Figment 2: Creed Valley

This sequel somehow ups the ante on the villain musical numbers, which I did not think was possible after the Plague incident, and yet here we are, once again dodging boss attacks while an antagonist absolutely commits to a full length Broadway number about the crushing weight of criticism and self loathing. Incredible art direction. Deeply personal attack on my psyche. And in typical Figment fashion, they hit us with an absolute banger, song of discarded opinions, which I would like to formally announce I expeditiously forwarded to my buddy who married the woman who baby trapped him, who was starting to put pressure on him for a second child, purely as a public service. He did not ask for this. He needed it anyway. Turns out marriage does not, in fact, fix all your problems, who could have possibly guessed, certainly not him, certainly not after several years of finding out the hard way. Please enjoy this gem spoiler free https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u5qJuhxuq4

A beautiful and visually stunning action-adventure game. While it’s a great continuation of the ideas introduced in the first game, you quickly realize that this is a whole new level of adventure — deeper, more mature, and more thoughtful. Visually, the game maintains an incredibly high standard: the color palette, environmental concepts, and creative level design all come together to create a genuine aesthetic experience. The gameplay itself isn’t particularly difficult and doesn’t throw major challenges at the player. And honestly, that works in the game’s favor, because the experience is built around two characters — the charismatic and overconfident Dusty and his companion Piper (controlled either by AI or a second player with a controller). Their roles are intentionally asymmetrical, which actually makes the game perfect to play with a child, since most of the major challenges fall on Dusty’s shoulders. The story revolves around restoring order inside the mind and is filled with clever humor that often feels aimed more at adults. At the same time, the narrative never feels trivial or shallow. What makes it even better is the deeper underlying theme running through the whole game — a topic that may be explored often in art, but is important enough that reminders of it never feel unnecessary. Music is one of the game’s strongest elements. The soundtrack, melodies, and songs are incredibly memorable and full of personality. More importantly, music is woven directly into the gameplay itself, enhancing immersion and even serving as the basis for some of the puzzles. By the end, the game leaves behind that rare and genuinely pleasant aftertaste — the kind where you keep thinking about certain jokes, story moments, and pieces of music long after finishing it. The atmosphere stays with you for a long time. P.S. Special thanks for the emotional moment during "Piper’s Moment" song.