‘Dishonored 2’ Review: Direct Sword Fights, Unexpected Challenges, Relevant Theme And More

By Jeff Thompson - 11 Nov '16 16:43PM
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The much awaited "Dishonored 2" has just released and the initial glimpses assure that it is another good game after "Dishonored", though there are few misses. The game can be highlighted for its presentation, art-like places, and supernatural abilities and it is negative to say that most of the characters are not provided enough time to develop in the game. Also, few people may find the split-hero concept of Dishonored 2 distracting.

The plot of Dishonored 2 is quite known for everybody, as it was revealed by the developer earlier. Corvo Attano and Emily Kaldwin tries to get back to their Empire, Dunwall, where Emily was Empress and she was dethroned. The gamer can choose either the role of Corvo or Emily and fight to get the Empire back.

The gameplay of Dishonored 2 has improved a lot and there are specific paths to proceed in the game. Whenever the first-person game's avatar finds an enemy in the path it comes for a direct fight. Also, these enemies are found to be more perceptive and the game has the enemies placed rightfully to challenge the gamers. The direct sword fights with enemies are really enjoyable and test the player's skill.

The gamers of Dishonored 2 would find unexpected challenges including enemies that are highly perceptive and advanced when the game moves to later stages. This makes the situations to explore, scrutinize and proceed in those stages. This way of approach would instill the confidence in the gamer. A

nother aspect of Dishonored 2 is that the themes are completely logical and relevant. It brings many ideas to the mid of the gamer including how a person in power would be or should be utilizing his decision making when there is judgment is needed. The gamer has to understand the reason why there are strong actions required to maintain the peace and prosperity.

Dishonored 2 has found to have some technical issues with PS4 version quite similar to PC. It is reportedly failed to achieve required frame rate. Also texture pop-up is another issue found with Dishonored 2. In the case of the gameplay, too many powers of the characters are making it more sluggish and less entertaining at times.

It can be said that Dishonored 2 is a very good sequel to its predecessor. The improved graphics, better lightings and good fine arts sequences making this game a sure hit of this fall.

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