{"id":81784,"date":"2024-10-04T09:42:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81784"},"modified":"2024-10-04T09:42:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T14:42:31","slug":"dishonored-2-everything-a-sequel-should-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=81784","title":{"rendered":"Dishonored 2: Everything a sequel should be"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By NICK McCOY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tiger Media Network<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=75661\">\u201cDishonored\u201d<\/a> is a game I reviewed a good while back, and still stands as one of my all-time favorites. With its interesting story and characters, great world design, fantastic gameplay emphasizing player freedom, unique chaos system and endless replay value, \u201cDishonored\u201d is an amazing example of the immersive sim genre, and genuinely one of the best stealth action games on the market.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the success of Arkane Studios\u2019 breakout title, a sequel was inevitable, and fans got that sequel in 2016 with \u201cDishonored 2.\u201d With the massive critical and commercial success of \u201cDishonored,\u201d expectations were undoubtedly high with the next entry, but Arkhane once again proved they knew how to make an excellent title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with the high bars set by the first game, \u201cDishonored 2\u201d does so many things right. It greatly expands the world and characters adds even more choices with two main protagonists, and substantially improves the combat and stealth mechanics. Basically, it\u2019s everything a good sequel should be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Release and additional info:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Released on November 11, 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PCs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once again developed by Arkane Studios, and published by Bethesda Softworks.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Began conception during the production of the DLC for the first \u201cDishonored.\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many changes were made following the first game, including giving previous protagonist Corvo a voice, and giving the game two playable protagonists.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A standalone expansion, \u201cDishonored: Death of the Outsider,\u201d was released in 2017.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDishonored 2\u201d takes place 15 years after the events of the first game, and primarily takes place in the city of Karnaca, in the country of Serkonos; The first and final chapters take place in Dunwall, the first game\u2019s main setting. It focuses on a now adult Emily Kaldwin, the new empress of Dunwall, and the previous game\u2019s protagonist and her father, Corvo Attano, serving as her Royal Protector and Spymaster. During a ceremony in commemoration of Emily\u2019s mother Jessemine\u2019s death, the duo is attacked by Deliah Copperspoon (Last seen in \u201cKnife of Dunwall\u201d and \u201cBrigmore Witches\u201d), a powerful witch who, with the help of Duke of Serkanos Luca Abele, usurps the throne from Emily, claiming to be Jessamine\u2019s half-sister and the rightful empress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" data-attachment-id=\"81790\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81790\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=480%2C270\" data-orig-size=\"480,270\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=370%2C208\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?fit=480%2C270\" data-id=\"81790\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=480%2C270&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?w=480 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=370%2C208 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-2.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" data-attachment-id=\"81791\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81791\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350\" data-orig-size=\"350,350\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=260%2C260\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?fit=350%2C350\" data-id=\"81791\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=350%2C350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?w=350 350w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=260%2C260 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>\u201cDishonored 2\u201d was once again developed by Arkane Studios, specifically their main studio Arkane Lyon, and published by Bethesda Softworks. Following the success of the first game, Arkane quickly began developing ideas for its sequel while producing DLC for \u201cDishonored\u201d. Many ideas and inspirations were present, including modeling the world after\u00a0 Greece and Italy instead of Victorian England, and the idea of two playable characters.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Players are given the option of playing as either Emily or Corvo; whoever they do not choose is turned into stone and captured by Delilah. Corvo\/Emily escapes from Dunwall with the help of a mysterious woman named Meagan Foster, who takes the protagonist to Karnaca. Bent on taking back the throne from Delilah and saving their captured family, Emily\/Corvo targets Delilah\u2019s key allies, uncovers the truth surrounding the Crown Killer, and discovers the reality regarding Delilah\u2019s origins and powers. Corvo or Emily also (at the player\u2019s choice), receive assistance from the mysterious Outsider, who grants them various otherworldly abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the already strong story and characters of the previous game, Arkane absolutely outdid themselves when it came to the game\u2019s narrative and cast. All of the previous characters present are given so much more depth to their motivations and place in the world, making them so much more interesting than they already were. Easily the character who gets the biggest upgrade is Corvo, with his previous life in his home of Karnaca, his relationship with Jessamine and Emily, and his overall personality being greatly expanded. He\u2019s also no longer silent, instead being voiced by the excellent Stephen Russell, best known for his role as Garrett in the stealth series \u201cThief,\u201d one of \u201cDishonored\u2019s\u201d greatest inspirations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily is also given a much greater role, going from an innocent child in the first game to a young leader in the sequel, struggling to adapt to her new role as Empress. Anton Sokolov, now much older and frail, also serves as a great moral compass throughout the game, being the one most affected by the player\u2019s decisions. All of this is helped by great voice performances all around, including the aforementioned Russell, Erica Luttrell as Emily, Rosario Dawson as Meagan Foster, Vincent D\u2019Onofrio as Duke Luca Abele, and Robin Lord Taylor as the Outsider. Erin Cottrell also gives a great performance as Delilah, giving her a menacing and otherworldly presence in the game. Actors Pedro Pascal and Jamie Hector also provide compelling performances as leaders of warring groups who, despite only appearing in one chapter, provide some great insight into the world and are interesting in their own ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of \u201cDishonored\u201d is also greatly expanded in \u201cDishonored 2,\u201d with its new setting keeping things fresh. In comparison to the dark, dreary industrial setting of Dunwall, Karnaca is a much brighter, livelier city on the coast, heavily inspired by places such as Greece and Spain. Exploring Karnaca in between missions really shows how the citizens live their lives day to day, and how much they\u2019re affected by the Duke\u2019s tyrannical and unjust rule. It being Corvo\u2019s home country also adds plenty of personal stakes. The game\u2019s world and levels are also greatly enhanced by its excellent art style, inspired by oil paintings and sculptures. \u201cDishonored 2\u2019s\u201d aesthetic not only makes it stand out amongst the hyperrealistic games being released nowadays but also helps become much more timeless.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gameplay-wise, \u201cDishonored\u201d still remains as one of my favorites to play, and really made me appreciate the immersive sim genre. With \u201cDishonored 2,\u201d Arkane kept the core gameplay intact, while also expanding on it and making it even better than it already was. One of the biggest changes already occurs with two protagonists, Emily and Corvo, having two distinct styles. Both of them wield a retractable sword, pistol and crossbow, with Corvo retaining all of his abilities, such as Blink, Dark Vision and Possession.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"278\" height=\"278\" data-attachment-id=\"81789\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81789\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=278%2C278\" data-orig-size=\"278,278\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=260%2C260\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?fit=278%2C278\" data-id=\"81789\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=278%2C278&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?w=278 278w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=260%2C260 260w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"693\" data-attachment-id=\"81788\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81788\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=803%2C704\" data-orig-size=\"803,704\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 4\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=297%2C260\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?fit=790%2C693\" data-id=\"81788\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=790%2C693&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?w=803 803w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=297%2C260 297w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=150%2C132 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-4.jpg?resize=768%2C673 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>One of the most significant changes made in \u201cDishonored 2\u201d was giving the previously silent protagonist, Corvo Attano, a voice. Said voice was provided by Stephen Russell, best known for his role as master thief Garret in the video game series \u201cThief\u201d, one of \u201cDishonored\u201d\u2019s main inspirations.\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Emily has her own unique set of abilities, differentiating herself from Corvo, the only ability they both share being Dark Vision. For starters, she has her own mobility tool, \u201cFar Reach,\u201d sending out a vine-like appendage that propels her towards distant surfaces. Her other unique abilities include \u201cDomino,\u201d allowing her to link enemies together so they all get taken out when only one of them is attacked, and \u201cShadow Walk,\u201d a special form that allows Emily to quickly slip past guards without being seen. Arkane put a lot of effort into making both Corvo and Emily stand out, making repeat playthroughs that much more rewarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of the two protagonists, there are so many other things that make \u201cDishonored 2\u201d great to play. For starters, the amount of options the player has at their disposal is dramatically increased. The ability to reject the Outsider\u2019s powers near the beginning already shows the game\u2019s higher emphasis on player freedom. Once you get into the game world, those choices become even more apparent. \u201cDishonored 2\u201d once again allows players to either kill everyone in sight, or sneak through areas without killing a single person.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These choices are put to the forefront with the return of the Chaos System, where the world and characters are greatly affected by how many bodies Corvo\/Emily leave behind. Higher chaos results in changes to the Karnaca\u2019s environments, namely more enemy patrols and a greater population of bloodflies, dangerous parasitic insects that make nests in various abandoned buildings, who will swarm the player when they get too close. In contrast, lower chaos results in much less bloodflies, lower guard presence and a much better ending. Just like the first game, multiple playthroughs are necessary in order to experience everything \u201cDishonored 2\u201d has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, much like the first game, options go beyond just a simple kill\/no-kill run, with each mission presenting multiple options of approach. You can go full guns blazing and take out every guard out in the open, or stick to the shadows and avoid them altogether. When it comes to overcoming an obstacle such as a security checkpoint, you can either remove its power source, rewire it so it targets enemies instead of you, possess a Guard as Corvo and walk through it harmlessly, and so much more.&nbsp; Even something as simple as a locked door has several solutions; you can either look for the key, find an alternate path around the door, or simply destroy it with your pistol. Exploration and navigation are greatly rewarded as well, as you can find black market shops, where you can buy new equipment and purchase upgrades, as well as Runes and bone charms, which you can use to upgrade your powers and give you specific perks, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"445\" data-attachment-id=\"81787\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81787\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=1000%2C563\" data-orig-size=\"1000,563\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 5\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=370%2C208\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?fit=790%2C445\" data-id=\"81787\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=790%2C445&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?w=1000 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=370%2C208 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-5.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"444\" data-attachment-id=\"81786\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?attachment_id=81786\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?fit=1200%2C675\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dishonored 2 Review Pics 6\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?fit=370%2C208\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?fit=790%2C444\" data-id=\"81786\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6-1024x576.jpg?resize=790%2C444&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C576 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?resize=370%2C208 370w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?resize=150%2C84 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?resize=768%2C432 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tigermedianet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Dishonored-2-Review-Pics-6.jpg?w=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Just like its predecessor, \u201cDishonored 2\u201d is a first-person action game where players can choose to tackle missions however they wish, from lethal force or nonlethal stealth, with the game\u2019s Chaos system showing the effects of players actions. This time around, players can choose between two protagonists, each of which brings their own unique abilities and move sets.\u00a0<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest improvement \u201cDishonored 2\u201d makes is in regards to stealth. My biggest criticism towards the first \u201cDishonored\u201d was the lack of options for ghost playthroughs, with only a few tools really tailored towards a stealthy approach. In \u201cDishonored 2,\u201d not only are there much more options for stealth and non-lethal runs, but it\u2019s also made more challenging thanks to a few new factors:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sleep darts, which instantly knocked enemies out in the first game, have a short delay before going into effect. Plus, players can only carry 5 sleep darts, in place of 10.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark vision, which in the first game allowed you to see any enemy in the area, now sends out a short pulse that only detects guards in a specific radius.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guards can now see Corvo\/Emily when peeking around corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New enemies like Clockwork soldiers, who can see both in front and behind them, make things much more difficult.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes are nicely complemented by new gear and abilities that make stealth so much more varied and interesting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Players can perform non-lethal takedowns from above, known as \u201cDrop Takedowns.\u201d In the first game, drop takedowns were only a lethal option.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Players can knock out\/kill enemies from the front, if they\u2019re quick enough. In the first games, takedowns\/assassinations could only be performed on an enemy with their back turned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More non-lethal crossbow bolts are available, including bolts that temporarily blind enemies or cause them to flee, alongside new Stun Mines, which knock out enemies in close proximity.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also many other things that \u201cDishonored 2\u201d does incredibly well&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fantastic and unique level design for each mission\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Truly clever ways of talking out targets non-lethally (i.e. Convincing the Duke\u2019s body double to take over in his place).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Really, the few criticisms I can level towards the game are nitpicky, at the least.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slow loading times on occasion\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI is improved, but can still be pretty stupid at times (Much like the first game, this is more hilarious than anything)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The overall narrative can feel a bit loose at times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, \u201cDishonored 2\u201d is an absolutely amazing game and a truly great sequel. It takes everything great about the first title, expands upon it, and in some cases, does things ever better. Any self-proclaimed fan of the immersive sim genre should undoubtedly play this, and those new to the genre can find a great starting point here. It\u2019s another game in Arkane\u2019s resume that proves just how talented the studio really is.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Nick McCoy is a senior at Fort Hays State University, studying digital media and journalism. 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