Soul Hackers 2

 Xbox Series X
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 13 out of 39
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  1. Medeiro2014
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    This game has an "I don't know what" but it's great I can't stop playing it. The script is very smart , but also involves feelings in deep, music, japanese voices... design.... man ,cant stop. It has elemensts from Shin Megami Tensei and Persona but in a fresh way. Im in love with the characters.
  2. Arturos
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Atlus always makes the best RPG games!, I recommend it to all shin megami fans, there is nothing negative to say, the game has no bugs no crash, soul hackers has a very good playtime, I see a lot of people crying that soul hackers has day one dlcs but nana is not even a playable character it's just a multi stage side quest that all and then they have demon/persona dlcs for shin megamiAtlus always makes the best RPG games!, I recommend it to all shin megami fans, there is nothing negative to say, the game has no bugs no crash, soul hackers has a very good playtime, I see a lot of people crying that soul hackers has day one dlcs but nana is not even a playable character it's just a multi stage side quest that all and then they have demon/persona dlcs for shin megami tensei v and persona5 and nobody has cry at that time. ps this is not p5… Expand
  3. Vitalick
    Sep 2, 2022
    8
    Buen juego Jrpg pero no llega a excelente.
    Combate muy continuista con Persona5 , buen diseño artistico y banda sonora , pero las mazmorras un poco aburridas por largas y poco creativas. Aun así buen juego y muy disfrutable.
  4. Edd3000
    Sep 3, 2022
    9
    A pleasant experience, I loved the game, of course it is not for all tastes.
  5. MoaChiin
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    Exactly what I wanted. JRPG with a modern Twist. Amazing music, audio, and very beautiful, vibrant and colourful visuals.
    The game runs great and rekindled my love for jrpgs.
    No romance between the main-cast is a good change of pace when you compare this to Persona 4, 5. Only downside to the game so far is the slow movement speed in Dungeons. We should be able to move much faster.    Exactly what I wanted. JRPG with a modern Twist. Amazing music, audio, and very beautiful, vibrant and colourful visuals.
    The game runs great and rekindled my love for jrpgs.
    No romance between the main-cast is a good change of pace when you compare this to Persona 4, 5.

    Only downside to the game so far is the slow movement speed in Dungeons. We should be able to move much faster. Everything else is great.
    Game has memes, and references to popular media and to the community.
    Another Atlus Masterpiece. Finally on Xbox.    … Expand
  6. Animaliko
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    Una joyita de videojuego para los amantes de Shin Megami Tensei. Ya estas tardando en comprarlo xD
  7. TalionSwift
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    This game is great. The Vibe rocks, the pretitlescreen song opening slapps hard (And the in game music as well). I love the characters, Especially the MC Ringo, atlus should do non silent protags more often she was Great. And its the typical great Atlus turnbased combat, (Also the story is quite good as well.)
  8. AverageMan33
    Sep 19, 2022
    10
    I really enjoyed playing this game. I always loved turn based RPG games and this game fits every criteria I’m looking for in a game. The characters all have a great back story. Side quests are fun. The loot system is good. The art style is pretty cool also. I recommend this to other xbox users to try it out!
  9. TelepathicConch
    Dec 27, 2022
    10
    Didn’t finish the game yet but so far really fun to play I’m a newcomer to the devil summoner series but played persona 4 and 5 I am loving the game so far
  10. GoldSh3ll
    Mar 7, 2023
    10
    Soul Hackers 2 was such a cool game! Visuals, settings, characters and story were great! Where this game really shines is the music, The music elevates the other factors to pure excellence. The story was short enough that it didn't overstay its welcome. The QoL features allowed me to speed up combat, as someone who finds turned-based combat slow and tedious. There is a lot of coolSoul Hackers 2 was such a cool game! Visuals, settings, characters and story were great! Where this game really shines is the music, The music elevates the other factors to pure excellence. The story was short enough that it didn't overstay its welcome. The QoL features allowed me to speed up combat, as someone who finds turned-based combat slow and tedious. There is a lot of cool things in here for veterans and newcomers to the Shin Megami Tensei umbrella. Highly recommend if you enjoy Synth-wave music, Occult themes or JRPGs. It's on Game Pass too, so please check it out!… Expand
  11. onestub
    Aug 16, 2023
    9
    The only thing I didn't like about this game was when you fight bosses, after a certain number of turns they'll unleash an unblockable onehit kill attack. Theres no countdown timer or warning, they just use it and its every single boss that does this. It might be regular enemies as well, but I've never fought a regular enemy long enough to find out.

    Besides that small issue I really    The only thing I didn't like about this game was when you fight bosses, after a certain number of turns they'll unleash an unblockable onehit kill attack. Theres no countdown timer or warning, they just use it and its every single boss that does this. It might be regular enemies as well, but I've never fought a regular enemy long enough to find out.

    Besides that small issue I really liked the game. The story was great, the gameplay was fun, and I really liked the characters and the upgrade system. No switching out weapons, youll use the same weapon the entire game, just upgrade it using monster parts as you progress in the story.

    The game also starts off pretty fast, and coming right off a persona game this was a very welcome change.    … Expand

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#52 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#45 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. New York Daily News
    Sep 13, 2022
    80
    You won’t grow bored of the game, either, because of that terrific story, and the cutscenes that drive it. With Soul Hackers 2, Atlus is building on the success of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, and further cementing its position as the dominant force in JRPGs.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Sep 12, 2022
    80
    Whether you’re familiar with the original or not, Soul Hackers 2 is a fascinating supernatural JRPG that excels in character development and storytelling.
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  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 29, 2022
    70
    Behind its colorful neon lights, Soul Hackers 2 remains an "old-school" role-playing game that strays from more recent titles in its franchise like Persona 5 Royal or Shin Megami Tensei V. Beyond its cyberpunk anime aesthetic, the Atlus' game relies on an ever-effective and proven SMT-like combat system, but also on its friendly cast of characters who stand out for their original designs. Unfortunately, the experience is served by a story that is ultimately quite simple, with some technical shortcomings, but above all by its far too basic and repetitive dungeons which struggle to stimulate the player. A title that has something to please experienced role-playing game enthusiasts.
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