Reviews

Critic aggregates checked September 20, 2026 (embargo lifted ~Sep 18). User scores not available yet pre-launch.

Consensus: Strong world, atmosphere, and presentation. Melee RPG combat divides critics — some call it unique and brutal; others find it middling or repetitive over a long playtime. Leaving the Oldest House is the main thematic split. Slightly above CONTROL (2019)’s overall ~82 Metacritic band.

Selected outlet scores

Outlet	Score	Tone
GameSpot	9/10	Unique combat + Remedy weirdness
Giant Bomb	4.5/5	Beautifully messy sequel
Tom’s Guide	4.5/5	Surpasses predecessor
DualShockers	8.5/10	Must-play for Remedy fans
IGN	8/10	World/humanization strong; combat dulls
PC Gamer	76/100	Hellscapes great; combat middling
Eurogamer	3/5	Leaving Oldest House loses some magic

Roundups & aggregates

• Metacritic
• OpenCritic
• Polygon roundup
• The Shortcut roundup
• GamesRadar Metacritic context

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