Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

Item: Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer
Rating: 98
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-22

Summary

Well-designed, logical, point-and-click puzzles.
Impressive, detailed, atmospheric pixel art.
Improved and worthy sequel for fans.
Engaging and well-written story.
Excellent voice acting adds to immersion.
Inconsistent puzzle difficulty and hints.

Reviews (sample size): 62
Helpful reviews: 81%
Unhelpful reviews: 19%
Protest reviews: 0%

98%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
2%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 170
Negative points: 39
Gameplay points: 12
Perf. points: 6
Rec. points: 54
Misc points: 8

Point	Description	Importance
Well-designed, logical puzzles Description The game features well-designed puzzles that are logical and fit the story, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult or relying on 'moon logic'. Some reviewers noted the puzzles leaned towards the easier side, but were still enjoyable. Importance 91%	The game features well-designed puzzles that are logical and fit the story, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult or relying on 'moon logic'. Some reviewers noted the puzzles leaned towards the easier side, but were still enjoyable.	91%
Impressive, detailed pixel art Description The game boasts impressive pixel art with enhanced details, dynamic lighting, and expressive animations, creating a visually appealing and atmospheric world. Reviewers consistently praised the art style as a major highlight. Importance 66%	The game boasts impressive pixel art with enhanced details, dynamic lighting, and expressive animations, creating a visually appealing and atmospheric world. Reviewers consistently praised the art style as a major highlight.	66%
Improved and worthy sequel Description The game is a worthy sequel that improves upon the original in various aspects such as art, sound, and writing. It retains the core elements of the first game while offering a fresh experience, making it a must-play for fans. Importance 63%	The game is a worthy sequel that improves upon the original in various aspects such as art, sound, and writing. It retains the core elements of the first game while offering a fresh experience, making it a must-play for fans.	63%
Engaging, well-written story Description The game features a well-written and engaging story with depth, character development, and emotional resonance. The narrative is lauded for its seamless integration with gameplay mechanics and sensitive handling of difficult topics. Importance 47%	The game features a well-written and engaging story with depth, character development, and emotional resonance. The narrative is lauded for its seamless integration with gameplay mechanics and sensitive handling of difficult topics.	47%
Excellent voice acting Description The game features excellent voice acting with believable and varied performances, enhancing the characters and overall presentation. Reviewers particularly praised the voice acting for adding authenticity and emotional resonance. Importance 34%	The game features excellent voice acting with believable and varied performances, enhancing the characters and overall presentation. Reviewers particularly praised the voice acting for adding authenticity and emotional resonance.	34%
Amazing, atmospheric music Description The game features amazing music that sets the right mood and enhances the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack, composed by Daniel Kobylarz, was specifically mentioned as being wonderful. Importance 22%	The game features amazing music that sets the right mood and enhances the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack, composed by Daniel Kobylarz, was specifically mentioned as being wonderful.	22%
Fun and enjoyable experience Description The game is robust, well done, fun, enjoyable, and of a high standard. The reviewer was very absorbed by the adventure game Clifftop and considers it to deliver a great experience. Importance 17%	The game is robust, well done, fun, enjoyable, and of a high standard. The reviewer was very absorbed by the adventure game Clifftop and considers it to deliver a great experience.	17%
Includes pettable cat Description The game includes a cat that the player can pet, which reviewers found to be a delightful addition. This feature was specifically mentioned as enhancing the overall experience. Importance 13%	The game includes a cat that the player can pet, which reviewers found to be a delightful addition. This feature was specifically mentioned as enhancing the overall experience.	13%
Fascinating protagonist Kathy Description Kathy is a fascinating protagonist, believably navigating a world that is alternately repulsive, stirring, and hopeful. Arielle Siegel's voice acting adds authenticity and emotional resonance, capturing Kathy's complexity. Importance 11%	Kathy is a fascinating protagonist, believably navigating a world that is alternately repulsive, stirring, and hopeful. Arielle Siegel's voice acting adds authenticity and emotional resonance, capturing Kathy's complexity.	11%