact that there's not much replay value here, but the experience is well worth the money!”
“I do wish they were longer; I don't see much replay value in these.”
“It seemed too short and has no replay value.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the complexity and sense of accomplishment it brings, many feel that the repetitive tasks and navigation can become tedious over time. The balance between engaging puzzles and the potential for monotony is a recurring theme in the reviews.
“Becomes a little tedious after a while but the visuals are great as always.”
“Great game but can get a bit tedious.”
“The going back and forth between cabinets or drawers, etc. got tedious but in the long run I felt a sense of accomplishment.”
- emotional10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "The Room Two" is characterized by a mix of frustration and satisfaction; players often experience moments of challenge that can lead to feelings of inadequacy when stuck, but successfully solving puzzles fosters a sense of accomplishment and intelligence. The immersive graphics enhance the emotional connection, making players feel as if they are genuinely interacting with the environment, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“One of the best game experiences I've encountered to date, made me feel like virtual reality <3”
“The graphics were fantastic and I often felt like I was actually touching some of the objects!”
“This game was awesome, it made me feel smarter than I actually am.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting smooth performance even on older hardware. The option to reduce the screen refresh rate to 60Hz enhances stability, while the graphics, sound, and gameplay are praised for their quality. Players appreciate the seamless experience, which contributes to the game's engaging atmosphere and mechanics.
“Thankfully, OnePlus has added the ability to turn the screen down to 60Hz, and everything runs smoothly after that.”
“Amazing graphics and great quality and performance.”
“Graphics, sound, and gameplay are very well done and still run smoothly on my older hardware.”
“No notch optimization.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while some players experienced amusing glitches and found the game rewarding and fun, there is a notable lack of humor in "The Room" and "The Room 2." Overall, the humor aspect seems to be inconsistent, with some players enjoying lighthearted moments while others find it absent.
“Very rewarding, fun, humorous, and compelling, and the graphics are fab!”
“Funny little game.”