Analysis of Curious Expedition 2

Investigate, explore and have fun with the situations that Curious Expedition 2 has prepared for you

The adventurous spirit is something we all drank from a young age. Whether it’s because of our forays into the woods with friends, films of the time or even books where we choose the fate of the protagonist, this fear of the unknown, of facing fierce enemies or traveling uncharted paths is something we have rooted deep in our DNA. In video games, we’ve rarely had this sense of danger in uncharted landscapes. Fortunately, this feeling returns with Curious Expedition 2, a new opus developed by y man machine Thunderous publication where we must put our survival instincts to the test while searching for priceless relics. Are you up for the challenge?

Take a jacket in case it gets cold

Prepare your equipment, because this time we will embody the role of a daring explorer with a very clear idea: to solve the mystery that surrounds certain islands that appear and disappear by magic. All this is more complicated than it seems at first glance, since the culprit of this paranormal phenomenon is an ancient (or future) civilization with its own personal goals. So it will affect us create an exploration party, stuff yourself with food and gear to survive, and go in search of glory and glory. Is this mushroom hallucinogenic or do mole men really exist?

Don’t forget the compass

Curious Expedition 2 is a procedural title, where based on simple decision-making, we will direct the course of every exploration. The survival factor will also be very present, so you will have to be careful at all times. Visiting a temple can be a good option, but stealing the treasure at the back of the room leads us into a deadly trap…

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Not only will we find dangers and difficulties at specific points on the map, but even on the way to these points of interest, random events may occur. Some of these interruptions are due to the lack of common sense that our team can experience. As if it were a life counter, every step we take inside the island will reduce sanity, and if he runs out, the physical and psychological integrity of the group will be compromised. If we get to this point, it is better to find a good place to rest and regain common sense. Here is an indigenous village… Will they be hospitable or will we be their next dinner party?

Like in Vegas but without fries

There are times when our actions will not be sufficient to complete the corresponding execution, and part of the success will fall on the dice. In fact, the dice will have a lot of weight in Curious Expedition 2, since they will be the way to develop the fights. Depending on our roll, each member of our expedition will be able to perform a specific attack, obtain additional bonuses or heal from their wounds. We will have to weigh each movement, each roll and of course, try to be as well equipped as possible. so that the rival does not interfere with our exploration plans. That and crossing your fingers that what we want comes out, of course…

Simple, simple and pretty

Despite all these actions that I have described (and many others that I have left out), the title is very pleasant to handle with the controller. With just two buttons we will be able to do everything, and the accessibility in the menus and drop-down lists is so good that we will not have to review the commands every minute. In reality, this simplicity in its options makes us enter the game very quickly, and despite the number of dialogues to read (by the way, in Spanish), let’s not see it as heavy. It’s quite an experience to go around the island without knowing what will be the next thing that will pass us.

Part of that charm that Curious Expedition 2 exudes is also due to its visual section. His artistic style reminds me of Tintin comics, with a well-done, colorful drawing that invites us to experience a thousand and one situations. Everything is “very white”, in the sense that there are no decadent, dark and threatening scenes, despite playing a survival title. The worst in this case are the animations of the expedition group (especially in combat), although this should not bother since the title bases its strong point on the narrative and procedural development options, where it really stands out .

Conclusion of Curious Expedition 2

Lovers of exploring wild lands, discovering the dangers that spread across the world, and studying all kinds of native flora and fauna, you’re in luck. Taking up the steps of its first installment, but with a renewed graphic style, the work of Maschinen-Mensch and Thunderful Publishing invites us to enter procedural islands of immense value, where anything can happen.

Its story will catch up with us little by little, but its playable system will deceive us from the start. It is very pleasant to start playing thanks to a system adapted to the control which works wonderfully. Its dialogues, its texts and its accessibility through the menus are a gesture of gratitude, which is compensated by the comfort that the player receives. And that we have a multitude of options, whether outside or inside the fight. Don’t be put off by its procedural system, or its combat with dice involved. Everything is designed so that you “understand” immediately and that the real weight of the plot rests on the actions you have taken. May reason have mercy on your party before they reach your destination.