Graveyard Keeper 2

Graveyard Keeper 2 is the sequel to a game which I liked but did not love. There was a fair bit of tedium involved in the original that kept it from being truly great. While the systems in this game are very similar to the original, there are some much appreciated QoL additions that make the game much more FUN to play. I find myself progressing pretty quickly, always knowing what I want to do next, which was a problem for me in the original. Progression wasn't always clear and I'd put the game down for months at a time. Not here. The progression is satisfying, similar to the original, yet again, but adding more layers to it without overcomplicating things. The original had a great sense of humor and that remains the case with GK2, but now the game is fully voiced. Overall, this game is not just an expanded release of the original with a new story like many claim. It is a true sequel that improves on almost every fault that the original had. My only gripe so far is that beginners will still be overwhelmed, but I don't necessarily consider that a fault. It could be more accessible but I don't think it needs to be. If you played the original and found it to be charming but frustrating at times, you should be happy with the improvements in the sequel. It's a must-play if you enjoyed the original. It's near perfect, in my opinion, having played through the demo and now progressed about 15 hours into 1.0. Bravo, Lazy Bear.

Very grindy, lost most of it's identity compared to the first one. And even as a new game most of the mechanics aren't fun.