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Review: Samorost 2
At a Glance
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How to Save and Pause:As you progress, each chapter is added to the game's menu, allowing you to either resume from there or simply replay that part of the game. To bring up this menu, or to pause the game, click on the star in the upper right corner of your screen. Time needed per session:While you can complete this game in about 45 minutes, the ability to resume from the beginning of any chapter makes it so that you can easily fit this game into any schedule.
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Does this game pose issues for Christian players?
 | Some players may have concerns There's some crude humor, but perhaps the biggest issue is that you'll need to drug an alien in order to put them to sleep. |
Screenshots
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/samorost_2_0.jpg)
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/samorost_2_1.jpg)
![[view screenshot]](../images/screenshots/samorost_2_2.jpg)
Game Overview
Samorost 2 picks up the story of the little space gnome a little while after the events of the first game. Among other things, he's planted some pear trees and adopted a brown dog. As idyllic as this may seem, the pears end up attracting the attention of some roaming aliens, and when the loyal canine tries to prevent them from absconding with the fruit, they unceremoniously throw the pooch into their bag and take it along with them! This leaves the gnome little choice but to track the aliens down to their home asteroid and find a way to rescue their captive.
As before, this is a point and click adventure game. To make progress in the story, the player must click on various objects and creatures in the proper order. There are no true inventory puzzles here though, as everyone automatically knows what to do when you click on something. Your only concern is to click on things in the right order or at the right time, though don't expect a game like this to test your reflexes - you'll always have plenty of time to act.
This time though, the lack of an inventory can actually become a small problem. Late in the game, you'll need to use a large balloon to collect seal flatulence (it makes sense in context). The catch here is that the gas is used as part of another puzzle, and if you use it at the wrong time, you'll need to go back and collect more farts before you can try again.
The good news is that's also the only real issue I've seen people have with this title, so if you enjoyed the first game, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well. Both are a pleasant way to spend a rainy afternoon, though only the first game is free. Lastly, should the price tag for this adventure seem a tad steep, consider waiting for another Steam sale - it drops dramatically on a regular basis.
As before, this is a point and click adventure game. To make progress in the story, the player must click on various objects and creatures in the proper order. There are no true inventory puzzles here though, as everyone automatically knows what to do when you click on something. Your only concern is to click on things in the right order or at the right time, though don't expect a game like this to test your reflexes - you'll always have plenty of time to act.
This time though, the lack of an inventory can actually become a small problem. Late in the game, you'll need to use a large balloon to collect seal flatulence (it makes sense in context). The catch here is that the gas is used as part of another puzzle, and if you use it at the wrong time, you'll need to go back and collect more farts before you can try again.
The good news is that's also the only real issue I've seen people have with this title, so if you enjoyed the first game, then you'll probably enjoy this one as well. Both are a pleasant way to spend a rainy afternoon, though only the first game is free. Lastly, should the price tag for this adventure seem a tad steep, consider waiting for another Steam sale - it drops dramatically on a regular basis.
Points of Interest
Significantly longer adventure
There are at least twelve scenes for you to solve in this sequel. This gives the game a chance to develop into a proper adventure with a real resolution - in fact, there's actually a proper ending this time!
Steam community features
While there aren't any Steam trading cards, there are thirteen achievements for players to earn as they follow the story. Unfortunately, these are simply awarded for story progression: every new scene you reach will grant an achievement, and the final and thirteenth achievement is automatically earned by finishing the game. Thus, a single playthrough will net you all of them without any real effort.
Concerns and Issues
Substance use
The smoking monk from the first game makes a reappearance on the alien's asteroid. This time around you'll need to help him locate his pipe and space tobacco, as he's misplaced them. There are also two sequences where you'll prepare drinks in order to get people to do what you want. You'll need to spike one of them with powder from a space opium poppy, as the goal is to drug a slug-like alien and knock it out.
Potty humor
As mentioned above, the player will eventually need to collect a large bag full of space seal farts in order to progress. This is awkward enough on its own, but sometimes you'll also need to have the dog urinate on things in order to solve certain puzzles.