IF you are on:
- Windows 11
OR/AND
-AMD CPU

This game MAY not launch for you, even after hitting launch. This has nothing to do with your PC and is purely because of the game and its old rendering .dll

https://github.com/SCell555/amd-ags-stub/releases
Download the amd_ags_x64.dll and drag and drop into your root folder where the .exe is and replace it.

Game should launch now

As a fan of the original Dishonored, I was eagerly awaiting the release of Dishonored 2, hoping for an expansion of the world and mechanics that would take the franchise to the next level. Unfortunately, the game falters in several critical areas, leaving me more frustrated than impressed.

First, let’s talk about the narrative. While the premise of Dishonored 2 offers a fresh take with two playable protagonists, Emily Kaldwin and Corvo Attano, the story feels disjointed and uninspired. The political intrigue, once a strong point in the first game, is poorly developed here. The plotline feels like a thin excuse to justify the game's levels, rather than an engaging tale worth investing in. Neither Emily nor Corvo’s motivations are compelling enough to make you care about their struggle, and the “twist” in the final act is predictable at best.

The level design, which was one of the original Dishonored’s standout features, is unfortunately inconsistent. While there are a few truly stunning locations, many of the levels feel overly linear and repetitive, stripping away the sense of freedom the series is known for. Even worse, the game's stealth mechanics, once tight and responsive, now feel clunky. There are too many instances where the AI can detect you despite being in shadow or crouching, making stealth more of a trial and error experience than a satisfying challenge.

The pacing of Dishonored 2 also suffers, with some areas dragging on far too long. The game often forces you into frustrating situations where you’re required to backtrack or face enemies in ways that undermine the careful planning you’ve done up to that point. The lack of meaningful consequences for different playstyles also reduces the impact of choices, which is a shame because this is where the original game excelled.

Graphically, the game looks decent but never spectacular. While the art direction is beautiful in some places, the visuals can feel muddy and inconsistent at times, especially in the more cramped, darker environments. It’s clear that Dishonored 2 tried to push for a more detailed world, but the result is a game that lacks the charm and clarity of its predecessor.

The most disappointing aspect, however, is the lack of innovation. The additions, such as Emily’s new powers, do little to evolve the core gameplay in a meaningful way. Instead, it feels like a rehash of old ideas with a few tweaks here and there. The charm and ingenuity of Dishonored are nowhere to be found, replaced by a sense that the developers were too afraid to take any real risks.

In the end, Dishonored 2 is a frustrating follow-up that fails to live up to the high standards set by its predecessor. While it’s not a bad game by any means, it lacks the spark and creativity that made the original so special. If you’re looking for a game that builds on the first Dishonored's legacy, you may find yourself disappointed.

Very good, you should play it.

A stabbing today :)

Dishonored 2, as a direct sequel to the already legendary first game, delivered brilliantly, in my opinion. Many mechanics saw significant depth added, such as the Chaos system, and the graphics received a major upgrade thanks to the transition to a new engine—all while remaining true to its magnificent art style. The sound design is, as always, top-notch, and Daniel Licht's soundtrack once again impresses with fresh nuances that perfectly capture the vibe of Karnaca - the southern pearl of the Isles.

The story is on par with the first game—not particularly groundbreaking but sufficiently engaging. Special mention goes to the outstanding level design overall, with Jindosh Mansion and Dust District standing out as peak examples of level design mastery.

This is a fantastic game that unfortunately suffered in terms of popularity at launch due to optimization issues. Thankfully, those issues have since been resolved, and it stands as an excellent sequel to the series. 9.4/10.

I loved the first dishonored, but the user interface having 6 different fonts distracts my mind from the gamplay. It's such a small detail but instead of being a gritty and artistic sneak game like the first game, all of that goes out the window with the Etsy "Live, Laugh, Love," fonts on the ui. I don't mean to be so picky about something so small, Viktor Antonov has some amazing work in this game and the environments are so interesting but yeah the ui needs to be updated.

I'm rushing through my first playthrough as Emily, but I will slow down and go a second time around playing as Corvo. The first game has made a bigger impact on me so far, but that may change. Rosario Dawson's character Megan has me intrigued about Death of the Outsider.

Is Dishonored 2 really a stealth game? Well, I just finished it in under 6 hours, on normal difficulty, no superpowers mode, alerting and fighting guards all the time, killing almost everything I could, and basically not giving a damn about stealth. Why? Because I soon realized that it was the easiest and fastest way to finish the game. Not what I'd expect from a stealth game. I think it's great that they let you play in any way you want. But not my favorite stealth game since playing stealthy is actually harder and slower than playing recklessly.

Didn't like it

Anyone saying this game is good has not only never played the original game, but never played any narrative focused game in general. The dialogue is so bad it makes me cringe simply listening to the characters commenting on the environment let alone story moments. It 100% sounds like an AI written and voiced dialogue. Every line is missing emphasis and emotion, and the content is completely brain dead. I really did like the approach to the male vs female protagonist, the graphics are great, and mechanics seem fine, but I immediately fell out because of the horrible writing and voice acting. Sure, all the core mechanics are there but this isn't call of duty, we are here for the story, not just the game play. This is literally the first review I've ever written, it was legitimately that bad. Bought it on sale and never played, but I'm hoping I can still get a refund. The acting/narrative is honestly that annoying.