This is not just the best Two Point game so far, but one of the best management games I have ever played.

In the 50 hours it took for me to 5 star all of the museums (and achieve gold on the four smaller pop-up museums), I did not once feel like the gameplay was repetitive or dull, which is something that the structure of previous Two Point games inevitably led to at times.

Coming into this, I was worried that only having five museums to play through was going to make the game feel a bit too short, but the amount of themed content they managed to pack into each one of them made the museums feel far more memorable than any hospital or campus ever was. I GREATLY prefer the new structure as opposed to the older games and think it was a brilliant move that meshed flawlessly with the concept this time.

I think the craziest part of all though is that even after essentially "completing" the career mode, there's still a ton left for me to unlock and a bunch of incentive to keep playing the game, something previous Two Point games lacked as well.

Finding exhibits and laying out the plan for your museum is extremely satisfying. The amount of diversity between animations and models keeps the game entertaining. And the sandbox potential is utterly absurd.

THAT SAID, there are some aspects of the game that do feel like mild steps backward or, at the very least, in a direction I think could have gone a little better. And I've decided to bullet point these as it'll better help me hone in on the few flaws I was able to find.

- The soundtrack, while technically fine, doesn't really measure up to the other games. In Hospital and Campus, I found myself humming along to the music more often than not. And maybe it's just because Museum is a lot more active in terms of gameplay, but I never got that from this game and didn't find any of the tracks all that memorable.

- Similarly, while the major radio personalities and DJs make a return, I felt like the writing for them wasn't as strong or absurd as it normally is, and I would have liked to hear a lot more from them as they were my favorite parts of the other games.

- The dopamine rush after achieving a new star doesn't really hit as hard as it used to. I've always loved the little passive aggressive quips from Tarquin Foxbridge after ranking up and, while they still technically exist, they feel like a bit of an afterthought now and are usually only a short sentence or two.

- Leveling up is VERY slow and there isn't really a way around it. If that's how the devs want it to be, that's fine. I just find it strange and potentially unintentional that I was able to fully complete the entire career mode without ever having an employee make it past level 15 (and even then, only one of my employees ever touched that landmark).

- The game does begin to struggle a little in terms of FPS once museums start to get very large. I have a decently solid PC and struggle to maintain 30fps in my 7 star museum with around 400 guests inside. I imagine this might be better optimized in future patches as Two Point has been very receptive to community feedback and extremely prompt with bug fixes so far.

All things considered, as a GAME, Two Point Museum is hands down the best thing Two Point Studio has put out so far. It's satisfying, immersive, and the pacing of career progression itself is fantastic. My only wish is that it leaned further into the personality and quirkiness of the previous games' narrative content as Museum does feel like a slightly more muted take on them. And I know can't speak for everyone, but the world and characters of the Two Point series are a MASSIVE factor in terms of why I love this franchise so much. I'd just hate to see them not get the love I believe they deserve.

In an industry where many game sequels take the easy route—slapping a new name on what is effectively the same product with little to no innovation—Two Point Museum stands out by innovating and refining the formula. Retaining the beloved business/management simulation mechanics, colorful visuals, and signature humor, this latest entry builds upon its predecessors in meaningful ways.

One of the biggest issues in previous Two Point games was the tendency for gameplay to plateau; once players found their rhythm, the challenge often faded into a waiting game as money and other metrics steadily climbed to their goals. Two Point Museum cleverly addresses this issue with several key gameplay changes that keep players engaged and invested throughout their journey.

Firstly, the game encourages dynamic progression by having players jump between different museums. As new features are unlocked, players are invited back to previous museums to further expand and enhance them.

Another standout improvement is the expedition mechanic, which replaces the more passive research rooms seen in previous entries. Instead of simply waiting for items to unlock over time, expeditions provide actively changing targets, making the process of acquiring new exhibits more engaging and strategic.

Perhaps the greatest strength of Two Point Museum is how every decision directly impacts visitor experience. Unlike previous games that revolved around placing rooms for every function, this installment prioritizes creative freedom, allowing players to design their museum’s layout with far more flexibility. This change fosters unique and personalized museum designs, adding a fresh layer of depth to the gameplay.

As a final note, for those new to this genre, Two Point Museum does a great job of introducing mechanics at a well-paced rate, ensuring players are never overwhelmed. Tutorials are informative without being overbearing, allowing players to grasp concepts at their own pace while maintaining the freedom to build their museums as they see fit.

Final Verdict: 9/10

I really liked the other Two Point games and I was looking forward to this one. It the best game they've released so far. There is so much detail in both the game play and the decoration items. Building and decorating is easy and really improved from their old games. Different guests have different wants/needs which gives me vibes of the flash games I used to play back in the day. I really love this game and it's a breath of fresh air to have a game that runs great from release.