Riddle Transfer 2

Solving puzzles in video games can really help your brain deal with tough situations in real life as well, even if you probably won’t ever have to trick your way past an ogre in real life. However, critical thinking is an important skill to have, regardless of what your job is or where you live. On top of that, it can also be very fun and rewarding to find the answer to a riddle.

Riddle Transfer 2 is a 2D adventure game designed in Flash, and it's actually part of a pretty popular series called Riddle School. This is the last entry in the franchise, and it should theoretically provide the fans with closure and an end to the whole story. Whether it manages that or not, only old fans can say, but the rest of the game is very fun and challenging.

As such, the gameplay mechanics are the same as in every other point & click flick on the market, except they are a tad rougher than usual. Most of your time is spent examining the environment for clues and trying to come up with answers to all sorts of riddles. Obviously, some of the objects you find can come in handy as well, at least if they can be picked up and stored in your inventory.

In case you are not familiar with the franchise, it should be pointed out that the game is not very serious, so don’t expect anything too complex either. Thus, the characters are always making fun of each other, and the plot is pretty straightforward. On the other hand, the puzzles require a bit of concentration and perseverance, especially since there are no hints and no skip button to help you along.

As for the graphics and everything else, the fact that the game is designed in Flash should be a good hint regarding the quality. While the artwork is not exactly bad, there’s little to no attention to detail when it comes to backgrounds. Everything is kept as basic as possible, which is not necessarily a bad thing if you are in it for the puzzles.

When it’s all said and done, Riddle Transfer 2 can certainly give you a few headaches and maybe teach you a thing or two. On the other hand, it’s a bit ugly to look straight in the eyes, but that shouldn’t be a problem for the fans of the franchise.