True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is a darker, more challenging, and more atmospheric sequel that isn’t afraid to change the game’s pace and approach to puzzles. The shift from classic item-hunting to more logic-based puzzles feels refreshing and gives the game greater depth. The story is stronger, more emotionally intense, and builds tension more effectively. At the same time, however, the game suffers from a confusing progression and occasional moments when you don’t know which way to go. While there is a map, it doesn’t always provide enough guidance. Although the Czech translation is significantly better than in the first installment, inaccuracies still crop up, which can be confusing when solving certain tasks.

Offering more puzzles, more scenes, and a deeper story, True Fear: Forsaken Souls ~ Part 2 is a fantastic sequel to Part 1. Dropping the Hidden Object puzzles in favour of over 40 standard puzzles was a great choice as the game is now a full-on exploration and puzzle adventure game combined with a psychological and visual horror narrative. The inclusion of various difficulty sliders for each gameplay aspect also allows the game to be enjoyed by players of all skill levels, helpful for those with little experience and challenging for those who want to really think about things. I strongly advise you to pick up and play Part 1 first as it’ll allow you to enjoy Part 2 much more with its continuation of the story.

As a big fan of the hidden item and puzzle subgenre for killing some time while relaxing the wrinkle of horror is something I really appreciated in the original title in this series...