Dishonored 2, the sequel to 2012's surprise hit was just release last November 11, 2017 and critics have been raving how it improves upon it's predecessor. The game available on Microsoft Windows, Playstation 4 and Xbox One is set fifteen years after the events of the first game after Empress Emily Kaldwin is deposed by "otherworldly ursuper." Players have the chose to play either Emily or her bodyguard and father Corvo Attano as the attempt to reclaim the throne. Just like the previious game, the Dishonored 2 let's the players choose how they tackle every mission, either through stealth or by eliminating every enemy, guns blazing. It is even possible to finish the game without taking a single life if the player chooses to do so. Now let's take a look at some reviews from the top gaming sites.
IGN gives it a score of 9.3/10 saying that Dishonored 2 is an amazing game of two halves. The reviewer praises the game's unique set of skills that players can use freely across ten themesd chapters that keep things interesting and an evocative world feel alive. Despite lacking originality in its story again involving an ursurper to the throne, the freedom it allows players to finish the chapters more than makes up for it. It allows the players to be creative in their approach to the game making the game feel different depending on the player's methods and choices.
Game Informer gives the game a score of 9.25/10 while calling it a "shadow walking success." According to the site, the game successfully builds on the solid stealth-combat foundation of the first game while introducing new features and enhancements to keep the game fresh. Regarless of which method the player chooses, the game provides a rewarding experience with attractive skill upgrades. Despite having a lackluster story, the reviewer states that the game is a must play revenge tale among the best in its class.
Destructoid gave the game a lower score of 7.5 noting certain issues that plague the game. The reviewer has stated that the sudden framerate drops make the game harder to play since he tells that some of his deaths are caused by the drops. In a game that requires precision and quick decision making, smooth gameplay is important for a game like Dishonored. But despite the game lacking replay value and short game time the overall experience is still fun providing players what it does best, giving players freedom and creativity on how to play the game.