[PS5] Review of The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication

Softstar Entertainment and PQube have teamed up once more to deliver a fresh dose of spookiness with their sequel, “The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication,” now available on PS5. Let’s dive into what this new horror adventure has to offer!

Picture this: you’re back at Wen Hua University, an eerie place rumored to be cursed, and it’s crawling with ghosts and mysterious entities. This haunting backdrop is where you’ll embark on your unsettling journey. In this gripping tale, the university’s film club organizes a “Carnival of Horror” event to attract new members, and as you can imagine, things take a turn for the worse. The lines between cinema and reality begin to blur, and suddenly, it’s more horror than carnival.

As you play, you’ll step into the shoes of four unique characters: Sue Lian, a once-prominent anchor now turned reporter; Richie Chen and A-Hai, both finance-focused students at Wen Han University; and Wu-Zi Nan, a budding vet on campus. These four lives become entwined as the university’s secrets emerge and the supernatural chaos unleashes.

The gameplay retains its first-person perspective, enhancing the immersion as you navigate through the haunted halls. You’ll use the left analog stick to move and the right to survey your spooky surroundings. But beware — danger lurks around every corner! R2 lets you swivel around swiftly if something creeps up on you, and pressing down the left stick enables a quick escape. Need to be stealthy? Engage the right stick to crouch and sneak past hazards, making as little noise as possible to avoid detection.

Interacting with the world around you is straightforward. Bump into things too loudly, and the approaching ghosts might take notice. Use the X button for those critical interactions, and don’t forget to access your inventory with Triangle. Your smartphone is another key tool — check messages and calls with Square, while L1 and R1 allow you to sift through various tabs. The Touchpad’s handy map feature will guide you throughout your haunted exploration, revealing your location and where you need to head next.

Enter the Anima lantern, your mystical ally. With just a press of R1, this guiding light can reveal hidden clues and dispel negative energies. The lantern’s soothing glow is your beacon in the dark, helping you unearth essential hints to move forward. Plus, it protects you from ghostly encounters — though once depleted, you must wait for it to recharge fully before it offers its shield again.

For trophy hunters, this game is a paradise. With a complete Platinum trophy list hidden within, you are invited to explore myriad challenges. This Cross-Buy title lets you download both PS4 and PS5 versions, each with its own set of achievements. Beyond story progression, collectibles and unique tasks await, like finding every collectible, locating a lucky black cat, or experiencing every conceivable death scenario. Need some guidance? Consider checking out a trophy guide to master your collection.

Ultimately, “The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication” delivers a thrilling first-person horror adventure set within the ghost-laden precincts of Wen Hua University. For $24.99, its Cross-Buy feature allows you to play it on both PlayStation 4 and 5 without extra cost, ensuring you can enjoy these ghostly chills across consoles. Ready to navigate the line where movie magic meets terrifying reality?

Note: This review was based on a PlayStation 5 copy of the game, courtesy of PQube.