Dishonored 2 Reviews

An unbelievably good game with the best level design I have ever seen. I won't spoil it for you, but I can't recommend it enough - though I would still play the first game before this one, especially because it's so short

Beautiful game. Great storytelling and world building, blending magic with whaling and general steampunk. Gameplay mechanics are satisfying and fair. Lots of verticality to play with. Clever level design.

Game wont launch, an issue the game has had for years. And i cant be F***ed to disable igpu and uninstall drivers for this bs to work. Kinda suprising the game has as good reviews as it does. Seeing im not the only person with this issue. Im not gonna go full techsupport for something the devs should have fixed years ago.

Probably Arkane's best work. A beautiful, atmospheric experience with smooth gameplay that invites you to push the game to its limits. This was the most fun I've had 100%-ing a game so far. RIP Arkane Studios.

This is a great game to play! The only thing I didn't like is I wish it was a little longer & some abilities being useless. Other than that, I recommend a couple things before you play this. First if you play for achievements / trophies, read them before you play and save yourself a lot of replay work! Second, I recommend your first play through be with Emily as she has new powers that are really cool to play. Corvo on the other hand is exactly like the first Dishonored. His abilities have nothing different and I know people that didn't play through again thinking Emily was just like him so they figured there wasn't replay value... If you like Rogue creeper/sneaker games, this one is worth getting!!!

Mostly yes, but it's not in the same league as the first. The story is good, the graphics beautiful. The main thing I dislike is that it wants you to go low chaos but then most runes are only useful for killing. There were a handful of runes that were good for stealth, none of them particularly useful. The game also seems to punish you with endless reloading as you try to find stealth paths. I guess that's the nature of stealth but this is quite sadistic, Overall good but very frustrating

Dishonored 2, Arkane's sequel to the original, masterfully blends stealth and action, offering a rich, multifaceted experience where no two playthroughs are alike. Set 15 years after the first game, players can choose between Emily Kaldwin or her father, Corvo Attano, each with unique abilities that cater to both stealthy and violent playstyles. Emily Kaldwin, in particular, is a strong female character who has developed from a young girl into a competent and skilled individual. She is not just a powerful fighter, but also a complex character with a sense of responsibility and leadership. The game spans 12 to 16 hours, depending on your approach. The split abilities enhance gameplay, allowing for creative combinations. Emily’s Domino links enemies, while Corvo’s Bend Time can freeze foes, leading to inventive strategies. The game excels in providing tools for stealth, such as hiding bodies and executing silent takedowns, while also offering a chaotic playground for those who prefer a more aggressive approach. Players can kick enemies through skylights, set traps, and unleash explosive mayhem, creating a satisfying cycle of experimentation and reward. Each chapter introduces new mechanics, such as obscuring dust in the Dust District or the dynamic layout of the Clockwork Mansion, keeping players engaged and on their toes. The enemies are genuinely challenging, reacting intelligently to player actions, which enhances the sense of accomplishment when dispatching them. However, the campaign's difficulty does not escalate significantly, leading to a feeling of overpowered gameplay by the end. Karnaca, the game’s vibrant setting, is filled with secrets and lively NPCs, making exploration rewarding. The AI is responsive, adding depth to encounters, especially with the formidable Clockwork Soldiers. However, the overarching story feels predictable, and the villains lack depth, relying on traditional tropes. The story, while intriguing, evolves little throughout the campaign, relying on heavy exposition rather than immersive storytelling. The PC version has faced performance issues, but my experience was mostly smooth on high settings. While some players report significant problems, others may find it runs well with adjustments. Overall, Dishonored 2 is a remarkable experience with its engaging world and creative gameplay, despite a somewhat conventional narrative. It’s a game that encourages experimentation and storytelling, making it a worthy sequel. However, potential buyers should consider waiting for performance patches before diving in. The game offers longevity through its dual protagonists and varied play styles, making the joy of experimenting with its mechanics a rewarding experience overall.

The story, graphics and mechanics holds up well in 2025. Game software ran smooth and stable at 3440x1440 (120fps locked) with everything maxed, minus motion blur. No performance annoyance what so ever; no crashes, no unstable 1% lows, etc. A very minor negative would be the anti-aliasing, disable it if you're at a higher resolution as it'll blur the picture slightly. You won't see the jagged edges anyway. Enjoyable stealth experience. Not a frequent stealth genre person, but would personally rank this game among AC2 & the 2 Plague Tales for the full package gut feeling upon completion.

[h1]Dishonored 2: A perfect successor to the original game[/h1] Dishonored series is one of the best immersive sims in it's genre, alongside titans like System Shock and Deus Ex. The first installment proved that people will be interested in the genre if the team puts effort and passion into the project. Colantonio did a phenomenal job with the first game and put not less effort into the second, introducing grown-up Emily Kaldwin as the second playable character. The legendary Royal Protector, Corvo Ottano, plays almost identical to the first game, which is great for the first playthrough for those familiar with the series. At the same time, Emily Kaldwin's gameplay isn't a simple copy-and-paste of Corvo's. While some similar powers are similar (for example Corvo has "Blink", which teleports him, while Emily has "Far Reach", a sort of a lash that allows her to get to a higher places), she also has a lot of new and unique powers granted by the Outsider. These two characters, with their own distinct abilities, create a wide variety of gameplay experiences with different outcomes and endings. Despite its age (nine years since release), the game's artistic style and designs are still look magnificent and striking - an eye-candy experience that will endure, unlike realistic graphics in some games. In conclusion, I can proudly say that Dishonored 2 is a must-buy game, whether you are a fan of immersive sims or simply like well-written stories in a unique setting.

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☑ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☑ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☑ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☑ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10