Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic

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Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic is a charming adventure game with puzzle-solving and action elements. Twinsen, the protagonist, uses various abilities and tools to navigate through different environments, from a bustling city to mysterious islands. The story continues from the first game, with Twinsen now facing a new threat that endangers his family and the world.

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

Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic screenshot

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews

story57 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic classic that evokes fond memories for many players, making it a beloved title from childhood.
It features charming visuals, a unique world, and engaging characters, along with a captivating story that resonates with players.
The gameplay, while dated, offers a fun mix of puzzles and exploration, with a memorable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.

The controls are clunky and awkward, making navigation and combat frustrating at times, especially for new players.
The graphics and overall design show their age, which may deter modern gamers looking for polished visuals.
The game can feel linear and repetitive, with some quests requiring backtracking that can disrupt the flow of gameplay.

story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is widely praised for its engaging and charming narrative, featuring lovable characters and a beautiful message about hope and friendship. Players appreciate the unique worlds, interesting dialogues, and the balance of adventure and humor, making it suitable for both younger and adult audiences. While some find the plot predictable at times, the overall storytelling is considered immersive and enjoyable, with many highlighting its nostalgic appeal and emotional depth.
- “Good story, good quests, adequate difficulty, lovable characters, and a beautiful message about hope and friendship.”
- “The story is very simple yet enough to keep you going.”
- “This game is the only one that touched my heart with its immersive story and beautiful soundtrack; it felt like the fairy tales my mother would read to me as a child, so precious.”
- “You will feel anguish over how pointless and repetitive the tasks are, and the story isn't engaging in any way.”
- “The introduction of the aliens felt a little out of place and it feels a little bit easier but it's still a decent storyline.”
- “Linear story, therefore it has little replay value unless you're trying to speedrun it or trying to find glitches and hidden stuff/easter eggs.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy, nostalgic quality, with many reviewers highlighting Philippe Vachey's soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some noted a limited number of tracks, the compositions are described as memorable and immersive, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and emotional impact. However, a few users expressed disappointment with the randomization of songs in certain versions, which detracted from the intended ambiance.
- “The music by Philippe Vachey is also particularly good—maybe what holds up best about the whole experience.”
- “The music is top notch and the nostalgia is strong.”
- “The soundtrack is simply amazing.”
- “One of the things that makes this game so special is the music, and this version messed it up by randomizing songs for each scene.”
- “For example, you can go to the cliffs to defeat the tralu and hear the bazzar's music, which completely ruins the atmosphere.”
- “The game at present runs on DOSBox, and I experienced problems where the sound of the music was way too loud, and changing it in the in-game options did nothing.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, reflecting the limitations of late 90s technology, yet they still possess a certain charm and aesthetic appeal that some players appreciate. While many reviews note that the visuals do not hold up to modern standards, they are often described as cute and fitting for the game's atmosphere, with some praising the artistic design of environments and cutscenes. Overall, the graphics may not impress newcomers, but they evoke nostalgia for those familiar with the era.
- “The graphics and cutscenes are fantastic, and the design of the interiors and dungeons is truly impressive.”
- “With an excellent soundtrack, creative story, and graphics that represent some of the best of 1997, this is well worth having a look at (or returning to after many years!).”
- “I loved the graphics, cutscenes and how the interiors and dungeons are designed.”
- “Make no mistake, the controls and visuals have not aged well and newcomers will likely not enjoy it.”
- “Perhaps the main issue with this game is that it didn't age well; the graphics were developed in the awkward age between 2D and 3D, and the controls didn't map over to a game pad very easily.”
- “This game doesn't exactly age well graphically or control-wise, but you get immersed right away.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some praising its innovative mechanics and engaging story, while others criticize its dated controls and frustrating elements like camera issues and save-scumming. Many reviewers note that it offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and platforming, though the execution can feel clunky by modern standards. Overall, it is seen as a charming classic with a nostalgic appeal, despite its gameplay flaws.
- “Revolutionary gameplay for its time and a very good story.”
- “The game functions fine as a standalone title, delivering improved gameplay and graphics over its predecessor with thematic events, puzzles, and locations that amount to a generally engaging experience.”
- “The story is great, the gameplay is fun and challenging.”
- “I don't know how it was to play back in the day, but despite the pleasant visuals, I wouldn't recommend it today due to dated and rather average gameplay.”
- “Much of the combat and puzzle gameplay involves aiming projectiles using this system, so you'll be trying to rotate Twinsen like a turret with little taps of the arrow keys until you get just the right angle to hit that enemy or switch up ahead.”
- “Basically, the only way to get through much of the gameplay is save-scumming almost every jump and combat encounter.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its clever and unexpected wit, appealing to both children and adults through quirky dialogues and physical comedy. Players appreciate the charming, whimsical world filled with funny characters, amusing cutscenes, and clever references, all contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, the humor enhances the game's engaging storyline and diverse gameplay, making it a standout feature.
- “It's just a very cute, cozy world filled with funny and strange characters.”
- “One of the best parts of this game is the humor that Frédérick Raynal and his designers put into this game.”
- “Trashcans and cacti have villains in them, funny conversation lines, pun-intended puns, and an amazingly well-formed story.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its uniqueness and immersive quality, enhanced by charming graphics and engaging music. Players appreciate the expansive world that invites exploration, although some elements, like the fixed camera, can detract from the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and storytelling.
- “From the first second I played the demo, I was struck by the atmosphere and scope of the world.”
- “What's unique about this game is its style and atmosphere.”
- “The game has a unique atmosphere, a very good storyline, and interesting dialogues that keep you engaged throughout.”
- “For example, you can go to the cliffs to defeat the tralu and hear the bazaar's music, which completely ruins the atmosphere.”
- “They don't make games like these anymore; the graphics are super cute as well as the sounds. The games are story-rich and full of the right amount of atmosphere, but the fixed camera can be annoying at times.”
- “And atmosphere that is unlike any other game that I have played.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally acceptable for its release year, with some users noting a few bugs and glitches that can be exploited for fun. Graphical issues have been addressed, enhancing the overall experience, though the linear story limits replay value outside of speedrunning or glitch-hunting.
- “Many hours of fun playing this game again, and many more hours of fun exploiting the freely included glitches.”
- “Has a few bugs and glitches, but acceptable for the year released.”
- “The graphical glitches are also fixed.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its beautiful and touching story, memorable music, and well-developed characters, which evoke strong emotional attachments in players. Many users report feeling deeply moved, with some even recalling moments of tears due to their connection to the game.
- “Beautiful and touching story, characters, art, and music.”
- “Regarding the main characters, they also have some background stories, and it's very hard not to fall in love or get emotionally attached to them.”
- “Its music is also incredibly wholesome and memorable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the character design is praised for its quirkiness and quality, the aging models in cutscenes detract from the overall character development experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's linear story limits its replayability, making it primarily appealing for speedrunners or those seeking to discover glitches and hidden content.
- “The linear story offers little replay value unless you're attempting to speedrun it or search for glitches and hidden items/easter eggs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's not much incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of branching paths and choices makes replaying the game feel redundant.”