The Room Two
Genres: Puzzle, Horror, Mystery, Point & Click, Atmospheric, Adventure
Play modes: singleplayer
Release Date: 5-7-2016
Rating: 5/5
Developer: Fireproof Games
Our verdict
9/10
- Difficulty: Medium
- Players: 1
- Playtime: 3–4 h
The Room Two is Fireproof Games' sequel to The Room, rebuilt in HD for PC. Instead of one puzzle box you follow letters from a mysterious scientist known as AS through a series of themed rooms, from a crypt to a ship's cabin, each with its own set of mechanical puzzles. It suits solo players who like tactile, hands-on puzzles and a quiet gothic mood with a Lovecraftian edge.
Players are overwhelmingly positive: about 97 percent of more than 10,000 Steam reviews recommend it. Many prefer it to the first game, praising more varied locations, more inventive mechanisms and a lore thread that ties the rooms together. Most describe the difficulty as just right, with built-in hints for when you get stuck.
The few criticisms are mild. Some puzzles come down to spotting which small detail can be clicked, and a couple of reviewers found much of it too easy. It is also short, with most players finishing in three to four hours. At its low price that is barely a drawback. Any puzzle fan should buy it, ideally after playing the first game.
Pros
- Each chapter is a separate themed room with its own mechanisms
- Built-in hints prevent long dead ends
- Bigger and more varied than the first game, at a low price
Cons
- Some puzzles hinge on spotting tiny clickable details
- Short, finished in three to four hours
About
Following the release of The Room in 2014, Fireproof Games are proud to bring the critically acclaimed sequel to PC.
The Room Two continues the time-spanning journey of its predecessor while significantly expanding its unique puzzle gameplay. Follow a trail of cryptic letters from an enigmatic scientist known only as “AS” into a compelling world of challenging mystery and tactile exploration.
Development on this fully-enhanced HD version of The Room Two began shortly after the mobile release of The Room Three late in 2015 and has involved creating more detailed environments for each level as well as rebuilding and re-texturing every asset in the game.Features
- Single Player Escape Room/Puzzle game
- Average duration: 3 hours
