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Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories - Comprehensive Review of UNICO STUDIO's Puzzle Sequel

by UNICO STUDIO

4.8
IOSTrivia Games
Brain Test 2 builds upon its predecessor's success with narrative-driven puzzles and lateral thinking challenges. The iOS game targets puzzle enthusiasts seeking unconventional problem-solving experiences through humorous scenarios and progressive difficulty.

Detailed Review

Brain Test 2: Tricky Stories represents UNICO STUDIO's follow-up to their massively successful puzzle franchise, maintaining the core concept of unconventional problem-solving while introducing character-driven narratives. The game positions itself in the crowded puzzle market by emphasizing lateral thinking over traditional logic puzzles, requiring players to approach challenges from unexpected angles rather than conventional solutions. The application features multiple story arcs starring recurring characters like Tom the cat, with each narrative thread containing progressively difficult puzzles that incorporate physics simulations, object manipulation, and environmental interaction. Puzzles frequently demand tapping, swiping, rotating, and combining elements in non-obvious ways, with many solutions relying on wordplay, visual puns, or contextual clues rather than pure logic. The hint system provides tiered assistance, though some puzzles exhibit design inconsistencies where solutions don't logically follow from available information. User interface design maintains the minimalist aesthetic of the original, with clean visuals and intuitive touch controls that prioritize puzzle interaction over complex menus. Real-world usage patterns show short burst gameplay sessions, typically under five minutes per puzzle, making it suitable for mobile play during breaks or commutes. The ad-supported model presents full-screen advertisements between levels, though some users report technical issues with blank ad screens requiring application restarts. User feedback trends overwhelmingly positive, with an average 4.8/5 rating reflecting high satisfaction. Multiple reviewers including Jlv986 (August 20, 2025) note the sequel improves upon the original game's formula, while VioletKittyCat (July 25, 2025) acknowledges enjoyment despite criticizing ad implementation and specific level design issues. A consistent theme across reviews involves requests for additional content, with Bad 👎 Grafics (July 27, 2025) specifically requesting more Tom the cat adventures after completing available levels. The application excels in delivering creative puzzle design and humorous scenarios that genuinely challenge conventional thinking patterns. However, technical inconsistencies with advertisements and occasional puzzle design flaws slightly undermine the experience. Ideal for players seeking non-traditional brain teasers who don't mind occasional frustration from ambiguous puzzles or advertising interruptions between solving sessions.

Key Features

  • Character-driven story arcs featuring recurring personas like Tom the cat, providing narrative context for puzzle sequences that enhance engagement
  • Physics-based interaction system requiring object manipulation through tapping, swiping and rotating gestures to solve environmental puzzles
  • Tiered hint system offering progressive clues for stuck players, though some puzzles lack logical solution pathways even with assistance
  • Lateral thinking challenges that deliberately subvert conventional puzzle logic, demanding creative interpretation of visual and textual clues
  • Ad-supported free model with interstitial advertisements between levels, though technical issues sometimes manifest as blank screens
  • Progressively difficult puzzle design across multiple story chapters, with later levels requiring combination of previously learned techniques

Why Users Love It

Creative lateral thinking puzzles
Engaging character narratives

Perfect for: Puzzle enthusiasts seeking unconventional brain teasers with humorous narratives

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#26

Best Rank

#12

All-time high

Average Rank

#21

30-day average

User Reviews

CremMochi250
Jul 7, 2025

As soon as I opened this app I was hooked! Great quality live it! Very entertaining As soon as I opened this app I was hooked! Great quality live it!

Hack dude 5000
Jul 16, 2025

I tried this game cus my friend has it and it is amazing I love this game I tried this game cus my friend has it and it is amazing

Schools out YAY!
Jul 8, 2025

People are soooooo stupid if there’s too many adds just turn off the internet 🛜 I did it and the game still worked even with no internet Stupid people People are soooooo stupid if there’s too many adds just turn off the internet 🛜 I did it and the game still worked even with no internet

C00LDOGG
Jul 21, 2025

It’s a really fun game but there is something wrong with level 12”fitness with Cindy”i take the key and unlock the door nothing so I try tapping it still nothing Help me please It’s a really fun game but there is something wrong with level 12”fitness with Cindy”i take the key and unlock the door nothing so I try tapping it still nothing

𝔻𝕠𝕘𝟙𝟚𝟛
Jul 8, 2025

I download all of the brain test games and I love them so much please make more brain test games and levels 😃 5/5 I love this game so much!!! ❤️☻🎮 I download all of the brain test games and I love them so much please make more brain test games and levels 😃 5/5

App Details

Developer

UNICO STUDIO

Platform

ios

Rating

4.8

Last Updated

10/7/2025