Info about SCP: Containment Breach 2:

Official game description:
**_Welcome to the SCP Facility!_**
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Step into a thrilling and immersive horror experience based on the SCP universe. Choose from multiple roles, including scientists, Class-D personnel, various SCPs, facility guards, MTF operatives, and Chaos Insurgency members!
In SCP: Containment Breach 2, a wide range of terrifying adventures awaits. Immerse yourself in a highly atmospheric, suspense-filled world where every corner holds new dangers, and every decision could mean life or death
**Experience the Full Story in Single-Player or Multiplayer Co-op!**
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Welcome to _Story Mode_, a thrilling experience you can enjoy **solo** or **with friends**. As a Class-D test subject, escape the site during a facility-wide breach, encountering some of the SCP Foundation’s most dangerous entities and navigating endless corridors. With multiple possible endings, your choices shape your journey as you uncover secrets, evade threats, and strive for survival in the chaos. Can you emerge unscathed, or will the horrors lurking within get the better of you?
**Fight for Survival or Control in PvP Breach Mode!**
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In _PvP Breach Mode_, take on various roles—whether as Class-D personnel, a scientist, a guard, an elite MTF unit, or even a member of the Chaos Insurgency. This mode features randomized map generation, making each playthrough a unique experience. Form alliances, cooperate, or betray others in a high-stakes setting where every interaction can lead to intense, dynamic scenarios. Can you survive or secure the facility against other players from around the world?

Release date: Jul 4, 2025

Categories: Horror, Survival Horror, Cooperative Multiplayer, Single-player Story, Multiple Endings, Exploration, Atmospheric Horror, Psychological Horror

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 80; verdict: Barely Playable; summary: The game exhibits significant compatibility and stability issues on Linux. Users report random crashes and memory leaks when using Proton, which can sometimes be mitigated with specific launch options. Additionally, there are reports that the game does not work on Linux at all, even with Proton, indicating major compatibility problems.
- Steam Deck: score 85; verdict: Broken; summary: The game SCP-245 faces significant issues related to compatibility with Linux and Proton, frequent crashes, and multiplayer bugs. These problems severely impact the user experience, making the game difficult to play on certain platforms and causing frustration due to instability. However, there are some positive notes on bug fixes and improvements in specific areas.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game exhibits significant instability across hardware cohorts, with frequent crashes reported even on higher-end systems. Performance issues and progress loss are notable problems.
  - Sample size: 65 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (negative, 44 reports): Players report frequent crashes and progress loss, despite appreciating the game's features.
  - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (negative, 9 reports): The game crashes consistently, especially during specific interactions.
  - Caveats: 65 of 3033 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The majority of the reviews indicate that the game is considered worth the purchase for both single-player and multiplayer experiences. The positive sentiment and recommendations suggest that the community finds value in the game, which typically aligns with a price range that is considered fair and reasonable for the content provided.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 5.0h
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 0.3h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct and indirect references to playtime. The first quote mentions 'five grueling hours of key hunting with friends,' which suggests a session length of around 5 hours. The second and third quotes emphasize the extensive time spent playing, though they do not provide specific hours. The fourth quote mentions 'Roughly 20 minutes,' which could indicate a session length or a specific event within a playthrough. Given the context, it is reasonable to infer typical session lengths and total playtimes for various completion states.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game initially presents significant friction due to technical issues, but once these are overcome, particularly in multiplayer with friends, it becomes an enjoyable experience with enhanced content and features.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Successful multiplayer or co-op session with friends
  - Time to anchor: 1h 0m
  - Friction: Technical issues and bugs; Crashes and progress loss; Difficulty in getting co-op to work; Lack of save functionality in multiplayer
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with friends; Exploring enhanced content and features; Overcoming initial technical hurdles
  - Conditions: Playing with friends who are new to the game; Utilizing multiplayer/co-op modes; Appreciating the improved graphics and additional content
- Player Archetypes:
  - Optimistic Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of the game and its potential for improvement.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative and exploratory, often playing with friends.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan; supporter
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; SCP: Secret Laboratory
  - Frustrated Critic (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Desire for a functional and enjoyable gaming experience.
    - Playstyle: Attempts to play cooperatively but is often hindered by bugs.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: critic; disappointed player
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; SCP: Secret Laboratory
  - Nostalgic Purist (buy)
    - Motivation: Appreciation for the original game and its improvements.
    - Playstyle: Exploratory and cooperative, often comparing to the original game.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: fan of the original; purist
    - Reference games: SCP: Containment Breach; SCP: Secret Laboratory


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.26): The game offers a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience, with high replayability and a good pace. Players find it entertaining both in single-player and multiplayer modes.
- Excellent remake of the original (weight 0.26): The game is praised as an excellent remake of the original, with improvements over the classic version. It is seen as a well-done remaster that stays true to the original while enhancing it.
- New additions and content (weight 0.26): The game includes new additions such as items, mechanics, maps, and rooms. Players appreciate the additional content and variety it brings to the gameplay.
- Enhanced graphics and visuals (weight 0.25): The game features significantly improved graphics, including better quality, more realistic visuals, and enhanced animations. Players appreciate the modernized graphics and smoother gameplay.
- Multiplayer mode (weight 0.22): The game features a multiplayer mode that is recommended and enjoyed by players. It offers cooperative gameplay and is seen as a cool and entertaining experience.
- Positive overall impression (weight 0.18): Players generally have a positive impression of the game, describing it as very good, cool, and worth playing. The game is seen as unique and enjoyable.
- Fewer bugs and improvements (weight 0.17): Players note that the game has fewer bugs and has seen significant improvements over its initial state. Quality of life changes and mechanical improvements are appreciated.
- Early Access success (weight 0.06): Despite being in Early Access, the game is fun and works very well. Players find it enjoyable even in its early stages.
- Increased difficulty (weight 0.06): The game is noted to be more challenging and difficult, which adds to the gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- No save system in co-op (weight 0.19): Players are frustrated by the inability to save progress in co-op or multiplayer mode, which is a significant oversight.
- SCP-173 spawn and difficulty (weight 0.15): SCP-173 spawns unpredictably and is considered too challenging, leading to frustration among players.
- SCP-106 spawn issues (weight 0.13): SCP-106 spawns too frequently and in problematic locations, making it difficult for players to escape or enjoy the game.
- Misleading title and marketing (weight 0.12): The game's title and marketing are considered deceptive, as it is not a true sequel but rather an ultimate edition of the original game.
- Multiplayer issues (weight 0.12): Multiplayer mode suffers from various problems, including low player count, high latency, and frequent glitches.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.11): Game crashes are a common occurrence, happening at various points, including during the ending sequence, which disrupts gameplay.
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.09): The game suffers from performance issues, including poor optimization and problems with bots, leading to a subpar experience.
- Soft-locking problems (weight 0.09): Players often encounter soft-locking issues, especially in multiplayer, which can halt progress and ruin the gaming experience.
- Poor gameplay and controls (weight 0.07): Players find the gameplay worse than the original and criticize the clunky controls, leading to an overall negative experience.
- Excessive zombie spawning (weight 0.07): Zombies spawn too frequently, making the game more frustrating and less enjoyable.
- Difficulty escaping SCP dimensions (weight 0.06): Players find it difficult to escape from certain SCP dimensions, leading to frustration and confusion.
- Translation and language errors (weight 0.06): The game contains translation and language errors, which can be immersion-breaking and confusing for players.
- Difficulty finding key cards (weight 0.06): Players find it hard to locate key cards and other essential items, which can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.04): There are bugs that can ruin the game experience, making it unplayable at times.
- Progress loss (weight 0.04): Players report losing progress or having their progress reset, which is frustrating and demotivating.
- Multiplayer connectivity issues (weight 0.04): Players experience problems with multiplayer connectivity, making it difficult to play with friends.
- Lack of official servers and workshops (weight 0.04): The game lacks official servers and a workshop, which limits the multiplayer experience and community content.
- Game becomes boring (weight 0.04): Gameplay is reported to become dull and repetitive after a while, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
- Lacks originality (weight 0.04): The game has very little changes from the original, leading to a lack of originality and innovation.
- Items clipping through floors (weight 0.04): Items and loot frequently clip through the floor, which can be frustrating and immersion-breaking.
- Inability to change keybinds (weight 0.04): Players are unable to change keybinds, which can be inconvenient and limit customization options.
- Respawn and despawn issues (weight 0.04): There are significant issues with respawn and despawn mechanics, which can disrupt gameplay.
- SCP spawn locations (weight 0.04): SCPs spawn in unpredictable and often inconvenient locations, making the game more challenging and less enjoyable.
- Statue SCP issues (weight 0.04): The Statue SCP has issues with appearing in cameras and can kill instantly, which can be frustrating for players.
- Lack of hints or guidance (weight 0.04): The game lacks sufficient hints or guidance, making it difficult for players to know what to do next.
- Gun usage bugs (weight 0.04): There are bugs related to gun usage, making combat less reliable and enjoyable.
- Map generation issues (weight 0.04): The game has problems with world and map generation, leading to poorly designed levels.
- Lack of anti-cheat and content (weight 0.04): The game lacks anti-cheat measures and additional content, which can detract from the multiplayer experience.
- Poor server management (weight 0.04): There are issues with server management, leading to connectivity problems and a less enjoyable multiplayer experience.
- Animation issues (weight 0.03): The game has animation issues, such as only the legs moving, which can be immersion-breaking and humorous in a negative way.
- AI issues with enemies (weight 0.03): Enemies have unintelligent AI, making combat less challenging and enjoyable.
- Out of map glitches (weight 0.03): Players can fall out of the map due to glitches, which can be frustrating and immersion-breaking.
- Glossy and ugly materials (weight 0.03): The game's materials are considered too glossy and ugly, detracting from the visual experience.
- SCP-096 issues (weight 0.03): SCP-096 is outdated and has targeting issues, making encounters less enjoyable.
- Chaos with multiple SCP spawns (weight 0.03): Multiple SCPs spawning simultaneously can create too much chaos, making the game less enjoyable.
- Repetitive dialogue (weight 0.03): SCP-079 has repetitive dialogue, which can become annoying and immersion-breaking.
- Lack of new story and scenarios (weight 0.03): The game lacks new story elements and scenarios, making it feel stale and unoriginal.
- Confusing item location changes (weight 0.03): Changes in item locations can be confusing for players, making it difficult to find essential items.
- Buggy SCP interactions (weight 0.03): There are bugs and issues with interactions involving certain SCPs, detracting from the overall experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiplayer modes and rules (weight 0.16): The game offers multiple multiplayer modes, including cooperative and PvP modes. Players appreciate the inclusion of online play and the variety of multiplayer experiences.
- SCP mechanics and issues (weight 0.15): The game includes various SCP mechanics, items, and cooperative play among SCPs. However, there are also mentions of bugs and issues related to SCP spawning and behavior.
- Cooperative gameplay emphasized (weight 0.14): The game features a strong focus on cooperative gameplay, with multiple mentions of co-op modes, scenarios, and mechanics that encourage players to work together.
- Game mechanics and controls (weight 0.13): The game features a variety of mechanics and controls, including soft-locking mechanics, character mechanics, and specific gameplay strategies.
- Spawning issues and bugs (weight 0.12): Players report various spawning issues, including unexpected spawn locations and bugs that can affect gameplay negatively.
- Exploration-based gameplay (weight 0.06): Exploration is a key aspect of the game, with players highlighting the exploration mechanics and the enjoyment of discovering new areas.
- Room interactions and new content (weight 0.06): The game includes new rooms and entities, providing players with fresh content to explore and interact with.
- Realistic and engaging gameplay (weight 0.05): Players appreciate the realistic gameplay and find the overall gameplay experience to be engaging and enjoyable.
- Scary and horror elements (weight 0.05): The game includes scary atmosphere and horror elements, contributing to a tense and immersive experience.
- New features and updates (weight 0.05): The game includes various new features and improvements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Single-player story mode (weight 0.04): The game includes a single-player story mode, offering a campaign for players to enjoy solo.
- Achievements system (weight 0.04): The game features an achievements system, allowing players to unlock various achievements as they progress.
- Game difficulty settings (weight 0.04): Players mention the game's difficulty settings, which can be adjusted to provide a more challenging or accessible experience.
- Procedural map generation (weight 0.04): The game features procedural map generation, providing players with unique and varied environments to explore.

Performance notes:
- Performance and FPS issues (weight 0.26): Many players report low FPS, performance issues, and graphical problems. These issues are widespread and affect the overall gaming experience.
- Optimization improvements needed (weight 0.17): While some players note improved graphics and better optimization, others still face optimization issues, especially on low-end hardware.
- Game runs well on various configurations (weight 0.12): Several players report that the game runs well on their configurations, including max graphics settings and older devices.
- Server and multiplayer issues (weight 0.06): There are issues with server shutdowns and multiplayer save problems.
- Compatibility and overheating issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of compatibility issues with Linux and overheating problems on PC.
- Loading times and engine issues (weight 0.04): Players mention long loading times and issues related to the game's outdated engine.
- V-sync and latency issues (weight 0.04): V-sync is reported to worsen performance, and there are complaints about high latency in the game.
- Windows 11 support (weight 0.02): Some players mention the need for better support for Windows 11.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for multiplayer and SCP fans (weight 0.14): The game is frequently recommended for its multiplayer fun and appeal to fans of the SCP universe. It is considered a great option for playing with friends and experiencing SCP nostalgia.
- Recommended for fans of SCP: CB (weight 0.06): The game is recommended for fans of SCP: Containment Breach, indicating it has elements that appeal to this specific audience.
- Considered the best SCP game (weight 0.05): Many reviews highlight this game as the best option among SCP games available on Steam, making it a top choice for fans of the genre.
- Add language options and subtitles (weight 0.04): Players have suggested adding language options for documents and subtitles for NPC dialogue to improve accessibility.
- Add save option in multiplayer (weight 0.03): Players have requested the addition of a save option in multiplayer mode to enhance the gaming experience.
- Recommended despite name change (weight 0.03): The game is recommended by players even though it has undergone a name change.
- Free on Steam (weight 0.03): The game is noted for being available for free on Steam, which adds to its appeal.
- Recommended for backrooms-style fans (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for fans of backrooms-style games, indicating it has elements that appeal to this specific audience.
- Avoid repeating original mistakes (weight 0.02): Reviews mention the importance of avoiding the mistakes made in the original game to enhance the overall experience.
- Tone down model specularity (weight 0.02): Some players have suggested toning down the model specularity to improve the visual experience of the game.
- Recommended for various age groups (weight 0.02): The game is recommended for a wide range of age groups, including teens, adults, and even grandmothers.
- Play during free time (weight 0.02): The game is recommended as a good option to check out when players have free time.

Other player notes:
- Game in Early Access (weight 0.04): The game is currently in Early Access, which means it is still under development and may have unfinished features or bugs.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.31): Players are frustrated primarily due to a combination of high difficulty, aggressive NPCs, and a plethora of bugs and crashes. Issues such as softlocks, lack of save functionality in co-op mode, and misleading checkpoint systems further exacerbate the frustration, making progression difficult and often unfair.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of new content and innovation compared to its predecessor. Players also express dissatisfaction with the game's performance issues, misleading marketing, and the overall feeling that the game is unfinished or not a true sequel.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.09): Enjoyment is derived from the fun gameplay, improved graphics, and the ability to play with friends in co-op mode. Players appreciate the new content, spoopy atmosphere, and the overall positive experience despite some challenges.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Excitement is generated by the engaging gameplay mechanics, immersive storyline, and improved graphics. Players are particularly thrilled by the multiplayer interactions and the unique moments created by the game's lore and aesthetic.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Satisfaction comes from the improvements and new content added to the game. Players appreciate the updated visuals, functionality, and the integration of new features such as Steam Achievements and improved multiplayer modes.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia is evoked by the remastered version bringing back old feelings and memories associated with the original game. Long-time fans of the series appreciate the reminiscence of childhood memories and the classic gameplay experience.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is primarily caused by the game's bugs, crashes, and unfair gameplay mechanics. Players are also frustrated by the developers' and community manager's behavior, as well as the game's performance issues and unpredictable SCP behaviors.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is derived from unique and humorous gameplay experiences, such as killing a teammate and laughing, or encountering entertaining bugs and mechanics. Players find joy in the game's quirky moments and interactions.
- Fear (weight 0.02): Fear is elicited by the game's scary elements, jump scares, and the overall horror atmosphere. Players find the game particularly frightening when playing on higher difficulty settings or experiencing it for the first time.
- Appreciation (weight 0.02): Appreciation comes from the well-designed game mechanics, additional content, and improvements made to the game. Players value the new updates, optimized performance, and the overall quality of the game.
- Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is expressed by players who anticipate future improvements and optimizations for the game. They hope that the developers will continue to polish the game and address its current issues, making it one of the best SCP games.
- Frustrated (weight 0.02): Players feel frustrated due to multiple game-breaking issues, particularly in multiplayer mode. Difficulties in finding keycards, performance issues, and RNG-heavy mechanics contribute to this frustration.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise is caused by the game's visual improvements, innovations, and unexpected moments. Players are pleasantly surprised by the game's responsiveness and the developers' attention to detail.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players are impressed by the new rooms, items, and improvements compared to the original game. The discovery of new content and updates adds to their admiration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.01): Disappointment is caused by bugs, lack of save functionality in co-op mode, and various gameplay issues. Players are frustrated by the game's crashes and problems with multiplayer.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from the improvements over the original game, including better launcher and menu interfaces, detailed survival guides, and the addition of playable multiplayer and extra content.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from unclear locations, lack of hints or guidance, and an unclear plot and level design. Players struggle with navigating the game and understanding its objectives.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom is felt by players who find the game tedious, especially when searching for items or playing without friends. The lack of engaging content contributes to this sentiment.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Excitement is generated by the improved graphics, gameplay mechanics, and the addition of new content. Players are thrilled by the detailed and realistic gameplay elements.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Disappointment is caused by the inactive multiplayer mode, map generation issues, and controversial naming decisions. Players feel let down by the graphics and updates not meeting their expectations.}