BloodRayne 2

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 26
  3. Negative: 2 out of 26
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  1. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    Out of nowhere, BloodRayne 2 ranks among PS2's best hack-n-slash titles. [Dec 2004, p.124]
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  2. Gaming Nexus
    84
    It’s not groundbreaking, but the intense action and decent mission structure will allow you to shut your brain off and have a great time.
  3. BonusStage
    83
    My one bit of constructive criticism is to suggest that the developer have the team that worked on the CG stuff do all the movies for the next game while they concentrate fully on making Rayne’s next adventure even more of a kick ass gaming experience.
  5. PGNx Media
    83
    A very solid action game. The game’s gameplay is good enough and it is just oozing with production value.
  6. Game Chronicles
    82
    It’s not too hard, and it’s not too boring which equates to a fairly good game. But because of the nature of its design it also isn’t very replayable as there is little to no reason to go back and do it all again.
  7. IGN
    80
    Thanks to how the harpoon has been integrated into the extensive environmental interaction, and the superior visuals, and more varied gameplay, BloodRayne 2 stands above the original.
  8. Game Over Online
    80
    One of the few things that can be said about BloodRayne 2 is that it’s a nice looking title. The character model for Rayne looks extremely detailed, as do the character models for some of the main enemies.
  9. Game Informer
    80
    While this sequel does succeed in proving Rayne is more than a pretty face, a few more tweaks are needed before her playtime prowess matches her dark mystique. [Nov 2004, p.147]
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  10. Inside Gamer Online
    76
    A decent action game with a lot of nifty gameplay twists thrown in for good measure. While we wish BloodRayne moved a bit better than she does, no one can argue that she brings a sexy darkness to an action game (ahem) dripping with personality.
  11. PSM Magazine
    75
    A total guilty pleasure, but a pleasure nonetheless. [Holiday 2004, p.94]
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  12. Cinescape
    75
    Isn’t a great game, but it’s a lot of fun. Look at it as the popcorn movie of the game world, it’s really pretty, but only skin (or polygon?) deep.
  13. Play Magazine
    75
    While playing B2 on PS2 makes you appreciate the Xbox version all the more, by PS2 standards, TR has done a great job of cramming it into the PS2 shell. [Dec 2004, p.81]
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Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39
  1. RicochetPhoenix
    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. Alex_Pilgrim008
    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. The_D4RknesS
    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
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