Risk of Rain 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 25, 2020
    85
    Risk of Rain 2 is a real success, so much so that it makes the first episode look like a nice draft.
  2. PlayStation Universe
    Sep 7, 2019
    85
    Risk of Rain 2 is fast, fluid and a lot of fun. This is amplified vastly in multiplayer, which works flawlessly and is very enjoyable. If you enjoy roguelikes you will enjoy Risk of Rain 2, even if you don't, you may want to try something that is quite different from what is currently on the market.
  3. Push Square
    Sep 9, 2019
    80
    Risk of Rain 2 might just be one of the PlayStation 4’s most addictive co-op experiences. Crash-landing on a hostile planet littered with sparsely detailed but highly stylised landmarks and architecture, you and your team must survive using weapons and abilities that are in constant flux as you slot in more and more perks. It sounds simple, and at first it feels that way -- akin to playing laser tag against overwhelming odds, such is the deceptively basic (yet responsive) way that starting out each run feels.

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 40
  3. Negative: 8 out of 40
  1. brachypelma44
    May 13, 2020
    2
    So, the game looks really bad graphically, but I'm the kind of person who will play anything as long as it's fun. NES, Intellivision,So, the game looks really bad graphically, but I'm the kind of person who will play anything as long as it's fun. NES, Intellivision, whatever, as long as it's fun. I came into Risk of Rain 2 really wanting to like it. I've now played for 4 hours, and unlocked 3 other characters, but I can't say that I'm having much fun.

    I don't like the fundamental design, which is based on a timer. I hate games based on timers, as it's just artificial difficulty that ruins your ability to play as you want to. Every second that goes by in this game, it's designed to get harder. You're frantically looking around the level for items and more importantly the teleporter, which is how you summon the boss and move on to the next stage. You have no idea where it is, so you just pick a direction and start running. If you're lucky, you'll find it within the first 3 minutes. If you're not...

    After 5 minutes, there are 20+ enemies fighting you at once, and the only strategy that seems to keep you alive is to jump around, spending 95% of your time in the air while strafing. Nothing else works, no matter what character you are or what items you've picked up. I'm not enjoying playing like this. The player shouldn't be pigeon-holed into playing the game only like a spastic kangaroo.

    The control of the character is pretty decent, so I'll give it a couple of points for that. Otherwise, this is a big failure to me. No fun to be found, only frustration.    … Full Review »
  2. DPtdryste
    Nov 22, 2019
    8
    Playing on PS4, and I changed jump to be L2 because that felt better. Abilities on R2, R1, L1 & L3. Equipment on Triangle.

    It's REALLY fun,    Playing on PS4, and I changed jump to be L2 because that felt better. Abilities on R2, R1, L1 & L3. Equipment on Triangle.

    It's REALLY fun, especially when you first buy it, but a bit too hard. Easy is normal, Normal is hard, and Monsoon is just silly & near unplayable. Here are some fixes I would recommend for longevity of people that aren't new:

    -A mode where you can pick ALL your items, in a shop. RNG is a B.

    -Less defense rating on enemies, how the hell do some people even get to double digit stages on Normal as it stands today? And Monsoon? Am I missing something?

    -Some of the characters that are fine on Easy suck on Normal and are unplayable on Monsoon.

    -All characters need more health on modes after Easy. I know this is a rogue-like, but you guys have made an unfair AWESOME game that could be better if it wasn't so scary, if you know what I mean. Even Dark Souls & Sekiro isn't this stingy on health, and they don't expect us to fight MORE enemies, with RANGED attacks, that move FASTER than the player characters.

    Thanks!    … Full Review »
  3. Ragegoberts
    Nov 16, 2021
    0
    do not buy this game on console ever let me list some of the bugs 1. fire dmg is on max you'll die in seconds
    2.enemy spawning during voss    do not buy this game on console ever let me list some of the bugs 1. fire dmg is on max you'll die in seconds
    2.enemy spawning during voss fights is beyond stupid 3.knockback will send you to space and thats just to name a few its very clear they do not carr about the console versions    … Full Review »
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