kurdgarcon
8.5/10
Nearly improved upon the original in almost every way, yet this sequel doesn't feel as fun as the original. The MJ sequences are much briefer this time around but they're still here, but this game's pacing is all over the place and doesn't feel new until the second half of the game when you unlock the symbiote suit.
Rushed 3rd act, and the need to unlock moves already unlocked in the previous game is just annoying. Fast travel is crazy fucking fast LOL but the traversal is still top notch.
Nearly improved upon the original in almost every way, yet this sequel doesn't feel as fun as the original. The MJ sequences are much briefer this time around but they're still here, but this game's pacing is all over the place and doesn't feel new until the second half of the game when you unlock the symbiote suit.
Rushed 3rd act, and the need to unlock moves already unlocked in the previous game is just annoying. Fast travel is crazy fucking fast LOL but the traversal is still top notch.
Played on PS3 and did some of the Dark Brotherhood and all of the Thieves' Guild questlines.
Still a lot more to do in the game, but will replay fully on the PC.
Cons:
Leveling system is fucking stupid and ruins the strength of progression
Still a lot more to do in the game, but will replay fully on the PC.
Cons:
Leveling system is fucking stupid and ruins the strength of progression
2023
Leon "Sex Appeal" Kennedy demonstrates why this game is aptly titled RIZZident Evil 4. The whole time he was poppin' ganado heads, I was hoping daddy would come and pop my cherry.
2018
This review contains spoilers
This game has an amazing first half -- almost flawless. However the game fucking plummets in quality once you receive the Blades of Chaos. Atreus makes me want to advocate for child abuse with how annoying that shit got after he found out he's a god.
+ Story is so amazing and re-contextualizes Kratos
+ Great new side characters particularly Freya
+ Absolutely sublime first half with a beautiful marriage of gameplay and story up until the reintroduction of the Blades of Chaos and Athena. Peak Kino
+ Side quests whilst not the most innovative gameplay wise, tie in nicely with the themes and narrative
- RPG Lite leveling system doesn't belong in God of War
- Walking simulator
- A lot of backtracking
- Accessing the challenges is convoluted (I know there's an in-universe explanation but it seems lazy -- just have it be a separate mode)
+ Story is so amazing and re-contextualizes Kratos
+ Great new side characters particularly Freya
+ Absolutely sublime first half with a beautiful marriage of gameplay and story up until the reintroduction of the Blades of Chaos and Athena. Peak Kino
+ Side quests whilst not the most innovative gameplay wise, tie in nicely with the themes and narrative
- RPG Lite leveling system doesn't belong in God of War
- Walking simulator
- A lot of backtracking
- Accessing the challenges is convoluted (I know there's an in-universe explanation but it seems lazy -- just have it be a separate mode)
This review contains spoilers
I will never ever like this story. Killing Joel is a big risk which I will commend, it takes balls. Unfortunately however once Neil Druckmann's balls dropped, he started jacking himself off with how cool and deep he thinks the story and writing are which just boil down to "revenge is bad guyzz. stahp". This entire game is fanfiction circlejerk with industry-leading animation and technical prowess.
However, an atrocious story and 10-year old game design hold this back from reaching anywhere nears the heights of the first game.
Don't buy this game.
However, an atrocious story and 10-year old game design hold this back from reaching anywhere nears the heights of the first game.
Don't buy this game.
2019
Once the novelty appeal of fighting with your favorite anime characters -- which are admittedly well-designed -- wears off, this is an uninspired fighter with no depth other than button mashing
2016
Gory, metal, great music, and just a fuck ton of fun
2012
Gripping story with a fantastic ending.