Creepy Tale 2
Genres: Puzzle, Mystery, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Adventure
Release Date: 16-7-2021
Developer: Creepy Brothers
Our verdict
7.5/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 3–5 h
Creepy Tale 2 is a cartoon puzzle adventure based on old European fairy tales. You play Lars, travelling across his land to rescue his little sister Ellie and other kidnapped girls from a nameless evil. Compared with the first game it leans more on story and scene puzzles than platforming. It suits solo players who want a short, spooky but family-friendly adventure.
Steam reviews are very positive (about 86% of 1,296). Players praise the improved animations, the music, and memorable set pieces; one reviewer singles out the witch's house as the funniest part. Puzzles range from rotating number rings to symbol locks, and several reviewers say they reward patience.
The common criticism is a game of two halves: a strong start, then later chapters with trial-and-error puzzles, exposition dumps and a predictable ending. Reviewers finish it in three to five hours, with two endings and optional achievements. At its low price it is worth it for fans of the first game; others may want to wait for a sale.
Pros
- Fairy-tale rescue story with stronger animation than the first game
- Memorable set pieces such as the witch's house
- Two endings and optional achievements for replay
Cons
- Later chapters rely on trial-and-error puzzles
- Exposition dumps and a predictable ending
- Short at three to five hours
About
Creepy Tale 2 is a spooky cartoon puzzle adventure inspired by ancient European fairy tales, a new entry in the Creepy Tale series. Help Lars through a spinning carousel of dark events as he travels around his land to find Ellie, his little sister, and other girls kidnapped by an unnamed evil. Fight your fears, gather new allies, and solve numerous puzzles that will lead you to the truth.
Once upon a time, young Lars left his father’s cabin to rescue his little sister, spirited away by an evil power…
It all started when the lean years came. An unknown force of evil began terrorizing a peaceful kingdom, kidnapping their children and the innocent inhabitants of the forest. What was once a peaceful kingdom where humans and fantastic creatures lived together in harmony became a land of gloom and fear.
No one was free from misfortune and tragedy in those times -- neither was Lars and his family. One day, two spooky guests visited his father’s cabin. Lars’ father was beaten to the brink of death, and his little sister Ellie fell under the visitors’ mind control magic and left with them. Lars managed to escape, and thanks to the new magical friends he’s making on his way, he’s determined to bring his sister back to safety.
- Solve clever puzzles to help Lars rescue his little sister
- Enjoy a narrative-focused, accessible gameplay suitable for newcomers and veterans alike
- Explore a magical kingdom inspired by the legends of Central European oral tradition, once compiled by the Grimm Brothers, where magic creatures try to coexist peacefully with mankind — and sometimes, even protect them from evil forces.
- Feel the gloomy essence of this creepy tale through its decadent cartoonish art style.
