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❤ Freely Explore the Coastal Town

Players take control of the protagonist, Riley, and freely explore the expansive, side-scrolling environments of the coastal town of Camena. The increased map size, compared to the first game, allows players to venture between various landmarks and locations, though some reviewers noted that the paths between destinations can feel convoluted at times.

❤ Make Impactful Dialogue Choices

Dialogue and player choice sit at the core of the gameplay experience. Players engage in conversations with a cast of well-written, naturally-voiced NPCs, making choices that shape Riley's personality and relationships. These dialogue decisions carry meaningful consequences, impacting the story's narrative outcomes and available endings.

❤ Leverage the Supernatural Radio

One of the game's standout mechanics is the use of a supernatural radio. Players can tune the radio to different frequencies, allowing them to communicate with ghostly entities, manipulate the environment, and even travel through time tears - supernatural fissures in the time-space continuum. Reviewers praised this radio mechanic as an effective carryover and expansion from the previous game.

❤ Solve Environmental Puzzles

Interspersed throughout the exploration and dialogue are environmental puzzles for players to solve. These puzzles typically involve using the radio to tune into the correct frequency or manipulate objects in the world. While not overly complex, reviewers felt these puzzles provided a nice change of pace and complemented the game's narrative-driven focus.

❤ Utilize the Walkie-Talkie System

A new addition is the introduction of a walkie-talkie system, enabling players to communicate remotely with various characters. This mechanic allows players to gather information, check in with NPCs, and uncover additional insights about the game's mysteries. Reviewers generally appreciated this system as it added another layer of interactivity and communication to the gameplay.