Dishonored 2

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  1. gabes1919
    Mar 31, 2018
    8
    Story wise, maybe a step down from the first, but in terms of gameplay, wow. So good
  2. lejenn
    Mar 27, 2018
    7
    Played for few hours. The first impression was "WOW!!" I finally got a true-Thief-stealth-like game! got disappointed after a while. I am a Thief fan since Thief 1,2,3 (not talking about 2014 abomination...), and sadly I have to admit, that those times are far gone.

    The difficulty in Dishonored 2 i so unbalanced... the AI vs sword combat. On Easy, guards are dumb as **** but their    Played for few hours. The first impression was "WOW!!" I finally got a true-Thief-stealth-like game! got disappointed after a while. I am a Thief fan since Thief 1,2,3 (not talking about 2014 abomination...), and sadly I have to admit, that those times are far gone.

    The difficulty in Dishonored 2 i so unbalanced... the AI vs sword combat. On Easy, guards are dumb as **** but their close combat skill is on acceptable level (it's the last resort, but sometimes necessary). On Hard difficulty, AI is finally acceptable, but close-combat is impossible.

    Dear Bethesda, If You make stelath game, don't insult us Gamers with AI!! I expect a challenge in stealth from a stealth game!! Therefore, this game is unplayable unless You achieve a Zorro-level in close-combat (which isn't perfect in DH2)

    I give 7 for the environment, the story, music, RPG elements, Garret as Corvo's voice, stealth.
    I take 3 points for unbalanced difficulty    … Expand
  3. btm666
    Mar 22, 2018
    2
    The best thing and only positive for this game are the graphics. Everything else is pretty much garbage. The story is weak. really weak. The game play and controls for characters are ridiculously poor and the play through is incredibly short for a game that consumes 64 gb worth of space on your pc. Perhaps the designers should spend more time working on a longer, more engaging story lineThe best thing and only positive for this game are the graphics. Everything else is pretty much garbage. The story is weak. really weak. The game play and controls for characters are ridiculously poor and the play through is incredibly short for a game that consumes 64 gb worth of space on your pc. Perhaps the designers should spend more time working on a longer, more engaging story line and plot rather than trying to dazzle those that are new to pc gaming with their "groundbreaking" graphics. What a complete and utter waste of time.… Expand
  4. timmytime
    Dec 12, 2017
    9
    Beaten on Hard Low Chaos Run as Emily.

    This game is better than the first. The world feels alive and there's an impressive amount of choice and novelty in each level. It does have a bit of a steep learning curve and the load times are a bit long, but the actual moment-to-moment gameplay, when you get into the groove of it, is awesome. A must play for anyone who enjoys single player    Beaten on Hard Low Chaos Run as Emily.

    This game is better than the first. The world feels alive and there's an impressive amount of choice and novelty in each level. It does have a bit of a steep learning curve and the load times are a bit long, but the actual moment-to-moment gameplay, when you get into the groove of it, is awesome. A must play for anyone who enjoys single player narrative games.    … Expand
  5. JeremyDoesGames
    Nov 24, 2017
    8
    Although I wish it were much longer, and there aren't many locations to explore, making the game feel significantly smaller than its predecessor, "Dishonored 2" is a great sequel that builds on the mythology and has a very good story. The gameplay is a ton of fun, and I loved playing it. I am still kind of sad that it wasn't longer or bigger than the first, but I had a fantastic timeAlthough I wish it were much longer, and there aren't many locations to explore, making the game feel significantly smaller than its predecessor, "Dishonored 2" is a great sequel that builds on the mythology and has a very good story. The gameplay is a ton of fun, and I loved playing it. I am still kind of sad that it wasn't longer or bigger than the first, but I had a fantastic time playing this game, so I can't complain too much.… Expand
  6. Ar4i
    Nov 16, 2017
    10
    It is pretty similar to the original gameplay wise. Story is good, although it could have been better. Atmosphere, level design and gameplay are excellent.
  7. SAVAGETRAUMA
    Nov 7, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After playing the first Disordered i felt a great sense of achievement. I had never played a game like this before and to be honest i struggled at times but i pushed through it. i loved the level design the attention to detail and the writing.
    I cant say i was a fan of the combat but i kept playing because i enjoyed the other aspects of the game so much. i didn't not buy Disordered 2 on launch day or even the same year it came out.
    when i did get round to buying i actually some how got it for free, The guy in the store who i was talking to when he served me kind of spaced out, swiped my GAME loyalty card and precoded to hand the game over to me with out charging me. I didn't really notice myself until i was out the shop and half way up the high-street. Thank god i got it for free because this game sucks a big bag of dicks.
    It has the same problems as the first one. **** combat and the level design is worse combat is still shockingly clunky and unreliable. I hated it so im happy i got it for free but dam what a **** show.
    The Clockwork Mansion was as far as i got.....yes Level 4 god dam it. That is the worst level design i have ever seen i dont know what they were thinking. Please don't make a 3 make another Doom instead please.    … Expand
  8. Bitek
    Oct 6, 2017
    7
    I wish there is more such high quality games like Dishonored 2. I enjoyed Dishonored 1 and Dishonored 2 is just as great. Graphics are so beautiful. It is true when one said that video games are the art of 21st century. Audio is very well done. You will do yourself a favor if you pickup good set of headphones. You will experience the game so much better that way. I wish there is PSVR modeI wish there is more such high quality games like Dishonored 2. I enjoyed Dishonored 1 and Dishonored 2 is just as great. Graphics are so beautiful. It is true when one said that video games are the art of 21st century. Audio is very well done. You will do yourself a favor if you pickup good set of headphones. You will experience the game so much better that way. I wish there is PSVR mode in this game because this game is just perfect for VR. Hopefully Bethesda will release PSVR add-on for this game.

    After finishing the game i still think it is beautiful and well made but it is not as engaging as Dishonored 1. I just did not feel as connected to the game as with original game. Thus my 7 point raiting.    … Expand
  9. JaySilver
    Sep 7, 2017
    8
    First of all, i was really sceptical, but then I tried the demo. Its a fast, and fun stealth/action game. Whats really great about this one: you can play it the way you want. On my first attempt, I just killed everyone and slashed through the levels. On the second attempt, I tried to be stealthy without killing anyone and it felt like a different game. You even get to choose it you playFirst of all, i was really sceptical, but then I tried the demo. Its a fast, and fun stealth/action game. Whats really great about this one: you can play it the way you want. On my first attempt, I just killed everyone and slashed through the levels. On the second attempt, I tried to be stealthy without killing anyone and it felt like a different game. You even get to choose it you play with superpowers or without.

    The story is simple: you are on a vendetta and kill everyone who did you harm. What really bugged me: the city has something uncomfortable. Somehow its really ugly, but it fits the plot.

    Nevertheless, it was a surprise gem for me which I really enjoyed.    … Expand
  10. Alvokun
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    Definitely one of my five favourite games ever, one of the best I have played in my life.

    Dishonored was already a very good and surprising video game, but Dishonored 2 is better than the former in absolutely everything, and sometimes by far. So much so, that I cannot remember a sequel so much better than the first game, even when this one is a high quality game as well. The    Definitely one of my five favourite games ever, one of the best I have played in my life.

    Dishonored was already a very good and surprising video game, but Dishonored 2 is better than the former in absolutely everything, and sometimes by far. So much so, that I cannot remember a sequel so much better than the first game, even when this one is a high quality game as well.

    The soundtrack is as epic as the first Dishonored's, but there are traveling duos across Karnaca that truly gild the lily. The "Brigmore Lullaby" is as good as "The Drunken Whaler", and so is the song of the credits.

    In terms of level-building, Dishonored 2 has set an example of how to create solid and not particularly large levels while offering a huge number of possibilities (both in high and in low chaos, which everything they imply by separate). The movements are now smoother, there are a significant quantity of new powers and combat options and, more importantly, you can play either with Emily or Corvo (which does make a difference, especially regarding the magic powers).

    Last but not least, the artistic design of settings and the storyline are simply top quality. I do not recall a game with so many text excerpts, audiographs, posters, hidden places to be discovered, etc. distributed across the nine missions. It is impossible to see/read everything with just one playthrough. The storyline unfolds gradually and is perfectly connected to the events that occured in the previous Dishonored (DLC included).

    Unlike the first Dishonored, which I disliked at some points, I can say nothing negative about Dishonored 2. It is spherical, almost flawless; one of the five best games I have ever played, as I said above. Highly recommendable.    … Expand
  11. Kamikazeshocki
    Aug 11, 2017
    8
    I did not play the first Dishonored. This game is very good though it felt sometimes that time stretches and I just wanted to get it over with. I did one playthorugh with the girl, then I lost interest.

    Pro: - Graphics look real sharp on PS4 pro (1440p native - Level/gameplay mechanic design is thought through thourougly, very good - Atmosphere is very good Con: - It is just not    I did not play the first Dishonored. This game is very good though it felt sometimes that time stretches and I just wanted to get it over with. I did one playthorugh with the girl, then I lost interest.

    Pro:
    - Graphics look real sharp on PS4 pro (1440p native
    - Level/gameplay mechanic design is thought through thourougly, very good
    - Atmosphere is very good

    Con:
    - It is just not satisfying or fun sometimes....It feels bland ? I am not sure myself.

    Generally I can recommend this game. Might get it via psn store/discount:    … Expand
  12. Darth_Kane
    Aug 6, 2017
    9
    An excellent game, truly improves on the first one in almost every aspect, though there are some problems that still persist (eg. AI behaviour could be better).

    I recommend to anyone who like the first one, or always wanted to play it but never had the chance.
  13. BigBallerBrand
    Aug 5, 2017
    8
    Superb stealth game but suffers from some technical issues. Game play is very varied however my main problem is with the story. It was not engaging at all and was very predictable. If the story was more dynamic and enticing then this would be the best stealth game on PS4.
  14. mzdzmk
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    I loved the first game cause of its story and well design, the way players could make their own custom routes around levels. The sequel refines all of this and makes it better also with more content such as 2 playable characters flesh and steel and overall story.
  15. Batmandude46
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    Defiently a great stealth game that is worth buying. Great story, gameplay, visuals, and characters, plus challenging stealth gameplay and the choice to chose good or evil, this game is awesome. Definently worth picking up
  16. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    7
    It breaks my heart with this review on Dishonored 2. As a massive fan of the first game I was so hyped for this one being to play as Emily and Corvo HECK YES. But it isn't remotely memorable as the first one. You really don't feel for it like you did in the first game being falsely accused of killed your lover. Still fun and great abilities though.
  17. bigdeadanimals
    Jun 12, 2017
    7
    The game is good.
    Still it has 2 problems, same as first one.
    1. Lack of likable characters. I did like the faceless and voiceless Corvo, ok. However now - i dont care about Emily (becase I know nothing about her that can make me start doing so) she is faceless. She is not beautiful, she is not charismatic, she is not fun and in same moment she doesnt have any dark of gloomy sides of    The game is good.
    Still it has 2 problems, same as first one.
    1. Lack of likable characters.
    I did like the faceless and voiceless Corvo, ok.
    However now - i dont care about Emily (becase I know nothing about her that can make me start doing so) she is faceless. She is not beautiful, she is not charismatic, she is not fun and in same moment she doesnt have any dark of gloomy sides of character to counter this and make her interesting.
    She is boring. I understand that world of the game is not a funny one, but do she really has some personalities that devide her in a good way from Corvo? Emotion spectre that they bring to you is the same (and its gray).
    Corvo also doesnt really work for me this time, he doesnt open up as a new deeper more complex person he is just old dad/man with quite a boring motivation.
    2. Lots of ways of killing - but concentration on peacefull playthrough. I dont know, maybe some kind of non-deadly bullets (from rubber idk) for pistol and more ways of disabling folks might change this? Cause its quite strange when you have a gun in your arm and dagger in another, but try your best to not use them a single time throughout the game.    … Expand
  18. ladycherston
    May 21, 2017
    10
    This is an EXCELLENT game!! I do not know what the problem is that others are having. I play on my laptop and PC with no problems. I have an overclocked 2.6 Ghz (now 3.2) and a Gforce 960 video card. 16G DDR3 ram. NO problems. My laptop is AZSUS and it's a gaming laptop. no problems on that system either.
    My father's laptop however, I can't play the game on. It lags. The mouse is very    This is an EXCELLENT game!! I do not know what the problem is that others are having. I play on my laptop and PC with no problems. I have an overclocked 2.6 Ghz (now 3.2) and a Gforce 960 video card. 16G DDR3 ram. NO problems. My laptop is AZSUS and it's a gaming laptop. no problems on that system either.
    My father's laptop however, I can't play the game on. It lags. The mouse is very slow and unsteady. So I've given up on that system. I think the problem lies in the fact that you need to have a supported graphics card. I play everything on high except shadow detail and other things like that and have no problems.
    The game itself is awesome!! The graphics are steller, the AI is engaging and can be challenging at times. The different combat elements are interesting and never boring. I've found a bone charm called Seperation Trauma which renders your possessed humans and dogs unconscious when you leave the host. AWESOME! Love chaining from one host to another rendering them unconscious, saves on sleep darts. There are so many different ways to eliminate threats either killing or unconscious that it is never boring. Looking for loot and other items is challenging but fun. I don't see why the metascore is not higher on this game, it is truly a winner and a stellar game.    … Expand
  19. alex_gnatuyk
    May 21, 2017
    9
    Dishonored 2 игра с оочень увлекательным сюжетом, и уместно вписанной магией. Она безумно анимированная те присутствуют различные анимации "фаталити". Огромный плюс в том, что игра позволяет проходить миссию как по стелсу, так и штурмомDishonored 2 игра с оочень увлекательным сюжетом, и уместно вписанной магией. Она безумно анимированная те присутствуют различные анимации "фаталити". Огромный плюс в том, что игра позволяет проходить миссию как по стелсу, так и штурмом
  20. sylvanguria
    May 15, 2017
    9
    Of course this is true Masterpiece and Arkane is one of the best developers in last decade, so similar to other favorite companies like Irrational, Valve or even Ion Storm., If you loved bioshock, half-life, Thief (first, of course) or System Shock, you'll enjoy Arkane games too. I never saw details like this game has when u want to play it again and again and again and everytime you findOf course this is true Masterpiece and Arkane is one of the best developers in last decade, so similar to other favorite companies like Irrational, Valve or even Ion Storm., If you loved bioshock, half-life, Thief (first, of course) or System Shock, you'll enjoy Arkane games too. I never saw details like this game has when u want to play it again and again and again and everytime you find something new. Arkane also has best game designers ever, it's not just a game, it's true ART. There are some problems with framerate but i don't care, in any case, dishonored is one of my favorite franchises.… Expand
  21. sfire
    May 12, 2017
    9
    Great game, much better than first part. Gameplay is fun and there is a lot of different ways to play it. Really recommend for more ambitious players who want to think sometimes not just shoot.
  22. Turbodowg
    May 8, 2017
    6
    I enjoyed the first Dishonored. At the time it was a great game, it had issues but they could be forgiven as it was the first game in the series. Dishonored 2 however can not be forgiven for not improving over the first game. It actually feels more like a long DLC rather than a new, fresh game.

    So here are the problems I have with Dishonored 2. The Heart. The heart is basically a    I enjoyed the first Dishonored. At the time it was a great game, it had issues but they could be forgiven as it was the first game in the series. Dishonored 2 however can not be forgiven for not improving over the first game. It actually feels more like a long DLC rather than a new, fresh game.

    So here are the problems I have with Dishonored 2.

    The Heart. The heart is basically a navigation tool used to locate bone charms and runes. These are used for leveling your character. Because they are vital to creating a stronger and more versatile character you really need to find them. This is when the problems occur. You spend most of your time getting frustrated by following the heart only to find a dead end and no reasonable route to get to where the bone charm/rune is located. So you walk around, look for gaps or platforms or ladders or cellars or windows. This becomes a repetitive annoyance that breaks the immersion and simply irritates the player. I felt like most of my time i was looking at the rune/bone charm icons instead of enjoying the game. This was such a big deal that it completely ruins the game.

    The second issue I have is with enemy AI. It is ridiculously sensitive meaning that stealth seems impossible. Many times I was completely hidden only for enemies to know exactly where I was, alerting every other enemy in the area to all come to the same point. It was laughable at times. It meant I stopped bothering to try and sneak and scope the area out, I just ended up storming in and fighting.

    Story. The story just didn't appeal this time. It didn't seem worth investing time into and I didn't care what about the characters.

    There is fun to be had in the game, especially once you do level your character up but it seemed a long slog to get there. The graphics were decent enough and the world looked decent. Sound and music were fine but nothing outstanding.

    Dishonored 2 doesn't feel like its moved on from the first game. It's not a bad game, but an average one at best. It's a shame that the dev team didn't improve on the leveling system or combat or story or AI because it could have been a good follow up. Sadly it didn't quite work.    … Expand
  23. megudyeh
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Dishonored 2 took me into this strange beautiful world where I was left with the desire to know its every little secret. This is the type of game worth going for a platinum trophy. It's that interesting.
  24. zmmby
    May 5, 2017
    8
    I thought it was good. Always fun to play the Dishonored-franchise.
    But the game isnt really anything new. Like the other reviews: I agree that it feels like a huge-dlc.
    Some new stuff but it feels like Dishonored 1.5. Corvo is still here with same powers, and Emily powers are actually really the same as Corvos. It's still a fun game if you like Dishonored, or stealth-action so i    I thought it was good. Always fun to play the Dishonored-franchise.
    But the game isnt really anything new. Like the other reviews: I agree that it feels like a huge-dlc.

    Some new stuff but it feels like Dishonored 1.5.
    Corvo is still here with same powers, and Emily powers are actually really the same as Corvos.

    It's still a fun game if you like Dishonored, or stealth-action so i would recommend buying it on sale/rent it.    … Expand
  25. DarthSidious
    May 3, 2017
    10
    Outstanding stealth/action game that hits all the right notes. Great gameplay with superb controls coupled with an interesting and engaging story gives you one of the best games of 2016. If you have not picked this up yet, you are missing out.
  26. miccael
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    By far one of the best games I have ever played and one of the best sequels. It DOES live up to first one but in my opinion the ending is very weak. THE WHOLE story and everything you do before end, is amazing....but not the ending! I really did not like it.
    At the release there was no NEW GAME+ and I was VERY upset, I was about to give it 7/10. But no...
    This is solid 8/10. Which on my    By far one of the best games I have ever played and one of the best sequels. It DOES live up to first one but in my opinion the ending is very weak. THE WHOLE story and everything you do before end, is amazing....but not the ending! I really did not like it.
    At the release there was no NEW GAME+ and I was VERY upset, I was about to give it 7/10. But no...
    This is solid 8/10. Which on my scale is - GREAT!
    Play first one! And then play this.    … Expand
  27. Hamburglar
    Apr 26, 2017
    7
    Decent game, entertaining so far. But graphics and AI could use some work. Encountered some bugs in a couple of places. Story is simple and reminds me of Fable for some reason.
  28. icemaker
    Apr 16, 2017
    4
    Really disappointed with the PS4 pro support.
    No supersampling enabled for owners of 1080p TVs.
    The game looks really blurry and is often not fluid... It feels like a PS3 game...
  29. HerrKapitan9
    Mar 28, 2017
    8
    Lets talk about Dishonored 2 The Stealth / Action Game you are looking for.

    This game borrows heavily from he first Dishonored formula and while some think that more of the same, its sooo good to have more of this good stuff!!! Think of it as Bacon, more is the right way to go XD. The setting of the world is fascinating, Karnaca is more colourful than Dunwall but its still as    Lets talk about Dishonored 2 The Stealth / Action Game you are looking for.

    This game borrows heavily from he first Dishonored formula and while some think that more of the same, its sooo good to have more of this good stuff!!! Think of it as Bacon, more is the right way to go XD.

    The setting of the world is fascinating, Karnaca is more colourful than Dunwall but its still as sinister in their alleys as the Capital, i enjoy a lot the atmosphere and the overall aesthetic of the world, pretty nice concept art there, gonna get the artbook soon jeje.

    The game shines in its gameplay and combat, is good, variated and very satisfying, especialyl with executions, they are fast and furious, plus the gun and bow has impact and its also a blast to shoot all up!! that of course if you want to play a high chaos gama, because Dishonored 2 has the great approach of stealth!! every mission can be taken in a number of ways and you have plenty options to play as a non lethal character. its dam good to be a badass killing witches and the royal guard as its great to stealth the ºººº out of them as well. Also it have a very good arrange of magic powers that are different between the 2 playable characters, which can add a little extra on a second playthrough.

    Regarding the story i think it plays very safe, maybe the least interesting aspect of the game, but its more like a vengeance story. Yet its good enough to enjoy. On the bright side they are some amazing missions, particularly one in which you bend time and play the same mission in present and past at the same time and its veryyyyy niceeeeeeee!!!

    Level design is also great, filled with rooms and places to discover, in a way this helps the multipath aspect of the game and makes you feel like shadow, nicking and learning the secrets of both common and important people of the game.

    In short you can be a badass fighter that bring noise and rightful vengeance to your foes, a lethal assassin never spotted but deadly still or a ghost like the wind and still regain your throne and tip empires

    Its a damn good game to play :)    … Expand
  30. Naiv
    Mar 22, 2017
    9
    I loved the first Dishonored and knew that this was going to be even better, and I was not dissapointed, although the graphics and story may not be the greatest or to everyones liking, this game is definatly above average, it has a unique style and universe, and you can play your own way, you can play through multiple times in different ways with a choice of two characters and abilities,I loved the first Dishonored and knew that this was going to be even better, and I was not dissapointed, although the graphics and story may not be the greatest or to everyones liking, this game is definatly above average, it has a unique style and universe, and you can play your own way, you can play through multiple times in different ways with a choice of two characters and abilities, and story or plot point choices.
    its the games mechanics, and gameplay I love, the choice of stealth or full on attack, or a mixture of both, with many powers you can experiment with in multiple ways is fun, the game does have its flaws, their can be long loading screens, some minor bugs and glitches but i wouldnt say anything too troublesome, overall if you liked the first or have seen it and enjoyed watching, try it for yourself, but do go and play the first if you havnt already.    … Expand
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#11 Best PS4 Game of 2016
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#17 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2016
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#15 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. games(TM)
    Jan 13, 2017
    90
    As a story, it may well be lacking, but as a collection of expertly crafted play spaces where design and mechanics reinforce and respond to your agency in myriad delightful and engaging ways, Dishonored 2 is pure magic.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 8, 2017
    90
    While patrolling that retail space, you’d be mad to ignore this as it lurks in the corner. It’s every inch a killer game, and worthy of Lasting Possession. [January 2016, p68]
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jan 5, 2017
    90
    Despite a handful of minor issues, then, and occasionally patchy framerates in particularly busy areas, Dishonored 2 is consistently remarkable. [Jan 2017, p.102]
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