VideoHole: Episode II

About VideoHole: Episode II

VideoHole: Episode II is a first-person adventure game by Jofisoft, released in October 2025 for PC. It’s the sequel to the cult-hit VideoHole, expanding its surreal, cosmic horror vibe into a multi-world odyssey. You play as someone dragging themselves deeper into a videohole to rescue friends trapped by reality-warping entities. The game leans heavy into abstract puzzles, environmental storytelling, and a narrative that twists memories into disorienting, nonlinear challenges. If you liked the first game’s bizarre blend of existential dread and pop-culture references, Episode II ramps up the strangeness.

Gameplay

The core loop mixes exploration and problem-solving in warped, shifting environments. You toggle between dimensions with a "reality shift" mechanic, altering gravity, time, and object physics to bypass obstacles. Puzzles often involve manipulating memories, like rearranging fragmented scenes to unlock paths or reassembling corrupted data. Combat is minimal but stressful, as you dodge attacks from godlike entities using a "willpower" meter that drains under pressure. Each world has distinct aesthetics, from glitchy 8-bit realms to hyper-realistic simulations. Controls are intuitive but demand precision, especially during platforming sections. Sessions often end with you stuck in a loop, forcing you to rethink your approach.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows 78% of players rate the game "enjoyable" but 42% call it "frustrating." Average playtime is 16.5 hours, with 27% completing the main story. Community moods skew curious and anxious, with many noting the "cerebral challenge." Critic scores average 8.2/10, praising its "bold experimentation" but criticizing inconsistent pacing. Achievement completion rates are split, 68% finish the first half, but only 39% reach the final boss. Reviews highlight the game’s "dreamlike atmosphere" but warn about "obnoxious quick-time sequences." One player wrote, "Feels like solving a Rubik’s Cube while blindfolded, but the payoff is worth it."

PlayPile's Take

VideoHole: Episode II is for fans of abstract narratives and punishing puzzles who don’t mind getting lost. It costs $29.99 with 50 achievements, but only 12% of players earn them all. The game shines in its creativity but falters in accessibility, often leaving you stuck for hours on a single mechanic. If you’re patient and crave a game that defies genre norms, it’s a worthwhile gamble. Skip if you prefer straightforward stories or instant progress. The cosmic weirdness is its own reward, but don’t expect hand-holding.

Storyline

Look where your inability to leave well enough alone has gotten us all. What started as an innocent day of general slacking, resistance collusion, and commercial espionage has somehow devolved into a cross dimensional odyssey with the lives of all your friends (and some of your foes) on the line! In the mysterious depths of the videohole, reality is warped, memories are twisted, and the very nature of past events is obscured in literally the most inconvenient way possible. Cosmic gods (some malevolent even!) haunt and hamper your every attempt to save your dearest homies from their purgatorial fate. But you’re not gonna let that stop you, because you love them! Right?