You have already played excellently Kona ? Then you’ll love the direct sequel. However, if you haven’t had an adventure in this first opus, His II can be played without having done the previous one. During Gamescom 2022 we had the chance to try it out with a developer for a few dozen minutes. Unsurprisingly, this suite offers a well-designed vibe.
Kona II: fog, a perfect atmosphere
This game starts right at the end of the first opus. So if you don’t want to be spoiled, come back and read the article after you’ve finished. So you are on a small ship, ready to leave this strange Canadian village and all those wolves. However, a few minutes after boarding your fragile boat, a strange character shoots you dead without warning. Our protagonist Carl falls into the water and swims to shore. Your first step will therefore be simple, you will have to heal yourself, make a fire and rest. As with the first opus, you’ll need to gather wood, matches, and all the good stuff to create the perfect little fireplace.
The most striking thing, however, is the background noise. With headphones everything is perfect. We hear the sound of footsteps in the snow, wolves in the distance, the sound is phantasmagorical. So much so that it is difficult to transcribe it in writing as it was a qualitative experience.
An even more mysterious sequel
The whole salt of this license lies in the solving of mysteries. Here the developers promise us a hellish scenario. Where does this mysterious mist come from? Who tried to kill us? What is this strange mansion far away in the dark? The story will always be set in these beautiful snowy landscapes of northern Canada in the 1970’s.
Also, our dear detective will still have his camera and notebook to write down everything that happens. So it will be possible not to lose a crumb of your possible investigations. Everything happens automatically, and it’s very convenient, because according to the developers, the game will end in a couple of hours.
For our part, we were frankly excited about the demo. The music, the decor, the atmosphere, His II really has it all. So we can’t wait to learn more and play the final version, which is planned for next year without further details.