Beholder 2

You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make!

Beholder 2 is a dystopian , strategy and choices matter game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar.
Released on December 04th 2018 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 8 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Russian, German, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Spain and Turkish.

It has received 6,750 reviews of which 5,919 were positive and 831 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 3.49€ on Steam and has a 80% discount.

The Steam community has classified Beholder 2 into these genres:

Dystopian Strategy Choices Matter Political Sim Simulation Story Rich Singleplayer Atmospheric Political Multiple Endings Dark Politics Addictive Point & Click 2D Lore-Rich Adventure Indie Violent Psychological Horror

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Windows 7/8/10 (64-bit OS required)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630 / 650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 4 GB available space
Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.

MacOS

OS: MacOSX 10.10 or higher
Processor: 2nd Generation Intel Core i5, 2.6 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 630/AMD Radeon HD 6750 (512 MB)
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.

Linux

OS: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS with the latest updates
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.4 GHz, AMD FX 8120 @ 3.1 GHz
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GT 630/650m, AMD Radeon HD6570 or equivalent
Storage: 4 GB available space
Additional Notes: ADDITIONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: Loyalty to the System! Devotion to the State! Trust in the infallibility of the Wise Leader! Basic Bureaucracy skills.

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

All Hail the Supreme Leader! Beholder 2 presents a polished adventure experience steeped in a dark, oppressive atmosphere. Players assume the role of Evan Redgrave, a new employee at a totalitarian Ministry, where the narrative unfolds amidst bureaucratic intrigue and personal mystery. The game excels in storytelling, offering a multitude of choices that enhance replayability and keep the plot engaging. However, the gameplay is marred by frustrating and repetitive mini-games, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. For those who appreciate rich narratives and the freedom to forge their own path within a game, Beholder 2 is a compelling choice.

Nov. 2024

the game is a big upgrade over the original in my opinion, but there is a constant need to save as frequently as possible in order to not get screwed. i do love the mocking tone of the game and how it makes fun of every selection in the aisle in terms of ideology. the creators are clearly well-versed in literature regarding political theory such as communism, marxism, & totalitarianism. the constant need to save for worst possible outcomes and severe over-reliance on loading screens in between gameplay segments are my biggest complaints but this basically does everything you could ask for in terms of a sequel to the original beholder.

Nov. 2024

I liked this sequel game even more than the original since my favourite genre is story focused RPGs - the original had a stronger focus on resource and time management. Great depiction of the hellish bureaucratic nightmare the Soviet Union was, the creators did a good job balancing the dark historical references with humorous moments. You play as a newly transferred public servant and gradually uncover why your father disappeared.

June 2024

The game starts out slow and monotonous as all bureaucratic jobs do, But it escalates fairly quickly. some advice. Save often, pay your bills and don't piss off the regime .. There is 0/10 replay-ability in this game but watch out for the twist on the final floor of the ministry it will catch you off guard. Likely it will hit home with the state of politics in the world.

June 2024

I do like this game, its got its moments, it tries to make you take hard choices to try to get to the top in a place that would be horrifying to work for. However, considering all of this I don't like how that if you were the kindest or the most cruel person on earth, all of your choices still intersect on one point. And on top of that, to get the proper ending for the game, you need to do something that could be easily overlooked at the start of the game.

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