Kyle Sharpe - June 2, 2024
What's New in Batty Zabella 2?
Batty has finally returned! Or rather, she will be returning. Players of the original might be wondering what to expect this time around. Not all secrets are ready to be unveiled, but hopefully this first tease will satisfy some curiosity.
The sequel will largely take place in an expanded rendition of Batty's home. Fans of the first game need not fear - the layout remains faithful to the original game (there may have been some renovating). This time, however, every area of the house can be explored in "360 degrees."
Gone is the "point and click" crosshair of the first game. This time players will guide Batty left, right, and forward simply by using gamepad directions. She'll still be visible at all times, and able to communicate with the player whenever they press down on the pad. Occasionally the "up" arrow will be replaced with a "?." This indicates that Batty will comment on something in the scene, rather than moving in that direction.
Batty occupies the bottom of the screen, instead of the left side as seen in the original game. She'll pop up to address the player directly when speaking. This will also happen when she's communicating with other characters outside of cutscenes - another new addition to the sequel.
Much more info will be coming with the release of the demo version, which will give players an opportunity to check out the new navigation and communication features themselves. One final tease for curious fans - "Batty Zabella 2" isn't even the full title of the game!