Attack on Titan 2

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 123 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 14 out of 123
  3. Negative: 15 out of 123
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  1. SoDx
    May 22, 2018
    7
    If you liked the first game the second improves upon it in almost every fashion but for a few strange design decisions. Until the most recent patch (as of this review) combat was often stilted by slowdown induced when initiating an attack but now that it can be toggled off the combat feels fast and manic again.

    Added are character friendship levels and rewards for them which unlock    If you liked the first game the second improves upon it in almost every fashion but for a few strange design decisions. Until the most recent patch (as of this review) combat was often stilted by slowdown induced when initiating an attack but now that it can be toggled off the combat feels fast and manic again.

    Added are character friendship levels and rewards for them which unlock skills or other useful items to use. You can even pick your favorite character and ask them to go on a scouting mission with you if you want to raise their friendship ranking or just like to run around with the character.

    The most important thing about these levels of friendships are slice-of-life (such as it is) for the cadets in 104th where you see characters who receive little to no characterization in even the manga (Mikasa) have development and their own relationships with other characters, dilemmas, or just get to know them a bit more. You get to see more of the characters being people than just characters. Daily interactions or challenges and it really does add a level of character development that the manga and anime lack in. It's actually really great if you're a fan of the series.

    The combat is much the same, the missions are much the same, but for the addition of all shifters being able to shift as a special ability, From The Colossal Titan to the Armored Titan to the Dancing (Jaw) Titan, they all have separate, limited movesets.

    The biggest issue with this game, however, is how they have decided to change the dire abrnomals. What once might have been armor or fur or just a lot of HP is now a second bar of 'stamina' you wear down by striking specifically glowing limbs until the shield is broken and you can actually do good damage to them. This meter builds back up fairly quick. Of course, the fewer limbs that target has means there are few places you have to specifically attack to break this bar but it's usually just easier to worry about killing them outright.

    Using specific buddy-action attacks can instantly remove this stamina bar to continue attacking them but it IS still costing a buddy action that could be used to deal raw damage to the unprotected titan itself. One new thing is that you can now 'capture' titans for research purposes both for collection purposes, new battle item unlocks, and some decent money. Doing this requires a buddy in your squad with the appropriate buddy action or using the capture net item which is only capable of being used on titans after their legs have been severed.

    Perhaps the oddest addition to your arsenal are the 'sneak attacks' you can line up by bringing out a spyglass and setting your sights on a titan. Attacking when prompted will quickly send you hurtling in for what will almost always be an instant kill but you must time your attack so that you are not too early or too late if you wish to pull it off. While this can occasionally be handy in just getting rid of annoying titans knotted up in a group you must dismantle it generally does little to add to the game. It is also the quickest way to make a titan extremely angry at you and focus entirely upon you. When titans focus on you in this state of rage your camera is forcibly locked on them (making navigating away from them a pain) and in many cases it seems like they can notice you just a bit too easily.

    If you're practiced enough, dodging grabs or attacks by titans will put you into a special animation and open up the titan for a special attack that will deal massive damage to it if not kill it outright. These are fun, cool bits of finesse for your character to show off in but can seem a bit out of place given at least one of them is a well known attack used once in the series by a particular character.

    Missions are still mostly repetitive with the additions of being able to build various bases (mining, automatic or manual artillery, supply depots, towers made to explode when attacked by a titan, stat-boosting towers when you are within a specific proximity, towers that place items in your inventory or flares for building more bases, or outright damage buffs for all of your attacks)

    If you're a fan of the series give it a look, it's really cool to make your own character and develop bonds with others. If you liked the first game I would say this is a must buy although the price is admittedly a little steep.    … Expand
  2. Dark_Huntress
    Jul 2, 2018
    7
    As someone who played the first AoT for +50 hours, I must say this one doesn't feel like a brand new game. AoT 2 includes the first and second season from the anime, the problem is that the second season is very short compared to the first, and the first season was already covered by AoT 1, so if you played the first game, things on AoT 2 may only get interesting after half of the storyAs someone who played the first AoT for +50 hours, I must say this one doesn't feel like a brand new game. AoT 2 includes the first and second season from the anime, the problem is that the second season is very short compared to the first, and the first season was already covered by AoT 1, so if you played the first game, things on AoT 2 may only get interesting after half of the story mode.

    The excuse to repeat the first season here is that you can now create your own soldier and see the game through his/her perspective, but everything is pretty much the same. Putting a player-created character on this game feels like reading a "reader insert" fan fic at some parts (like when leveling up friendship status with characters).

    Plus, get the best weapons and skills on this game take hours of unnecessary farming. Of course that get a good weapon shouldn't be easy task on a game, but spend +20 hours replaying missions and farming materials on the hardest difficult setting only to get a decent sword is a little too much, there are better ways to make it challenging without being tedious (and it's even worse if you're a completionist/trophy hunter).

    Anyway, this game is for the anime/manga fans, and it's fun if you just want to beat the story mode and move on. In my opinion, they should have waited the third season before releasing AoT 2, so more content would be available.    … Expand
  3. Hbuhninj
    May 14, 2019
    9
    it's really a nice game a bad thing is the duration which is a bit short but recommended
  4. Here4aMoment
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    Something I've seen lot on some sites is that there isn't a lot new about this entry and that's just not true. Allow me to list what's new in AoT 2:

    New additions include: a 'what-if' story that allows you to make your own character and play through season 1, season 2 + a secret chapter, multiplayer (finally), lots of new and interesting weapons, a ton of new unlockable playable    Something I've seen lot on some sites is that there isn't a lot new about this entry and that's just not true. Allow me to list what's new in AoT 2:

    New additions include: a 'what-if' story that allows you to make your own character and play through season 1, season 2 + a secret chapter, multiplayer (finally), lots of new and interesting weapons, a ton of new unlockable playable characters (over 20 new), vastly improved UI, a few new special titans, an even better and more streamlined ODM system, new flashy attacks like the scoped sneak attack and air jump attack, a suite of new missions, season 1 cutscenes have been redone to match the anime 1:1, a lot new costumes (DLC and in-game), the friend and skill systems, base building and upgrading bases, Another Mode in which you can play as and level up your favorite characters from the series, graphics that recreate the feel of the anime, and an overhauled mission system.

    All of this is apparent within the first hour of playing. Really recommended for fans of anime or those who are looking to get into it. AoT2 packs plenty of new stuff whether this is your jumping in point or if you were left wanting more after the first game-- and it all runs beautifully on whatever version you choose be it a PS4, an XB1, or even on PC.    … Expand
  5. eljon
    Mar 21, 2018
    7
    It's not bad but there's really nothing that has changed. There are some improvements but it just feels like those are minor tweaks. If you're a fan of AOT then you will have a lot of fun with this game and at least its better than the first game. To the people who didn't buy the first game then you will play a much more polished game while for others who bought the first one then it willIt's not bad but there's really nothing that has changed. There are some improvements but it just feels like those are minor tweaks. If you're a fan of AOT then you will have a lot of fun with this game and at least its better than the first game. To the people who didn't buy the first game then you will play a much more polished game while for others who bought the first one then it will feel like a letdown.… Expand
  6. ChadTyler
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Game is amazing. Way better than the first. If you like the anime it is a must buy PERIOD. All these children giving low scores are just cod players.

    Anyone saying there is nothing new here is an idiot or liar. I guarantee they didn't finish the game. This game goes over the first season just like the last game then covers all of the second season.
  7. LiveWireGamer
    Mar 20, 2018
    4
    These games are just bad. These are typically PS style games with Japanese themes but they are just so cheezy its hard to take these game seriously. As a none fan of anime playing this game was like torture. Good lord is it boring, weird, and uninteresting. The gameplay was like trying to play a broken Goat simulator game mixed with gravity rush. Its just bad. The graphics looked bad onThese games are just bad. These are typically PS style games with Japanese themes but they are just so cheezy its hard to take these game seriously. As a none fan of anime playing this game was like torture. Good lord is it boring, weird, and uninteresting. The gameplay was like trying to play a broken Goat simulator game mixed with gravity rush. Its just bad. The graphics looked bad on PS4 Pro. The Pro just hasn't lived up to what it should be. The Xbox version is better looking on the X yet just as ****… Expand
  8. brockcheese
    Dec 22, 2021
    8
    This is a huge improvement on the last game with custom character creation and less repetitive combat. Although I wish we weren't just following the plot of the original anime.
  9. nikmasher
    Apr 30, 2019
    6
    Driven from the series, which I watched recently, i bought the game and, to be frank, I really didn't have high hopes.
    Story wise, it doesn't offer anything new (I would like a new perspective over the original scenario) neither let you understand in depth the characters.
    As for the game play I just don't see what can keep you going. The battles are somehow repetitive there's no much of    Driven from the series, which I watched recently, i bought the game and, to be frank, I really didn't have high hopes.
    Story wise, it doesn't offer anything new (I would like a new perspective over the original scenario) neither let you understand in depth the characters.
    As for the game play I just don't see what can keep you going. The battles are somehow repetitive there's no much of a challenge and besides getting stronger (a 50 stat., overall, gets the job done, easily, and also makes me wander, what if I just upgraded the weapons without any stat. upgrade, would I really see any difference?) it doesn't offer tactical advantages. I also found the leveling system a bit tiresome, especially the friendship grinding.
    I enjoyed the way the character moved but that was about it.
    From my point of view, it could be so much more and not just a "if they are fans, they will buy it" (If you play the game first then you would definitely want to watch the series, with spoilers)
    Overall I can see a 20 hr game at a price tag of 20$.    … Expand
  10. DoTheBartMan
    Jul 17, 2018
    8
    The way you play through season 1 and 2 is great, like watching the story unfold from your own perspective, this game doesn't get the attention it deserves
  11. joev14
    Jul 6, 2019
    3
    For those wondering why this game has such a negative review, it's because it's not truly "Attack on Titan 2," but rather, "Attack on Titan Remastered," and should've really been named and marketed as such. The game, while done from the perspective of a custom character, covers the same missions as the first game, and even goes as far as to reuse the same cutscenes. While the game has aFor those wondering why this game has such a negative review, it's because it's not truly "Attack on Titan 2," but rather, "Attack on Titan Remastered," and should've really been named and marketed as such. The game, while done from the perspective of a custom character, covers the same missions as the first game, and even goes as far as to reuse the same cutscenes. While the game has a stronger combat design and a refined visual appearance, it is at heart 80% the same as the first game. Those who have played the first game need not purchase.… Expand
  12. Alexkfz7
    Aug 10, 2019
    0
    Before the most recent update i would have rated this game 7 to 9. But in the latest updated they felt it necessary to butcher the only viable material collection boost skill. It went from a bonus of 20 after you complete a special action in a mission to one without changing the requirement. It is now quicker to just repeat the mission the go for the bonus.
  13. OppaiSamurai
    Apr 18, 2020
    8
    Very good game especially being based off an anime! Graphics are very nice and live up to the show! Gameplay is what you expect, it's the same thing over and over but if it was anything else it would defeat the purpose! I would really like to play as a Titan as well as a scout on a third entry!
  14. yangfanhong
    Mar 14, 2021
    8
    A good game for the fans of the Attack on Titan manga. And it is much better than the first game.
  15. ngeduardo
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Muy bueno si eres fan de la serie
    Pros
    -Integra un personaje ficticio para el jugador y lo integra muy bien
    -Cuando dominas el mando es muy gratificante desplatarse
    Contras
    -Puede ser muy repetitivo
    -Por alguna razón la consola se esfuerza mucho
  16. yikjr-yujr-ttur
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Something I've seen lot on some sites is that there isn't a lot new about this entry and that's just not true. Allow me to list what's new in AoT 2:

    New additions include: a 'what-if' story that allows you to make your own character and play through season 1, season 2 + a secret chapter, multiplayer (finally), lots of new and interesting weapons, a ton of new unlockable playable… Expand
  17. Flounder
    May 24, 2023
    8
    Firstly lets start out with the flaws, the story is a very poor rendition of the animes, the character episodes in between missions are really boring, and the rpg elements in the game feel completly worthless. However this games gameplay is simply incredibly fun, the game controls like an absolute dream, from the swinging, killing, capturing and resource managment it feels like the gameFirstly lets start out with the flaws, the story is a very poor rendition of the animes, the character episodes in between missions are really boring, and the rpg elements in the game feel completly worthless. However this games gameplay is simply incredibly fun, the game controls like an absolute dream, from the swinging, killing, capturing and resource managment it feels like the game was designed for fun, it also really just feels like you are in the anime.… Expand
  18. YokoHugo
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
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  19. mytoothbrush
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    So far, it's my favorite game and after 4 years I can't get enough of playing it.
    There's so much content and it's almost infinite and the story mode is pretty immersive. The graphics is ok and the battle gameplay feels like being part of the anime. This second DLC adds a lot more to the base game and it makes it even more better.
  20. bigeli
    Jul 7, 2023
    7
    Very fun game if you are an Attack on Titan fan like me. But it gets repetitive. Not a bad game at all though.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 50
  3. Negative: 1 out of 50
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 9, 2018
    70
    Excellent fighting, but not great at anything beyond the core hack, slash, and gas-powered aerial maneuvering. [May 2018, p.76]
  2. GameCritics
    Apr 18, 2018
    70
    Ultimately, there’s no argument that this is the best game adaptation the franchise has seen, and it’s an undeniable improvement over its predecessor. However, the amount of rehashed material might be galling to players who want new content — those who’ll be happy with simply killing titans in a more polished fashion are the ideal audience here.
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  3. Video Chums
    Apr 17, 2018
    81
    Attack on Titan 2 is an interesting sequel as it chooses to retell the anime's story from the beginning and reuses a whole lot of assets and maps that existed in the previous game. While several smaller features have been added, it sometimes lacks originality. Fortunately, the core Titan combat is as satisfying and addictive as ever.
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