Dad's Monster House 2: Medal
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About Dad's Monster House 2: Medal
Dad's Monster House 2: Medal is a first-person puzzle adventure game from Cotton Game. Released on September 19, 2025, it blends exploration, item-based solving, and eerie atmosphere. Set in a decaying family home, you play as a trapped character figuring out a mystery involving a shadowy figure. The game targets PC, Mac, and Android. Its core hook is navigating twisted hallways, finding hidden passages, and piecing together fragmented memories. The sequel leans heavier into psychological horror than its predecessor, with a focus on environmental storytelling and claustrophobic design. Best for players who enjoy slow-burn narratives and methodical puzzle-solving.
Gameplay
The game revolves around exploring a labyrinthine house, collecting objects to unlock doors and bypass obstacles. Each room hides secrets, like coded journals or malfunctioning electronics, requiring inventory items to interact. Puzzles often involve rearranging found items in specific sequences or using light sources to reveal hidden symbols. The house shifts unpredictably, walls close, staircases vanish, keeping you disoriented. A key mechanic is toggling between day and night cycles, as certain objects only appear in low light. Combat is absent; threats come from unsettling noises and sudden visual distortions. Sessions typically last 30, 60 minutes, with frequent respawns if you trigger the house’s defenses.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 4.2/5, with 78% “Strongly Recommend.” Community stats show 82% completion rate and average playtime of 7.5 hours. 48% of players achieve 100% inventory collection. Moods are split between “unsettling” (65%) and “addictive” (58%). One review calls it “a masterclass in tension through design,” while another criticizes “repetitive puzzle structures.” Critics on Metacritic average 84/100, praising atmosphere but noting pacing issues. Over 60% of players say the house’s shifting layout is “frustrating but fair.”
PlayPile's Take
Worth playing if you’re into cerebral horror and don’t mind a $19.99 price tag. The 8-hour average playtime and 48% 100% completion rate suggest replayability for collectors. Achievements reward careful exploration, but later puzzles test patience more than creativity. Skip if you prefer action or dislike ambiguous narratives. For its genre, Medal delivers a tense, if uneven, experience.
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