Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening

Humongous Entertainment

Industry	Video games
Founded	1992 (1992)
Headquarters	United States
Products	Pajama Sam series

Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening is a children's point-and-click adventure title originally launched for Windows and Macintosh platforms in 1998 by Humongous Entertainment. The game was subsequently adapted for Android under the name Pajama Sam: Thunder and Lightning in April 2014. It later became available on contemporary systems, debuting on the Nintendo Switch in February 2022, and arriving on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 4 in November. As the second entry in the Pajama Sam series, the narrative follows the main character as he ventures into the World Wide Weather company to confront issues involving thunder and lightning.

Plot

During a thunderstorm, while watching TV, Sam resolves to halt the weather by sneaking into World Wide Weather, the organization responsible for creating it. After hiding inside a crate, he encounters employees named Thunder and Lightning, who explain that thunderstorms are beneficial for plant life. However, when Sam accidentally presses a red button, it causes malfunctioning of the weather machinery, leading to worldwide weather disturbances. He must then locate four lost machine components while Thunder and Lightning inform their boss, Mother Nature, about the situation.

As Sam works on restoring the machines, Thunder and Lightning commend his progress. Mother Nature grows concerned about the abnormal weather patterns and conducts an inspection of the company, putting Thunder and Lightning’s positions at risk. Just before she departs on vacation, Sam completes repairs on the final machine, earning Thunder and Lightning’s gratitude as they grant him control over the weather.

Gameplay

This installment retains the multiple randomized elements from its predecessor, where each of the four weather machine parts can be found in one of two possible locations. Players have several scenario selections available; however, overlapping puzzles reduce overall variation. An optional side task involves collecting all 16 missing fragments of Sam’s jigsaw puzzle, which reveals a comical picture once assembled. The game also features several minigames, including a weather-themed board game known as "Weather Board."

Reception

Pajama Sam 2 garnered mostly favorable critiques but was often viewed as slightly less impressive compared to the original title. It received perfect 5-star ratings from Review Corner, scored 7 out of 10 by Unikgamer, and earned 4 out of 5 stars from both Adventure Gamers and MacHome. Review Corner honored it with their Award of Excellence for its imaginative design, animation quality, challenging puzzles, and uplifting themes.

External links

• Pajama Sam 2: Thunder and Lightning Aren't so Frightening at Humongous Entertainment