Dread X Collection 2

Collection 2 starts things differently, you had a selection menu in 1 where you got to play all the games with a few mouse clicks. In 2, this option exists as free play mode. But you can also play the main game where you wake up in a mansion, there is a plot and you'll need keys in order to play the 12 games. Each room has one puzzle with one key being the reward. Sucker For Love I knew of this game beforehand, it was one of the reasons holding me back from playing the collection. I'm totally not into visual novel like dating games and this one sounded super creepy/weird. I went with it first to get it out of the way but I ended up enjoying the experience. It turns out it's more of a comedy game mixed with some dark vibes. The writing is very on point, it's not too wordy but just the right amount. The steps to perform the rituals where kept easy enough to follow. There is voice acting and it's actually good. The game can be easily completed within 30 minutes and it's good quality. I just wish it had fullscreen by default, I ended up having to replay the game by accident. This is such a good start, it made me eager to play the next game. Arcadletra You start at an arcade and vide…

Squirrel stapler is made simply just so you go to the 2 hour mark and can't refund the game and there's a duke nukem/doom clone that got glazed as one of the best in the collection and also ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ sucked ♥♥♥♥ so currently rn until i find a good game in the collection im keeping this at a no

Buy this collection so you can play: * Charlotte's Exile (I want a full release) * Touched by an Outer God (I want a full release) * Squirrel Stapler (it's good, but I think it has way too much hype) * Solipsis (terrifying, another masterpiece from Daniel Mullins) * Sucker For Love (creative, funny, charming) I would argue all of these games are of the same quality, and for $2 on sale, they are absolutely worth your time. Also, the puzzle house where you find the keys to play the games is pretty neat. If you get stuck on a puzzle, try looking for a clue somewhere else in the house. For the in-between/"try it after" games: * The Diving Bell (cool, but not as good as the top five) * End of Days (it's fun but not very deep) * Undiscovered (kinda boring but has some cool ideas) The games that I didn't like: * Thing in the Lake (terrible everything) * Another Late Night (very boring) * Arcadlectra (just not good) * The Toy Shop (cool idea, very flawed, awful execution) Other reviews are more detailed, but I thought I'd just keep it simple and tell you what I think is worth playing if you want to get this.

Very solid collection, my personal favorite in terms of gameplay was Touched by an Outer God, and the scariest one was either The Diving Bell or Undiscovered. The Toy Shop had really cool worldbuilding. There's something to love about each game here, except maybe Another Late Night... I honestly don't know what the deal with that one was, lol. Honestly I also really liked the game outside of the games (for lack of a better term?... The world you access all the games from. HUB world maybe? IDK) It has a great artstyle and vibes. I just wish the puzzles weren't so damn easy... but I guess they don't want to stop you from playing the actual games for too long lol.

I wish some of the included games were expanded upon as standalones.

Perhaps one of the best compilations out of the ones we got from Dread X. This one features some of the best games, which later had their own full projects. It's an absolute level up compared to the first compilation. Another Late Night - fine game with an interesting premise Arcadletra - A flop. Didn't understand it, didn't like it. One of the only games that just kept lagging over and over and didn't have much to it. Solipsis - Great idea, great way to present it Squirrel Stapler - godlike stuff, godlike and insanely good. This is the best game of the series in my opinion, absolute cinema of the crazy horror with the most ridiculous premises. Sucker for Love - A cute kawaii horror novel based on Lovecraftian mythos. Does it get better than that? The Diving Bell - An amazing game with great pacing. Loved how it went, loved how it ended and most of the things about it. The Thing in the Lake - it was ok. I don't think it's one of the best games, but it was good. The Toy Shop - Didn't like it, only for those who love the premise of OH, BUT WHAT IF WE ARE THE BAD GUYS REALLY? To the End of Days - 50/50 Touched by an Outer God - it's ok. I like the idea …