Remnant II

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Push Square
    Jul 24, 2023
    70
    Remnant II is better than its predecessor in basically every way imaginable, but an even bigger focus on procedural generation brings with it some baggage. Navigation is more difficult than it needs to be, while the UI leaves a lot to be desired. In the heat of the action, though, Remnant II is a great, satisfying shooter that allows for lots of different team compositions through deep character customisation. Get a few friends involved for some online co-op fun and you could have yourself an all-new obsession.
  2. Wccftech
    Jul 30, 2023
    65
    Remnant II is an impressive technical and artistic accomplishment in some ways, offering an intermittedly-striking, cutting-edge procedural world that’s satisfying to unravel. Unfortunately, a forgettable story, middle-of-the-road gunplay, dull loot, and some performance issues means this fantastic world isn’t always that fun to inhabit. Some folks, particularly those with a regular co-op party, will be drawn into this dark multiverse, but others may find Remnant II only provides scattered fragments of excitement amidst the frustration.
  3. PLAY
    Sep 6, 2023
    60
    Remnant II is capable of surprises with its varied world design, and offers an enjoyable co-op experience, but its combat loop is needlessly stodgy and repetitive. [Issue#31, p.70]
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  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jul 20, 2023
    60
    Indeed, Remnant 2 will be much more appreciated in multiplayer than alone. The customization possibilities will be multiplied (three characters with double archetypes, it's starting to do things!) And the exploration is made less bland since everyone trains from one place to another. The boss fights are all the more interesting to maneuver without being more complex. Otherwise, Remnant 2 remains quite linear and complex to appreciate, especially since some problems not corrected for the first episode are back. Something difficult to digest four years later. It is therefore difficult to turn to Remnant 2 for a solo experience. However, it shows its full potential in multiplayer to those looking for demanding games that will satisfy their thirst for customization.

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#17 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 161 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 161
  3. Negative: 36 out of 161
  1. MatuX
    Jul 26, 2023
    3
    Another game with no substance and mediocre gameplay. It's really just a bunch of gameplay mechanics put together in a prototype: The world isAnother game with no substance and mediocre gameplay. It's really just a bunch of gameplay mechanics put together in a prototype: The world is procedurally generated, not designed, it has no world persistence so, no sense of progression, graphics are basic, the engine has glaring performance issues, story and dialogues are basic. So, they grabbed a bunch of gameplay mechanics, added near-placeholders all around it, called it game and sold it for $70.

    A lot of people seem to love playing a prototype of a game, tho, so, genius business move, I guess.    … Full Review »
  2. tinygoat
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Great follow up sequel. Improves on all the right areas. Love the balance and gameplay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun andGreat follow up sequel. Improves on all the right areas. Love the balance and gameplay. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun and challenging game that still keeps things approachable and easy to jump in and out as life/schedule allows.… Full Review »
  3. AnT82
    Jul 24, 2023
    1
    Absurdly unbalanced. Miserable unplayable solo. Even on the easiest difficulty. Having rerolled the campaign numerous times, looking for aAbsurdly unbalanced. Miserable unplayable solo. Even on the easiest difficulty. Having rerolled the campaign numerous times, looking for a good starter world, I've now seen the world's, and have nothing to look forward to. Forced to play as a garbage class type I hate, healer, because anything else solo is unplayable. They fixed thier terrible bosses from 1 with non stop adds, to make even worse **** bosses with dumb mechanics, and one shot kills. This is a terrible game as is. I've never been turned off so quickly by a game before.… Full Review »
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