Meridian 157: Chapter 2

If you like the free Meridian 157: Prologue, just get the whole series when it is on sale. Puzzle exploration games done right. Outstanding, mellow fun.

This is a very good puzzle series. The graphics, music, and story are really good. But I'm not going to recommend the game because the developers don't respond to issues posted by players on the discussion board. The meridian series has a problem with playing the in game cut scenes on Linux computers as well as the brand new Steam Machine. If they would fix this issue, or at least respond on the discussion board, then I would give them a positive recommendation.

it's alright

Completed, had fun. Just needed a couple of magnifying glass hints, but otherwise nice puzzle difficulty in this chapter. Now on to Chapter 3!

Unlike the Prologue and Chapter 1, the puzzles in Chapter 2 are more obtuse. I played this on Hard mode, and I do not recommend that route since there's no toggle to return to Normal mode with in-game hints. I needed a walkthrough for many parts. The biggest issue is when I knew what the game wanted from me and I couldn't figure out how to fulfill it. I'd say the worst culprit was the cage pattern because it silently introduced a new mechanic--dragging your mouse--to a game that up to this point was click-based. So I was clicking the pattern, getting zero feedback, and entirely confused on how to proceed. I'd say the game itself is good overall for what it sets out to achieve, but definitely choose Normal mode so you're not left hitting your head against the wall.

I played Meridian 157 – Chapter 1 and found it full of suspense and mystery. Chapter 2 continued the story with the same atmosphere, interesting puzzles, and an immersive industrial environment with tunnels and hidden areas. Both chapters were equally good and kept me engaged from start to finish. I have just finished Chapter 2 and moved on to Chapter 3. The only downside was that there weren’t Dutch subtitles. Overall, Meridian 157 is a strong point‑and‑click adventure series that delivers tension, mystery, puzzles, and atmosphere across its chapters.