Aragami 2

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 15, 2021
    70
    With its simple and nervous gameplay, Aragami 2 offers a classic infiltration experience but of formidable efficiency. Add to this the many skills available to players, and the levels can be crossed with great ease for an exhilarating sensation. Unfortunately, the title suffers alongside a lack of variety which gives the feeling of always repeating the same levels over and over despite their large size and barely different objectives. We also regret the change of artistic direction for a result less captivating than in the first part and which reveals a fairly simple technique. Nonetheless, it remains a nice and effective infiltration game that will surely gain in depth thanks to its multiplayer mode.
  2. NME
    Sep 15, 2021
    60
    Mechanically, Aragami 2 is an improvement on its predecessor in just about every way. It’s a bigger, more ambitious game, and Lince Works have expanded on – or wholesale replaced and improved – core mechanics in satisfying ways. It is undeniably a better stealth game. However, in becoming that, it’s lost the spark that made the original special.

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5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 24
  3. Negative: 10 out of 24
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    Aragami 2 is set a century later and while there are some connections to the first game, this sequel requires no prior knowledge of theAragami 2 is set a century later and while there are some connections to the first game, this sequel requires no prior knowledge of the original. Returning players will find Aragami 2 a departure from its predecessor. Almost everything about the game has changed, from its stealth mechanics and power sets to the very structure of the game itself. Players take on the role of an Aragami. While the original told a fairly guided, linear story, Aragami 2 instead opts for a mission-based approach with the village elder, Katashi, sending you off to investigate Akatsuchi’s movements or rescue villagers. Completing missions earns experience points, as the Aragami now levels up RPG-style rather than finding hidden scrolls to learn abilities, and can be replayed to chase a higher success rank or earn extra experience to level grind. Kakurega itself acts as a hub world between each outing, allowing you to interact with villagers, spend ability points to unlock new passive skills and active Shadow Powers, or craft armor and consumable support items. Skills and powers also get an expansion in Aragami 2. The versatility of the entire skill system also feeds back into the replay of the mission structure. Some may be difficult the first time you have to play, but returning with new skills later can be fiendishly fun. There are often hidden collectibles or stashes of gold to be found that are only realistically reached with higher spec skills. There’s one major change to Aragami 2‘s stealth mechanics, while you’ll remain hidden under the cover of shadow, you can no longer “Shadow Leap” to any spot of darkness, only to certain rooftops or ledges. However, enemy AI is so-so. While Akatsuchi will react to loud sounds or to directly seeing you move around, or raise the alarm if they see a body. For instance, there’s no awareness they’re increasingly alone as you take them our slowly. For all its unquestionable improvements in gameplay mechanics, impressive powers, and overall structure though, there’s something that’s missing about Aragami 2. The problem is that the pursuit of higher fidelity doesn’t seem to be matched by the quality of the end results. There’s the repetition as both enemy types and the shadow dwellers lack variety, with the same character models cropping up over and over. It’s not just the mere presentation of the visuals that disappoints though, it’s the game’s sense of design and UI. Aragami 2 is more of a re-imagining than a sequel so it stands a better light if you go in with that mindset. It’s effectively a whole new game with a few nods in lore and concepts to an entirely different game that came out years ago. For the most part, it works and a deserving offering for newcomers and fans will find their way to the end just the same. It’s not amazing but it’s worth checking out for former fans and newcomers alike. So if this is your cup of tea then head over to the Xbox digital games store and give it a download.… Full Review »
  2. WendyStamps
    Oct 3, 2021
    0
    Awfully dissapointed and angry with everything about this garbage bro just why
  3. rangeman
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    Great action-stealth game, a bit different from the first chapter, but still very solid
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