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Review of The Fall Part 2: Unbound on PlayStation 4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Feb 2018
Cover image of The Fall Part 2: Unbound on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 13 Feb 2018
Genre: Action-adventure, Platform
Developer: Over the Moon Games
Publisher: Over the Moon Games

Introduction

In the grand tradition of video games featuring AI that are immensely more competent than humans, we present *The Fall Part 2: Unbound*! It's a delightful sequel to the 2014 original that has you navigating the dark recesses of an abandoned facility with Arid, an AI who's apparently smarter than a majority of humanity. Picture an out-of-control Roomba trying to save you from an unfortunate fate while gathering junk around the house - only this time, it's serious business with robots and existential crises involved.

Gameplay

Gameplay in *The Fall Part 2* involves a wonderful mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and the sort of existential dread usually reserved for late-night conversations with your friends about where you'll be ten years from now. You control Arid, who has just learned that, uh-oh, she might not be an actual AI after all (plot twist!). Armed with smart tech and an unhealthy dose of sass, she stomps, leaps, and occasionally gets shot at while trying to discover her true nature. Think of it as a solid mix of *Metroid* exploration and conversation-driven storytelling, with all the logical reasoning of someone trying to interpret modern art. You'll encounter obstacles that require a mix of brainpower, clever item use, and that special brand of trial-and-error usually reserved for when you're trying to talk to your crush. There are fights, fun dialogue, and enough environmental storytelling to make you feel like the smartest human on the planet (even if Arid is technically the smartest character).

Graphics

*The Fall Part 2* sports a beautifully stylized art style that perfectly complements its themes of technology and isolation. The graphics are about as moody as your average teenager on a Monday morning, and the artistic style draws you into a universe that feels both dystopian yet strangely inviting-like that suspiciously bright forest in a horror movie where you just *know* something's lurking behind the trees. This particular visual aesthetic will make you question your own life choices as you wander through its shadowy environments and navigates through existential crises, which are relatable for any gamer who has spent too much time thinking about their GPA.

Conclusion

Ultimately, *The Fall Part 2: Unbound* is like a refreshing cup of coffee in the morning - it wakes you up, gets your gears turning, and makes you realize you might want to rethink your life choices. Packed with engaging gameplay, intelligent storylines, and a dash of humor that some of us desperately need, it's an adventure worth taking. Just don't expect Arid to let you off easy; she'll remind you of your own flaws and existential dread until you either cry tears of laughter or rage-quit. Either way, it's a win for gamers everywhere. Score: 8/10 - because who doesn't love a good robot saving the day!

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