I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

Genres: Puzzle, Escape Room, Mystery, Adventure

Play modes: singleplayer, VRONLY

Release Date: 24-8-2021

Developer: Schell Games

Our verdict

9/10

Difficulty: Medium
Players: 1
Playtime: 3–4 h

I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar is Schell Games' VR-only follow-up to its spy escape game. Across six missions you go undercover to stop the villain group Zoraxis, using telekinesis and disguises to handle gadgets, explosives and traps while seated in a single scene. It suits VR owners who want a polished, funny puzzle game with a Cold War spy movie feel.

Around 97% of more than 1,000 Steam reviews are positive. The one written review singles out the musical intro sequence and notes that some puzzles are quite hard but rewarding once solved. SteamSpy tags highlight puzzle, comedy and a stylised retro look. Dying is part of the joke: each mission is a deadly room you learn by trial and error.

The main limits are that it needs a VR headset and that six missions go by in three to four hours, so the price is steep per hour. Accessibility options such as seated play and no timed input help. Buy it if you have VR and enjoy escape rooms; wait for a sale if length matters.

Pros

Six spy missions full of gadgets, traps and dark jokes
Telekinesis lets you play comfortably seated
Memorable musical intro sequence

Cons

VR only
Pricey for three to four hours of missions

About

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The encore to I Expect You To Die is here...

Welcome back, Agent! Right now, Zoraxis believes you are dead. To capitalize on this moment, we are sending you deep undercover to explore some diabolical intelligence the Agency has received regarding Zoraxis’ move for world domination. Here’s what we can tell you now...your first mission is to protect the prime minister, who is attending a theater production featuring world-famous actor and celebrity John Juniper. Agent, we need you to:
Use your ever-present power of telekinesis to solve puzzles, escape dangerous situations, and manipulate objects.
Go undercover using disguises to figure out exactly what Zoraxis is up to.
Not die.
What to ‘Expect’ in I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar (besides...you know 💀):

Embark on six new missions

Put your cunning to good use as you solve confounding puzzles and travel across the globe to stop Zoraxis’ plans for world domination. Every mission is a new scene and you are the star!
Start your adventure with a brand new 360° intro sequence

You are in for an amazing visual and audio experience with the intro credits. Puddles Pity Party belts out the new theme song in his well-honed baritone.
Meet John Juniper

Rub shoulders with John Juniper, celebrity extraordinaire, voiced by famed actor Wil Wheaton.
Play in comfort

Explore new locations and environments in this seated experience that can be played with one or two hands. The game was built with accessibility in mind.
Experience more of everything

In this sequel, you will get more immersive mission spaces, more characters, more music in every level, more food to eat, more disguises, and it goes without saying...more dying!

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