I played the original Pathologic years back, but didn't appreciate it until much later. Ice Pick Lodge is one of the few companies that constantly makes brave choices in their designs, and Pathologic 2 is an absolute treat. If you haven't played the first one, don't worry - you don't need to. Think of it more as a remake then a sequel; but in terms of remakes, consider it more like a second run of a play. I want to wax poetic about this game for hours, but I won't here. Just know this - if you are okay with a challenge, and being challenged, this is the perfect game. It doesn't let up, and sometimes it isn't even "fun"; but in spite of that, I can whole heartedly say it has one of the most important narratives in gaming, period. And I'll always remember it.
