Dishonored 2

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  1. blueberry_cake
    Nov 16, 2016
    10
    I'm a big fan of the first game and have got everything I expected from the sequel and even more. Storyline is amazing, level design makes this game one of the most beautiful.

    10/10

    Looking forward to play DLC
  2. voiders
    Nov 10, 2016
    1
    Awful childlike story. Horrible AI. Bad graphics. Horrible performance even in consoles and animations. Dishonored the dishonored 1. What an irony....
  3. TheHeroOfWeird
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    this game Oh Oh God all I can say is wow I've been a fan since the original on ps3 which I had bought every dlc by itself and beatin it if your a fan of the first this is a MUST buy this is the first game in forever i can replay more than once or even twice u get 2 main characters each with their own and unique moves from the outsider (u can also refuse outsiders gift) making it have greatthis game Oh Oh God all I can say is wow I've been a fan since the original on ps3 which I had bought every dlc by itself and beatin it if your a fan of the first this is a MUST buy this is the first game in forever i can replay more than once or even twice u get 2 main characters each with their own and unique moves from the outsider (u can also refuse outsiders gift) making it have great replay value and just like the first there is different endings u can get this time tho their is a lot more that impacts your ending u cant run around killing everyone like in the first if u want the best ending which ads more realism if u haven't gotten it yet id have to totally recommend getting it now that there is a dlc for it called death of the outsider and for 60 bucks u can get dishonored 2 and death of the outsider in a bundle on the ps store if your a diehard dishonored fan like me I can vouch for you u wont regret it ;)… Expand
  4. 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
  5. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    May 13, 2020
    8
    Whatever Arkaine studios releases is going to be fun! My first Dishonored game and I really fell in love with the world they built. Such cool environments and characters, story was the weaker part of the game but still enjoyable. Gameplay really shines, as you can go about finish missions in many different ways. So many choices on how will affect the story and a ton of replay abilityWhatever Arkaine studios releases is going to be fun! My first Dishonored game and I really fell in love with the world they built. Such cool environments and characters, story was the weaker part of the game but still enjoyable. Gameplay really shines, as you can go about finish missions in many different ways. So many choices on how will affect the story and a ton of replay ability with having 2 different protagonists. Tons of lore and world building if you read everything. I really enjoy looting and sneaking around that probably brought me the most joy out of the game. I liked the power upgrades and bonecharms that you find along the way and then can break down an craft your own combining multiple charms. Lots of collectibles and Ps4 trophies to unlock that really reward you for being creative.… Expand
  6. ReubenIsAGod
    May 21, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed this a lot more then the first game. Interesting setting, very interesting plot elements if the overall narrative is weak. Totally recommend it if your a fan of the original. Not much has changed. Just better gameplay options really and much nicer 'crisp' graphics. Also bugger open world lite set design levels.
  7. Underpants158
    Apr 9, 2020
    8
    Dishonored 2 is a great game IF you like stealth or immersive sim games. There are numerous ways to traverse the areas in this game and numerous ways to complete objectives. This really makes the game feel open. My big gripe is that on normal difficulty sneaking can be incredibly difficult. The slightest slip up and you are compromised. Many times I was discovered before I even realizedDishonored 2 is a great game IF you like stealth or immersive sim games. There are numerous ways to traverse the areas in this game and numerous ways to complete objectives. This really makes the game feel open. My big gripe is that on normal difficulty sneaking can be incredibly difficult. The slightest slip up and you are compromised. Many times I was discovered before I even realized there was somebody around me. You do, later get upgrades (should you choose them) that help alleviate this but it still felt a little annoying. I actually enjoyed the game more when I lowered the difficulty to easy. Another thing that holds the game back is the story. The theory of the story is a lot better than the execution. The story ultimately feels shallow. The beats come to fast without build up and therefore no payoff. It reminds me of GOT Season 8 in that the outline of the story is good but the way it's told falls flat. All that being said I really did enjoy exploring this world.… Expand
  8. Pickle
    Sep 13, 2020
    9
    What a game series!

    I don't believe there is a single Dishonored game that I don't like, and while DIshonored 2 perhaps has some missions that I found to be a bit too restrictive, and frustrating in some cases, (for my own tastes). I still think to this day, and after replaying the game on a multitude of systems, and a multitude of times that it is an excellent, master crafted    What a game series!

    I don't believe there is a single Dishonored game that I don't like, and while DIshonored 2 perhaps has some missions that I found to be a bit too restrictive, and frustrating in some cases, (for my own tastes).

    I still think to this day, and after replaying the game on a multitude of systems, and a multitude of times that it is an excellent, master crafted experience.

    Everything ranging from the design of the game, to how every system within its gameplay and world blends together is beautiful.

    WIth the addition of new game plus, and mission plus, the developers of the game have committed themselves to increase the experimentation, and replayability even further.

    If the last game was a joy to replay to witness how some of your decisions affected the world around you, as well as the ending of the game.

    In this case the game impulses you to experiment, and replay it simply because of how incredible is the potential of experimentation with each encounter you face.

    Every adversity, every door that's locked, every enemy that you encounter, there are literally thousands of ways to deal with every single one of them.

    This is where Dishonored 2 is at its best.

    The story of the game to a degree isn't that good, given that it is a story we've seen time and time before in multiple pieces of media, even sharing uncanny similarities with the original Dishonored game.

    That being said, the game compensates in this sense by having a brutal, beautiful and enrich world around the player at all times.

    Every locale that you explore, every npc that you meet, there is a story in most corners of the empire, some of them sad, and tragic, others beautiful, and loving.

    Always complex however, always profound.

    Graphically the game is a lot more detailed than the original DIshonored, it still has its unique art style that blends both a cartoony aesthetic, with a fairly realistic one in some aspects, it is alluring for me personally.

    I've always liked how this games look and play.

    The characters that we know and love are back as well, Corvo, and Emily, now the empress of the empire, are both playable and both offer a multitude of different powers to choose from as well as different outcomes for most of the situations you'll find yourself in.

    Overall Dishonored 2 left me with a very strong desire of satisfaction, one however, that also left me desiring to play more and more of it, experimenting with its different systems, and gameplay mechanics, in a futile attempt at perhaps getting to experience most, if not all, of what this game has to offer.    … Expand
  9. Kai82
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    A great sequel that has the strengths of Dishonored and improves on it. It is set 15 years after the events of the prequel. Corvo has aged but is far away from retiring. He trained his daughter Empress Emily Kaldwin well in the skills of stealth, infiltration, fighting and assassination as he knows the time will come when her enemies will make their moves. After a coup by Delilah CoppersonA great sequel that has the strengths of Dishonored and improves on it. It is set 15 years after the events of the prequel. Corvo has aged but is far away from retiring. He trained his daughter Empress Emily Kaldwin well in the skills of stealth, infiltration, fighting and assassination as he knows the time will come when her enemies will make their moves. After a coup by Delilah Copperson it is your decision to chose either Corvo or Emily to be the playable character. Dishonored 2 continued were the prequel stopped as best stealth game in years. The setting is dark and matured. It has also a better story than the prequel. It is full of reveals, plots, twists and the old and new characters never fail to deliver. Fans / players of the prequel know Delilah Copperson and will be puzzled how this could be happened as she should be neutralized (Handled in DLC for Dishonored). It is a tough and intense ride to defeat the traitors. The returning old characters that I wont spoil work well. They have also developed during the years that have past and have relatable personalities / motives. For the new ones I think Kirin Jindosh, Aramis Stilton and the Duke of Serkanos (he counts twice ;-) are great additions to the cast and lore. As in the prequel based on your approach / decisions it gets even darker /more hopeless later on. If you kill many guards in one level then the next level will be guarded heavier with more guards (There are also other changes which I won't spoil). It is possible to solve the game without killing anyone or ever get detected. Lets start with the abilities. Again the Outsider a being who is existing between realms and worshiped by some as god and seen by others as evil pagan demon gives you a choice to receive his blessing in form of supernatural abilities (and a mark). You can of cause refuse but I think the abilities are too fun and awesome to avoid. Both Corvo and Emily have unique abilities so you can replay the game with the other one for a different experience. Because Corvos abilities are close to his in Dishonored 1 I favored Emily. The variety is great as there are abilities for stealth, manipulation and fighting. You can learn or upgrade your abilities during the game after reaching special locations. They improve the levels / environments. Like in the prequel the variety in the levels is remarkable. Most times there are multiple ways or approaches for a task. When I replayed a level I often find alternative ways or set things in motion that even change the outcomes. Here in this games are 2 masterpieces with Jindosh mansion he specially created as challenge for intruders or Stiltons mansion with 4th dimensional gameplay (Keep thinking hard what is possible as you can make mayor changes here if you grasp the possibilities correctly). There are some sidequests added to the game atop on collecting valuables, charms (give small bonuses), blueprints, lore and ability points. This variety and the multiple approaches give a lot of replay value. The graphics look great as they have a special art style for the world and characters. I liked that style as it enhances the game. Overall this is a great game that surpasses its predecessor. There is so much to explore, abilities to test / use and different paths to take. An easy recommendation for lovers of stealth games.… Expand
  10. LooTheLou
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    A worthy sequel to the truly unique game that is Dishonored 1 however it did not convey the same feelings and darkness I got from the first. A definite recommendation if you love stealth and Dishonered.
  11. KayVen17
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Ein sehr gutes Stealth-Game, was mit vielen Möglichkeiten (Einstellungen mit einberechnet) aufwartet. Die Story ist wirklich nicht der Rede wert, aber das macht nichts. Schlimm sind tatsächlich in der Ps4-Version die Ladezeiten. Habe versucht nicht einmal erwischt zu werden und keinen zu töten. Dies ist mir zwar gelungen, aber es waren so viele Ladezeiten dazwischen. Am Ende hatte ich eineEin sehr gutes Stealth-Game, was mit vielen Möglichkeiten (Einstellungen mit einberechnet) aufwartet. Die Story ist wirklich nicht der Rede wert, aber das macht nichts. Schlimm sind tatsächlich in der Ps4-Version die Ladezeiten. Habe versucht nicht einmal erwischt zu werden und keinen zu töten. Dies ist mir zwar gelungen, aber es waren so viele Ladezeiten dazwischen. Am Ende hatte ich eine höhere Ladezeit, als Spielzeit. Das Problem ist aber nur je nach Spilstil ein Problem. Das Spiel kann ich wärmstens empfehlen!… Expand
  12. SonicClancy
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    This is the one of most underrated masterpiece video game in PS4 era. Arkane Studios is truly good game devepoler.
  13. najib909
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Dishonored 2 is the best game I’ve ever played probably the best game I’ll ever play. It was the first game I had played in years that immersed me so much that I forgot anything outside of the game world existed while playing it. It’s a sequel to Dishonored 1: a first person stealth-action game and an immersive sim set in a 19th century setting which is also one of my all time favourites.Dishonored 2 is the best game I’ve ever played probably the best game I’ll ever play. It was the first game I had played in years that immersed me so much that I forgot anything outside of the game world existed while playing it. It’s a sequel to Dishonored 1: a first person stealth-action game and an immersive sim set in a 19th century setting which is also one of my all time favourites. Dishonored 2 is better than Dishonored 1 in every single way apart from the story because if you’ve played Dishonored 1’s DLCs then no.2’s story can be quite underwhelming. The story is still great but not quite as good as the first game’s story though.

    What I loved about the first game is how much freedom you get in choosing how to play the game. The levels are so ridiculously detailed letting you progress through them a million different ways (i.e. Go through the front door or scout the building exterior and look for a secret entrance or teleport to higher ground and go through an open window or even possess a freaking rat and crawl through the ventilation system). There was new things I learnt about each level even when playing them for the 3rd time. Dishonored 2 expands on this because the level design is somehow even more complex and detailed than Dishonored 1’s level design which shouldn’t have been possible so you can still play the game however you want but with even more freedom and with more parts of each level to explore.

    (Feel free to skip this section if you’ve already played Dishonored 1) If you haven’t played Dishonored 1 and want to know what the gameplay is like, here is my breakdown of the first game’s gameplay: The stealth gameplay is as good as it gets because it has the best level design in all of gaming imo and it’s designed to facilitate the stealth gameplay (hiding spots, places to dump bodies, etc). The AI of the enemies is really good compared to most other stealth games because the guards can become hostile from seeing you very easily and from many angles; they aren’t retards like in many other stealth games, especially on higher difficulties. It also lets you complete the game non lethally and without ever getting detected. Not to mention it’s amazing melee combat system which is brutal and lets you play the game as a full blown action-packed hack and slash game. Because of it, doing front up assaults on all enemies is as fun of a playstyle as playing stealthily and the powers/tools the game gives you make it a fully viable playstyle. You can also get really creative with the powers/tools the game gives you (check out StealthGamerBR’s Dishonored videos on Youtube).

    Dishonored 2 has the the same gameplay as Dishonored 1 but with a bunch of mechanical tweaks and some different enemy types that you get introduced to later on. Since Emily is a playable character, you get completely different power sets if you choose to play as her which is way better than Corvo’s power set in my opinion because they cater to stealth more than combat and because they’re just so damn cool. (E.g. A domino power that links the fate of enemies so if you kill one or knock one out, the rest will follow simultaneously).

    The no.1 difference between Dishonored 1 and 2 is in the art style and atmosphere because it’s set in Karnaca instead of Dunwall (there are still a couple of missions in Dunwall though). The new art style is based off of Southern Europe and Karnaca is a beautiful city compared to the grimy and dirty Dunwall. It has really cool visuals, architecture and culture which is a breath of fresh air after leaving Dunwall. The atmosphere progressively gets creepier and eerier towards the end of the game to take you out of your comfort zone and there are a couple of levels which are creepy af and borderline horror. Just like the first game, each level has different iterations of the game’s art style. Whether you’ll like this change is down to personal preference but I absolutely loved the art style in no.2 to bits. It gave me such strong nostalgia always making me want to play the game again when I hadn’t played it in a while and imo there’s just no better setting to be completely immersed in. Check gameplay out to see how it’s different.

    I can fanboy over it all day but you probably won’t know if you’ll like it until you try it out because it’s such a unique game.    … Expand
  14. sekiro-hate
    Dec 3, 2019
    9
    One of the best game. Beautiful grahics, a lot of ways to tackle tasks, some greatly designed locations. Dishonoted^2. The worst part of the game is the story. But gameplay is so great that you don't put so much attention to it. I haven't notice any bugs, reported before.
  15. painava
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    I really liked Dishonored on PS3 and was excited to play the sequel on PS4. It did live up to my expectations however I felt that sneaking around wasn't as much fun as it was in the first game so this was like an aggressive FPS experience for me. Had fun and would recommend.
  16. HeartOnly
    Feb 8, 2020
    9
    If the first Dishonored game wasn't good enough, this one definitely was. Intense, dark, and challenging to play, there's a whole lot of creativity put into this as well as the story that follows well after the first.
  17. ParanoiaAgent
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most underrated games. The level design and character abilities just incorporate perfectly. There’re always multiple solutions to the same task. And the art style is so elegant and beautiful. I really hope people don’t get turn away by its seemingly less colourful visual effects. It’ll be great if Arkane studio can make a sequel...
  18. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    8
    Gran juego, que me sorprendió por su planteamiento bastante original, merece la pena ser jugado
  19. AhmedJM
    Apr 20, 2020
    8
    Alot of fun, not as good as the first one but still very enjoyable if you enjoyed the first one
    Gameplay 8/10
    Story 6/10
    Graphics 7/10
    OST 6/10
  20. koala03
    Jan 22, 2021
    10
    Just love everything about the franchise. Beautiful world and character design. The story caught me like the first one.

    Absolute 10/10
  21. LloydNF
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    Good story and it did win best adventure game emily was my favorite character although I didn't finish it
  22. 1Ben_to
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Picked this game up as soon as I finished Dishonored 1. I attempted to play through this game completely stealth and suffered heavily because of it. Game was fun, there was alot to explore, I found myself interested in the puzzles that lead to shortcuts and secret areas more than I'd like to admit. Did not feel like there were a ton of changes between the first and second installments toPicked this game up as soon as I finished Dishonored 1. I attempted to play through this game completely stealth and suffered heavily because of it. Game was fun, there was alot to explore, I found myself interested in the puzzles that lead to shortcuts and secret areas more than I'd like to admit. Did not feel like there were a ton of changes between the first and second installments to the series but I still enjoyed the game. Overall a great sequel to a game I absolutely loved.… Expand
  23. Donkz199
    Jul 17, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game with fantastic level design. Very imaginative. Story is good and the combat/stealth aspect of is top notch.
  24. Ravex788
    Jul 19, 2021
    10
    More of Dishonored with enough changes and tweaks to keep it new and interesting. The story continues from the first game and DLCs and is still amazing.
  25. Deux67xues
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    One of the most underrated games I've ever played. really good game, really good sequel to the amazing first game.
  26. Mountainface
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not quite as good as the first one. Was a much bigger fan of Dunwall than the new setting of Karnaca. That being said, Karnaca does have some pretty great levels (the Clockwork mansion in particular). If you enjoyed the first game, you’ll enjoy this one (and vice versa if you didn’t like the first one). Emily plays very similar to Corvo. I like the play without getting detected, so the only powers I really use are the blink/far reach and dark vision which both characters have so they were almost the exact same thing to me. One change I am not a big fan of is the Outsiders new voice actor. MUCH preferred the actor from the first game, but otherwise no gripes. The actor for Corvo is awesome.… Expand
  27. Jumpjamp1
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Great story and playthrough overall. You have different options in terms of completing objectives. In my case, I am more of an aggressive type causing alot of chaos in the game.
  28. Janekniklas
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Sehr gutes Spiel. Story ist sehr gut, wenn auch nicht ganz so gut wie im Vorgänger. Dafür ist die Spielwelt noch besser und die beste Spielwelt die es gibt (nach Witcher 3 xD). Der Vorgänger hatte schon eine tolle Spielwelt. Diese wurde nochmals perfektioniert und ist nun echt das beste was es gibt. Wie im Vorgänger auch schon ist es ein echt unglaubliches Gefühl quasi völlig frei vorgehenSehr gutes Spiel. Story ist sehr gut, wenn auch nicht ganz so gut wie im Vorgänger. Dafür ist die Spielwelt noch besser und die beste Spielwelt die es gibt (nach Witcher 3 xD). Der Vorgänger hatte schon eine tolle Spielwelt. Diese wurde nochmals perfektioniert und ist nun echt das beste was es gibt. Wie im Vorgänger auch schon ist es ein echt unglaubliches Gefühl quasi völlig frei vorgehen zu können. Sei es vertikal über die map oder sonst wo lang. Arcane Studios schafft wieder ganz eigenes Flair für diese Spiel. Die Atmosphäre ist diesmal im krassen Kontrast zum Vorgänger, macht das Spiel aber überhaupt nicht schlechter. Ich finde es toll das man jedes Mal es so direkt mitfühlen kann. Im 1. Teil noch düster und bedrückend, ist es jz wie im einem Italienurlaub nur mit wesentlich mehr Tod xd. Ich hoffe es gibt noch einen 3. Teil ( DLC ist schon verdammt gut) und bethesta macht nicht einen auf Valve!!… Expand
  29. whyyhere
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    take it from 13 year old
    the game is fantastic but i think in the mid game the game start to feel boring , if y wait a bit it come back up but the boring stage of the game is like 3 hours so try to get used to it
  30. samurainth
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    The best immersive sim and stealth game. The plot, unfortunately, is much weaker than the first part. But it would be unfair to the genre to downgrade the rating because of the plot.

    Лучшая игра в жанре имерсив сим и стелс. Сюжет, к сожалению, сильно слабее первой части. Но снижать оценку из-за сюжета будет несправедливо по отношению к жанру.    The best immersive sim and stealth game. The plot, unfortunately, is much weaker than the first part. But it would be unfair to the genre to downgrade the rating because of the plot.

    Лучшая игра в жанре имерсив сим и стелс. Сюжет, к сожалению, сильно слабее первой части. Но снижать оценку из-за сюжета будет несправедливо по отношению к жанру.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

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  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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