I had so hoped Endoparasitic 2 would be the game I dreamed it would be. I was so blown away by the first couple areas that I went back and played the whole first game, leaving mildly impressed. This seemed to be the new and improved version from all signs… but boy was I wrong.

The cool feel of the gameplay is still here, and some things are definitely more polished. The graphics, movement, and UI are all generally improved. There are also missing elements such as a map and some nonlinearity, as well as weapon upgrades.

But… what an annoyingly designed game. The first 1/3 is very easy, and I was worried it would become a bit boring. But suddenly you’re dealing with… invisible enemies? Ok… figured that out and then… INVINCIBLE enemies?!

Yeah, the second half is an unbearable slog. I died like 50 times to every 1 success. I tried every strategy I could think of, but the game was designed to frustrate you. On top of that, the level design very soon became extremely repetitive. It definitely seems borderline procedurally generated.

Very disappointing… the whole concept has so much potential, and it could’ve been one of the greats this year. But overall I had more fun with the more rudimentary first game, despite that one not really being a survival horror game. Oh well.