XON Episode Two 4+

I started out with the initial free game, and then saw several reviewers note that these paid versions are longer, so I decided to give it a try, as I really enjoyed the freebie immensely. Now I am already on Chapter 3 and enjoying every moment of this journey so far! I consider myself to be a “graphics snob,” so I appreciate the beautiful graphics and attention to detail in these games very much. I also love that we are forced to explore every since nook and cranny of this strange world, looking for artifacts needed for game play.

I also appreciate the complexity level of the puzzles. It’s not TOO hard, but hard enough that I did have to seek out some clues on a few occasions, and each game (so far) has given me more than a day of game play.

I will be recommending this game to everyone for sure, and I don’t recommend many games! This rises to the level of The Taos Principal, The Room series, and House of DaVinci. Bravo! Well done, and please make more!

Played this with my 7 year old. Wasn’t sure if she would be interested, but she loved wandering around and discovering the secrets. At one point, she took the controls and was finding things and coming up with ideas on her own. Good puzzles that were fun to work on together as a team. It’s just enough of a challenge that it takes a bit to think on it and there is enough content to feel like the price was worth the journey. Took us a day on and off to complete.
It does remind me of Myst as described, which was one of my favorite games growing up. Quiet game; can’t die. Super relaxing if you enjoy the type of games that don’t rush you and make you think. Kid was begging me to hurry up and buy episode 3 when this was over so we can keep playing. Will definitely do so, but need a break for tonight.

Now THIS Chapter is just amazing. Once I figured out I just needed to follow the plumbing, I was off and running solving puzzles. All 4 chapters of XON are spectacular in their own way, and these guys are absolute masters at creating beautiful mega-puzzles that are laid out across vast landscapes. It’s such a rush to solve these incredible puzzles.