Redout 2

 PlayStation 5
User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 4 out of 6
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  1. Jt0429
    Jun 21, 2022
    8
    Good-
    Great sense of speed. Frame rate is smooth. The skill ceiling is very high
    Bad- A bit too niche for some. Suffers from lack of players in multiplayer Thoughts- Redout 2 is in a curious position. It’s a game that’s in a niche sub-genre within a (these days at least) niche genre. Sony and Nintendo clearly don’t seem to care for their zero gravity racers these days, so there    Good-
    Great sense of speed. Frame rate is smooth. The skill ceiling is very high

    Bad-
    A bit too niche for some. Suffers from lack of players in multiplayer

    Thoughts-
    Redout 2 is in a curious position. It’s a game that’s in a niche sub-genre within a (these days at least) niche genre. Sony and Nintendo clearly don’t seem to care for their zero gravity racers these days, so there has been a rather obvious void. Thankfully, Redout 2 definitely feels ready to fill that void. Its sense of speed is basically unmatched in any other game out right now, and the level of expression of player skill afforded by the in-depth physics and controls in the game are great. Redout 2 almost feels like it’s in the same ballpark as Rocket League when it comes to pulling off advanced techniques. Whether it’ll achieve the critical mass it needs to actually be comparable to Rocket League, however, is another matter entirely. But hey, at least you can rest assured that Redout 2 is a damn fine game.    … Expand
  2. adamjwithrow
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    This is a great game. The graphics are beautiful, the sound is satisfying with the exception of one crappy song, and the gameplay is AWESOME! The controls take a minute to grasp, but the system is super cool. If you can get through the tutorials, you can turn on AI assists until you get the hang of it.

    I got it because I wanted WipEout, but there isn't even one announced for the PS5    This is a great game. The graphics are beautiful, the sound is satisfying with the exception of one crappy song, and the gameplay is AWESOME! The controls take a minute to grasp, but the system is super cool. If you can get through the tutorials, you can turn on AI assists until you get the hang of it.

    I got it because I wanted WipEout, but there isn't even one announced for the PS5 yet. The first time I played, I was stuck between being sad that it wasn't WipEout and perplexed by the complexity of the controls. I did my duty out of respect for the developers, and I got through the training. It was quite difficult, but after a few tries, I got it.

    I played on and off for a few weeks, and I hit a wall in the B-Class that I could not get past. I did not understand what they wanted me to do, and the races felt impossible. I drifted away from it for several months, but I never deleted it from my PlayStation because I love this sort of game, and I honestly felt a bit of pity for the developers. I understand that Redout 2 is an angry letter to Sony asking for more WipEout.

    A few weeks ago, I dusted it off and decided to give it a fair shot. This time, I already knew what it WASN'T, so I decided to see what it actually is. This game is awesome. The reason it feels so hard to people is they never figured out what they're being asked to do.

    You need to run HOT. Yes, it says, "Overheat". Good. Do that. Your ship should be glowing like it's about to melt. The metal in the back should be white hot. The difficulty should be turned WAY down until you have the feel for it.

    Turn with 2 sticks instead of one. Feel it out.

    Once I figured out what they were asking for, this game became a blast. It's so simple that my 4 year old can win races, but it's complex enough to drive me nuts with the finer points. The campaign is deliciously long for this sort of game, and it doesn't get harder, it just gets faster. If it starts feeling too easy, there's a wide range of difficulty settings. There aren't many players in multiplayer, but when you find one, it's a blast. If you've figured out the system and they haven't, you can finish double digit miles ahead of someone. When you find an even match, however, the races come down to single pixel photo finishes.

    If you're starving for some WipEout and you dig Phantom class races, get this game. Before you start, know that it's not WipEout. It's its relaxed little brother. You'll never catch a missile up your ass, but you'll go twice as fast.    … Expand

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. PLAY
    Aug 1, 2022
    80
    If you liked Redout, you’ll adore Redout 2. It’s magnificent, but ruthlessly hardcore. [Issue#17, p.74]
  2. DualShockers
    Jul 18, 2022
    40
    Redout 2 has no time for the casual player and, sadly, that means it's often an infuriating and frustratingly un-fun experience.
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  3. Gaming Age
    Jul 8, 2022
    50
    Redout 2 is specifically designed for people who need to master every track – anyone who stops short of that probably won’t enjoy it too much. It’s meant for people who want racers to challenge them, so if that’s what you’re after, this is a game you need to play.
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