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Combining tools at their disposal, players are allowed options to eliminate enemies, whether they choose to pursue them unseen or ruthlessly attack head on. Dishonored 2 features the same campaign style as its predecessor in which the protagonist must advance through a series of missions.","44422\u002FDishonored 2 Cover.webp","44422\u002Fdishonored 2 header.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FWFe0TgXhIrs","2016-11-11",87.05,11118,"dishonored-2",403640,[19,24],{"company":20,"developed":22,"published":23},{"name":21},"Arkane Studios",true,false,{"company":25,"developed":23,"published":22},{"name":26},"Bethesda Softworks",[28,29,30,31],"Shooter","Role-playing (RPG)","Tactical","Adventure",[33,34,35],"PC (Microsoft Windows)","PlayStation 4","Xbox One",[37,53,68,82,96,112,125,138,153,168,180,195,207,220,232,244,257,270,284,298,311,322,337,350],{"id":38,"author":39,"outlet":42,"summary":48,"review_url":49,"review_date":50,"original_score":51,"normalized_score":52},1566,{"id":40,"name":41},112,"Perry Ruhland",{"id":43,"logo":44,"name":45,"website_url":46,"score_format":47},1,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTechRaptor%20Logo.png","TechRaptor","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net","10","Dishonored 2 is a functional follow-up to a classic that is mired by the addition of all sorts of unnecessary elements.","https:\u002F\u002Ftechraptor.net\u002Fgaming\u002Freviews\u002Fdishonored-2-review-honorable-stumble","2017-01-05","7",70,{"id":54,"author":55,"outlet":58,"summary":63,"review_url":64,"review_date":65,"original_score":66,"normalized_score":67},19337,{"id":56,"name":57},2075,"Ryan Meitzler",{"id":59,"logo":60,"name":61,"website_url":62,"score_format":47},13,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FDualshockers-logo.jpg","DualShockers","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com","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.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dualshockers.com\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2016-11-15","9.0\u002F10",90,{"id":69,"author":70,"outlet":73,"summary":78,"review_url":79,"review_date":65,"original_score":80,"normalized_score":81},63481,{"id":71,"name":72},3920,"Richard Seagrave",{"id":74,"logo":75,"name":76,"website_url":77,"score_format":47},27,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameSpew-Logo.jpg","GameSpew","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamespew.com","On the whole, 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. My advice is to ignore the mission results screen and the achievements\u002Ftrophies asking you to complete the game without being detected or killing anyone and simply run with it, making use of the expanded arsenal of abilities, weapons and powers to explore its intricately detailed world and have fun while doing so. What’s the point of the giving you such tools if you’re not going to use them?","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamespew.com\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","8\u002F10",80,{"id":83,"author":84,"outlet":87,"summary":92,"review_url":93,"review_date":94,"original_score":95,"normalized_score":81},28984,{"id":85,"name":86},3064,"Aaron Main",{"id":88,"logo":89,"name":90,"website_url":91,"score_format":47},29,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGaming%20Bolt%20Logo.png","GamingBolt","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com","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.","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingbolt.com\u002Fdishonored-2-review","2016-11-14","8.0",{"id":97,"author":98,"outlet":101,"summary":107,"review_url":108,"review_date":109,"original_score":110,"normalized_score":111},31714,{"id":99,"name":100},2279,"Phil Savage",{"id":102,"logo":103,"name":104,"website_url":105,"score_format":106},35,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FPCGamer-Logo.jpg","PC Gamer","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcgamer.com\u002F","100","There's a new king of immersive sims.\n","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcgamer.com\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2016-11-18","93",93,{"id":113,"author":114,"outlet":117,"summary":122,"review_url":123,"review_date":94,"original_score":124,"normalized_score":111},73243,{"id":115,"name":116},5600,"Lucy O'Brien",{"id":118,"logo":119,"name":120,"website_url":121,"score_format":47},69,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FIGN-logo.jpg","IGN","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ign.com\u002F","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. I’m compelled to create many more in the months to come.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ign.com\u002Farticles\u002F2016\u002F11\u002F14\u002Fdishonored-2-review","9.3",{"id":126,"author":127,"outlet":130,"summary":135,"review_url":136,"review_date":94,"original_score":137,"normalized_score":67},46341,{"id":128,"name":129},4025,"Paulmichael Contreras",{"id":131,"logo":132,"name":133,"website_url":134,"score_format":47},37,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fplaystation-lifestyle-logo.png","Playstation Lifestyle","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.playstationlifestyle.net\u002F","","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.playstationlifestyle.net\u002Freview\u002F533325-dishonored-2-review-new-tale-revenge-ps4\u002F","9",{"id":139,"author":140,"outlet":143,"summary":148,"review_url":149,"review_date":150,"original_score":151,"normalized_score":152},53623,{"id":141,"name":142},4511,"Krystian Smoszna",{"id":144,"logo":145,"name":146,"website_url":147,"score_format":47},48,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGryOnline-Logo.jpg","GRYOnline.pl","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gry-online.pl\u002F","Dishonored 2 is a safe sequel. Based on a proven formula, it does not introduce a revolution in the gameplay mechanics, but also offers some minor novelties. It's just a shame about the unused potential in terms of the plot.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gry-online.pl\u002Frecenzje\u002Frecenzja-gry-dishonored-2-swietny-sequel-ktory-moglby-byc-jeszcze\u002Fze2d80","2016-11-20","8.5",85,{"id":154,"author":155,"outlet":158,"summary":163,"review_url":164,"review_date":165,"original_score":166,"normalized_score":167},83698,{"id":156,"name":157},2565,"Tow",{"id":159,"logo":160,"name":161,"website_url":162,"score_format":47},15,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameluster-logo.jpg","GameLuster","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameluster.com","When Dishonored was first announced in 2012, I never imagined it would join the ranks of my favourite games. The gameplay, characters, and setting captured my heart and never let go. The city of Dunwall became one of the most memorable video-game settings I’d ever come across. Dishonored’s tale of revenge might be predictable or lacking to some, but the enjoyment I gained from its distinct art style and masterful gameplay is undeniable.","https:\u002F\u002Fgameluster.com\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2020-04-02","0",0,{"id":169,"author":170,"outlet":173,"summary":178,"review_url":179,"review_date":94,"original_score":80,"normalized_score":81},69110,{"id":171,"name":172},2729,"Serhii Patskan",{"id":174,"logo":175,"name":176,"website_url":177,"score_format":47},26,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameSkinny-logo.png","Game Skinny","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameskinny.com","If you enjoyed playing the first Dishonored, then you will most likely enjoy playing the sequel just as much.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gameskinny.com\u002Freviews\u002Fdishonored-2-review-best-steampunk-game-of-the-year\u002F",{"id":181,"author":182,"outlet":185,"summary":191,"review_url":192,"review_date":193,"original_score":194,"normalized_score":67},82851,{"id":183,"name":184},2066,"Gary Marston",{"id":186,"logo":187,"name":188,"website_url":189,"score_format":190},128,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FThe-Outerhaven-Logo.jpeg","The OuterHaven","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002F","5","Overall","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theouterhaven.net\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fdishonoured-2-review-xbox-one\u002F","2016-11-16","4.5\u002F5",{"id":196,"author":197,"outlet":200,"summary":205,"review_url":206,"review_date":193,"original_score":135,"normalized_score":167},77579,{"id":198,"name":199},5862,"Aran Suddi",{"id":201,"logo":202,"name":203,"website_url":204,"score_format":47},56,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FTheSixthAxis-Logo.jpg","TheSixthAxis","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F","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.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.thesixthaxis.com\u002F2016\u002F11\u002F16\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F",{"id":208,"author":209,"outlet":212,"summary":217,"review_url":218,"review_date":219,"original_score":151,"normalized_score":152},79976,{"id":210,"name":211},5068,"Matt Mirkovich",{"id":213,"logo":214,"name":215,"website_url":216,"score_format":47},59,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGaming-Nexus-Logo.jpg","Gaming Nexus","https:\u002F\u002Fgamingnexus.com\u002F","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.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamingnexus.com\u002FArticle\u002F5285\u002FDishonored-2\u002F","2016-11-25",{"id":221,"author":222,"outlet":225,"summary":230,"review_url":231,"review_date":150,"original_score":151,"normalized_score":152},93301,{"id":223,"name":224},7042,"Chris J Capel",{"id":226,"logo":227,"name":228,"website_url":229,"score_format":47},133,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGameWatcher-Logo.jpeg","GameWatcher","https:\u002F\u002Fgamewatcher.com","For a while I was trying to work out whether Dishonored 2 was a great game because it’s just more Dishonored, or is it actually better on its own terms? A large portion of what makes Dishonored 2 such a compelling game is indeed down to the foundation, but overall yes, it is better than Dishonored. The storyline has less twists but is much more compelling, the choices are much wider and more open so each one is equally satisfying, and most importantly: Dishonored 2 has some of the best leve...","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamewatcher.com\u002Freviews\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F12737",{"id":233,"author":234,"outlet":237,"summary":242,"review_url":243,"review_date":94,"original_score":66,"normalized_score":67},88465,{"id":235,"name":236},6587,"Alessio Palumbo",{"id":238,"logo":239,"name":240,"website_url":241,"score_format":47},75,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwccftech-logo.jpg","WCCFtech","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002F","Dishonored 2, available now in physical and digital stores worldwide, was easily among this year's most anticipated games. That's no wonder when you consider how the first installment shocked the gaming industry with its combination of brilliant gameplay and unique setting.","https:\u002F\u002Fwccftech.com\u002Freview\u002Fdishonored-2-review-worthy-empress\u002F",{"id":245,"author":246,"outlet":249,"summary":254,"review_url":255,"review_date":256,"original_score":151,"normalized_score":152},134062,{"id":247,"name":248},11087,"Travis Bruno",{"id":250,"logo":251,"name":252,"website_url":253,"score_format":47},143,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcapsule-computers-logo.jpg","Capsule Computers","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capsulecomputers.com.au\u002F","Dishonored 2 refines the gameplay of the first while delivering a predictable storyline that is held up by the outstandingly crafted world it is set in.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.capsulecomputers.com.au\u002F2016\u002F12\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2016-12-14",{"id":258,"author":259,"outlet":262,"summary":267,"review_url":268,"review_date":150,"original_score":269,"normalized_score":167},103601,{"id":260,"name":261},9040,"Jakob Quilligan",{"id":263,"logo":264,"name":265,"website_url":266,"score_format":47},140,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fcheckpoint-gaming.jpg","Checkpoint Gaming","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002F","Jakob: Dishonored 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to Arkane Studio’s initial masterpiece in 2012, and I am glad to say that it doesn’t disappoint. Set fifteen years after the events of Dishonored, Corvo has successfully restored Emily to the throne after being framed for her mother’s murder and Dunwall has seemingly flourished under her rule.  That being said, a gruesome series of murders, conducted by the “Crown Killer”, has been targeting Emily’s enemies, leading many of t...","https:\u002F\u002Fcheckpointgaming.net\u002Freviews\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fdishonoured-2\u002F","Unscored",{"id":271,"author":272,"outlet":275,"summary":280,"review_url":281,"review_date":282,"original_score":283,"normalized_score":81},139226,{"id":273,"name":274},11531,"Jake Mellor",{"id":276,"logo":277,"name":278,"website_url":279,"score_format":47},146,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fkeengamer-logo.png","KeenGamer","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keengamer.com\u002F","Set 15 years after the original, Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin face a new threat- a woman claiming to be Emily's aunt and rightful heir to the throne. Before long, she's in charge, and Corvo and Emily become, once again, dishonored.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.keengamer.com\u002Farticles\u002Freviews\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2017-02-09","8",{"id":285,"author":286,"outlet":289,"summary":294,"review_url":295,"review_date":296,"original_score":297,"normalized_score":67},148010,{"id":287,"name":288},8054,"Richard Walker",{"id":290,"logo":291,"name":292,"website_url":293,"score_format":106},152,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fxbox-achievements-logo.jpg","Xbox Achievements","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xboxachievements.com\u002F","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.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.xboxachievements.com\u002Fgame\u002Fdishonored-2\u002Freview\u002F","2016-11-12","90",{"id":299,"author":300,"outlet":303,"summary":308,"review_url":309,"review_date":310,"original_score":137,"normalized_score":67},145289,{"id":301,"name":302},12409,"James Berich",{"id":304,"logo":305,"name":306,"website_url":307,"score_format":47},150,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fpress-start-logo.jpg","Press Start","https:\u002F\u002Fpress-start.com.au\u002F","Dishonored 2 is a huge triumph, managing to achieve the lofty goal of outdoing its predecessor in almost every way. But it’s an experience that must be played right to be enjoyed right. This isn’t a game that will be enjoyed by constantly saving and reloading to avoid detection. It’s an experience that works best when you’re constantly improvising with the numerous number of tools and powers at your disposal. It’s a game that can be played violently with little form and function or played silently and methodically. It’s the embodiment of the oft misused concept of “player choice”. And that’s why it’s a game that anybody can, and should try.","https:\u002F\u002Fpress-start.com.au\u002Freviews\u002Fxbox-one\u002F2016\u002F11\u002F14\u002Fdishonored-review-improvement-every-way\u002F","2025-05-07",{"id":312,"author":313,"outlet":316,"summary":135,"review_url":321,"review_date":13,"original_score":194,"normalized_score":67},174821,{"id":314,"name":315},2244,"Lucas Sullivan",{"id":317,"logo":318,"name":319,"website_url":320,"score_format":190},14,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FGamesRadar%20Logo.png","GamesRadar","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamesradar.com","http:\u002F\u002Fwww.gamesradar.com\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F",{"id":323,"author":324,"outlet":327,"summary":332,"review_url":333,"review_date":334,"original_score":335,"normalized_score":336},159911,{"id":325,"name":326},11809,"Ash Wayling",{"id":328,"logo":329,"name":330,"website_url":331,"score_format":47},147,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fwellplayed-logo.png","WellPlayed","https:\u002F\u002Fwell-played.com.au\u002F","Whale, whale, whale... What have we here?","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.well-played.com.au\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","2016-11-19","9.5",95,{"id":338,"author":339,"outlet":342,"summary":347,"review_url":348,"review_date":349,"original_score":135,"normalized_score":167},151595,{"id":340,"name":341},12920,"MonsterVine  Staff",{"id":343,"logo":344,"name":345,"website_url":346,"score_format":190},153,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002Fmonstervine-logo.png","MonsterVine","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F","Dishonored 2 left me with a desire for more levels and targets, but it also left me thinking about the world outside of the game.  It may seem like a stretch to call a video game where you play as a magic wielding assassin to come out at the right time during the election season. But it did come out at the right time. It says a lot  about the way leaders govern and the divisions it causes amongst large groups of people. There’s a balancing act when it comes to power and no matter what, it will tip people towards hope or cynicism. Dishonored 2’s Chaos meter is maybe an appropriate way to look at our own society.","https:\u002F\u002Fmonstervine.com\u002F2016\u002F11\u002Fdishonored-2-review-a-conflict-of-power\u002F","2016-11-30",{"id":351,"author":352,"outlet":355,"summary":360,"review_url":361,"review_date":65,"original_score":362,"normalized_score":363},86238,{"id":353,"name":354},6844,"StuffTV",{"id":356,"logo":357,"name":358,"website_url":359,"score_format":190},78,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.criticdb.com\u002Fstorage\u002Fv1\u002Fobject\u002Fpublic\u002Favatars\u002FOutlets\u002FStuff-Logo.jpg","Stuff","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stuff.tv\u002F","In a month infested with talk of foreign politics, Dishonored 2 takes you away from reality and immerses you with, umm… more politics.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.stuff.tv\u002Freview\u002Fdishonored-2-review\u002F","5\u002F5",100,24,[26],[21],[]]