Dishonored 2 is a brilliant game. It's a wonderfully deep, systems-heavy first-person adventure which gives you all the tools and then begs you to go for it. Putting you in the shoes of either Emily or Corvo this time, Dishonored 2 offers more options than ever.

What would you do That is the question that Dishonored 2 frequently whispers into the ear of the player throughout its considerable duration. Imagine a situation where three guards are protecting a checkpoint that you must get through.

Dishonored 2 is a sequel in a classic vein. When Dishonored was released in 2012, it was a throwback shot across the bow of AAA games. It largely avoided the spectacular action and setpieces of big-budget titles, and instead went back to the well of the late-'90s/early-'00s renaissance of...

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The best representation of the Dragon Ball universe; Smooth combat; Loaded with single- and multiplayer content; Lots of fun Dragon Ball fan service

Repetitive combat; Missions with a non-combat focus are generally poor; Some of the onscreen text varies jarringly from the voiceovers

On paper, Dishonored 2 is a marked improvement on almost everything the original game brought to the table. The stages are bigger, character interactions are numerous, and there's dozens of ways to approach any given situation.

Great game, especially if you enjoyed the first one. Quite short storyline but good fun.

2012's Dishonored was a gaming triumph, which is why when publisher Bethesda announced a sequel at last year's E3, the question of whether it could top the original quickly emerged.

Beautiful environment; Rich storyline and characters; Engaging gameplay

Requires a lot of time and patience

Note: Dishonored 2 was co-reviewed by both Joe DeClara and Hunter Wolfe. Hunter The original Dishonored was a sleeper hit when it launched back in 2013. Like its protagonist, it came out of the shadows and captivated players with its open-ended level design and London-inspired steampunk setting.

Masterful level design; Two playable characters; A dense; fascinating world to explore

Predictable story; Flat; dry characters; Minor technical difficulties

I've finally managed to get a solid number of hours into Arkane Studios' newest game Dishonored 2 . As a huge fan of the first, I was excited to sink many hours into leaning around corners, blinking across chandeliers, and leaving a trail of sleeping guards in compromising positions.

Brilliant level design; Deeper upgrade system; World feels alive

Most powers become obsolete; Some bugs break momentum; Voice acting can be stale at times

Arkane Studios' 2012 freshman entry of Dishonored took many by surprise. It was a game that combined first-person combat, stealthy play-as-you-wish gamepl

Play as two distinct characters; Play however you wish (stealth or action; Art style trumps photorealistic graphics

Xbox One graphics can be a little muddy at times; Combat can still be a little random