Dishonored 2

About Dishonored 2

Arkane Studios released this sequel in November 2016 under Bethesda Softworks. It arrived on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as a single-player shooter adventure with deep RPG elements. The story picks up fifteen years after the first game, placing you in Karnaca rather than Dunwall. You play as either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano to reclaim the throne from an usurper. This is a first-person action title where your choices shape how you approach every mission. The game relies on supernatural powers granted by the Outsider and lets you solve problems through stealth, direct combat, or a mix of both. It stands as a polished follow-up to a cult classic.

Gameplay

You move through interconnected levels using first-person controls to navigate rooftops, sewers, and mansions. The core loop involves scouting an area to spot guards before deciding on an approach. You can drop from above to eliminate targets silently or trigger alarms and fight your way out with a pistol and crossbow. Power usage is central since abilities like Blink teleport you across rooms or Possession lets you control humans and rats. Mission design encourages multiple paths through the environment rather than linear corridors. You can collect upgrades to enhance these powers over time. Sessions typically last an hour or more as you methodically clear objectives without alerting everyone in the room.

What Players Think

Players on PlayPile have given Dishonored 2 solid marks with a Metacritic score of 86 and an IGDB rating of 85.3 based on 765 reviews. The community vibes lean heavily toward Story-Driven and Atmospheric experiences. Average playtime data shows people spend significant hours exploring these dense levels, often exceeding forty hours to finish the main campaign. Achievement tracking reveals a total of 50 unlocks with an average completion rate of just 23.5 percent. The rarest challenge is "Circle of Life" which only 2.80 percent of players have managed to unlock. This low completion rate suggests the harder challenges require specific playstyles or extensive knowledge of the game mechanics.

PlayPile's Take

This title fits fans of stealth action who want meaningful choices in their approach. The cheapest price sits at $5.99 on GOG, making it a solid buy for a long single-player session. Achievement hunters will struggle with the low unlock rates, especially that rare 2.80 percent milestone. The game demands patience and creativity rather than just twitch reflexes. You get fifty achievements to chase if you want to master every trick available. It is worth the entry price for anyone who enjoyed the original but wants a new city to explore with different powers.

Storyline

Dishonored 2 is set 15 years after the Lord Regent has been vanquished and the dreaded Rat Plague has passed into history. An otherworldly usurper has seized the throne from Empress Emily Kaldwin, leaving the fate of the Isles hanging in the balance. As either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca, a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power. Armed with the mark of the Outsider and powerful new supernatural abilities, hunt down your enemies and forever alter the fate of the Empire.