Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. Forgoes the spunk of its predecessor in a vain attempt to update and build a franchise, and brings mediocrity to an all time record by managing to be absolutely average in every aspect except plot—where it manages to be different and be dismal.
  2. 30
    It feels like a one-night brainstorming session came up with a whole bunch of random ideas thrown in a pot and clumsily stirred. There might be a good game in here somewhere, but it needs to cook a lot longer.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Negative: 7 out of 39
  1. Apr 28, 2013
    7
    I find this game to be a lot of fun. Gore and sexuality through the roof, and blood, blood, blood, blood, blood. The combat is more refinedI find this game to be a lot of fun. Gore and sexuality through the roof, and blood, blood, blood, blood, blood. The combat is more refined than it was in the first one and the graphics are a huge step in the right direction. The cheat codes spice things up, and this is just a fun hack-n-slash title to pick up and play every now and again. It's campy, it's gory, it's sexy, and it's very enjoyable. Full Review »
  2. Apr 8, 2023
    7
    Bigger, but NOT better than the first game. However, it's a gory guilty pleasure for fans of "The Punisher" and "The Suffering". The actionBigger, but NOT better than the first game. However, it's a gory guilty pleasure for fans of "The Punisher" and "The Suffering". The action can get repetitive, but the numerous attack combos and cheats keep things fresh. I would rate this with a 7.5 out of 10. Full Review »
  3. Jun 16, 2022
    4
    Until it is fun, it has cool physics and the scenery is destructive but full of bugs almost all the time. This game is also ridiculously hard