Frostpunk 2 is a solid game for fans of city-building and survival strategy. However, it's not Frostpunk. The soul of the original feels absent here. By shifting its perspective to a much larger scale, it has lost much of its unique identity. In the first game, every decision weighed heavily; the struggle for survival was intimate and deeply personal. In contrast, Frostpunk 2 places more focus on politics and the "big picture," making individual lives feel like mere numbers in a broader system.

Losing a few people is no longer a tragedy—it's just part of the game. This detachment significantly dulls the emotional impact that defined the original. If you're expecting the same tight, pressure-filled gameplay and emotional depth as the first Frostpunk, you'll likely be disappointed.

That said, Frostpunk 2 isn't a bad game. It simply isn't what I expected or wanted from a Frostpunk sequel. While it introduces interesting new elements, the shift in focus leaves something essential behind.

This one is one of those special games that are more of an interactive experience than a game itself, and in this case it works very well.

The story follows this character Maria in her search to find her place in life. So she decides to go and explore the world. On such a trip she finds this nice village where she meets some families that need her help fixing things.

Those things are very personal to all of them and that is the charm of it. Through these interactions you start to know a bit of each family, their joys, struggles and life experiences. Along the way Maria reflects also on her human condition by taking those experiences to heart. This is the games premise and it is very well executed.

The game is fully voiced and the performance is very good. Art style makes me remember hand drawn pictures and the puzzles themselves are very relaxed and non complicated. This game is meant to be enjoyed at your own pace and just have a good time.

The only downside for me is that it is very short, I felt that other stories could have been told. I was left wanting more of Maria's adventures.

Overall a very sweet game. Recommended!