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Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening
By Humongous Entertainment, released 1 Jan 1998
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening is a Humongous Entertainment adventure game released in 1998. Pajama Sam travels to World Wide Weather, a factory in the sky, after deciding to face his fear of thunderstorms. When he accidentally disrupts the weather system, he must explore the factory, solve puzzles and help Thunder and Lightning repair the machines before the world’s weather returns to normal. The game includes puzzles, activities and click points that uncover hidden surprises; playthroughs can bring new puzzles, friends and challenges. Its activities are described as supporting creativity, spatial relations and problem-solving. Players can save and continue later. The Steam listing includes single-player, trading cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing, with Windows, macOS and Linux listed. The original platform facts also include Classic Mac OS. The Steam version uses ScummVM across Windows, Mac and Linux under the GNU GPL v2.
What players like, and what they don't
- Puzzles and activities encourage problem-solving
- Click points reveal hidden surprises
- Can save and continue later
- Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux
- Single-player only on Steam
- Steam version uses ScummVM under GNU GPL v2
Who it suits
It suits players seeking a child-focused adventure built around puzzles, exploration and a story about facing storm fears. The listed platforms include Windows, macOS and Linux on Steam.
Pajama Sam 2 centres on exploration and puzzles in a child-friendly adventure about thunderstorms and weather gone awry. Its save option and changing puzzles make it possible to return later and encounter new challenges.
