The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication for Nintendo Switch is a first-person survival horror game that plunges you into the haunted halls of Wen Hua University, a real Taiwanese institution renowned for its chilling ghost tales and folklore . Developed by Softstar Entertainment and published by PQube, this standalone sequel to The Bridge Curse: Road to Salvation is a reimagined adaptation of the thriller film The Bridge Curse 2: Ritual . You play as four distinct characters—a determined news reporter and three film club students—who find themselves trapped in a nightmare after orchestrating a "Carnival of Horror" in the infamously haunted Da Ren building . As reality blurs, you must evade terrifying spirits, solve mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy to survive the night .
Good to know
First-Person Survival Horror – Experience bone-chilling terror from a first-person perspective; use stealth, tactics, and sacred objects to evade relentless ghostly pursuers
Four Playable Characters – Play as Sue Lian, a reporter investigating a mysterious letter, and three students ensnared in their own nightmare; each perspective reveals new clues
Memorable Ghosts – Face formidable spirits including the sinister 'Mad Ballerina' and the hilariously bizarre 'Sergeant Huang'
Atmospheric Campus Exploration – Traverse winding corridors and labyrinthine rooms in a beautifully realized Taiwanese university; uncover hidden pathways and escape routes
Mind-Bending Puzzles – Gather cryptic clues and unearth artefacts scattered throughout the campus; solve puzzles to unravel a dark conspiracy rooted within Wen Hua
Lantern Mechanic – Use your lantern to stun phantasmal hunters temporarily; limited charges require strategic use
Based on Popular Film – Reimagined adaptation of the thriller film The Bridge Curse 2: Ritual; builds upon the success of its award-winning predecessor
Players: 1
File Size: 6.0 GB
ESRB/PEGI: M / 18
Release Date: October 24, 2024
Why we love it
The Bridge Curse 2 delivers genuine Taiwanese horror rooted in real campus folklore. The four-character perspective keeps the narrative fresh, and the blend of terror with moments of bizarre humour—courtesy of Sergeant Huang—prevents the experience from becoming monotonous. Stealth mechanics are tense, and the lantern stun adds a risk-reward layer to encounters. It stumbles slightly with occasional pacing issues and puzzle clarity, but the atmospheric setting and authentic ghost lore make it a standout for horror enthusiasts seeking something beyond Western tropes. A chilling, satisfying night terror.
