The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication offers an immersive first person survival story with 3D graphics, delivering a visually captivating and immersive puzzle horror adventure. This game gives a thrilling journey filled with exploration, mystery, and solving puzzles, making it an excellent pick for fans of the horror genre.
What is The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication all about?
The game opens with a gripping cinematic that sets the tone immediately — a university film school steeped in eerie ghost stories and unsettling folklore. The story splits between two timelines: one follows a determined reporter who arrives on campus after receiving a mysterious letter, hoping to uncover the truth behind a long-forgotten missing persons case. As you investigate, piece together clues, and review haunting video tapes, a creeping darkness begins to surface — and running for your life becomes your only option.
Meanwhile, a group of film club students decides to reenact a chilling incident from decades ago as part of their horror project. As night falls, what started as a staged performance quickly spirals into a real-life nightmare. Reality blurs with the supernatural, and the terrifying legends of Wen Hua University come alive.
Let’s take a look at what else The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication has to offer.
Pros:
- Cinematic Storytelling
- You get to experience the story through the eyes of four distinct characters, each with their own unique abilities and story arcs.
- It feels like playing through a suspenseful horror movie — especially great for fans of narrative-driven games.
- Atmosphere & Visuals
- The game nails creepy atmosphere with great lighting, sound design, and environmental storytelling.
- Wen Hua University is beautifully rendered with a strong Taiwanese cultural aesthetic, mixing modern and supernatural elements.
- Cultural Horror
- The use of Taiwanese folklore and urban legends makes the horror feel fresh and different from Western-style games. It was spooky!
- It’s not just about jump scares! there’s a genuine cultural eeriness that hits differently in this game!
- Exploration & Puzzles
- Puzzles are challenging but fair, and they’re naturally woven into the environment.
- The Game encourages exploration, which keeps you engaged and often rewards you with lore or useful items.
- Gameplay
- The stealth mechanics are tense and well-balanced — hiding, sneaking, and outsmarting ghosts keeps the adrenaline high.
- You don’t feel overpowered, which makes every escape feel satisfying with the lantern.
Cons:
- Pacing
- The game takes its time building up — which works for tension, but some players find it too slow in the early chapters.
- There can be long stretches of walking and dialogue before the real horror kicks in.
- Puzzle Difficulty
- Some puzzles don’t give enough context, leading to trial-and-error frustration rather than satisfying “a-ha!” moments.
- Heavy Dialogue for Some
- If you’re not into dialogue-heavy or story-rich games, it might feel like there’s too much reading/talking and not enough action.
Overall, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication delivers a chilling, thrilling, and refreshingly unique horror experience that had me hooked from start to finish. The eerie atmosphere, compelling characters, and intertwining story arcs make it a standout in the puzzle-adventure genre.
While the pacing can feel slow at times and a few puzzles might frustrate some players, the immersive world and tension-filled moments more than make up for it. This game truly knows how to keep you on edge — I was constantly looking over my shoulder.
It might not be for everyone, especially those who prefer fast-paced horror, but if you’re a fan of story-driven scares and atmospheric adventures, this one is absolutely worth the dive. The narrative alone is a wild ride — and when paired with the fear factor? It’s creepy.
Rating: 9/10
Review by: Chris
