Coming from the minds at Softstar Entertainment and brought to PlayStation 5 by PQUBE, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication offers an intriguing continuation to a beloved horror saga. As someone who delved into the eeriness of the earlier game, The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation, I was curious to discover how the sequel builds and expands on its predecessor. This spine-chilling experience transports players to the halls of Wen Hua University, a place draped in ghostly legends and sinister whispers. Attempting to spice up their recruitment drive with a Carnival of Horror, the university’s film club unwittingly stirs something far more terrifying than a mere costume fright. The veil separating fiction from reality begins to thin, turning dread-filled stories into grim realities.
In this unnerving narrative, you navigate the perspectives of four diverse characters: Sue Lian, a journalist once anchoring for United News, Richie Chen, a finance junior wandering the university’s eerie corridors, A-Hai, another finance sophomore caught in the curse, and Wu-Zi Nan, a veterinary freshman immersed in the paranormal chaos. Their paths entwine under the sinister watch of the supernatural, as each step plunges them deeper into the haunting.
The game unfolds through a first-person lens, throwing you right into Wen Hua University’s haunted embrace. Your survival hinges not just on your wits but on how swiftly and quietly you can navigate the lurking dangers. Control is intuitive yet crucial; your left analog stick guides movement, while the right determines your gaze. Be ready to snap attention backward with R2 or sprint by pushing the left analog stick, for the corridors echo with unseen threats. Crouching, managed via the right analog stick, can be your silent ally, providing stealth when you need to go unnoticed.
The world of The Bridge Curse 2 is reactive; every backdrop clatter might draw unwanted attention. Interaction is central, facilitated by pressing the X button to engage with objects and characters alike. Managing your inventory takes a simple press of Triangle, while your in-game cellphone, accessed with Square, offers a lifeline of messages and calls, navigable with L1 and R1 buttons. And the trusty Touchpad? Your key to consulting the map, laying out your path and marking your goals.
Brave explorers will find the Anima lantern a mystical boon. Its light guides, unveils clues, and wards off malevolent energies with a press of R1. It’s a dual tool, both revealing and protecting, its power rechargeable and indispensable as ghosts loom near.
Trophy hunters will find plenty to love here, with a comprehensive list inclusive of a coveted Platinum trophy. As a Cross-Buy title, purchasing this game allows access to both PS4 and PS5 versions, each equipped with individual trophy hunts. While trophies await diligent completion of storyline chapters, they also offer more whimsical challenges, such as collecting game-wide items, encountering a mysterious black cat, and exploring all fatal ends. If you’re keen on snagging every last trophy, consult the game’s thorough Trophy Guide.
In summary, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication weaves an enthralling horror tapestry, inviting players to lose themselves on cursed university grounds where ghostly tales come to life. This sequel unfolds multiple perspectives and invites you to guide Sue Lian, Richie Chen, A-Hai, and Wu-Zi Nan through a harrowing ordeal. Available as a Cross-Buy at $24.99, this eerie escapade delivers double the thrill across PlayStation platforms without any extra cost.
Please note, this review of The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is drawn from a PlayStation 5 experience, courtesy of PQube’s provided copy.
