If you’re in search of a spine-tingling new adventure on the PS5, look no further than The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication from Softstar Entertainment and PQUBE. This gripping sequel promises a thrilling first-person horror experience. When I first took on The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation in 2023, I was keen to see how this follow-up would enhance gameplay on the PS5. This time around, the eerie setting is Wen Hua University, a place reportedly haunted, teeming with ghosts and mysterious entities. The university’s film club’s attempt to recruit new members with their Carnival of Horror event goes disastrously wrong, blurring the lines between their film world and the grim reality they face.
In The Bridge Curse 2, players will control four unique characters: Sue Lian, Richie Chen, A-Hai, and Wu-Zi Nan. Sue Lian has transitioned from being the lead anchor at United News to her current work as a reporter. Richie is a junior finance major at Wen Han University, while A-Hai, a sophomore, is also immersed in finance studies. Meanwhile, Wu-Zi Nan is navigating his freshman year in veterinary medicine. Their fates are intricately bound by the unfolding curse, sweeping them into a world where ghosts freely roam.
This exhilarating horror game continues the tradition of its predecessor by adopting a first-person view. Expect to control your character’s movement with the left analog stick and navigate your surroundings with the right. Given the lurking threats, you’ll need to stay vigilant at all times. The R2 button lets you execute swift 180-degree turns, while pressing down the left analog stick allows for a speedy getaway. If stealth is the order of the day, then a crouch—activated by pressing the right analog stick—keeps your movements hushed.
Your every action, from footsteps to accidentally bumping into objects, can be heard by your paranormal pursuers. Engage with objects or convers with NPCs using the X button, rummage through your inventory with Triangle, and access your cellphone through Square. Need to flick between tabs? L1 and R1 have got you covered. And don’t forget, the Touchpad brings up your trusty map, essential for orienting yourself and tracking your objectives.
Gaining the Anima lantern opens up new interactive possibilities. Use it (via the R1 button) to uncover clues, dispel dark energies, and light your path forward. You don’t have to exhaust its energy in one go, allowing for strategic retreats. This lantern also serves as a lifeline, shielding you from ghostly attacks—though once it’s spent, you’ll have to recharge before regaining its protective powers.
In terms of trophies, The Bridge Curse 2 is flush with goals and rewards, including a gleaming Platinum trophy. As a Cross-Buy title, your purchase on PS5 grants access to both the PS4 and PS5 versions, each carrying its own trophy list packed with 12 Bronze, 5 Silver, and 8 Gold trophies. Your path to Platinum involves not only completing story chapters but also uncovering all collectibles, tracking a black cat for some extra fortune, and even discovering every possible in-game demise. Troubleshooting for trophies? The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication Trophy Guide is here to assist!
Overall, The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication pushes the horror frontier as it navigates the haunted halls of Wen Hua University, offering PS5 players an immersive and thrilling experience. For just $24.99, you unlock access to both console versions. It’s a chilling bargain!
[Disclaimer: This review was based on a PS5 copy kindly provided by PQube.]
