Blood Omen 2

 Xbox
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 2 out of 16
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  1. FatTony
    Mar 30, 2002
    10
    This game rocks. I cannot get over how much fun this game is. The story is even equaly as good.
  2. DrakeD.
    Aug 9, 2005
    8
    Love lok series gory, fun, but can get boring really easy puzzles deserves a 8.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Mar 27, 2002
    8
    Great graphics and an amazing storyline that complements the others. But a bit to linear for my taste, which is the only thing that keeps it from getting a 10.
  4. Ladrin
    Jan 18, 2003
    7
    Blood Omen 2 is definitely pleasing to the eye with a storyline that will keep you intrigued and entertained as long as you are familiar with the background story of the last game and maybe Soulreaver. If you don?t mind over-the-should third-person, this game starts out great. Good action, weapons and blood drinking until toward the end where all that?s new is abilities that are only Blood Omen 2 is definitely pleasing to the eye with a storyline that will keep you intrigued and entertained as long as you are familiar with the background story of the last game and maybe Soulreaver. If you don?t mind over-the-should third-person, this game starts out great. Good action, weapons and blood drinking until toward the end where all that?s new is abilities that are only really needed against bosses or used in case scenes that would have been better off in a cinematic.… Expand
  5. MichaelC.
    Oct 16, 2003
    8
    I definitely enjoyed this game. I'm a big fan of the running storyline and how it ties in with the other games in the series. Graphics and sound are above average. The action isn't real in-depth, but is still a lot of fun. My only major complaint is the amount of running back and forth and flipping levers; it makes the game much longer and doesn't involve as much thinking I definitely enjoyed this game. I'm a big fan of the running storyline and how it ties in with the other games in the series. Graphics and sound are above average. The action isn't real in-depth, but is still a lot of fun. My only major complaint is the amount of running back and forth and flipping levers; it makes the game much longer and doesn't involve as much thinking as one would think. They should've cut most of this out and added more fighting elements. Luckily, this is just what they said would be fixed for the next in the series- Legacy of Kain: Defiance!!… Expand

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best Xbox Game of 2002
81
#81 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
30
#30 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    Definitely not for the squeamish, but if you're looking for a cold, ruthless, and literally bloodthirsty antihero to keep you occupied for 15-20 hours, Kain definitely fits the bill. [Summer 2002, p.86]
  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    85
    Blood Omen 2's world is so realistically brought to life that you'll be checking your fingernails for grit after climbing Kain up the sides of rocky walls. [Apr 2002, p.63]
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    An enjoyable game that's always challenging but never frustrating. [June 2002, p.118]
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