Town of Salem 2

Town of Salem 2 had me thrilled with anticipation as a longtime fan of multiplayer social games. The developers promised a cornucopia of roles, abilities, and game modes that would ensure every match felt fresh and surprising. After putting the game through its paces, I can confidently say it delivers on that potential in spades, with engaging gameplay, thoughtfully designed features, and impressive communication systems working in harmony.

Below I'll walk you through my experiences with Town of Salem 2's gameplay, features, and social attributes, highlighting what works well and where room for improvement remains.

Deceive and Conquer

Town of Salem 2 offers a fun blend of deception, deduction, and strategy akin to games like Among Us and Fortnite's now-defunct Imposters mode. Players must use logic and intuition to uncover villains hiding among town members. The plethora of roles and abilities, along with creative modes like Four Horsemen, provide endless variety to keep matches fresh and thrilling.

However, the game's complexity can make it difficult for new players to grasp. The somewhat random role assignment also risks unbalanced matches at times.

Still, experienced fans of multiplayer social deduction games will find plenty to enjoy in Town of Salem 2's unique gameplay mechanics and abundance of features.

Bewitching Customization

The game offers players unprecedented customization options that enhance an already deep and strategic game. Players can customize not just their character's appearance but also their virtual pet and in-game home, giving matches a unique personal flair.

Scrolls that modify a player's role probabilities and the ability to ban roles or modify game settings in custom lobbies empower players to tailor matches to their particular strategic tastes.

Fans of social deduction games will appreciate Town of Salem 2's robust set of features that multiply the game's strategic possibilities through increased personalization and custom match options. The extensive customization options in particular raise Town of Salem 2 above similar games by empowering players to express their individual play styles and ultimately crafting a gaming experience that feels unique in each round.

Keep Connected

Communication lies at the heart of multiplayer strategy and Town of Salem 2 understands this, outfitting players with an extensive but well-designed chat system. Players can tag other players, roles, and keywords to ensure the right parties are notified of relevant information.

Players also have a free range of movement both within lobbies and as ghosts after death, adding an element of exploration that expands the game's strategic possibilities. This feels even more participative than Among Us infamous spectator mode.

While Town of Salem 2's chat system provides players with a multitude of tagging and keyword options, the lack of voice chat and occasionally chaotic chat stream hold the game's communication somewhat back from realizing its full strategic potential. I couldn't find a way to enable voice chat during my time with the game, but I wouldn't be too surprised if the developers decide to add this feature at a later date.

Pros

• Challenging strategic gameplay
• A good array of customization features
• Well-designed chat system keeps players connected

Cons

• Steep learning curve due to the new roles
• Lacks voice chat at launch