Sights & Sounds
- The pixel art is quite good, just like the prequel. The character portraits are improved, though.
- The sound design is far improved from the first game. In addition to using higher quality mics (the step up in voice quality is noticeable), the voice actors for Rosa and Joey sound much more comfortable and natural than they did in The Blackwell Legacy
- The music is also way better. Very jazzy in a way that emphasizes the noir influences
Story & Vibes
- The story, unfortunately, takes a small step back. Don't worry, there's still plenty of intrigue to be enjoyed, but the overall narrative just isn't as interesting as the prequel
- That's not to say there hasn't been any improvement in the writing. The reduction in exposition from everyone you meet is a welcome change
- Without giving anything away, you're given the option of choosing between two separate cases. By the end of the game, those stories intertwine, eventually leading to the plot's climax
- Hope you enjoy noir overtones, because this game leans much more strongly into those than Legacy
Playability & Replayability
- It's a point and click adventure game. 'Nuff said
- Not sure I'm ever going to come back for the achievements I missed
Overall Impressions & Performance
- I'm only on the second game out of five, but I like where the series is going. Hoping to see it keep up its momentum
- Played it on Steam Deck. The trackpads are nice, but it's probably still going to feel more natural playing it with a mouse
Final Verdict
- 7/10. In all, it improves quite a bit on the first game, even if the narrative was a little ho-hum in comparison
- The pixel art is quite good, just like the prequel. The character portraits are improved, though.
- The sound design is far improved from the first game. In addition to using higher quality mics (the step up in voice quality is noticeable), the voice actors for Rosa and Joey sound much more comfortable and natural than they did in The Blackwell Legacy
- The music is also way better. Very jazzy in a way that emphasizes the noir influences
Story & Vibes
- The story, unfortunately, takes a small step back. Don't worry, there's still plenty of intrigue to be enjoyed, but the overall narrative just isn't as interesting as the prequel
- That's not to say there hasn't been any improvement in the writing. The reduction in exposition from everyone you meet is a welcome change
- Without giving anything away, you're given the option of choosing between two separate cases. By the end of the game, those stories intertwine, eventually leading to the plot's climax
- Hope you enjoy noir overtones, because this game leans much more strongly into those than Legacy
Playability & Replayability
- It's a point and click adventure game. 'Nuff said
- Not sure I'm ever going to come back for the achievements I missed
Overall Impressions & Performance
- I'm only on the second game out of five, but I like where the series is going. Hoping to see it keep up its momentum
- Played it on Steam Deck. The trackpads are nice, but it's probably still going to feel more natural playing it with a mouse
Final Verdict
- 7/10. In all, it improves quite a bit on the first game, even if the narrative was a little ho-hum in comparison