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Dishonored 2
Critics Consensus (Play It)
In Dishonored 2, Arkane Studios has managed to improve upon the Dishonored series in nearly every way. There are a few late-game letdowns, but tense stealth, frenetic action, and superb superpowers propel the series forward.
Game Info
Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Play your way in a world where mysticism and industry collide. Will you choose to play as Empress Emily Kaldwin or the Royal Protector, Corvo Attano? Will you stalk your way through the game unseen, make full use of its brutal combat system, or use a blend of both? How will you combine your character’s unique set of powers, weapons and gadgets to eliminate your enemies? The story responds to your choices, leading to intriguing outcomes, as you play through each of the game’s hand-crafted missions.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 101
Editors' Choice
Silver TIER
42% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- RPG, Shooter
DEVELOPER(S):
- Arkane Studios
PUBLISHER(S):
- Bethesda Softworks
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Dishonored
GAME MODES:
- Single player
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
101
Critic Reviews
86
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
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Scott Butterworth (GameSpot)
November 12, 2016
8/10
Dishonored’s brand of creative stealth-action mayhem returns with excellent new weapons, powers, and gameplay options that overshadow a few late-game letdowns.
Arthur Gies (Polygon)
November 16, 2016
8.5/10
Dishonored’s ‘whalepunk’ world remains stunning.
Lucas Sullivan (GamesRadar+)
November 11, 2016
4.5/5 stars
It can’t match its predecessor in terms of sheer originality, but Dishonored 2’s setting, stealth, swordplay, and superpowers are all superb.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (101 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Not Recommended | 11-10-2016 | Wait for sale. | Read review |
| AR12Gaming | Cameron Mines | 6 / 10 | 11-29-2016 | Dishonored 2, however unfortunately, feels like a dumbed-down version of its predecessor, when a lot more could have been done to utilise the new hardware and create a fantastic experience, building on that of its predecessor. | Read review |
| Arcade Sushi | Luke Brown | 9 / 10 | 11-30-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a marvel of level and puzzle design, which more than makes up for the lack of an engaging story or characters. | Read review |
| Areajugones | Víctor Rodríguez | 9.5 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 returns with the formula that brought success to the first installment and makes it better. This game is better, bigger and with more choices. Arkane Studios has delivered a new masterpiece. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Mark Walton | Recommended | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored 2 is one of the smartest, most well-designed games released this year. If you fancy a challenge, this one is a no-brainer. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Al McCarthy | 5 / 5 stars | 11-10-2016 | Trumping the first in nearly every way, Dishonored 2 is at the very top of the list of “must play” first-person action games in 2016. Causing bloody chaos or sticking to the shadows, Arkane gives players the tools to run wild in this new world. This brand of gameplay combined with a beautiful presentation and plenty of customization leads to fun playthroughs of Dishonored 2 whether its your first time or your fifth. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Joaby | 9.3 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is definitely worth playing. You might want to buy it on console, or wait a while before you get it on PC, but it’s a must-play game for 2016. There’s so much to explore, to experience, that I think it’s essential playing — despite the slightly disappointing stealth. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Gabriel Bogdan | 9 / 10 | 11-09-2016 | Dishonored 2 ist eine unglaublich gelungene Fortsetzung, die vor allem ihre Stärken im Gameplay und der umfangreichen Welt ausspielt. Leider geht durch den Einsatz von zwei spielbaren Charakteren die Story etwas unter und auch die Gegner KI lässt einen meistens von reinen Schleich-Einlagen, auf ein Massaker umschalten, aber ansonsten hat Arkane Studios hier alles richtig gemacht und liefert einen der wohl besten Stealth-Titeln der letzten Jahre. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Cole Watson | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2’s world and gameplay feel just as tight and diverse as the original. | Read review |
| Cheat Code Central | Becky Cunningham | 5 / 5 stars | 11-11-2016 | This is a title by a studio at the top of its game, lovingly crafted for players who enjoy lavishly crafted worlds and delightfully creative gameplay challenges. It’s for the thieves, the mischief makers, the lovers of experimentation. It’s for playful thinkers, for explorers, and for idealists and cynics alike. Dishonored 2 is stealth-action at its finest, and deserves every one of the awards it will no doubt be lavished with this winter. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Steven Ritz | 82 / 100 | 11-19-2016 | The first Dishonored title offered levels with multiple paths, but the recent iteration takes that concept and runs with it. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Geoffrey Tim | 8.8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2’s story beats are perhaps a little too familair, but it makes up for its narrative trappings with open-ended gameplay that rewards exploration and creativity. To call Dishonored 2 a stealth game is a bit of a disservice, because you can play it any way you like. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Ofisil | 7 / 10 | 12-01-2016 | There’s so much effort put into the actual gameplay and level design that Arkane Studios’ laziness with everything else makes the unrefined parts stand out all the more. It isn’t enough to ruin the whole experience, but Dishonored 2 absolutely suffers from its horrible story, voice direction, sound mixing, general lagginess, and sloppy optimisation. A video game’s first priority should be the gameplay, but its other facets shouldn’t suffer as a result. The actual game design is incredibly creative and the replay value is through the roof, but everything else is lacking in just about every other regard. As it stands, Dishonored 2 is certainly playable and fun, but never lives up to all its potential. | Read review |
| Daily Dot | Miguel Concepcion | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is just the latest example in a long line of games that continue to illustrate the close relationship between quality stealth games and emergent gameplay. Any given playthrough will present you with myriad chances to both create and react to opportunities, many of which appear with little to no warning. It’s in surviving these situations (preferably undetected) where Dishonored 2 delivers its most tangible rushes and most profound sense of gratification. It’s a tale of vengeance that’s presented in an imaginatively conceived world, one that is as threatening as it is inviting. | Read review |
| DarkZero | Isobelle Neal | 9 / 10 | 12-03-2016 | Ultimately, when I finished the game, I didn’t want it to end. The compelling atmosphere, the wonderful level design, the detailed steampunk world and the absorbing storyline, not to mention the precisely crafted gameplay, all coincide to craft one worthy successor. I guess you could say far from dishonouring its predecessor, this game honoured it and even, dare I say, outdid it. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | This is a game that makes you feel like a badass without even giving you full access to the utility belt. An experience that might not even give you something at the end of an arduous tunnel other than a brief glimpse of sunlight — and that’s enough. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Nathaniel Stevens | 8.6 / 10 | 12-23-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a complex game with a simplistic first-person action wrapper. It offers up a variety of different gameplay options to run through the game with, while presenting a bigger world for you to stretch those options out in. It’s a great follow-up to the first game and certainly improves on its ideals. | Read review |
| Digital Spy | Stuart Andrews | 4.5 / 5 stars | 09-28-2016 | Dishonored 2 honours its brilliant predecessor and then goes on to surpass it, delivering one of the richest game worlds and some of the strongest levels you’ll have encountered in any game for donkey’s years. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Will Fulton | 4 / 5 stars | 11-22-2016 | Dishonored 2 gives fans even more of the innovative gameplay that made us fall in love with the original. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Ryan Meitzler | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | Back in 2012, Dishonored was a title that surprised many its striking world and engaging gameplay rooted in old-school stealth, and with its sequel, Arkane Studios thoughtfully (and smartly) builds on what made the original one of the highlights of the last generation of games. Dishonored 2 will still satisfy those looking for a challenging (but rewarding) stealth experience, but more importantly does so with an incredibly varied toolset of abilities, skills, and options more than ever before. If Dishonored was the student that displayed great promise, Dishonored 2 shows the series well on its way to becoming the master. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4 / 5 stars | 11-22-2016 | Video Review | Read review |
| EGM | Nick Plessas | 7 / 10 | 11-17-2016 | A competent and fun stealth experience brought down by some technical issues and the inexplicable lack of new game plus. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Recommended | 11-16-2016 | Arkane manages to better the already exceptional Dishonored in nearly every way, creating a masterpiece of open-ended design. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Francesco Fossetti | 9.2 / 10 | 11-12-2016 | Dishonored 2 does not stray from the path marked four years ago by his predecessor. And that's great. Dishonored 2 recovers the old philosophy and approach, then exalt the gameplay quality, expands the freedom, blows up the level design. Built with art and patience, Dishonored 2 is an endless source of surprises. | Read review |
| Expansive | Ray Willmott | 10 / 10 | 11-23-2016 | This is hands-down the most fun and enjoyment I’ve had all year and there’s no better modern experience on the market right now. The first ever perfect scoring game on Expansive. | Read review |
| Forbes | Erik Kain | 7.5 / 10 | 11-18-2016 | Dishonored 2 doesn’t live up to the original, but it still provides great gameplay mechanics and a sense of freedom you can’t find anywhere else. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Felix Nova | 9 / 10 | 11-26-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a sequel in what may very well be the best possible sense of the word. It retains pretty much everything that made the original special and intensifies it. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Matt Bertz | 9.3 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Wonderful environmental storytelling and smart level design that invites players to think outside the box combine to overcome the poorly executed narrative | Read review |
| Game Revolution | James Kozanitis | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-11-2016 | Dishonored 2 will successfully function for both fans of the series and those who pick it up for the first time. With a robust side-quest system, you’ll find the game has much to discover. That, and the ability to play the game how you want and rewarding you for taking a more challenging course, make Dishonored 2 a rousing success. This game isn’t hard to pick up and play, but it will be almost impossible to put down. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Nicholas Scibetta | 8.8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Better than the first game in every way, Dishonored 2 is a creative stealth/action adventure packed with replay value. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Calum Parry | 7 / 10 | 11-23-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a substantial improvement over its predecessor and is an expertly crafted continuation from the first. With a plethora of choices and wonderful architectural puzzle design, Dishonored 2 is truly an immersive experience. It’s just a shame it’s held back by terrible and unfortunate PC performance. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Johnny Hurricane | 8 / 10 | 11-12-2016 | Arkane Studios strikes at the heart with Dishonored 2 and it lands a killing blow. If you are a fan of stealth or assassination games, Dishonored 2 is the game for you. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Sergey Packan | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | If you enjoyed playing the first Dishonored, then you will most likely enjoy playing the sequel just as much. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 8 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a bloody good game that builds upon the groundwork of its predecessor in many ways, but still remains perplexing in its stance of making you feel like you’re playing it wrong if you choose a playstyle that’s anything other than pure stealth. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Scott Butterworth | 8 / 10 | 11-12-2016 | Dishonored’s brand of creative stealth-action mayhem returns with excellent new weapons, powers, and gameplay options that overshadow a few late-game letdowns. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Lucas Sullivan | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-11-2016 | It can’t match its predecessor in terms of sheer originality, but Dishonored 2’s setting, stealth, swordplay, and superpowers are all superb. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Chris Capel | 8.5 / 10 | 11-20-2016 | It may feel like just more Dishonored, but Arkane have improved everything they could’ve and made a truly satisfying sequel. We just hope it’s not the last. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Matt Mirkovich | 8.5 / 10 | 11-25-2016 | Dishonored 2 was a pain in the ass to get running initially, but once I did, I was able to settle in for a really fun and rewarding adventure. It’s a fantastic sequel that does a great job of building on the strengths of the first game and providing a few new wrinkles that make the game feel as fresh as the first one did a few years ago. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Aaron Main | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is ultimately quite similar to the original game with subtle changes to gameplay. However its dual campaign mode should provide enough excitement and fun to fans and newcomers alike. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | Joseph DeClara | 85 / 100 | 11-18-2016 | Dishonored 2 is like a pretty painting stuck in an ugly frame — painfully close to being complete. New abilities and upgrades, the addition of a second playable character, and creative level designs illustrate Dishonored in its peak condition, but the game is hampered by technical issues on console as well as a predictable plot. These criticisms are easily forgivable though, because Dishonored 2 is so engaging in its moment-to-moment gameplay. Very few games can boast so lofty a degree of player agency as Dishonored 2, and when you consider this, the ugly frame doesn’t seem as important after all. | Read review |
| GBAtemp | Krista Noren | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored 2 takes everything that made Dishonored 1 great, and improves upon nearly every aspect. With a wealth of different ways to play, as well as fantastic level design dotted with collectibles, this game is sure to please returning fans and newcomers alike. | Read review |
| GearNuke | Huzaifah Durrani | 9.5 / 10 | 11-12-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a prime example of how to do a sequel right. Everything that made its predecessor amazing is here, and it’s better than ever before. If you liked the original, you’re sure to love this one. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Jose Manuel Salvador | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | If you liked the story of revenge of the first game this time you will love it, because it explains important details on who was the assassin of the crown. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Mick Fraser | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | So much freedom leads to inevitable bugs and AI glitches, but this is still a tremendously fun and empowering stealth-em-up. | Read review |
| Guardian | Simon Parkin | 4 / 5 stars | 11-16-2016 | Deliciously dark stealth adventure returns to tempt players into a trap-like city of wary guards and architectural puzzles | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Jordan Helm | 4 / 5 stars | 11-30-2016 | Had it not been for its plagued release on PC — not to mention the niggling texture work that pops up from time to time — Dishonored 2 just might have been in strong contention for best game this year. | Read review |
| IBTimes UK | Kirk McKeand | 5 / 5 stars | 11-14-2016 | Last night I went to bed after starting my second playthrough of Dishonored 2, and I dreamed of Karnaca. Like the Outsider plucking those who interest him from their earthly existence, Dishonored 2 has invaded my unconscious mind, to the point where I can barely think about much else. I’m already planning my third run. | Read review |
| IGN | Lucy O’Brien | 9.3 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | With two unique sets of skills to play with across 10 themed chapters that keep things interesting and a gorgeous, evocative world that feels alive, Dishonored 2 is a remarkable experience. Though I would have liked a little bit more originality in its central story, which again revolves around a usurper to the throne. It’s the stories that I’ve created on my own using its many creativity-enabling powers that I’ll remember, every graceful, fumbling, and hilarious one of them, and I’m compelled to create many more in the months to come. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Francesco Destri | 8.6 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | A great sequel that improves and expands the already excellent predecessor but which, in part, also mantains its limits and flaws. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Lynn Jisr | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a fantastic journey that takes you across different cities in the empire to take down Delilah’s allies and reclaim your throne. It’s much more challenging than the first game but also much more flexible. Playing as Emily and Corvo gives you multiple powers to experiment with and ways to traverse the maps and you can play it over and over again to find new secrets and without getting bored. However, while playing as Corvo, the game and the story will feel very similar to the first game and it’s much less exciting than playing as Emily. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Chris O’Connor | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-13-2016 | If you liked the first Dishonored then I have no doubt this will feel both familiar and also an even more expansive world with some nice new twists to make for an even more satisfying gaming experience. If you’ve never played the original then you can still jump straight in and get your Steampunk action on. Great conspiratorial story telling with some fun game mechanics make this a worthy game for your collection… plus there are plenty of reasons to return to Dunwall after your first play through… try a different main character or try a different approach to the many challenges that await. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Jake Mellor | 8 / 10 | 02-08-2017 | Dishonored 2 takes what was good about the first game and attempts to build more around it; the core mechanics haven’t changed; it’s an action-adventure stealth game, whose non-linearity and replayability will easily absorb tens of hours of your life. The AI has been improved, and the addition of Emily adds new possibilities and powers for returning players to sink their teeth into. The story is easily investable in, and those who crave 100% completion will have a heart attack over just how much there is to find in this game; a medal should be awarded to anyone who finds all the coins in the game without using any guides; I guarantee it’s nigh on impossible. | Read review |
| Kinglink Reviews | Frank Reese | 4 / 5 stars | 04-20-2019 | An interesting idea, but not a very good game. I enjoyed watching it for an hour but replaying it became very frustrating. Bandersnatch did a similar idea and doesn’t require a direct purchase price. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Heather Alexandra | Recommended | 11-15-2016 | The edges are rough but the core is solid. Dishonored 2 may not redefine the formula set by its predecessor, but it is still one hell of a game. The game stumbles but always manages to recover. Like a bumbling assassin that somehow gets the kill, Dishonored 2 manages to succeed in the face of almost unassailable odds. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Luis Sánchez | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored 2 is an improvement over the original game in every sense of the word. Its real value lies in the fact that it offers unique and rewarding game experiences for any type of player, whether you like to murder everyone on sight or prefer a more… ghostly approach. | Read review |
| M3 | Billy Ekblom | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | Despite the overall feeling of familiarity, Dishonored 2 delivers such an impressive sense of variety and atmosphere that the game sits among the best gaming titles of 2016. | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Mike Robles | 9 / 10 | 11-20-2016 | Dishonored 2 takes everything that was great about Dishonored and builds on that. It is an absolute worthy successor to the original. Newcomers to the series and fans of the original are going to get their money’s worth. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | David Jenkins | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | Every bit as intelligent and daring as its predecessor, and if you’re prepared to be equally creative while playing it then Dishonored 2 offers almost endless rewards. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Trevor Stamp | 4 / 5 stars | 11-30-2016 | Dishonored 2 doesn’t fall short when it comes to giving players a flexible experience. It’s fun and has something to say about its world and its characters. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Tim Reid | 86 / 100 | 11-28-2016 | Dishonored 2 is bigger and better than its forbearer, with greater variety of level design and even more flexible gameplay. It is a shame the central narrative isn’t more engaging and that the sequel is haunted by technical deficiencies. | Read review |
| Next Gen Base | Andrew Beeken | 7.5 / 10 | 11-23-2016 | At its heart, Dishonored 2 is the game Assassins Creed should be. A lean, focussed stealth experience that can be played as a balls out action game should the desire take you. But despite being a solid experience, there really isn’t enough in this sequel to push the series forward. The two character mechanic isn’t explored as fully as it really could have been and the general aesthetic and mechanics simply feel like more of the same. While it’s well worth a play, Dishonored 2 feels, in some ways, like a missed opportunity. | Read review |
| NZGamer | Brian McDonald | 9.4 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Challenging, immersive, and fun, Dishonored 2 hits the mark in all the right places. A masterpiece. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Phil Savage | 93 / 100 | 11-18-2016 | A rich, detailed world, tense stealth and frenetic action. Dishonored 2 has it all. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Tim McDonald | 6 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Make no mistake: Dishonored 2 is an exquisite game that’s likely to please anyone who enjoyed its predecessor. That’s assuming they can play it at a reasonable framerate, though, and right now that’s a pretty hefty assumption. | Read review |
| PCWorld | Hayden Dingman | 3 / 5 stars | 11-23-2016 | Dishonored 2 is an excellent stealth game bogged down by a terrible port. Consider this score provisional until Arkane fixes its myriad issues. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Paulmichael Contreras | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is going to keep stealth game fans busy for quite a while this holiday season. Every level is meticulously crafted, with more emphasis on verticality to enhance some of the new powers introduced. Additional hidden level goals are discovered organically, and while enemies can be hilariously clumsy, they are also adept pathfinders. With a nuanced story, two protagonists to play as, and multiple endings, Dishonored 2 begs, or rather, deserves to be played again and again. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | John-Paul Jones | 9.5 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | A superior sequel absolutely layered in emergent player opportunity and a true evolution of the enduringly robust foundation lain by its predecessor, Dishonored 2 sets a staggering high standard for its genre peers to try and follow. The waiting is over; your Game of the Year is here. | Read review |
| Polygon | Arthur Gies | 8.5 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored’s ‘whalepunk’ world remains stunning | Read review |
| Post Arcade (National Post) | Chad Sapieha | 9 / 10 | 11-22-2016 | Arkane Studios’ sequel constantly and delightfully engages our minds with its characters, lore, sense of discovery, and satisfying mechanics | Read review |
| Press Start | James Berich | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a huge triumph, managing to achieve the lofty goal of outdoing its predecessor in almost every way. | Read review |
| Pure Playstation | Kyle Durant | 7.9 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | “Dishonored 2 will absolutely dazzle you with its gameplay, level design, crafting, and exploration methods. Never have I had a more thrilling experience making my way diversely through a world. Just don’t expect that level of joy with the rest of the game. The story won’t get to you emotionally but it is passable. The real problem you have to worry about is that the A.I. makes a bag of rocks look like a meeting of top thinkers. Not without its flaws, then, the game is still easy to recommend for fans of the previous title and whomever likes non-linear adventures.” | Read review |
| Push Square | Alex Stinton | 8 / 10 | 11-18-2016 | By throwing you into its gloriously open missions with a bag full of tricks, running wild in Dishonored 2’s fascinating world of stealth playgrounds never fails to be both fun and challenging. While anyone who doesn’t have the patience for its particular brand of methodical exploration will likely find the experience tedious, if you can commit to trying to ghost your way through its lengthy campaign, even disappointing shortcomings – especially in terms of its story – likely won’t stop you from having a whale of a time. | Read review |
| Reno Gazette-Journal | Jason Hidalgo | 9 / 10 | 11-15-2016 | The second time is definitely a charm for Dishonored 2, which builds on the solid framework of the original to create a bigger, better sequel. This includes more powers, more characters and a bigger playground filled with interesting missions layered with even more gameplay elements. Some of its villains feel a bit caricaturish and lovers of pure stealth might not like the lack of consequences from taking a more action-oriented approach. The freedom to choose your path and approach to gameplay, however, combined with fun mechanics make Dishonored 2 worth playing over and over and over again. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Adam Smith | Recommended | 11-14-2016 | This is more than a triumphant return – it’s an improvement on the original in almost every way, and as close to a masterpiece as anything I’ve played this year. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | David Latham | 4 / 5 stars | 11-20-2016 | Although Dishonored 2 didn’t feel quite as open-world and non-linear as we were hoping for, it still provided plenty of reasons to play through the game more than once, if not several times. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | مشهور الدبيان | 8 / 10 | 11-18-2016 | Dishonored 2 is one of the games I’d recommend to anyone who loves stealth games, but don’t expect much in case you loved the first one, as this feels more of the same, instead of a completely new game. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Justin Celani | 5 / 5 stars | 11-24-2016 | The combat is intense and while hard, rewarding. Stealth style goes a long way to making key moments feel even more intense as attempting to ghost an area is extremely satisfying. Yet I can mix these gameplay styles up on the fly and cater my experience to how I want to play. Leading to a game that is both extremely fulfilling and highly repayable. Dishonored 2 is one of my best gaming experiencing this year. | Read review |
| SelectButton | Kevin Mitchell | 9 / 10 | 11-23-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a better game than its predecessor in every form, building upon its award-winning formula, regardless if you stick to the shadows or spill the blood of your enemies. It’s a rewarding and satisfying experience, although the game culminates the same more or yes regardless of your choices. The game’s epilogue will paint an optimistic or disastrous picture of the future based on your choices, but the game’s narrative doesn’t hold up as well as the actual gameplay. | Read review |
| Shacknews | John Keefer | 9 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored 2 proves to be a return to a classic formula that worked so well in the orginal. Strong level design, open world exploration and the ability to play your own way with powers that can be adapted or modified how you want makes the game one of the top titles of the year. Now to start working on my low chaos playthrough. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2016 | On paper, Dishonored 2 is a marked improvement on almost everything the original game brought to the table. | Read review |
| SomHráč.sk | Martin Kubeš | 85 / 100 | 11-24-2016 | Dishonored 2 is like meeting an old friend – you know who he is and what to expect from him. Basically, Dishonored 2 is the same as the first Dishonored, only bigger. It’s bit of a shame that it wasn’t a bit more ambitious, but whoever loved the first game will be equally excited about the sequel. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2016 | The formula of the first game is hugely improved, giving countless possibilities of different play styles. Karnaca is wonderful and the level design is superb: The Clockwork Mansion is impressive and so is the level with two different fluxes of time you can jump into without constraints. The game is highly replayable, offers a mode without powers and is one of the most inspired games of this generation. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Ben Salter | 8 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Here I am, nearly the end of this review, and returning players are probably thinking this all sounds familiar: correct. Dishonored 2 doesn’t do much differently, but rather tweaks what came before it, while averting risk. Emily injects new abilities, alongside some different weapon upgrades. There are excellent new environments to go with a similar story that doesn’t really go anywhere; it’s almost a clone of Corvo’s original desire to clear his name of wrongdoings amidst a powerplay. It makes for a very good action-stealth adventure that genuinely encourages playing by your own rules. But whereas we praised Dishonored 1 for being one of the most unique triple-A games of last-generation, that inherently isn’t the case with its very good, but very safe, sequel. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Perry Ruhland | 7 / 10 | 01-05-2017 | Dishonored 2 is a functional follow-up to a classic that is mired by the addition of all sorts of unnecessary elements. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 5 / 5 stars | 11-24-2016 | There is a type of artistry in Dishonored 2 that is unique to video games. | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Daniel Pearce | 8 / 10 | 11-25-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a great sequel, one that refines the mechanics of the original whilst adding plenty of replay value. It’s unfortunate the narrative is lacking but there’s plenty to explore and discover in this title. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Matt Gosper | 7.5 / 10 | 11-21-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a good game marred by too many issues, and adds up to far less than the sum of its parts. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Gary Marston | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-16-2016 | I’m a fairly casual gamer and enjoy first-person experiences that pose a challenge and tell a great story. While most of this is achieved in Dishonoured 2 | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Aran Suddi | 8 / 10 | 11-16-2016 | Dishonored 2 has expanded on the original game in a number of ways, creating a world with a bigger scale. The gameplay builds on what was offered in the first game, with more options of how to approach situations and Emily’s powers adding further variety if you choose to play as her. What lets it down is that it’s missing a truly compelling narrative and cast of interesting secondary characters, and while it’s a very enjoyable game, it lacks some of the charm of the original. | Read review |
| ThisGenGaming | Charlie Oakley | 9 / 10 | 11-09-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a fantastic entry to the series, and made me an even bigger fan of the extremely talented Arkane Studios who developed both games in this amazing series. If you were a fan of Dishonored, then you are going to be a big fan of Dishonored 2 as well. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Jonathan Barnes | 5 / 5 stars | 12-02-2016 | Simply put, Dishonored 2 is a must play for stealth fans and an easy recommendation for most gamers. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | خالد العيسى | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2016 | Dishonored 2 world is big and very detailed with multiple paths and ways to go about it. There are many secrets to discover and puzzles to solve. If you are a fan of the first then this is the perfect sequel you can get. A great game with the right amount of new techniques and ideas to provide new gamers and fans of the original with a great experience. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Collin MacGregor | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-12-2016 | Dishonored 2 is the bigger, badder, and bolder version of the original game, thanks to its densely packed world and wonderfully enjoyable mechanics. Even though the experience only has nine main missions, the amount of replayability and exploration offered allows this title to always feel exciting. | Read review |
| USgamer | Mike Williams | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-15-2016 | Arkane Studios returns to the world of Dishonored, with a bigger, badder version of the game they debuted in 2012. Choose between the direct violence of Corvo Attano or the deception and guile of Emily Kaldwin. With a host of amazing power, you’ll stealth your way through huge, expansive levels with amazing artistic design. Dishonored 2 is a great stealth-action game and deserves every accolade. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Alice Bell | 10 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 takes everything you loved about Dishonored and improves upon it without becoming bloated. It’s a beautifully designed, layered game, stuffed with hidden gems and secret stories. Also you can stab people in mid air. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 11-18-2016 | “Dishonored 2” is one of those games that seems ripe for YouTube or Twitch. It offers an excellent platform for high-level players to strut their stuff. Alas, because it is a decent but inessential sequel, I will not be revisiting the game to perfect my technique. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Alessio Palumbo | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is the best stealth action/adventure game on the market. It’s filled with memorable characters and locations, not to mention empowered by superb art style and gameplay. No gamer should miss it, though if you intend to play on PC you might do well to wait for the update that’s scheduled to bring a slew of performance improvements. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Chad Goodmurphy | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2016 | Dishonored 2 had a lot of high expectations to live up to, and it does so admirably. Not only is it a great game in its own right, but it also exists as a fantastic sequel that expands upon its predecessor in multiple memorable ways. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 9 / 10 | 11-14-2016 | Dishonored 2 is an excellent sequel to an excellent game. It retains everything that was good about the first game and effectively doubles it with more characters, more abilities, and more levels. It retains some of the same flaws, including incredible ease, graphical issues, and a weak main narrative, but it more than makes up for it in other areas. It’s hard to not be delighted with Dishonored 2, as it shows a developer at the very top of its game. Fans of the original and newcomers alike should find a lot to like here, regardless of whether they want to be a silent assassin or a lethal predator. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 90 / 100 | 11-12-2016 | Dishonored was a genuine surprise when it launched four years ago; an innovative first-person experience that confounded expectations. That Dishonored 2 manages to once again surprise and amaze as much as the first game did is testament to what Arkane has crafted here. Dishonored 2 is quite simply one of the greatest games this year, and quite possibly one of the best of this generation. Do yourself a favour and go get it. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Ken McKown | 9 / 10 | 11-18-2016 | Dishonored 2 is a great game that builds a believable world and lets the player use it as a playground. For those wanting a straight-ahead action game, this is not it, and even more so than the first, stealth is highly recommended. Still it is impossible to argue just how well the team has executed their vision. Crafting one of the most unique and engrossing experiences once again. Don’t miss out on Dishonored 2, it is easily in contention for one of the best of 2016. | Read review |
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