Parents' Guide to The Room Two

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android Puzzle Games
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Common Sense Media Review

Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 11+

Terrific, worthy sequel to one of the best puzzle games.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 11+?

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age 12+

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What's It About?

Players attempt to open a series of locked puzzle boxes in a room to solve an enigmatic mystery that presents itself at the start of the game. They'll do this by interacting with the boxes, sliding nearly hidden latches, rotating to view things differently, and zooming in and out to get a closer or more distant look. Unlike in the original game, though, rooms are filled with several sets of puzzles, which interact with each other. You'll have to move from one to the other to complete the room, which can get tricky.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 3 ):
Kids say ( 1 ):

The Room was a breath of fresh air in the app world, with enigmatic puzzles and sharp graphics. THE ROOM TWO keeps the legacy alive, expanding on the best parts of its predecessor. The game is once again atmospheric and brooding -- and the puzzles, once again, challenge you to the point of frustration -- but a well-implemented hint system (which offers more detailed clues over time) prevents you from giving up.

Rather than only focusing on a series of boxes, though, The Room Two has users solve puzzles on multiple boxes in a single room, with rewards for solving one series of puzzles being integral to a puzzle in a different part of the room. Through it all, the suspense looms, and it's just as amazing as it was the first time since all you're really doing is pinching, zooming, and fiddling with objects on-screen.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • When kids face a dilemma in real life, ask them to think of various ways to resolve it -- with an eye on the long-term consequences.

  • Model problem-solving strategies by thinking aloud.

  • Encourage kids to play other games that teach them to be forward-thinking, such as chess.

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