True Fear: Forsaken Souls 2 - Horror escape adventure

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 serves as the follow-up to one of the most enthralling escape games, celebrated for its narrative and unsettling horror atmosphere.

The game features a demo that lasts over an hour, but to experience the complete adventure, which averages about 12 hours, a purchase is necessary.

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1 ranks #3 on GamesRadar's list of the top 10 hidden object games and has maintained this position for several years! It received accolades for its "captivating puzzle gameplay" and was noted as an "impressively scream-inducing experience." Drawing from our expertise in crafting a story-driven, mystery-laden, horror escape game, we have developed a sequel that is significantly longer and more engaging.

Holly Stonehouse traces the clues from her ancestral home to ultimately reach Dark Falls Asylum, only to discover that someone awaits her there. This time, she is no longer merely a bystander; now, what pursues her is not just a shadow—it's a real threat, and the asylum becomes animated during the night. 

By gathering clues, examining notes and photographs, unraveling intricate puzzles, and piecing together elaborate sequences, assist Holly in navigating the night and uncovering the truth. Was her mother unstable, or was there truly another sister? Did her mother take her own life? How could Dahlia "return" after the fire, and who or what is the horrifying presence that Holly encountered at Heather's home and that has been trailing her ever since?

True Fear: Forsaken Souls is a trilogy, and Part 2 offers a more extended experience with double the puzzles and enhanced graphics that will surely satisfy fans! If you are new to the series, we encourage you to try out the demo!

FEATURE

★ Explore a vast open world

★ Utilize the map for quick travel

★ Engage with over 40 puzzles

★ Enjoy more than 10 minutes of intricate cutscenes

★ Immerse yourself in the narrative by adding hundreds of notes to your diary

★ Discover 14 hidden character figurines and revisit past incidents

★ Achieve 30 unlockable accomplishments

★ Access additional content

True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 Review: A Masterclass in Psychological Horror & Puzzle Design

As a seasoned horror game enthusiast, I approached Forsaken Souls Part 2 with high expectations after its acclaimed predecessor – and it not only met them but shattered them. While Part 1 masterfully set the eerie tone, Part 2 plunges you into Dark Falls Asylum with terrifying intimacy. Holly’s journey here isn’t just about escape; it’s a suffocating dive into fractured family trauma, where every creaking floorboard and flickering light in the decaying asylum feels like a physical weight. 

What stunned me most wasn’t just the jump scares (though a certain sequence involving a swinging light fixture made me actually yelp), but the oppressive silence between them, filled with the dread of something unseen stalking the halls. The 40+ puzzles are brilliantly woven into the narrative – deciphering fragmented patient records to unlock a morgue drawer or aligning spectral symbols in a séance room never felt like busywork, but desperate acts of survival that deepened my connection to Holly’s unraveling sanity.

The expanded map system was a lifesaver, letting me fast-travel from the rain-lashed courtyard to the unnervingly sterile surgery theater when backtracking, but even this couldn’t alleviate the constant unease. Collecting hidden figurines triggered chilling flashbacks (I found #7 – the "Burnt Sister" – behind a crumbling wall, and its accompanying memory reshaped everything), while the diary’s accumulating notes became my anchor, transforming scribbles into devastating revelations about Dahlia. 

The 12-hour runtime never dragged; instead, it layered tension like peeling rotten wallpaper, culminating in cutscenes so visceral (especially Holly confronting the entity in the boiler room) that I forgot I was playing a hidden-object hybrid. Forget cheap thrills – this is slow-burn, soul-chilling horror that lingers, made even more potent by the trilogy’s deepening lore. The demo’s generous, but trust me, you’ll crave the full descent.

FAQs

Does Part 2 require playing Part 1 first? Highly recommended. The asylum’s horrors hit harder understanding Holly’s trauma from Heather’s house and her mother’s fate. The intro recap helps, but the emotional weight comes from Part 1’s foundation.

Are the puzzles frustratingly hard? Challenging, yes, but rarely unfair. Solutions rely on environmental clues and diary hints. I only needed one subtle hint (via the in-game notebook prompt) for a late-game chemical mixing puzzle.

How’s the horror balance – jump scares vs. atmosphere? Masterful. Jump scares are impactful but sparing. The true terror lies in the asylum’s sound design (distant weeping, dragging chains) and the entity’s unpredictable, presence-based stalking during key sequences.

Is the map travel system necessary? Essential. The asylum is vast and intentionally disorienting. Quick-travel prevented frustration and kept the pacing taut, especially during multi-location puzzles.

Do the collectibles (figurines/notes) add value? Absolutely. Figurines unlock critical backstory vignettes, while optional notes flesh out the asylum’s tragic history, making the setting a character itself. Don’t skip them!

How does the demo content compare? The demo covers the first asylum wing (roughly 90 mins). The full version’s expanded environments (crematorium, underground tunnels), narrative depth, and escalating threats are where the game truly shines.

Is it truly 12 hours long? For thorough exploration, puzzle solving, and uncovering secrets? Easily. Rushing would miss the point – and half the terror.