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I Expect You To Die 2: The Spy and the Liar

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

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Quick resume

Become an elite super spy ready for espionage, explosives, and gadgets galore. This popular escape-the-room VR franchise is back with more ingenious puzzles, cunning villains, and dangerous locales.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Adventure

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    Pros

    • Engaging and clever puzzles
    • Immersive spy theme and story
    • High production quality and voice acting
    • Good vr controls and interaction
    • Replayability with collectibles and speedruns

    Cons

    • Short game length for price
    • Limited content compared to first game
    • Some minor bugs and control quirks
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
    • No character customization or expression

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to experiment with puzzles and multiple solutions, indicating control over actions."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with skillful problem solving and feedback, though some found them easier than the first game."

    • Competition
      1

      "Presence of leaderboards and speedrun challenges encourages some competition, but focus remains mostly on individual play."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players show attachment through replaying for achievements and speedruns, though game length is short."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Game is a single-player VR experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Encourages experimenting with environment and multiple puzzle solutions, supporting creative problem solving."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; gameplay is individual and non-confrontational."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Strong immersive spy theme and engaging puzzles provide escape from real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players encouraged to try different approaches and explore puzzle mechanics."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Exploration of new puzzle environments and hidden collectibles, though within confined spaces."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on puzzle interaction rather than avatar personalization."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong spy fiction theme with imaginative scenarios and storytelling."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -4

      "Seated VR gameplay with minimal physical activity."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving throughout sessions."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; solo play only."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      2

      "Collectibles and achievements provide some sense of progression beyond main story."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Balanced challenge and flow with humor and immersive atmosphere promote relaxation."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Good audiovisual presentation and engaging VR interactions provide sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      1

      "Leaderboards and achievements offer some recognition, but social status is limited."

    • Story
      4

      "Narrative is well developed and integral to the game experience."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Puzzles require logical thinking and planning, though not overly complex."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Some suspense and tension in puzzle solving and story moments, but generally lighthearted."

    • Value
      -2

      "Some players feel the game is short for full price, recommending purchase on sale."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Focus on puzzle solving and interaction rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      1

      "Some elements of avoiding failure and overcoming threats in puzzles, but low risk overall."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026