
This is about as drab of an existence as there is, and Evan obviously hates what he's forced to do to make a living, and the game makes this extremely obvious.īeholder 2 is all about looking out for number one – Evan – all the while pretending to be interested or concerned with the despicable people around him who are part of the State. There are no bright lights to be found in a world as far gone as this, and the graphics make that very clear.

The 3D models are a nice step up from the original game's 2D look as well, and the aesthetic is just as dreary as you'd expect. The monochromatic visuals communicate a dystopian, nightmarish world quite nicely. For those who love to scheme just as much as they do deciphering others' actions and conversations, it's a hefty dose of fun. But it's surprisingly enjoyable, especially because it requires a high amount of strategic planning and cunning to conquer.
BEHOLDER 2 LONGPLAY SIMULATOR
Get enough promotions, and well, Evan may very well find what killed his father.īeholder 2 may sound painfully un-fun, like some sort of daily life simulator for some individuals forced to join the corporate workforce. Eavesdropping is also a useful tool to expand the dialogue branches, which in turn will help Evan make powerful alliances and friends (or enemies to backstab.) Earn enough reputation points, and Evan will be promoted.

He can find items that will eventually assist in opening up new conversation paths with other characters. It's up to players to decide how they want to go about making enough cash each check to get by, but none of it is particularly savory – that's just kind of how it goes in the Beholder universe, after all.īetween collecting reputation and cash, Evan can also snoop around in coworkers' desks, file cabinets, and even bushes in the workplace. It may not be the most glamorous way to make a living, but that it does – and Evan has plenty of bills he has to pay to make sure his family stays afloat. Doing others' jobs will make Evan's easier, as he can earn plenty of reputation points and money to help work his way up to the top.
