Pathologic 2

An epidemic survival simulator was invented by the developers of the domestic studio Ice-Pick Lodg. And to make it even more mysterious, they took the Buryat culture and even the language as the basis of the people in the fictional city. The game "Pathologic 2" or "Pestilence" is known to the players from the first part, and now they have received a full second. Although analysts consider the release to be a remake, this is not entirely a fair judgment.

Quirks of the plot

So, the action takes place in a mysterious town on the Gorkhon River, which is why it is called the City-on-Gorkhon. The local culture is rather a mixture of Russian and steppe traditions, the Buryat culture ideally matched the steppe one. Characters easily insert words and even phrases in this language, which adds to their mystery. Not only people live in this city, but also odong humanoids.

The main character is the doctor Artemy Burakha, for friends - just Garuslik, after studying at medical school he goes home. The impetus was a letter from his father, who begs to return as soon as possible, because something terrible is coming. But the hero arrives already at the corpse of the parent, moreover, the doctor is also accused of murder. A few days later, a sand plague epidemic breaks out in the city, and Artemy has to take upon himself the decision of the future fate of his small homeland.

The question involuntarily arises: why exactly Buryats? Was it really impossible to choose other nationalities, but at least just come up with them? The authors explained their idea. For the steppe people, Death is not the end, but another form of life, it makes it possible to merge with the earth, which feeds the plague. This perception of Death was put into the game and into Dr. Artemy, because, wandering around the infected city, he is involuntarily forced to make a constant choice: to save or pass by? Help, but - at what cost?

Features of the game "Pathologic 2"

With such a mysterious beginning, one might think that we are talking about a detective, but no. The doctor just has to find the right solution to help save the city. Or not save, preserving miracles in him, but along with them - and a terrible disease. Or to remain in the eyes of others a loser who did not cope with the task. There are several endings, and which one the player will get depends only on himself. To some extent, this is an opportunity to replay a role, an opportunity that is not always given to a person. But, even replaying, the main thing is not to repeat the same mistakes over and over again. The authors tried to convey this idea to everyone.

The basis of the game is survival, moreover, at any cost. The developers left Artemia line:

• health;
• hunger;
• thirst;
• tiredness;
• immunity.

The realities of "Pathologic 2" repeat the life of the poor. It takes more for food than it turns out to earn, shoes “asks for porridge” already on the second day of the 12 allotted for solving the problem for the hero. Plus - bandits who famously wield sharpenings in search of profit. Therefore, the doctor has to rummage through garbage dumps, trade in human organs, loot and even rip out crackers from rats.

Game Features

In addition, Artemy still has to look for a way out of the situation. It is the constant tension, when time is sorely lacking, that is the characteristic feature of "Pathologic 2".

And what you need to closely monitor is your health indicators and your reputation. By the way, it is different in each area, if it falls below the plinth, they can easily cut it in the corner. By the way, starting from day 4, health no longer hangs at the maximum for a long time and requires replenishment. If the hero passes through locations where the plague reigns, then the immunity can collapse in a matter of minutes. As soon as he touches an infected person or thing, the process will intensify. A mask, raincoat, gloves and boots will help to protect yourself, but when there is no money for food, buying things is a problem. So Garuslik has to constantly think and figure out further steps.

Still, the player will not be able to save at any time, for this there are only specially designated places. The save in the prologue is automatically triggered, which also needs to be taken into account.

Players note another characteristic feature of "Mora" - mysterious dialogues. People like the hero and answer, but so confused that it is impossible to understand what they mean. So you have to sift through each answer in order to scratch out a grain of reason. Indeed, in the words spoken, you can hear a hint where it is better to go on a hike or buy something valuable. However, the developers tried to help gamers by making it so that by pressing the keys, you can highlight those who agree to answer and see the current goals.

Should I or should I not play Pathologic 2?

Of course, everyone is looking for the answer to this question himself, but it is worth considering that it will not be possible to go all the way with a swoop. You need to weigh everything, figure it out, and most importantly - accept. The scariest scenes, as noted by gamers, are plague streets. When you have to step over corpses, bend over the pulling hands of the sick. By the way, the game mechanics also include the treatment of the infected, but whether to intervene or not is another question. By the way, given the different endings, you can try to go through the difficult path of the doctor several times until you get the desired result. If, of course, you have enough perseverance and patience.