Saw II: Flesh & Blood

 Xbox 360
Metascore
47

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 34
  3. Negative: 15 out of 34
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  1. Xbox Achievements
    Jan 12, 2011
    48
    The original Saw hardly set the world alight back in 2009, yet the unexpected sequel seems like a step backwards rather than a marked improvement. The subpar graphics and tired story fail to mask what is a fairly simple collection of mini-games; none of which are really clever enough to do the film series justice.
  2. GameWatcher
    Dec 20, 2010
    45
    Just too lifeless to bother with.
  3. IGN
    Oct 26, 2010
    45
    Saw II: Flesh and Blood is a budget title, shoveled out in less than a year in order to cash-in on the fans that still remain loyal to the series. But with such poorly designed, repetitive levels, I can only hope that fans will learn their lesson and stop supporting this franchise until they actually try to learn from their mistakes.
  5. Game Informer
    45
    Saw II doesn't just take a step backwards from the first game – it performs a reverse swan dive off a balcony into a swimming pool filled with razorblades.
  6. D+PAD Magazine
    Jan 11, 2011
    40
    Saw II outstays its welcome after a couple of hours and keeps on forcing the hackneyed plot on you when you want it all to end.
  7. Vandal
    Jan 11, 2011
    40
    It could have been a decent game, despite de limitations of the property, but it ultimately results in something worse than the first game, which doesn't improve in what the original lacked.
  8. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 7, 2011
    40
    The clunky visuals and animations, the terrible gameplay and the repetitive puzzles make Saw II: Flesh & Blood one of the worst horror games currently available on the market. If you're a fan of the genre look elsewhere.
  9. MondoXbox
    Jan 4, 2011
    40
    An avoidable game, unsuited even to the fans of the movie series. A very repetitive and soporific gameplay is the only horror you'll find inside.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine
    Dec 13, 2010
    40
    Even Jigsaw's most ardent apostles should spare themselves this torture. [Jan 2011, p.76]
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  11. Cheat Code Central
    Dec 20, 2010
    30
    The only thing of any value here is the story, and even then you're mostly just reading it in the menu screen. This game has nothing to offer anyone in terms of gameplay.
  12. Xbox World Australia
    Jan 11, 2011
    28
    Apart from Alan Wake, it hasn't been a stellar year for survival-horror titles, but that doesn't mean you need to bring yourself to the level of playing through this sequel.
  13. Game Revolution
    Dec 20, 2010
    25
    No tension anywhere.
  14. Gaming Age
    Dec 20, 2010
    25
    The end result is not only a slap in the face to the Saw faithful, but to dangle it at a full price tag is the "Saw that broke the camel's back."
  15. Gamereactor Sweden
    Jan 12, 2011
    20
    High production values and charming characters makes Final Fantasy XIII a good game. But all to linear structure and boring story keeps it from being brilliant.
  16. Telegraph
    Dec 20, 2010
    20
    There's a temptation to end this review with a play on Jigsaw's famous 'I want to play a game' line, but to call Flesh & Blood a game would be doing a disservice to games, and 'I want to play a train wreck' doesn't have the same ring to it.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 31
  3. Negative: 11 out of 31
  1. mrcritic
    Nov 3, 2010
    1
    This is a hard, dumb game with all knoweledge out the window. The only so called "fun" trap is the key in the eye, which we have seen 18,000This is a hard, dumb game with all knoweledge out the window. The only so called "fun" trap is the key in the eye, which we have seen 18,000 times... such a shame.… Full Review »
  2. Ere1is
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
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    10
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