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Little Nightmares II – reviews and rating

Little Nightmares II has an average rating of 86% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on February 11, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 82, players on RAWG rate the game 89%.

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What critics praise
„This impressive follow-up builds on its predecessor with emotional gut punches and unnerving visuals that stick with you.“
9,3/10 Game Informer
What critics criticize
„That same distortion and monstrous-like exaggeration of previous may be out in full force once again, but Little Nightmares II succeeds on its bolder and more refined continuation from the 2017 original.“

Game info

Release date
Feb 11, 2021
Platforms
PCPS5Xbox Series X|SNintendo SwitchPS4Xbox One
Genres
PlatformerAdventureAction
Developer
Tarsier Studios
Publisher
Bandai Namco Entertainment
Age rating
ESRB: Teen
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

About game

Little Nightmares II is a suspense-adventure game in which you play as Mono, a young boy trapped in a world that has been distorted by the humming transmission of a distant tower.

With Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, as his guide, Mono sets out to discover the dark secrets of The Signal Tower and save Six from her terrible fate.

But their journey will not be straightforward as Mono and Six will face a gallery of new threats from the terrible residents of this world.

Will you dare to face this collection of new, little nightmares?

FAQ

What is the rating of Little Nightmares II?

Little Nightmares II has an average rating of 86% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.3/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Little Nightmares II released?

Little Nightmares II was released on February 11, 2021.

What platforms is Little Nightmares II available on?

Little Nightmares II is available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series S/X and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Little Nightmares II?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Little Nightmares II.

Is Little Nightmares II worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 86%, Little Nightmares II is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Little Nightmares II?

Games similar to Little Nightmares II are for example Two Point Campus, Sonic Frontiers, Evil Dead: The Game, KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series and FIFA 23.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
13 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 6,3
Best rating
9,3/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #156 of 489 games released in 2021 better than 68 % of games
  • #71 of 189 games released in 2021 on PC better than 63 % of games
  • #37 of 83 games released in 2021 on PS5 better than 56 % of games
  • #27 of 74 games released in 2021 on Xbox Series X|S better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 86%
  • Foreign critics15 reviews 78%
  • MetacriticMetascore 82%
  • Players (RAWG)35 votes 89%

Local critics rate the game higher by 8 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 58 %
  • Recommended 36 %
  • Meh 3 %
  • Skip 3 %

35 votes · RAWG

Reviews

9,3/10
Game Informer Feb 9, 2021
This impressive follow-up builds on its predecessor with emotional gut punches and unnerving visuals that stick with you.
4/5
HardcoreGamer Feb 9, 2021
That same distortion and monstrous-like exaggeration of previous may be out in full force once again, but Little Nightmares II succeeds on its bolder and more refined continuation from the 2017 original. Stripped down to its most basic premise, the game still intrigues and invites through well-orchestrated puzzle segments and spots of subtlety that lend themselves to the creeping, anxious trek characters...

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