This review contains spoilers

Full disclosure, my save file got corrupted and I lost all my progress, so I did not reach the very end of the game. But I played nearly all of the game and killed all targets so I am considering it complete.

The story leaves a lot to be desired. I found myself caring very little about killing the targets since almost all the storytelling is environmental, and the setup of a twisting, mysterious plot never really pays off. The "Julianna is Colt's daughter" twist is weird and unearned. And, for all the freedom the game gives you along the way, there is only one correct way to kill everyone.

However, the vibes are impeccable and this is the first Arkane game where guns blazing actually feels like a viable strategy. I liked that I wasn't punished for playing in a non-stealthy way, and I found myself mixing the two strategies quite a bit.

Reviewed on Oct 04, 2021


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