Overview

• Tape 2 of 'Lost Records: Bloom & Rage' picks up directly after Tape 1, centering on Kat’s terminal illness as the emotional and narrative core.
• The game delves into darker teenage emotions and uses a mysterious supernatural abyss as a metaphor for the girls' struggles.
• Critics note a significantly shorter runtime for Tape 2, with under four hours of gameplay and a more linear structure compared to the first installment.
• Themes of 1990s violence, including gay bashing and intimate partner violence, are explored alongside the characters' rebellion and solidarity.
• While praised for its emotional depth, the conclusion has been described as uneven, with pacing and narrative inconsistencies affecting its impact.