Blood Omen 2

 GameCube
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. GamePro
    80
    May be repetitive, overwrought, and fraught with unimaginative puzzles and enemies, but those of you dying for some bloody GameCube fun won't get it much better than this.
  2. Nintendo Power
    78
    Beautifully detailed gothic environments. [Feb 2003, p.155]
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  3. TotalGames.net
    77
    Graphically, it certainly won't win any awards but the surroundings are suitably gothic and provide a convincing setting for the bloodthirsty business at hand.
  5. GameZone
    76
    The game is a touch too simplistic, but does have solid characters, and very good sound.
  6. Game Informer
    75
    Nine months and no enhancements later, BO2 hits the 'Cube. Surprisingly, it's still darn good. [Jan 2003, p.102]
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  7. GamerWeb Nintendo
    75
    The graphics are well above average, the sound is superb and the gameplay is good, if a tad stale.

Awards & Rankings

69
#69 Best GameCube Game of 2002
89
#89 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
37
#37 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GamecubeLover
    Jul 25, 2016
    9
    This game has a good combat mechanics and everything is entertaining and keeping me on the edge of my seat. This game is difficult but that isThis game has a good combat mechanics and everything is entertaining and keeping me on the edge of my seat. This game is difficult but that is why its good.… Full Review »
  2. gorelequint
    Apr 29, 2013
    10
    I picked up this game, knowing nothing about the legacy of kain series, and having read some bad reviews in magazines. I must say that I wasI picked up this game, knowing nothing about the legacy of kain series, and having read some bad reviews in magazines. I must say that I was very impressed. The game starts off slowly, getting you used to the controls, but soon heats up, often bringing new challeneges that prove quite difficult to complete, and take more than one try. The combat system is basic, but easy to use, and the hack'n'slash action can be difficult when you first start the game. yes, there is quite a bit of talking, but that's quite alright, as the speech does sometimes hold clues and/or tips on how to get past certain bits of the game. What I particularly liked was the way that you can play the game is two markedly different ways. you can go stealthily, and only kill for neccesity (when you need a health topup, or the guard is in front of a door) or you can do an all-out massacre. Both are great fun, and this can add to your experience. Don't be a conformist and follw the magazine reviews, buy this game, give it a little time at first, and you'll find out just how much fun it can be.… Full Review »
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