State of Decay 2

 Xbox One
User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 933 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 436 out of 933
  2. Mixed: 145 out of 933
  3. Negative: 352 out of 933
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. Xbox_Alive
    May 22, 2018
    9
    The original State of Decay is a game that I placed a huge amount of enjoyable hours into and to say I was looking forward to State of Decay 2 would be a massive understatement. Thankfully State of Decay 2 pretty much met my lofty expectations in all areas and despite it suffering with a few problems here and there it’s quite clear to see that this game has significant improvements overThe original State of Decay is a game that I placed a huge amount of enjoyable hours into and to say I was looking forward to State of Decay 2 would be a massive understatement. Thankfully State of Decay 2 pretty much met my lofty expectations in all areas and despite it suffering with a few problems here and there it’s quite clear to see that this game has significant improvements over the original. The biggest and most enjoyable improvement for me was without a doubt the combat. The combat in the game is excellent and killing zombies never gets boring thanks to the varied and satisfying moves you can perform on the zombies. The gameplay on the whole feels improved as well and in my opinion it remains fun for longer. The main reason why it remains fun for longer is because it has more variety than in the previous game and this variety is definitely evident in both the missions you can undertake and the maps you undertake the missions on. If you like game’s that offer you lots of content then you will love State of Decay 2. I’m not exaggerating when I say that there’s almost an endless amount of replayability present in this game and the best thing is that this content can be enjoyed in both short bursts and long periods as well. When playing the game though you will however bump into a few bugs along the way, and whilst most of these bugs are small and not game-breaking they can still be frustrating and ruin the immersion levels somewhat at times. I was however able to look past these issues quite easily because you end up forgetting about them thanks to the different mechanics and elements the game has. Thankfully these different mechanics hold up really well most of the time and can be enjoyed in both single player and multiplayer. I must admit that I was really looking forward to the game’s multiplayer offering and thankfully when it works it’s really fun. The multiplayer option though does suffer with a few problems and they will have to make some tweaks to make it a better experience, but I appreciate the effort that has gone into the core idea though. Without a doubt one of my favourite things about the game was the presentation side of the things. Visually the game can look awesome at times and the accompanying sound design creates a very eerie atmosphere which in turn makes you become very immersed in the gameplay. At the end of the day if you were a fan of the first State of Decay then you will thoroughly enjoy State of Decay 2. It’s took what was good from the first game and improved it and even though it suffers with quite a few bugs these bugs still didn’t stop me from having a very enjoyable experience and these bugs also don’t stop me from giving the game a big thumbs up.… Expand
  2. easttexas
    May 18, 2018
    9
    I keep hearing about bugs but realize the game hasn't released yet and the devs continue to make fixes. It sounds like coop is a bug fest right now but im not running into anything game breaking in solo play. i would suggest ignoring the reviews and playing it yourself. keep in mind it has a looong tutorial so you have to grind through it to experience the open sandbox which is where theI keep hearing about bugs but realize the game hasn't released yet and the devs continue to make fixes. It sounds like coop is a bug fest right now but im not running into anything game breaking in solo play. i would suggest ignoring the reviews and playing it yourself. keep in mind it has a looong tutorial so you have to grind through it to experience the open sandbox which is where the game shines. starting a makeshift community, scavenging for supplies, and rescuing survivors is lot of fun. It is a Zombie Apocalypse life sim and yes, people can be bitten, turn, and kill your entire community, or everyone can starve. This game is whatever you make it, and after first few hours, i would say easily one of the best xbox one games out right now!… Expand
  3. ArkAngel_97
    May 18, 2018
    10
    If you liked the first one a lot this is the game for you if not, maybe read up on it and etc and find out if you're into it. I really seem to dig this game.
  4. Cloudthor
    May 18, 2018
    10
    then without question State of Decay 2 is a day one purchase. but it’s overwhelmed by legacy
  5. SuperAdamoBros
    Jul 25, 2018
    8
    State of Decay 2 has a lot going for it if you're into the genre - it's both extremely frustrating and very addicting. For as ambitious as it's scope you can't help but notice they only slapped one coat of paint on it at times, but i generally don't complain too much about slight technical glitches if the core gameplay mechanic is solid. Where I would call it's level of resourceState of Decay 2 has a lot going for it if you're into the genre - it's both extremely frustrating and very addicting. For as ambitious as it's scope you can't help but notice they only slapped one coat of paint on it at times, but i generally don't complain too much about slight technical glitches if the core gameplay mechanic is solid. Where I would call it's level of resource management rather overwhelming and meticulous, if you press through it you'll eventually see the logic of its ways.

    This game is mostly run-of-the-mill fetch questing in an open world environment. You set up a base and then fortify it with other random survivors you find on the map. It does a good job of covering what would be considered necessary basics in the zombie apocalypse in a very general sense that becomes more natural to you through trial and error.

    It's really a low-impact game, and doesn't require a lot of twitchy focus to have a good time - that being said the name of the game is BE PREPARED. If you run out looking for supplies without some of your own, things may turn sour pretty quickly and you'll find your character out of stamina limping away from a car that got glitched on a guard rail - cursing the 4 rucksacks you've squirreled away in the trunk as you save your last burst of dodge power to avoid that flashing dot directly behind you on your radar for a thousand yards or so back to your home base or outpost.

    As you use different characters in your community you level up their general stats and this happens pretty quickly, so you get a lot of rewarding feedback from the game regularly that keeps you trekking forward.

    I really recommend playing the game more in shorter bursts of an hour or so - after a while constantly calling in on the network to find food because none of your survivors knows how to garden and can't learn a new skill can get tiring, and you may end up losing one of your favorite community members. for good. Honestly your first playthru of this game will be more of a warmup for your next better-planned community, but that mostly depends on how excited you are about getting it better the next time around or moving to a different game.

    In closing - there are LOTS of glitches, they will frustrate you a lot at times - you will lose resources and seemingly not be able to finish side quests for no reason without direction. That being said, I like smashing in zombies and managing statistics in video games. I feel the scope and general feeling of reward from taking care of your end times community makes most of these complaints minimal in the grand scheme of open world games today. I'm sure i'll eventually lose interest in it's repetitiveness like I have all other games that follow similar layouts - but I'm definitely enjoying it for the time being and have already gotten my money's worth out of this budget title. Recommended!    … Expand
  6. Yozora
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Thats a great game, I can´t understand that a lot of people who give it a negative critic to low the score
  7. Mauron
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Unos de los mejores juegos que he probado que realmente es un simulador de supervivencia zombie, un juego con falta de alguna historia, pero siento que no lo necesita cuando el juego es espectacular en lo que es el gameplay, y al estar en gamepass, uff, el poder jugar con amigos es lo maximo, el juego tiene algunos bugs y errores, que son minimos y no arruinan la experiencia de juego, alUnos de los mejores juegos que he probado que realmente es un simulador de supervivencia zombie, un juego con falta de alguna historia, pero siento que no lo necesita cuando el juego es espectacular en lo que es el gameplay, y al estar en gamepass, uff, el poder jugar con amigos es lo maximo, el juego tiene algunos bugs y errores, que son minimos y no arruinan la experiencia de juego, al juego le pongo 10, porque siento que es uno de los pocos juegos que se considerarian, juegos de verdad… Expand
  8. Kazuma92
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Game is not as bad as people says, the are overexaggerate the whole thing. Of course there are some bugs, but the game is definetly playable and the whole franchise is not for everyone. People compare this game with God of War which is really really unfair. The hate towards Xbox is getting very stupid now. If you are not sure about getting it, try GamePass. Its cheap.

    Great survival game IMO.
  9. DXHelios
    May 22, 2018
    9
    This game is very interesting and has potential to push innovation in gaming further and here is why. I would not recommend to play it alone as its all beauty is in coop. We are playing in a team of four people. We help one of our friends who is host of the map to survive. Scenario is such that you build the base, collect loot from abandoned places, fight zombies, upgrade your facilitiesThis game is very interesting and has potential to push innovation in gaming further and here is why. I would not recommend to play it alone as its all beauty is in coop. We are playing in a team of four people. We help one of our friends who is host of the map to survive. Scenario is such that you build the base, collect loot from abandoned places, fight zombies, upgrade your facilities and in other words trying to survive.
    After couple of hours this game becomes addictive. You cannot stop - and it is designed in such way. There is no pause.
    How to describe this game? It is difficult, but: tower defense, survival, RPG.
    Pros:
    - Pretty deep RPG elements
    - Coop: map belongs to host, 4 players, loot sharing by dropping at the host base or on the floor, fight together, simultaneous and personalized loot locations and loot itself, facilities sharing, community materials sharing
    - Map exploration: well developed
    - Building and upgrades: well developed
    - Sound design is very good
    - Art and graphics are very good
    Cons:
    - Coop could be developed further - this area was underexplored. I wish that progress could be shared and map, though hosted, could be used even if host is offline. This was never done (or I have not seen decent implementation) before.
    - Coop limited because of the focus to cover solo/single player audience. When playing coop this looks artificial.
    - Bugs
    - Community roster cannot be shared. We could create and join community and then community could be synced to all players and every coop player could be bring something to the community and have almost equal rights. There could a place for drama, like going rogue etc.
    - Controls could be improved.
    When reading reviews you could probably see that solo players will give it lower scores. But even if you do not like this kind of games I encourage to give it a try - potential is here, I would expect coop modes to evolve into dedicated gameplay.    … Expand
  10. mford
    May 29, 2018
    8
    For starters no, this isn't the best looking game. However once you start playing it and figuring it out, it has tons to offer and do. I really enjoy how you have to go out and collect supplies for your base. State of Decay 2 does a nice job of letting you join other players or vice or versa. Yesterday I easily put in 5 hours of gameplay without realizing it. The car mechanics does hurtFor starters no, this isn't the best looking game. However once you start playing it and figuring it out, it has tons to offer and do. I really enjoy how you have to go out and collect supplies for your base. State of Decay 2 does a nice job of letting you join other players or vice or versa. Yesterday I easily put in 5 hours of gameplay without realizing it. The car mechanics does hurt this game I must say. It feels like your driving a box around. However minus the poor graphics, and poor car mechanics, this is a solid game. Don't know why it's getting so much bad reviews.… Expand
  11. cableguy3333
    Apr 22, 2019
    9
    Anyone who rates Resident Evil 2 higher than this game I would say ignore all their future reviews as they clearly don't know a game when they play one. Yes it has a few bugs some will have you shouting at the screen but that's only because you're enjoying it so much. If a game had bugs and was rubbish you simply wouldn't play it but this game even with it's flaws is so addictive you putAnyone who rates Resident Evil 2 higher than this game I would say ignore all their future reviews as they clearly don't know a game when they play one. Yes it has a few bugs some will have you shouting at the screen but that's only because you're enjoying it so much. If a game had bugs and was rubbish you simply wouldn't play it but this game even with it's flaws is so addictive you put up with the bugs. Because of it's permadeath system there is no lets give that a go, nope that didn't work lets try a different way, instead you have to try and make it go perfect right off the bat or your favourite character may end up dead with no way of ever getting him/her back, once you're dead you stay dead just like if it was a real life apocalypse, decisions have to be made fast with no guidance, there is no sat nav so you need to know where you are going before you head out which may annoy anyone under 30 who can't read a map, this is no brain dead FPS your brain will be constantly active trying to think of multiple things to do at the same time which when you first start out may seem overwhelming. Sometimes ( quite alot actually ) you will have multiple missions with time limits that just aren't possible to do all of them so you have to decide who you abandon and who you save making everyones game uniquely different. Some people say there is no story ? Come on people if you woke up tomorrow in a zombie apocaylpse where is your story or would you be more worried where your next meal was coming from, I'm going to lean towards the the latter, the story is what you make it. If this game had no bugs it would be a 10. This a must buy for any intelligent humans out there but if you're a brain dead zombie then you might want to pop over to res 2 for your 5 hours of content.… Expand
  12. Tonen
    May 24, 2018
    9
    Great upgrade over the first State of Decay. Gameplay is addictive and fun! Very enjoyable and definitely worth buying.
  13. FatesHealer
    May 24, 2018
    9
    I've had a great time playing so far, I love playing it co-op with my friends.
  14. Talen
    May 27, 2018
    10
    This is a great game. Simply some of the most fun I've had in a long time. I have encountered a few minor bugs, but nothing like some people are claiming. Most people that are upset point to Co-op. My guess is they do not know that Co-op is handled peer-to-peer. I also bet they have never bothered to run the 'multiplayer' test on their xbox or looked to see what NAT type they have,This is a great game. Simply some of the most fun I've had in a long time. I have encountered a few minor bugs, but nothing like some people are claiming. Most people that are upset point to Co-op. My guess is they do not know that Co-op is handled peer-to-peer. I also bet they have never bothered to run the 'multiplayer' test on their xbox or looked to see what NAT type they have, thinking their FAST internet should be enough. Well, I wish MS hosted this on dedicated servers. If they had, there'd be less rage-and-rate-it-zero reviews.… Expand
  15. PyperosFoocker
    May 24, 2018
    8
    A great game idea with some fool problems, poor interaction with environment, jumping sucks really, some weird invisible walls between objects, a poor customization of your base´s defences, partners´ IA poor and some really pissing off survival´s characteristics ... but an Addictive core game. you really enjoy exploring the over world looking for resources and kicking some zombies. youA great game idea with some fool problems, poor interaction with environment, jumping sucks really, some weird invisible walls between objects, a poor customization of your base´s defences, partners´ IA poor and some really pissing off survival´s characteristics ... but an Addictive core game. you really enjoy exploring the over world looking for resources and kicking some zombies. you can even feel the preassure when you are lacking everything!!
    despite his errors, I really think that with some patch/update it could be fix it, and become a more enjoyable game.    … Expand
  16. Tanktog
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I’m going to get things straight here. I have over 15 hours on this game and I’m having a blast. The fighting, driving, and looting all feel smooth and right. This game is more about survival than story and I’m liking that for this kind of zombie scenario. But, there are some reviews out their that are from people who haven’t played or spent enough time to realize its a really good game.I’m going to get things straight here. I have over 15 hours on this game and I’m having a blast. The fighting, driving, and looting all feel smooth and right. This game is more about survival than story and I’m liking that for this kind of zombie scenario. But, there are some reviews out their that are from people who haven’t played or spent enough time to realize its a really good game. For the cost of 20$ the game I consider it to be a steal due to the amount of content some 60$ games don’t have. If you are considering buying it I assure that you will spend your money well. Unfortunately people like bouncing on the bandwagon and ruin games that sometimes deserve the fame that they strive for.… Expand
  17. Max24digital
    May 23, 2018
    10
    It's state of decay 2, an indie game for only 30 dollars. It's much better than the first game, the most of the comments here, are from haters. Stupid people without enough money to buy the two consoles (Ps4 and Xone), and for that reason they are constantly talking trash about the console they don't have.
  18. SloppyFred
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Very addictive game play. Managing the community is tough and can get frustrating but finding resources and carrying out missions is a blast. I had to start a new community after 4 or 5 hours and I'm doing much better this time around. Definitely a game worth checking out.

    I've had a few missions glitch to where I couldn't complete them but it's nothing game breaking. Co-op is available    Very addictive game play. Managing the community is tough and can get frustrating but finding resources and carrying out missions is a blast. I had to start a new community after 4 or 5 hours and I'm doing much better this time around. Definitely a game worth checking out.

    I've had a few missions glitch to where I couldn't complete them but it's nothing game breaking. Co-op is available if you need help with a tough mission. Just play the game! It's fun!    … Expand
  19. DIPDIPOTATOCHIP
    May 22, 2018
    9
    If you liked the first one and wanted more, this is definitely a purchase for you. Few glitches here and there and could do with a bit more graphical polish, but the game is sound and you are going to spend A LOT of time playing this game. It ticks all the boxes for me walking dead meets the sims (well nearly) and as you get into the game more and more, the game unfolds and the managementIf you liked the first one and wanted more, this is definitely a purchase for you. Few glitches here and there and could do with a bit more graphical polish, but the game is sound and you are going to spend A LOT of time playing this game. It ticks all the boxes for me walking dead meets the sims (well nearly) and as you get into the game more and more, the game unfolds and the management system grows. Definitely recommended to those that like open world games with building mechanics thrown in.… Expand
  20. Pyranna87
    May 23, 2018
    8
    This is an improvement over the first game in every possible way. The only big new feature is co-op. The random dialog between the survivors is great, really makes your community feel alive.
    There are some bugs and the game loses a point for those, the bugs I've encountered are mostly just funny, some can be annoying but none have been game breaking so far at least.
    The $30 price tag    This is an improvement over the first game in every possible way. The only big new feature is co-op. The random dialog between the survivors is great, really makes your community feel alive.
    There are some bugs and the game loses a point for those, the bugs I've encountered are mostly just funny, some can be annoying but none have been game breaking so far at least.

    The $30 price tag factors into my review score, don't expect the same graphics standards as a AAA multi-billion dollar franchise and you will be pleasantly suprised.    … Expand
  21. ZombieSlayer
    May 24, 2018
    9
    I was very sceptical over this game due to the vast amounts of negative press stating that the game was itself 'in a state of decay' and was unplayable. I had the game on launch day with the standard edition and as a lover of the original formula i have to say that this game is a must have. Everything feels much smoother and more responsive, and in turn more enjoyable. During my 10+ hoursI was very sceptical over this game due to the vast amounts of negative press stating that the game was itself 'in a state of decay' and was unplayable. I had the game on launch day with the standard edition and as a lover of the original formula i have to say that this game is a must have. Everything feels much smoother and more responsive, and in turn more enjoyable. During my 10+ hours thus far i have experienced one graphical glitch where a single texture disappeared. Apart from that my game has run flawlessly with no bugs or crashes. It is a real shame that this game has received so much negative press. Hopefully with time the people who like the idea of the game will see through this overwhelming wall of negativity and discover a great game with addicting systems. I see myself playing this game well into the future.… Expand
  22. SIPPIO
    May 22, 2018
    10
    This game is awesome..
    *MUST BE THE PS4 fanboys hatin.
    ~Soooo glad I took a chance. You should too...
    10/10
  23. bjd223
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    I really like this game. I can also see why it isn't for everyone (no survival game is). If you like base building games/sim and FPS you will probably enjoy this game.

    EDIT: They have done a good job updating the game and adding new content, including a story mode which is nice.
  24. GuilhermeMCF
    May 23, 2018
    10
    apesar de ter alguns bugs o jogo atende ao prometido, faltando apenas a dublagem em pt-br que foi prometida
  25. Wolf665
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Really fun game with friends there are some bugs but besides that the gameplay is fun scavenging for supplies and building a huge base with different facilities and facility mods.
  26. killco101
    May 24, 2018
    10
    lets get this right. this game is buggy. but... everyone puts it to the steak. no one ever complains about glitches. "it will get patched out later." when its a Xbox game its terrible. this game has a fun gameplay loop. stop scoring things low just because ur in a ps4 fan club. 50% of the reviews have not even played it. we do leave bad reviews on ur game. unbelievable.
  27. false2181
    May 21, 2018
    10
    State of decay 2 is better than the first one in every way. If you loved the original this is a must play.
  28. Gu1llermosnake
    May 20, 2018
    8
    state of decay 2 es un buen juego es cuestion de mecanicas,no es un juego perfecto tiene bugs y errores como todos los demas, pero si te gusto el primero,te aseguro que este tambien
  29. Woodyhawk
    May 20, 2018
    8
    I've put 20 hours in so far an am unsure of where these reviews are Coming from. Only bugs I have encountered are glitches like zombies getting stuck or graphical glitches. That's maybe a - 1 for me and then it's hella easy surprisingly I was expecting a tougher experience and some sad losses because of the permadeath. Have not lost a single character and only had one scare. That's anotherI've put 20 hours in so far an am unsure of where these reviews are Coming from. Only bugs I have encountered are glitches like zombies getting stuck or graphical glitches. That's maybe a - 1 for me and then it's hella easy surprisingly I was expecting a tougher experience and some sad losses because of the permadeath. Have not lost a single character and only had one scare. That's another - 1 for me. That's a solid 8/10 for me. The combat is better the community management is better the driving is better the characters are phenomenal and unique in every way. Give it a solid chance.… Expand
  30. Blaq_Hand
    May 18, 2018
    8
    If you played the first one, I can't imagine how you don't like this one. It's that same "repetitive" game-play that made the first game successful, but they just added so much more.
    I am playing on a decent PC and haven't had problems with the bugs everyone is emotional about.
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
4
#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 70
  3. Negative: 6 out of 70
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Dec 31, 2018
    40
    Innovations in State of Decay 2 don´t solve any problems, but rather add some more. The game unnecessarily forces on its multiplayer and feels very impersonal. [Issue#287]
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Sep 4, 2018
    40
    State of Decay 2 is going to be very hit and miss for a number of people. If you can ignore the flaws, there is a fun game to be had when played with a friend. That said, even if you ignore its flaws, you can’t deny that this game was not ready for release.
    Read full review
  3. CD-Action
    Aug 2, 2018
    75
    Generally State of Decay 2 looks more like a remaster of the original game than a true sequel. It just does not expand the formula enough and still contains too many repetitive activities that make you go through the motions for the sake of getting it done. That’s why I recommend playing it in short sessions. I have no doubt that people unfamiliar with the first State of Decay will enjoy the second one much more, as everything will be new to them. [07/2018, p.70]
See all critic reviews »