Dishonored 2

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.

Dishonored's brand of creative stealth-action mayhem returns with excellent new weapons, powers, and gameplay options that overshadow a few late-game letdowns.

Arkane manages to better the already exceptional Dishonored in nearly every way, creating a masterpiece of open-ended design.

A rich, detailed world, tense stealth and frenetic action. Dishonored 2 has it all.

Dishonored's 'whalepunk' world remains stunning

It can't match its predecessor in terms of sheer originality, but Dishonored 2's setting, stealth, swordplay, and superpowers are all superb.

Wonderful environmental storytelling and smart level design that invites players to think outside the box combine to overcome the poorly executed narrative

Deliciously dark stealth adventure returns to tempt players into a trap-like city of wary guards and architectural puzzles

“Dishonored 2” is one of those games that seems ripe for YouTube or Twitch. It offers an excellent platform for high-level players to strut their stuff. Alas, because it is a decent but inessential sequel, I will not be revisiting the game to perfect my technique.

[T]his is more than a triumphant return – it’s an improvement on the original in almost every way, and as close to a masterpiece as anything I’ve played this year.