The first game of the series is called “The Secret of Retropolis” and was released in 2021 for Meta Quest and SteamVR. The second game, called “Retropolis 2: Never Say Goodbye,” followed in early 2024 for the same VR platforms. According to a Playstation Store listing for the game, the studio is also working on a PSVR 2 version of the game.

I finished Retropolis 2 over the weekend and was so intrigued that I played and finished the first game as well. You don’t need to have played the first game to understand and enjoy the story of the second, but it’s an advantage to have done so, as it introduces the main characters and their backstory with more depth.

If this review has piqued your interest, start with the first game. And rest assured, Retropolis 2 is a step-up in every way: the graphics, storytelling, gameplay, and scope are all better.