Dreamfall Chapters Book Two: Rebels

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Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 16, 2015
    89
    Rebels represents an absolute high water mark for video game writing and episodic gaming in particular. It expands in every possible way upon Reborn, maintaining unparalleled storytelling, presentation and voice-acting, whilst introducing very well crafted puzzles, an epic sense of scale and technical improvements across the board. If Chapters continues in this vein, it is destined for greatness.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 11, 2015
    80
    What makes Dreamfall Chapters an adventure better than most is its huge world. A world we can explore beyond the physical boundaries of the game thanks to its deep and vigorous storytelling.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Mar 19, 2015
    80
    Red Thread Games has given us two spectacular worlds to explore, and while actually getting around those worlds can be a bit of a hassle, they’re still well worth visiting.
  5. games(TM)
    May 2, 2015
    70
    Sure, Chapters might be technically temperamental and occasionally get itself tangled in the threads of the series’ narrative, but it is also intelligent, crafts its world skilfully and has an admirable commitment to themes and design principles that make it stand out. We’re left eager to see where it goes next.
  6. GameSpot
    Mar 30, 2015
    70
    Book Two succeeds in reminding us that our destination may be predetermined, but our path is not. It's how we choose to travel, and who we keep by our side, that makes the journey worthwhile.
  7. IncGamers
    Mar 21, 2015
    70
    The main plot starts moving into gear, and with it come puzzles, decisions, and a bit too much time-wasting... but not enough to detract much from the wonderful core experience.
  8. Polygon
    Mar 26, 2015
    65
    By ignoring so much of the first chapter’s successful formula, Dreamfall Chapters: Book 2 digs into some of the larger issues that may come to shape the overall game. But the price it pays feels too steep.
  9. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 14, 2015
    60
    First episode of Chapters turned out to be a huge prologue, aiming to introduce new players to setting and characters, while story stood almost still. There was a hope that Book Two will change pace, and it partially came to be: there are some surprising developments, but Dreamfall still fails to truly engage players. [June 2015, p.78]
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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 75 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 75
  3. Negative: 14 out of 75
  1. shtomer
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    I give this game 10/10. No, not because it's perfect: It still suffers from minor bugs, I could enjoy harder puzzles and top-notch animations,I give this game 10/10. No, not because it's perfect: It still suffers from minor bugs, I could enjoy harder puzzles and top-notch animations, but.... the bottom line is that this game moves me in a way that only a few games ever did. It's atmospheric and believable, and it really does take you somewhere else, and you stay there long after you've finished the game. On the technical side, it looks stunning, is written beautifully, and this book has even some nice puzzles (not something the Dreamfall saga is known for). It's a must.… Full Review »
  2. Fuz
    Mar 23, 2015
    1
    I'll just copypaste what was valid for chapter 1:
    "I'll start saying that The Longest Journey is one of my favourite adventure games ever.    I'll just copypaste what was valid for chapter 1:
    "I'll start saying that The Longest Journey is one of my favourite adventure games ever. Beautful game.
    I also enjoyed quite a lot the first Dreamfall.
    So, why this low score? Easy said: shoulder camera. It's sort of a new trend in gaming that I can't tolerate. It makes me feel unbalanced and ill, I have problems moving around and going straight with it. Even zooming out, the camera stays (although less) on the side of the character... and it often gets back to a more zoomed in position, adding the annoyance of zooming it out again quite often.
    The first Dreamfall had a perfectly fine and functional centered camera. I wish developers would have just sticked with that (or at least gave us the option to choose). It would have worked way better. "    … Full Review »
  3. AKDM
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    Story is starting to pull out big guns out of holster.
    Choices & consequences system already can give a vertigo. Single decision from Book    Story is starting to pull out big guns out of holster.
    Choices & consequences system already can give a vertigo. Single decision from Book One could bring a chain of repercussions in different places with different characters. A lot of drama.
    Speaking of characters, there are a bunch of new various personalities: cheery, naive, suspecting and suspicious, put on the edge, etc. Big return of the certain character from original The Longest Journey should be mentioned, too.
    Marcuria is still beautiful even by night and under partial curfew state. And that cloudships in the sky are amazing.
    Puzzles getting better.

    So, I have to give 10 to this lovable piece of true art.    … Full Review »
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