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Review of Little Nightmares II on Xbox Series X/S

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Feb 2021
Cover image of Little Nightmares II on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 11 Feb 2021
Genre: Puzzle-platform, Survival Horror
Developer: Tarsier Studios
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome back to the creepy corners of a world where childhood nightmares leap off the page and take the form of monsters -- and you're one jump scare away from needing a new pair of pants. \n Little Nightmares II everyone, the sequel that promises to double your existential dread and up your anxiety levels based on its eerie atmosphere. Prepare yourself for a combination of platforming woes, ghostly haunts, and a realization that maybe eating all those gummy worms before bed wasn't a smart move after all.

Gameplay

In this spine-tingling sequel, players control Mono, a boy with a bag on his head who's not just mistaken for a trash bag in the street. Joining him is the beloved Six, returning to show you how to do platforming while avoiding a cavalcade of creepy creatures trying to turn you into a snack. Fans of the original will find familiar mechanics: running, jumping, and sneaking far away from anything that wants to turn you into its next meal. \n Mono isn't entirely helpless this time around. He can grab items like planks or chairs to swing at smaller enemies and solve puzzles alongside Six. Picture solving a complex puzzle while a terrifying mannequin waggles its fingers from behind you. Sounds easy, right? Get ready to scream when you hear the sound design amplify every creak and groan as you step through the dimly lit world. \n Not only that, there are collectible hats and glitching remains, so even as you're being chased for your life, there's still time to gather hats...because who doesn't want to be stylish while evading death?

Graphics

The game's graphics are beautifully atmospheric, balancing between whimsy and horror like a balance beam-walking poodle. The environments are drenched in dark textures and eerily whimsical designs reminiscent of twisted children's storybooks. Everything feels deliberately crafted to elicit skepticism about whether that rocking chair is, in fact, alive or whether the wallpaper is watching you. Pristine detailed backgrounds, coupled with melancholic lighting, create an atmosphere that's genuinely unsettling while evoking curiosity. It's like an art gallery but with more shadows and the constant urge to look over your shoulder.

Conclusion

In summary, Little Nightmares II is a triumph that enhances its predecessor's dark aesthetic while infusing new gameplay elements, all while giving you a delightful chill down your spine. It's a terrifying journey that runs through the scaredy-cat aspects of adulthood and your childhood fears alike. If you dare to play, string together moments of mystery, puzzles, and unexpected frights while keeping one eye on the screen and the other on your door -- you never know what might be lurking behind it. So grab some snacks, turn off the lights, and get ready to hug your plushy tightly while experiencing this haunting gem. \n First we had the original Little Nightmares, and now this sequel proves that the only thing scarier than your current relationship status is the world of Little Nightmares II. Highly recommended for thrill-seekers and those who still sleep with a nightlight on.

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