Resident Evil: Revelations 2

 Xbox One
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 5, 2015
    70
    A blend of Resident Evil old and new, Revelations 2 does itself, and the franchise, justice falling a little short simply due to a couple of poor episodes. [Issue#123, p.77]
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  2. Game Rant
    Apr 15, 2015
    70
    Revelations 2 offers an engaging story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, enjoyable co-op multiplayer, and a worthwhile reason to revisit the game thanks to its surprisingly addictive Raid Mode.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 22, 2015
    70
    Resident Evil: Revelations 2 brings back a few classic RE staples, but still won't please most longtime fans. Those seeking standard action will still enjoy the third-person shooter gameplay though.
  5. IGN
    Mar 19, 2015
    70
    Resident Evil Revelations 2’s pulpy story, occasionally brilliant co-op gameplay, and excellent Raid mode balances out its dull environments and overused enemies.
  6. Digital Trends
    Mar 18, 2015
    70
    Revelations 2 is neither a particularly good game nor a particularly bad one. It has all the ingredients of a good Resident Evil game, but lacks substance.
  7. Game Revolution
    Mar 17, 2015
    70
    Overall, though, Resident Evil Revelations 2 suffers from the same disjointed quality that initially makes it look appealing. It's a good game that potentially could have been great had Capcom just given it a bit more time or a bit more direction.
  8. USgamer
    Mar 17, 2015
    70
    Resident Evil Revelations 2 might not move the series forward, but, at the same time, it isn't at all the cheap cash-in it easily could have been.
  9. LevelUp
    Mar 20, 2015
    60
    Revelations 2 was a bit of a disappointment to us. A well-rounded story that appeals directly to fans of the series was not enough to make up for the gameplay and graphical shortcomings.
  10. The Jimquisition
    Mar 17, 2015
    50
    The episodes have frequently quoted Franz Kafka to serve as a running theme for its ineffectual storyline. I’d like to end my review of this episode – and the game overall – with a Kafka quote of my own. “Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.” If Capcom had done that, maybe Resident Evil Revelations 2 would have been good.

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#66 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#46 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#71 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 186 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 186
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 186
  3. Negative: 21 out of 186
  1. Spacezoo
    Mar 17, 2015
    10
    A good stand alone game a lot like the other resident evil revelations good story and game play but what's best in the long run will be raidA good stand alone game a lot like the other resident evil revelations good story and game play but what's best in the long run will be raid mode you could have hours and hours of gameplay in this little rpg very nice Mission based little segments full of action you can also upgrade characters and weapons for the price this is amazing value.… Full Review »
  2. Stevesitz
    Mar 18, 2015
    9
    (Disk version reviewed)

    Easily surpasses the previous entry and is a blast of a game with a solid mix of the campaign horror and puzzle    (Disk version reviewed)

    Easily surpasses the previous entry and is a blast of a game with a solid mix of the campaign horror and puzzle solving from older entries but with the mix of action that the entries since RE5 have brought us, and an added bonus that you don't need to have played the previous 'Revelations' game to jump into this one. The story isn't too over the top but the eccentric characters are exactly what you would expect from a RE title. The first 'Revelations' game got to be a bit much and seems to drag on, but this really does blow that out of the water and even though it is an episode themed game it doesn't have that feeling of trying to hard to be a TV show. The 'Raid Mode' is where the replay really shines here, which is a co-op style of what was previously known as 'Mercenaries' but with a total emphasis on the leveling up of unique character abilities and even the collection and customization of weapons. The game looks amazing and stays at such a smooth and beautiful frame rate, easily surpassing several other full-priced titles out now. At the time of this review the online co-op for raid mode had not yet been enabled but does support split screen play as well as further game enhancement for those registered to residentevil.net which tracks gameplay and offers more bonus items. Very close to a perfect entry in my eyes; the only thing that would make this game better would be more of a range of weapons to be found in raid mode, which in the previous 'Revelations' entry it was a seemingly endless amount of a variety of guns whereas in 'Revelations 2' its very quick you notice you are finding the same weapons over again just at a higher level. A great play for action or horror lovers and a must own for any Resident Evil fan.    … Full Review »
  3. mray833
    Mar 18, 2015
    8
    Defiantly the best I have played since RE:4 on GameCube. The story so far is great and keeps me glued to the game and also the mechanics areDefiantly the best I have played since RE:4 on GameCube. The story so far is great and keeps me glued to the game and also the mechanics are really good. I have the original on my New 3DS and love it! This is a great followup to that franchise.… Full Review »
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