This game was extremely easy next to the first. The only time I needed hints was to affirm that I was on the right track. In essence I didn't need any hints to beat this game and it didn't take me long to beat. But , it was an entertaining game. It just wasn't as good as the first. The puzzles were easy. There is one that took me a little bit to figure out a number/ letter puzzle. But over all the game wasn't too difficult. I over complicated a few puzzles and that's what made it difficult. The game was a little glitchy and some times it affected the game play. I some times wondering if the obvious choice was the right one because some times the game had limited player functionality.
It was a bit rough on the edges. The story is sort of confusing too. I'm not sure what the hell was happening with Richard and a few of the other characters. Dream/ memory? What's going on? The game was rough on the edges and felt rushed. Still a decent game but misses the first by a mile.
Still a very enjoyable experience but it's not a true sequel to the first game.