Beholder 2 Review Summary

Name: Beholder 2 community summary
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-10-31

Card Review summary

Improvement over the first game
Strong and intriguing story
Engaging and enjoyable gameplay
Multiple branching paths and endings
Gameplay becomes tedious and repetitive
Excessive grinding and travel time

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Helpful reviews: 78%
Unhelpful reviews: 22%
Protest reviews: 0%

69%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
31%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 947
Negative points: 694
Gameplay points: 894
Perf. points: 16
Rec. points: 199
Misc points: 364

Point	Description	Importance
Improvement over the first game Description Many players consider this sequel better and more engaging than its predecessor, citing more dynamic gameplay, improved graphics, and a more interesting plot. It is seen as an overall refinement of the original formula. Importance 38%	Many players consider this sequel better and more engaging than its predecessor, citing more dynamic gameplay, improved graphics, and a more interesting plot. It is seen as an overall refinement of the original formula.	38%
Strong and intriguing story Description The narrative is widely praised as excellent, immersive, and full of unexpected developments. Reviewers highlight the gripping lore and impressive storytelling as a major strength. Importance 32%	The narrative is widely praised as excellent, immersive, and full of unexpected developments. Reviewers highlight the gripping lore and impressive storytelling as a major strength.	32%
Engaging and enjoyable gameplay Description Players frequently describe the game as interesting, fun, and captivating, with gameplay that makes time fly and keeps them mentally engaged. The core loop is considered novel and gripping by many reviewers. Importance 31%	Players frequently describe the game as interesting, fun, and captivating, with gameplay that makes time fly and keeps them mentally engaged. The core loop is considered novel and gripping by many reviewers.	31%
Multiple branching paths and endings Description The game features numerous distinct endings and a branching narrative where player decisions shape outcomes. Reviewers appreciate the replayability this provides, including the ability to unlock many unique endings with their own narration. Importance 31%	The game features numerous distinct endings and a branching narrative where player decisions shape outcomes. Reviewers appreciate the replayability this provides, including the ability to unlock many unique endings with their own narration.	31%
Choices carry real consequences Description Decisions made throughout the game have tangible effects on the story and the fates of characters. Players emphasize that every choice matters and leads to distinct, dramatic outcomes. Importance 23%	Decisions made throughout the game have tangible effects on the story and the fates of characters. Players emphasize that every choice matters and leads to distinct, dramatic outcomes.	23%
Shocking plot twists and ending Description The story delivers unexpected twists and a striking conclusion that leaves a strong impression. Reviewers frequently mention the bombshell ending and moments that make them question every character and event. Importance 22%	The story delivers unexpected twists and a striking conclusion that leaves a strong impression. Reviewers frequently mention the bombshell ending and moments that make them question every character and event.	22%
Good graphics and unique art style Description Visuals are described as beautiful, pleasant, and technically polished. The distinct art style, often noted as dark, gloomy, or stylish, contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere. Importance 22%	Visuals are described as beautiful, pleasant, and technically polished. The distinct art style, often noted as dark, gloomy, or stylish, contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere.	22%
Overall positive reception Description The general consensus is that the game is great, satisfying, and impressive in many respects. Reviewers often summarize it as an excellent or outstanding experience. Importance 17%	The general consensus is that the game is great, satisfying, and impressive in many respects. Reviewers often summarize it as an excellent or outstanding experience.	17%
Excellent music and sound design Description The soundtrack and audio atmosphere are consistently praised as great and fitting. Music enhances the overall mood and is remembered as a highlight by many players. Importance 14%	The soundtrack and audio atmosphere are consistently praised as great and fitting. Music enhances the overall mood and is remembered as a highlight by many players.	14%
Immersive totalitarian atmosphere Description The game successfully builds a convincing and oppressive totalitarian setting that many find well-realized. This atmosphere adds depth to the narrative and enhances player immersion. Importance 14%	The game successfully builds a convincing and oppressive totalitarian setting that many find well-realized. This atmosphere adds depth to the narrative and enhances player immersion.	14%
Worth its price and replaying Description Many players feel the game justifies its cost and offers strong replay value. It is often recommended for multiple playthroughs and considered a worthwhile purchase. Importance 13%	Many players feel the game justifies its cost and offers strong replay value. It is often recommended for multiple playthroughs and considered a worthwhile purchase.	13%
Humor including dark comedy Description The game features a good amount of humor, often characterized by dark or absurd jokes that land well with players. This levity balances the heavier themes of the story. Importance 12%	The game features a good amount of humor, often characterized by dark or absurd jokes that land well with players. This levity balances the heavier themes of the story.	12%
Masterpiece and worthy sequel Description A subset of players consider the game a masterpiece and one of the best sequels in gaming, praising its connection to the original. The series as a whole is held in high regard. Importance 11%	A subset of players consider the game a masterpiece and one of the best sequels in gaming, praising its connection to the original. The series as a whole is held in high regard.	11%
Well-written and enjoyable characters Description Characters are frequently described as interesting, well-developed, and enjoyable to interact with. Their depth and the moral dilemmas they face add to the story's impact. Importance 7%	Characters are frequently described as interesting, well-developed, and enjoyable to interact with. Their depth and the moral dilemmas they face add to the story's impact.	7%
Unique and deep experience Description The game stands out from others with its distinct blend of mechanics, narrative, and style. Players describe it as very well made and unlike typical titles. Importance 7%	The game stands out from others with its distinct blend of mechanics, narrative, and style. Players describe it as very well made and unlike typical titles.	7%
Gameplay sometimes outshines story Description Some reviewers find the gameplay more engaging than the narrative, noting it is never boring and offers more enjoyment than the plot. This perspective highlights the strength of the interactive elements. Importance 7%	Some reviewers find the gameplay more engaging than the narrative, noting it is never boring and offers more enjoyment than the plot. This perspective highlights the strength of the interactive elements.	7%

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