The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication Review (PureRuby)
TL;DR
Completion time: ~8–10 hours for 100%
Difficulty: 2/10
Verdict: 8.5/10. This sequel improves everything from the first game and delivers a well-rounded, story-rich horror experience.
Review
As an achievement huntress, I always keep achievement hunting in mind when reviewing a game.
The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is a solid step up from the first game in every possible way. The visuals are better, character animations are more fluid, voice acting is available in multiple languages (including English), and both the gameplay and the story feel much more refined. If the first game dipped its toes into adding variety to a walking sim, this one fully embraces it.
The cast of characters has a lot more depth this time. They each have their own personalities, motives, and small arcs that make them feel more than just horror game tropes. You actually get to care about them, and that emotional connection helps the story hit harder when things go south.
There are more puzzles, chase sequences now have interactive elements, and best of all, there's a ghost dog companion with its own story. That dog is adorable and adds surprising emotional weight to the game.
Just like the first game, this one occasionally breaks tension with some irony and self-awareness. Personally, I enjoy that kind of tone-shift because it keeps the experience fresh, but I can see how it might not work for everyone. There’s also some light self-insert material that could feel a bit indulgent, but I just treat it as a silly easter egg and move on.
For achievement hunters, this one is easy and painless. One playthrough with chapter select is enough to 100% it, and there are no glitched or missable trophies. All achievements are offline.
Definitely worth your time if you're into Asian horror stories with a mix of suspense, emotion, and just the right amount of quirk.
What I liked
✔️ Vastly improved graphics and animation
✔️ Voice acting in multiple languages
✔️ More interactive gameplay with puzzles and chase sequences
✔️ Ghost dog companion with a touching subplot
✔️ Characters with real depth and personality
✔️ No missable or glitched achievements
What I didn’t like
❌ Irony and self-inserts might break immersion for some
❌ Slightly indulgent tone in a few moments
Please note that English isn't my main language. I used ChatGPT to rephrase my gibberish into readable form so my review might sound harsher than it actually is!