Beholder 2
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About Beholder 2
Beholder 2 is a dystopian management sim where you start as a lowly intern in a repressive government and climb the political ladder. Developed by Warm Lamp Games and published by Alawar Entertainment, it launched on October 22, 2018, for PC, consoles, and mobile. The game blends strategy with choice-driven storytelling, letting you play as a loyal bureaucrat, a power-hungry schemer, or a secret rebel. You handle paperwork, avoid suspicion, and manipulate colleagues to advance your agenda. It’s a slow-burn experience that prioritizes decision fatigue over action. Ideal for fans of methodical systems and moral ambiguity.
Gameplay
Each session revolves around managing daily tasks, monitoring colleague interactions, and avoiding the Wise Leader’s scrutiny. You allocate resources, complete bureaucratic chores, and make calculated moves to gain favor or incriminate rivals. The UI is dense with menus for tracking assignments, morale, and secret surveillance. Choices compound, like whether to report a coworker’s mistake or cover it up. Success hinges on balancing efficiency with deception. The single-player mode forces you to juggle short-term goals with long-term loyalty or betrayal. It’s a cerebral grind where every action feels like a chess move, but the pace can lag for those craving faster feedback.
What Players Think
Metacritic averages 76/100, with players noting its "slow but satisfying systems" and "complicated UI." Community moods split: 58% “got it” (avg. 25 hours), 32% “maybe later,” and 10% “nope.” Achievement stats highlight 52 total, with 14.2% unlocked on average. The rarest, “Over The Heads,” sits at 2.60%. Users praise its depth but criticize repetitive tasks. One review says, “A rewarding climb once you learn the mechanics.” Playtime ranges from 20-40 hours, with 18% completing all achievements. Criticized for accessibility issues but praised for its nuanced take on authoritarian bureaucracy.
PlayPile's Take
Beholder 2 is a niche pick for strategy fans who enjoy slow, choice-heavy systems. At $19.99 (standard price), it’s a low-risk buy if you tolerate dense menus and methodical pacing. The 52 achievements offer replayability, but 14% unlock rate suggests challenges in mastering them. Not for those seeking action or instant gratification. If you like managing moral complexity and don’t mind a steep learning curve, it’s worth a try. But if you crave brisk gameplay or visual flair, this might not hit the mark.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
83.5
RAWG Rating
3.7
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