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Demon Hunter 2: A New Chapter is a supernatural Hidden Object video game. In it, we take the role of a demon hunter investigating the latest sighting of a supernatural force.
This is also the sequel to the popular Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond, which you can also try here on GameTop for free!
The game’s visuals are very colorful, even if the story is on the grim side of horror games. This does not mean however that the art style is stylish, far from it. Every area is very grounded in reality, the colors simply help visualize the objects on the scene without them blending into the background. The groundedness of everything makes it all the more worthwhile when the supernatural forces start appearing, and their design is just exquisite.
Characters are also detailed and well made, and even animated. While they are 2D renders, the simulation of movement is fluid enough, and the voice acting helps with the immersion. There are also plenty of animal characters with their own distinct sounds. While not full fledged characters on their own, they do add flavor to wherever you find them.
The story picks up some years after the last entry in the series, but if you have not played them there is a brief cutscene at the beginning to catch you up.
Your foster father was a detective that specialized in the paranormal, and he did not take you in by chance. Your bloodline is one of ancient demon hunters, fated to battle the forces of darkness forever more. Your parents met their demise in this eternal struggle, and during the last game you take on their mantle after your foster father dies.
Time has passed, and you have solved many mysteries dealing with ghosts and ghouls, but your main prey has always been the demon sealed years ago.
Now you are a wealthy investigator, your main tool being an amulet that allows you to withstand many instances of damage and come out without a scratch. As you are conducting your latest research, you are contacted by someone that not only knew your foster father, but also knows of your heritage.
You must now get ready to visit him in his villa, since he seems to have information of grave importance. Not only your life will be at stake this time, but that of many others as well.
Gameplay wise, this follows the basic gist of mystery games online. The areas are divided into sections, and each one has plenty of objects to collect, and plenty more that need to be unlocked. You do this by getting the right object for the job, or solving a puzzle to get it. Sometimes you have to do both. You keep trying to match the object with the interactable area until you unlock a new section. Some objects can be combined with others, while other objects need a set amount before they can be used.
The puzzles you need to solve are very varied and challenging, and if you get too stuck you can wait for the skip button to charge so you can move on with the story. How fast said button takes to charge depends on the difficulty setting chosen at the beginning of the game, which is also the case for the hint button that tells you where to go next in general gameplay.
Clutter games are a fascinating genre of puzzles that will test your observation skills. The main challenge revolves around the List. This involves a scene filled with an assortment of items, and it's your job to find and click on the ones indicated on a list. Sometimes, this list is composed of words, while at other times it's made up of objects that you need to strategically place within the scene. These List puzzles are scattered throughout the game, and occasionally, you might have to tackle the same one twice to acquire multiple handy objects.
Another recurring puzzle is the Goldberg Machine, where you need to reorganize items in such a way that the killer figurine is taken care of and the couple is saved. Sometimes a list puzzle becomes a Goldberg Machine as you advance through the game.
Demon Hunter 2 is a fantastic no internet games of the genre, with a story mixing crime drama and paranormal investigation in a masterful way. The true intent and identity of the perpetrator will have you after their trail for the whole duration of the game, and it is quite the entertaining journey indeed.
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