The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 Review – Puzzle Pleasures
The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 by Intect
In the past, I’ve played video games that presented unruly puzzles that were more of an annoyance to complete than a reward. On the other hand, The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 bestows players with intellectual riddles that are gratifying to solve.
Chill to the Next Episode
Developed and published by Intect, The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 is a direct sequel to the 2020 release of detective Brian’s original introduction to the puzzle-mystery realm.
Admittedly, I haven’t experienced the first chapter of Brian’s journey. However, stepping directly into Chapter 2 did not bring about as much confusion as I originally thought. I’m sure some of the story elements could have been cleared up had I not skipped a chapter, but alas, The show must go on.
Brian is seemingly transported back to being a child and has no recollection of how he appeared in the strange house he now occupies. In all honesty, the voice acting seems unnatural and isn’t appealing. You also aren’t able to examine items while Brian is commentating over his younger self’s revelations.
You can either skip the narrative altogether and miss out on some important key points to Brian’s memory or sit back and listen. Sometimes I lacked patience, but I was happy to unveil Brian’s history alongside him.
Perfect Puzzles
The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 excels with its brain-teasers. They’re the perfect combination of challenging and achievable. I became so utterly addicted to one of the puzzles that I simply could not walk away until it was solved. Intect provides a sense of fulfillment that made me eager for the next riddle.
Though short in length, there are a handful of captivating moments embellishing young Brian’s past. Mentions of his scientist father echo through various discoveries. Secrets of the universe lie within the solution to every puzzle.
Sometimes, though, the constant introduction of riddles distracts from the development of Brian’s narrative. It feels like Chapter 2 wants to go all-out with both puzzles and a rich, enigmatic story, which can be challenging to achieve within such a short amount of time.
The Verdict
The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 is enjoyable for anyone who finds pleasure in solving puzzles. Now that I’ve mustered my brain to complete Chapter 2, I may have to indulge in its predecessor, where it all began. I can only hope that the next installment provides a gratifying balance between puzzles and immersive storytelling.
The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 is available via the Microsoft Store and Steam.
Watch the official trailer for The Strange Story of Brian Fisher: Chapter 2 below:
