How to Survive 2

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 36
  3. Negative: 11 out of 36

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  1. JohnnyV2
    Oct 2, 2017
    7
    A huge fan of the original, I bought this in Early Access without a second thought. I was disappointed to learn that all the visuals and most of the audio were just carried over without improvements from the first game. I assumed that they'd update in time, but a year later and it's all the same. That disappoints me.

    I'm still having loads of fun playing, but the feeling of the story    A huge fan of the original, I bought this in Early Access without a second thought. I was disappointed to learn that all the visuals and most of the audio were just carried over without improvements from the first game. I assumed that they'd update in time, but a year later and it's all the same. That disappoints me.

    I'm still having loads of fun playing, but the feeling of the story that I loved about the first is totally gone, replaced with repetitive missions. I like that I can increase the difficulty to gain XP faster, but that doesn't help with the grinding necessary to upgrade your camp. The base building portion is fun, and I'm a sucker for it, but grinding missions isn't fun, so it's sort of a give-and-take that I'm not pleased with.

    I read a lot that this game is much more fun playing coop--something the first was missing--but I don't play coop games much, so I can't speak for that. What I do know is that the first was much more engaging.

    All in all, I enjoy the gameplay, but this is definitely a step backward from the first, which is unfortunate because the first was such an amazing discovery. Maybe if I'd never played it, I would rate this higher, but sequels should improve on their predecessors, and this does not.    … Expand
  2. Nel
    Jul 18, 2017
    5
    This game has some great elements to it, but it falls flat on it face with all the repetitiveness that you have to endure repeating the same missions over and over again.
  3. destinyfan1
    Dec 5, 2018
    6
    The game is for the most part just boring, a slow start ,mediocre graphics and less variety on top with more issues,it definitely has it fun moments like base building,and i like grinding,so getting something new is fun,but overall it just falls short and is worth like 7-8 dollars
    If you like survival games try it if you really want it ,if you are not,then get something else.
  4. yndryx
    May 3, 2018
    6
    How to Survive 2 is like a rushed port on PS4 since the controls are a bit cranky and it takes a lot of getting used to if you play the 1st How to Survive. Mouse Pointer Control on PS4 when opening menus sucks. I like the 1st one when it comes to control and menus. I would give it an 8 if not for that. Gameplay and graphics are great though. I just hate the idea of this game not being anHow to Survive 2 is like a rushed port on PS4 since the controls are a bit cranky and it takes a lot of getting used to if you play the 1st How to Survive. Mouse Pointer Control on PS4 when opening menus sucks. I like the 1st one when it comes to control and menus. I would give it an 8 if not for that. Gameplay and graphics are great though. I just hate the idea of this game not being an open world like the first one. It's like it's half open world and half dungeon based game. But still, I love this game. It has a good couch co-op. Me and my Wife are having a great time playing this together. Never tried the online though. :D… Expand
  5. mdarthur
    Jun 14, 2020
    7
    It is a good game, at all. However, there´s a lot of things that it is worst than the first title. The thirst, food and rest it is not a problem anymore, taking out the survival element. This second title has more action. It is more arcade-like. It is still a good game, but I suggest to play the first one instead.

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. CD-Action
    Apr 26, 2017
    60
    A low-budget game with mediocre visuals and audio, laughable story and very basic gameplay which somehow turns out to be addictive as hell. [05/2017, p.42]
  2. Everyeye.it
    Feb 24, 2017
    65
    Quotation forthcoming.
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  3. The Digital Fix
    Feb 22, 2017
    50
    It tries to ride the coattails of the previous title, but stands wobbly on its own two feet.
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