Parents' Guide to

Lifeline 2

By Amanda Bindel, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

New adventure a bit scarier, still fun, but less satisfying.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Paid Adventure Games
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What you will—and won't—find in this app.

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  • Personal information is sold or rented to third parties.
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What’s It About?

In LIFELINE 2 an orphaned mage seeking to avenge her parents’ deaths and find her brother pulls the reader into the story, making you an active character who literally determines her fate. Arika has to gather three magical artifacts before she can defeat those who killed her parents, and the player helps her do that. Just as in the original Lifeline..., players actively participate in choosing what the main character does as the story plays out in real time. Once completed, it can be replayed from the beginning or from specific points in the story.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: Not yet rated
Kids say: Not yet rated

This immersive story frightens and inspires as it delights with geek-culture references galore, but fans of the original may love it a bit less. The writing is witty, if imperfect, with some bland repetition: The debate over whether or not to use magic to transport is pretty much the same every time Arika asks for advice. Also, response choices aren't delivered verbatim, so it sometimes feels as though a user's intended response isn't what's actually delivered. The conversations last a bit longer than in the original, but not all the decisions seem to make as much of an impact. Those that do, though, are doozies, but being able to replay in fast mode makes backtracking less frustrating. Though the mechanic is still compelling, the character is sympathetic, and the story is engaging, the small changes from the original don't feel like improvements.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about what they would do if someone contacted them through their phone. Indulge in the fantasy of the story, but you also may want to mention the real-world issues of digital safety.

  • Kids who enjoy the magical element of the game might like books based on similar stories, so you can recommend a few titles.

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