《妖怪捉迷藏2》是延續初代《妖怪捉迷藏》非對稱對戰特色的遊戲，於2025年夏季正式登陸Nintendo Switch 2，並同步釋出宣傳影片。與前作一樣，依舊圍繞著人類與妖怪之間的追逐戰展開，不過規模與細節都有大幅度提升，整體遊玩體驗更為刺激與精緻。

劇情延續校園怪談的氛圍。據說每天傍晚四點四十四分，會有一名留著妹妹頭的少女幽靈現身，似乎正在尋找某樣東西。隨著學校下課後的氣氛逐漸轉變，熟悉的校舍化為陌生場景，空蕩蕩的走廊、奇怪的公告與佈告欄上的詭異海報，都讓人感受到一股詭譎不安的氛圍。玩家將在這個宛如妖怪世界的異空間迷失其中，必須想辦法在時間結束前找到回家的路，或者在緊張的追逐戰裡存活下來。

操作上，依舊遵循非對稱競技玩法，分為「人類」與「鬼怪」兩大陣營。人類的目標是在短短三分鐘的遊戲時間內存活下來，避免被鬼怪抓到。他們不僅可以依靠走位與躲藏，還能使用「燈籠攻擊」來短暫擊退鬼怪，為自己贏得逃跑的空間。鬼怪則擁有截然不同的技能，例如能夠「穿牆」進行奇襲，或是「追蹤腳印」來找到人類的位置。這樣的技能對抗讓追逐過程充滿反轉與驚險。

畫面風格依舊延續繪本般的童話質感，但受惠於Nintendo Switch 2的硬體效能，本作的細節與光影表現比前作更加細膩。角色建模更生動，場景的陰影、光暈與材質都帶來更強烈的沉浸感。新增的角色設計也為遊戲注入新鮮感，例如那位穿著紅色吊帶裙的少女幽靈、身著軍服的鬼怪，以及全新的人類角色，進一步豐富遊戲的對抗與策略組合。

最重要的變化之一，是本作的多人遊玩規模從前作的4人對戰大幅擴增到最多8人同樂。這讓追逃更加混亂而緊張，也更適合聚會或線上連線的多人娛樂。每一局比賽的三分鐘時間雖短，但因為局勢瞬息萬變，讓玩家時刻處於心跳加速的緊繃狀態。

從市場反應來看，在宣佈登場Switch 2時就獲得廣大關注。初代作品雖然規模小巧，但因其獨特的非對稱對戰設計與童話繪本風格，曾在玩家之間累積良好的口碑。如今續作擴展玩法、增加人數並提升視覺效果，讓不少玩家期待能夠成為Switch 2平台上代表性的派對對戰遊戲。整體來看，《妖怪捉迷藏2》不僅延續初代的魅力，更藉由硬體提升與新要素設計，打造出節奏明快、張力十足且充滿歡樂驚悚感的非對稱對戰新作。

Yokai Hide-and-Seek 2 is the sequel to the original Yokai Hide-and-Seek, carrying forward its signature asymmetric multiplayer gameplay. Officially released in the summer of 2025 on the Nintendo Switch 2, the game was accompanied by a promotional trailer. Like its predecessor, the core experience remains a tense chase between humans and yokai, but this installment significantly expands in both scale and detail, delivering a more thrilling and refined gameplay experience.

The story continues to draw on the atmosphere of Japanese schoolyard ghost stories. According to rumor, every day at exactly 4:44 p.m., a bob-haired girl spirit appears, seemingly in search of something. As the school day ends, the atmosphere shifts—the once-familiar campus transforms into an unfamiliar setting, with empty hallways, strange announcements, and eerie posters plastered on bulletin boards. Players find themselves trapped in this distorted yokai world, where the only goal is to escape before time runs out—or survive the suspenseful pursuit.

Gameplay once again centers on asymmetric competition, with players divided into two groups: “humans” and “yokai.” The human side must survive for three minutes without being caught. Beyond relying on movement and hiding, they can also use a lantern attack to temporarily repel yokai and create opportunities to escape. The yokai, in contrast, wield entirely different abilities, such as phasing through walls to ambush opponents or tracking footprints to uncover their location. These contrasting skills make each chase unpredictable and filled with moments of reversal.

The visual style retains its illustrated, storybook aesthetic, but thanks to the enhanced hardware of the Nintendo Switch 2, this sequel features far more detailed graphics and dynamic lighting. Character models are more expressive, environments are enriched with shadows, glow effects, and textures that heighten immersion. New character designs add variety to the gameplay, including the bob-haired girl ghost in a red suspender skirt, a yokai in military uniform, and several fresh human characters, all contributing to new tactical combinations and strategies.

One of the most notable upgrades is the expansion of multiplayer. Whereas the first game supported up to four players, Yokai Hide-and-Seek 2 allows up to eight players in a single match. This addition intensifies the chaos and tension of the chase, making it ideal for parties or online play. Each three-minute match is brief, but the fast-paced, constantly shifting dynamics ensure a pulse-pounding experience throughout.

Market reception has been overwhelmingly positive since the Switch 2 launch announcement. The original, though modest in scope, earned a strong reputation among players for its unique asymmetric design and whimsical picture-book style. With expanded features, more players, and enhanced visuals, the sequel is widely anticipated to become one of the defining party-oriented multiplayer games on the Switch 2 platform. Overall, Yokai Hide-and-Seek 2 not only preserves the charm of its predecessor but also leverages hardware improvements and new gameplay elements to deliver a fast-paced, suspenseful, and joyfully eerie asymmetric multiplayer experience.