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Puzzle Agent 2
By Telltale Games, released 1 Jan 2011
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- adventure video game
What it is
Puzzle Agent 2 is a puzzle adventure from Telltale Games that returns FBI Agent Nelson Tethers to Scoggins, Minnesota. After solving a major case, Tethers is still troubled by a missing eraser factory foreman, spreading whispers, and strange creatures. The FBI's Department of Puzzle Research has closed the case, so he goes back on his own to investigate the mystery of the Hidden People.
The game is a single-player sequel featuring puzzles, mystery, and dark humor, with a wider variety of puzzles described as intuitive but challenging. Steam lists Achievements and Family Sharing. The game is available on Windows and macOS, though its store information warns that it is not compatible with Mac OS 10.8.x and later. Puzzle Agent 2 was released in 2011; its Steam release date is June 30, 2011. It is published by Telltale.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player mystery adventure.
- Features a wider variety of puzzles.
- Includes Steam Achievements.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
- Family Sharing support.
- Not compatible with Mac OS 10.8.x and above.
- Steam lists Windows and macOS only.
Who it suits
It suits players who want a solo, story-led puzzle adventure with an eerie mystery and dark humor. Mac users should note the stated incompatibility with Mac OS 10.8.x and above.
Puzzle Agent 2 brings Agent Tethers back to Scoggins for another investigation built around puzzles and an unsettling story. Its stated Mac compatibility limitation is important for players choosing that platform.
