Dishonored 2

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  1. PavelHr
    Aug 24, 2023
    8
    A very worthy successor to the great Dishonored game. They vastly improved the visuals and some of the songs, particularly the street ones stand out. The best thing about it, however, is the level design. This game so far has the best level design and the creativity is amazing, trully nothing compares. I haven't yet completed the story fully but there are so far 2 levels which are justA very worthy successor to the great Dishonored game. They vastly improved the visuals and some of the songs, particularly the street ones stand out. The best thing about it, however, is the level design. This game so far has the best level design and the creativity is amazing, trully nothing compares. I haven't yet completed the story fully but there are so far 2 levels which are just outstanding, those are the time-shifting and the automaton manors, I don't want to spoil it but you too will probably be blown away. The story is also quite decent, I wasn't bored at any point in the game. The new powers are also intriguing, they're to be honest a small downgrade power-level-wise compared to what you had in Dishonored 1 but they're fun and can still be powerful.

    Now onto some of the negatives. Audio bugs are my biggest issue, sometimes the sound just stops playing or you're listening to a conversation, turn away for a second then turn back to the conversation and you can't hear it. Also the game becomes progressively woke as the story continues? One of the side character's dad is gay, after having had him in what is effectively 19th century England. Do these people realise how biology works? Also we have the ESG character which is Billie Lurk, they removed one of her arms and eyes compared to Dishonored 1. They also made her a part-time lesbian. They really wanted to get all those oppression/victim points with that black female character to get up their ESG score. Just drivel and indicative of modern-day diversity box-checking which drags the game down. Thankfully the woke elements are mostly towards the end of the game and the level design elevates the game so much that you don't think about them too much.    … Expand
  2. Dimocracy
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    A great sequel that repeats the best of the original. And this interface... it's an orgasm for my eyes.
  3. apeot2002
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Dishonored 2 is one of the few truly great immersive sims. Those are rare enough.

    The immersive sim genre is a very shallow pool. Within this pool Arkane Studios is one of the few big fish around and the Dishonored franchise is one of its shiniest scales. There are years of youtube footage documenting the glorious chaos the first game lets an inventive player get away with. That doesn’t    Dishonored 2 is one of the few truly great immersive sims. Those are rare enough.

    The immersive sim genre is a very shallow pool. Within this pool Arkane Studios is one of the few big fish around and the Dishonored franchise is one of its shiniest scales. There are years of youtube footage documenting the glorious chaos the first game lets an inventive player get away with. That doesn’t even mention the weird and original setting, the peerless environmental storytelling, the unique artstyle… Am I gushing?

    So I am a fan. But I inhabit a very strange corner of the fandom: The ghosting explorer. He is the weird guy who enjoys gliding through the levels leaving as little trace as possible yet can’t resist sticking his nose into every document and voice log lying around and this gets discovered time and again. So, coming from that corner, how does Dishonored 2 measure up to its illustrious ancestor?

    After a single playthrough with one of two protagonists, I have to say: Pretty well. As Emily Kaldwell, one of two possible protagonists, I found sneaking towards eventual revenge and redemption great fun.

    Dishonored 2 has made quite few changes besides introducing Emily. The art style has made great strides towards photorealism. Especially the environmental art and the textures are an embarrassment of riches. The wood textures on the furniture have to be seen in 4k to be believed.

    The level design has lost nothing of its allure. Granted, Serkonos is a very different place with a very different vibe than Dunwall, but the level architecture is just as considered, just as evocative, just as open. And it’s bigger. Generously, wonderfully bigger. Great halls really look grand and lofty. Sunny plazas and grand avenues present daunting challenges to exiled empresses trying to stay invisible.

    Some of the maps even introduce new mechanics that are never seen again. Those are frequently the highlights of the game, but even the less inspired maps are splendid playgrounds full of guards and challenges. It’s a good thing then that Emily has been gifted with a set of supernatural abilities.

    The gameplay has evolved quite a bit, even if the core of it stays the same: Blink is still there, if a bit nerfed for Emily, there is a suite of very fun-looking powers to sow chaos and perpetrate bloodshed, choking and slitting throats from behind still works… but so does knocking people out by falling on then, as well as choking them out during a pitched fencing duel and that makes a big difference for all the Emilys out there who do not want to become cold-blooded mass murderers and damning their empire to an age of disease ridden darkness. Back in Corvo’s days, you had to get behind every fool you wanted to grant a good night’s sleep and when one of the guards did spot you, it was either kill or take a quick trip to the loading screen. By giving Emily a non-lethal option for the most dynamic moves of the game, the high karma route of the game is so much more action-packed and enjoyable.

    You might have picked up on the fact that the karma system from the first game is still there.

    So. The act of playing is more fun than before, and the art direction has been hit with the beauty stick a few hundred times, but what about the story? Dishonored 1 had wonderful world building, but the plot was actually kind of anemic and left some of the more interesting characters quickly by the wayside. I would argue that Dishonored 2 does a better job of telling an actual tale, and it does a better job of making its characters actual characters. There are more interactions with the antagonists, their motivations are much better explored, and the motley crew of supporters around Emily are more fleshed out and charming as well. It still isn’t one of the great stories of video gaming, but it’s an engaging yarn and does a good job of providing additional motivation to see Emily’s crusade for revenge through.

    A few criticisms remain: The bone charm crafting system seemed a bit useless, even on the highest difficulty. Some of the secondary objectives seemed a bit obscure. The NPCs had the occasional unexplained freak-out. Little things.

    All in all, Dishonored 2 is a successful evolution of Dishonored in every aspect, and can thus be recommended with no reservation whatsoever.

    TLDR: All the things Dishonored did, Dishonored 2 does better. If you are a fan of the immersive sim genre, or just curious about it, this game is well worth your time.    … Expand
  4. JustinForgueims
    May 3, 2023
    10
    As good as the original and even better in some aspects.
    Everything good from the first dishonored is still there: graphics, sounds, voice acting, amount of possibilities, fluid gameplay.
    Surpasses its predecessor in the scenarios design. Some of the scenarios are just amazing and considered by many as the best scenarios ever made. The story is great a bit more obscure and also more    As good as the original and even better in some aspects.
    Everything good from the first dishonored is still there: graphics, sounds, voice acting, amount of possibilities, fluid gameplay.

    Surpasses its predecessor in the scenarios design. Some of the scenarios are just amazing and considered by many as the best scenarios ever made.

    The story is great a bit more obscure and also more challenging.

    Maybe the only thing it disappointed me a bit was the main character dialogues. Even if it was just in specific places it broke the game immersion to me.    … Expand
  5. davitolucena
    Apr 17, 2023
    9
    um dos melhores jogos da geraçao passa e uma continuaçao muito boa espero que a franquia nao morra
  6. ChiIIaoi
    Apr 6, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro jogo:
    Jogo mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  7. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    9
    Уууууух, как же она хороша. С уверенностью могу назвать себя фанатом серии, и эта часть ничем не уступает остальным.
  8. okanil61
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Dishonored 2
    İlk piyasaya sürülme tarihi: 11 Kasım 2016
    Geliştiriciler: Arkane Studios Oyun sadece mükemmel. İlk 10 oyunum arasına rahatlıkla girdi. Oyuna puanım bir kaç kategoriden oluşmaktadır. Bu arada her iki karakterle de oyunu bitirdim. Emily ile daha iyiydi sanırım. Oynanış: 100/100 Efekt ve Atmosfer: 100/100 Hikaye: 100/100 Tekrar Oynama Durumu: 100/100 Oynama Süresi: 34    Dishonored 2
    İlk piyasaya sürülme tarihi: 11 Kasım 2016
    Geliştiriciler: Arkane Studios
    Oyun sadece mükemmel. İlk 10 oyunum arasına rahatlıkla girdi.
    Oyuna puanım bir kaç kategoriden oluşmaktadır.
    Bu arada her iki karakterle de oyunu bitirdim. Emily ile daha iyiydi sanırım.
    Oynanış: 100/100
    Efekt ve Atmosfer: 100/100
    Hikaye: 100/100
    Tekrar Oynama Durumu: 100/100
    Oynama Süresi: 34 Saat
    Dishonored 2
    Initial release date: November 11, 2016
    Developers: Arkane Studios
    The game is just perfect. It easily made it into my top 10 games.
    My score for the game consists of several categories.
    By the way, I finished the game with both characters. I think it was better with Emily.
    Gameplay: 100/100
    Effect and Atmosphere: 100/100
    Story: 100/100
    Replay Status: 100/100
    Playing Time: 34 Hours    … Expand
  9. jonnhyblaze
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Excelente juego primera persona, no sé si pongamos FPS, en mi criterio, las mecánicas son excelentes, pero falto un detalle para el doblaje latino, un juego de 2016 ya deberían tener un doblaje, ya se que soy haiter, pero es la verdad michos juegos son subtitulados en latino, o doblaje la verdad
  10. hileger
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОп Тупо ТОпТупо ТОп
  11. Rustick
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    не прошел до конца, как то упал интерес к таким играм, графика пусть и стилизована, но иногда проседает по качеству, геймплей хороший, очень разнообразный. Пусть и не прошел полностью, но полностью пройдена первая часть, уверен эта часть лучше.не прошел до конца, как то упал интерес к таким играм, графика пусть и стилизована, но иногда проседает по качеству, геймплей хороший, очень разнообразный. Пусть и не прошел полностью, но полностью пройдена первая часть, уверен эта часть лучше.
  12. Tampasco
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Dishonored 2 é um ótimo jogo de stealth, sua mecânica é bem inteligente, você não pode só apenas ir pra trás do inimigo sem pensar, você analisar se os inimigos ao redor estão observando aquele npc ou eles perceberam que tem errado e vão te perceber facilmente, outra parte que eu achei legal (Joguei no hard) é que você só não deve ir pra cima dos inimigos tentar o duelo, porque você é umDishonored 2 é um ótimo jogo de stealth, sua mecânica é bem inteligente, você não pode só apenas ir pra trás do inimigo sem pensar, você analisar se os inimigos ao redor estão observando aquele npc ou eles perceberam que tem errado e vão te perceber facilmente, outra parte que eu achei legal (Joguei no hard) é que você só não deve ir pra cima dos inimigos tentar o duelo, porque você é um assassino e não um guerreiro ou lutador, se vc tentar ir pra cima, vai tocar alarme e vai vir praticamente todos os inimigos da área pra onde vc tá, a melhor opção é fugir ou usar os feitiços do Vazio. As minhas criticas ao jogo são que primeiramente a Emily(a protagonista) não tem muita personalidade e ela não molda suas opiniões ao decorrer das escolhas e ações que o jogador faz, além disso, o final é muito anticlimático, poderia ter uma construção maior para o boss final, e também a ceninha do final poderia ser mais impactante onde o primeiro acertou mais.

    Veredicto: 8,4/10, é bom jogo de stealth com cenários muito bonitos e únicos, porém falha em elementos de historia e mundo aberto que o primeiro jogo acertou mais.    … Expand
  13. Major_PC_92
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    J'ai adorer l'univers, les jeux est très nerveux. Il y a plusieurs fin possible. les pouvoirs du personnages principal son originaux.
  14. Pozegr
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This game is great, it's worth your money, believe me. Well, let's figure it out. What I'll start with is a new stealth mechanic, a new combat system. A variety of ways. There used to be paths, but not so many but extensive, and in the second part of dishonored there is too much variety of actions. In general, if we compare part 2 and part 1, then part 2 will be better and more diverseThis game is great, it's worth your money, believe me. Well, let's figure it out. What I'll start with is a new stealth mechanic, a new combat system. A variety of ways. There used to be paths, but not so many but extensive, and in the second part of dishonored there is too much variety of actions. In general, if we compare part 2 and part 1, then part 2 will be better and more diverse according to the combat system and various ways and actions. Well, about the locations, they are bigger and better here. The design leaves impressions even to this day. Locations along various paths are good. And so I'll say it's a great game.… Expand
  15. in_sola_lupus
    Oct 17, 2022
    8
    Before writing a review for the second part, I specially went through the first one, carefully collecting all the runes and all the bone amulets, cutting pictures from ancient frames, collecting all records and letters, pumping almost all skills (except for the bloody pack and the invasion) - everything else was pumped to the maximum. The game has significantly more graphic settings byBefore writing a review for the second part, I specially went through the first one, carefully collecting all the runes and all the bone amulets, cutting pictures from ancient frames, collecting all records and letters, pumping almost all skills (except for the bloody pack and the invasion) - everything else was pumped to the maximum. The game has significantly more graphic settings by several orders of magnitude. Here we have the opportunity to play for two heroes - for Corvo and for a very adult Emily. Everything happens on the 15th anniversary of the death of the Empress. In the midst of it, Emily's sister allegedly shows up and declares that her father promised her the throne a long time ago (a convenient excuse, isn't it?) - and this statement gives an impetus to the upheaval of events and an instant change of power. Here everything falls into place - you can immediately see who betrayed the Crown for the sake of their interests and benefits. Gloomy corners and leaden sky from the very beginning of the game tell us: "There will be no mercy for traitors!"

    The game mechanics have essentially remained the same, only not all food restores health (but only fresh), more houses can be explored, more doors can be opened, there are many dismembered and bloody combos, the ability to create bone amulets yourself. All the information found is neatly sorted by topic - as before, you have to read and study a lot. Physics is more advanced - bodies fly away from shots as expected, when repelling enemies, glass crumbles or boards break, depending on the hit. One more thing - Corvo comments on everything - found bodies, documents, paintings and any other objects - maybe it's just an age crisis?).

    The seemingly small location turns into a huge part of the whole city - while you search and look into every house, you can already forget where you were going to go. The very case when the second part is not only no worse than the first, but also much better than its predecessor. "Arcana" and "Gazebo" did their best. You will want to come back to this futuristic action movie again!    … Expand
  16. Umur
    Sep 10, 2022
    8
    The story begins 15 years after the first game's. The story is the best part of this game. The game play is amazing and the AI is well built.
  17. Loveless3
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    New powers, better graphics, smoother gameplay, danker story, danker game in general.
  18. Dumbest9
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    Pretty beastly stealth action game. Improved the gameplay and levels. Good stuff.
  19. Bigturd12
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Better than the first game. Improved the level design and mechanics to make the best stealth game since Thief.
  20. Applioi1953
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Первая часть была новаторской и шикарной, вторая хорошее продолжение этой серии, привносящее по сути новшество в виде двух игровых персонажей на выбор. В остальном старая добрая Дисонор.
  21. Smartybig3041
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Big fan on the first Dishonored and this version was great on my first play through with Emily with low chaos. I really like games where you have to be sneaky and plan your moves so this was a good one for me. Looking forward to playing again with Corvo with high chaos.
  22. Madjung4
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    highly recommend this game. This game is highly detailed and has high replayability too. If you are someone that gets into the lore of the series there are lots n lots of big & small things for you around all of the levels.
  23. Vierision37
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Recommend you first play as Emily as she has her new and unique powers. The game will hardly feel any different from Dishonored if you get in the shoes of Corvo.

    The game is poorly optimized though. I had constant frame rate drops and low fps all through the game with RTX 2060 mobile, i7 10750H and 32 GB of RAM.
  24. Toix_L1am
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Лучшая игра для красочных и многообразных, безумных убийств типа мины на крысе или липкой гранаты на арбалетном болте... 10 из 10
  25. Dannii1
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    best game best game best game best game best game best game best game best game
  26. Muhlica99
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Aside from the spacial audio issues, this gem is flawless. No micro stutter. No silly story that gets in the way. Just you, the city and lots of bodies.
  27. Treneletox264
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Dishonored 2 is the same etiquette as its predecessor gameplay wise, but enhanced. The vibrant and colorful setting of Karnaca felt refreshing compared to the dull gray plague induced atmosphere of Dunwall. There is many way to finish a level and some are quite creative. New game+ is also offered as a mean to experience the game twice so you can try out both character with different endings.
  28. Sekkki512
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    This person is really nice, the game I bought at the original price, the agency house is really well designed, so I visited it for about two hours. The modeler has to calculate the real head and give the players the result of finding the head.
  29. Moolin99
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    Only when a mosquito sits on your eggs do you realize that the problem can be solved without violence! Follow these rules and play!
  30. ChmickE0w
    Sep 2, 2022
    10
    I really liked the first game, and I absolutely adore this one. This was an absolute blast to play, and not enough words can describe just how fun the gameplay is.
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#21 Best PC Game of 2016
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#8 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#50 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. New Game Network
    Feb 7, 2017
    86
    Dishonored 2 is bigger and better than its forbearer, with greater variety of level design and even more flexible gameplay. It is a shame the central narrative isn’t more engaging and that the sequel is haunted by technical deficiencies.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 13, 2017
    80
    Dishonored 2 exists to make you feel good. It gives you a lot of freedom in accomplishing your goals and keeps your adrenaline level constantly elevated. It’s a shame that it failed to shake off the original game’s drawbacks and is not as stylish. [01/2017, p.38]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jan 1, 2017
    90
    Weak story notwithstanding, Arkane Studios has again delivered a truly excellent stealth action game. [Issue#258, p.53]
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