Captured 2

I’ll start off by saying—I’m not usually a huge fan of anomaly games.

Mostly because my ADHD has me missing everything 😭

But when the anomalies are more obvious—like they are in Captured 2—and the focus shifts more toward surviving the entities and making it out of the loop alive… that’s something I can get behind.

And this game does it really well.

The story is actually really intriguing too. It centers around a pharmaceutical drug meant to act as an antidepressant—but instead of just numbing trauma, it transports the user into a completely different realm.

You play as someone who uses this medication and ends up trapped in a looping dimension filled with entities, where time doesn’t quite work the way it should. In order to escape, you have to spot anomalies and choose the correct path—essentially finding your way out of your own mind and back to reality.

It’s a really cool concept, and honestly, pretty unique.

Gameplay-wise, I had a great time. The atmosphere inside the house is consistently creepy, and it keeps you on edge the whole time. You’re always questioning whether something is off… or if something is about to be off.

And then there are the intermission scenes.

Between days, you get these moments where you explore fragments of past memories, which adds another layer to the story and helps break up the loop in a really nice way.

Overall, Captured 2 was a really fun experience.

Even if you’re not usually into anomaly games, I think this one is still worth checking out. It leans more into survival and atmosphere while still keeping that core mechanic—and it makes for a really engaging experience.

Definitely recommend giving this one a try. 👀