Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is a bigger and bolder sequel in every way, and for the most part, delivers on its promise of a darker, deeper mystery with higher stakes.

Kathy Rain 2 isn't bad. Its puzzle design is excellent, and Clifftop's artists made one of the best-looking pixel games around. It just doesn't live up to its full potential and plays more like a quick homage to classic genres than a well-considered mystery thriller in its own right.

Clifftop Games has presented the gaming community with its latest project: the adventure game Kathy Rain: Soothsayer. Her new case takes players to a fresh, spectacular setting where a dangerous serial killer is on the loose. Compared to the first installment, the developers have taken a huge step forward and learned from the vast majority of their mistakes. However, a few flaws remain, but I can overlook them, as I enjoyed this all-female adventure from start to finish. Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer isn’t just a full-fledged sequel—it’s a worthy successor that pays homage to its predecessor.

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is a perfect adventure for anyone who misses a well-structured point-and-click game reminiscent of the genre's golden age. Thanks to its twist-filled narrative and well-written characters, it's a joy to play from start to finish. The entire story is accompanied by classic old-school gameplay, featuring cleverly designed puzzles that are challenging without ever feeling overwhelming. If you've been longing for a new point-and-click adventure capable of leaving a lasting impression, Kathy Rain 2 might be exactly what you've been looking for.

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is an ideal title for fans of point-and-click adventures who enjoy well-written horror stories combined with detective-style plots.

Despite that, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is easy to recommend to fans of the genre. It offers an excellent story that ties back to the original game while expanding Kathy’s world a great deal. There are definitely elements here which feel like they could have supported additional exploration, but what’s here is well-made and slickly presented. Just make sure you play the original game first.

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer from developer Clifftop Games brings to life a classic point-and-click construct featuring a difficult mystery, minor puzzle solving, and superb presentation to complete the adventure.

Not only just a great sequel, Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer is one of the best point-and-click adventures available out there - a classic of the genre without a single shred of doubt. The few flaws at hand, chief among them how this doesn’t spend as much quality time with its secondary characters as it could, aren’t enough to ruin this pleasantly dark (yet also funny) and engrossing whodunit/cosmic horror thriller. It has plenty of great detective-style puzzle solving, lots of entertaining dialogue, and is wrapped in some of the finest pixel art.

Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer takes everything from the first game and improves it, with stronger puzzles and an intriguing story. Fans of point-and-click adventure games will find an enjoyable experience here, and fans of the first game should enjoy seeing how Kathy’s murder investigation unfolds.

Kathy Rain 2 has shown us how to make a successful sequel - with more challenging puzzles, more locations, more characters, and a deeper, more grounded story.