Pathologic 2

 PlayStation 4
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Metascore
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  • Summary: YOU CAN'T SAVE EVERYONE - Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. The town is dying. Face the realities of a collapsing society as you make difficult choices in seemingly lose-lose situations. The plague isn't just aYOU CAN'T SAVE EVERYONE - Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. The town is dying. Face the realities of a collapsing society as you make difficult choices in seemingly lose-lose situations. The plague isn't just a disease. You can't save everyone.
    The plague is devouring the town. The chief local healer is dead, and you are now to take his place. You'll have to look for unexpected allies. The local kids are hiding something. Try playing by their rules.

    You only have 12 days.

    FEATURES
    * 12 days in an odd town ravaged by a deadly disease.
    * Time is of the essence: if you don't manage it carefully, it'll simply run out. You'll have to choose how to spend the priceless minutes you have.
    * Survival thriller. You'll have to manage your bodily functions, offsetting hunger, thirst, exhaustion, and so on. It doesn't boil down to scavenging resources. Surviving on your own is hard; you'll have to win over allies.
    * An uphill battle. Managing your bodily parameters may seem bearable at first, and as time goes by, it becomes harder and harder. Your own body is only waiting for an opportunity to give up and betray you. Things are changing from bad to worse and the odds are stacked against you.
    * A duel with an enemy you can't kill. Your main foe is the plague itself, an incorporeal and malevolent entity that you have to defeat without having the means to. It's more powerful and more treacherous than you can imagine.
    * Loot, murder, mug, steal, barter, beg or don't. You need resources to survive, and it's up to you how to obtain them.
    * The fights are short, ungraceful, and vicious. They're not always lethal though. Many people, yourself included, would prefer to exchange their wallet for their life.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. KeenGamer
    Oct 25, 2021
    90
    Pathologic 2 is one of the worst gaming experiences you can have, but in the good way. You can embrace this unique, crushing, anxiety fueled nightmare and gain a truly remarkable ride from it. It is utterly masochistic but rich with detail, style and thought. You won’t have a good time, but you aren’t meant to. It is the furtherest thing from a power fantasy. Pathologic 2 pushes the boundaries of what video games can be if used as a method of interactive story telling. The visuals are somewhat underwhelming but it’s flaws are part of the point and the journey. It isn’t for everyone, and there’s nothing wrong with avoiding the title if you a looking for a good time.
  2. BaziCenter
    Apr 13, 2020
    85
    The best way to describe Pathologic 2 is to imagine a parallel world where Tarkovsky is a video game maker. Pathologic 2 shows a world on the verge of annihilation, and a hero who is looking for redemption on a dark path.
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 20, 2020
    70
    Ifbyou can stand the jank and that esoteric intro section, this is one train you definitely don’t want to miss. [Issue #175, p.76]
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  4. Cultured Vultures
    Apr 8, 2020
    50
    Pathologic 2 does a fine job of capturing the feelings of a town under distress, though it can feel like a painful chore to play with technical glitches and loading times hindering the experience overall.

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  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 3 out of 19
  1. MrGrinFiser
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    "Magic game". This game is more interesting than Death Stranding. Yes, Kojima is genius, but Death Stranding is worse than Pathologic 2.
  2. TORANTUL
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Game of my childhood. I am very glad that i can play it on PlayStation 4, with update graphic.
  4. Chicane
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Atmosphere 10
    Audio 10
    Story 10 Graphics 6 Optimization 1 well... to sum it up. this game is a beautiful soul in an ugly body. (some of    Atmosphere 10
    Audio 10
    Story 10
    Graphics 6
    Optimization 1

    well... to sum it up. this game is a beautiful soul in an ugly body. (some of the city views and landscaped are quite beautiful though)    … Expand
  5. comasauce11
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Unbelievably unique game that succeeds completely at its intended goal. Does an incredibly good job at putting you in the shoes of theUnbelievably unique game that succeeds completely at its intended goal. Does an incredibly good job at putting you in the shoes of the protagonist, and comes with a well written story where finally for once in a game, the choices you make truly do matter.… Expand
  6. Tekkrr
    Mar 9, 2020
    9
    This is truly magnificent and esoteric experience that very few games are able to offer. You are joining psychedelic Town and observe andThis is truly magnificent and esoteric experience that very few games are able to offer. You are joining psychedelic Town and observe and influence a series of mysterious events in 12 days. You are constantly scared to miss a clue, lose precious time or make a wrong decision that adds additional adrenalin kick to the whole walk through. This is not usual mystery game, because events are unfold in Pathologic 2 has it's own, different from our world logic and as a player you need to learn logic of Town and it's lore. I believe it is one of the most atmospheric and unique games available for Playstation that asks for a lot of attention and involvement from player but provides unique experience.
    From downsides I would highlight only game technical performance - loadings and new areas loads are quite annoying, even though I'm playing it on PS4 Pro.    … Expand
  7. Hasan9
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    I really like the atmosphere and how important your choices Though i like the game a lot i admit it's not an easy game to get into
  8. KolaKid
    Jan 22, 2021
    0
    Это невороятное произведение, навязывающее думы о бытие, нашем месте в мире, проще говоря экзистенциализм. Мир, персонажи, история - всё этоЭто невороятное произведение, навязывающее думы о бытие, нашем месте в мире, проще говоря экзистенциализм. Мир, персонажи, история - всё это настолько живое, что хочется не вычёрпывать это море ложкой, а погрузиться в него с головой. Я безумно полюбил первый Мор, так же мне полюбилась и вторая часть. Эта игра не нуждается в оценке как и любое произведение искусства взывающее к мыслям. В рамках этого сайта безусловно 10 из 10.

    НО, чтобы быть честным с самим собой и разработчиками, вынужден отнимать по баллу за огрехи, делающие из игры проходной мусор не заслуживающий ни копейки.
    Подгрузки когда открываешь дверь, когда идёшь, когда роешься в мусорках, подгрузки подгрузок, двойные подгрузки, у меня на подгрузки ушло больше времени, чем на игру. Так невыносимо играть, каждые две минуты и это без преувелечений. Сохранения это отдельная тема, тут мы получаем подгрузку во время подгрузки и записи, можно стоять больше минуты. Графика, геймплей, окружение - родом из нулевых годов, они не могут вызывать столько проблем. Но разработчики решили и так сожрут, без оптимизации.
    Баги в театре, где ты можешь простоять всю ночь, а пантомима просто зависла и выйти из театра нельзя, так что если сохранился в начале дня, то будь любезен побегай еще три часа реального времени.
    Сохранения имеют ограничения по количеству, это не особо мешает, но просто сама суть смехотворна, вижу такое первый раз.
    В игре где время не останавливается даже, когда ты в инвентаре либо копаешься в ящике, с таким огромным количеством предметов, не придумать как в пару кликов их перемещать в схрон, это очередной "и так сойдёт". На джойстике можно потратить два часа игрового времени на то, чтобы переместить предметы и достать нужные, время же это ценный ресурс, как нам сообщают разработчики.
    Теперь моё самое любимое, это вылеты. Ошибки на ps4. Каждый игровой день вылеты и ошибки. Не сохранился, начинай сначала. Столько времени прошло, разработчики даже это не пофиксили. А это одна из наиважнейших проблем игры.
    Прогрузка текстур, внезапное исчезновение персонажей и такое же внезапное их появление, стены то есть, то их нет, провалы в текстуры, полёт и прочее и прочее. Патчей нет и не будет.
    Так еще к этому ко всему, оказывается мы вместо полноценной игры купили длц с одним персонажем из трех, за цену полноценной игры. За остальных двух персонажей дадут поиграть еще за 5000 рублей, с теми же багами и проблемами.
    Ни в коем случае не покупайте игру! Это кусок гнили. Максимум скачайте на ПК. Не поощряйте такое отношение к вам со стороны разработчиков. Они обязаны теперь предоставить два доп. сюжета за оставшихся персонажей бесплатно, иначе деньги они просто украли. Из такой великой в узких кругах студии, превратились просто в мошенников и поберушек.    … Expand

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