Remnant II - Review Megathread
Game Description:
REMNANT II is the sequel to the best-selling game REMNANT: FROM THE ASHES that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity’s extinction.
Features: Intense Remnant Combat Experience A mix of methodical and frenetic ranged/melee combat returns with cunning enemies and large scale boss battles. Choose specific gear and weapons to optimize for the different biomes and battles ahead. Bosses will bring high-level players to team up to overcome the challenge and try to obtain the biggest rewards
New Worlds to Explore Players can travel alone or with friends as a team through strange new worlds and beyond, overrun by mythical creatures and deadly foes while trying to stay alive. There are multiple worlds to explore with different types of creatures, weapons, and items. Utilize and upgrade discovered items to take on tougher challenges
Endless Replayability Branching quest lines, augments, crafting, and loot rewards will test the resolve of even the most hardened players in dynamically generated dungeons and areas. Playthroughs will feel challenging, varied, and rewarding as players succeed against unrelenting odds. Various stories are woven throughout the different worlds, encouraging exploration and multiple revisits
New Archetypical Progression Expanded Archetype system provides players with unique passive bonuses and stunning powers. Multiple Archetypes can be unlocked during play, leveled up, and equipped together for a variety of play styles
Reviews:
GameSpot - Richard Wakeling (7 / 10)
- “Remnant 2 builds on its predecessor to create a rewarding and unpredictable experience that’s difficult to put down.”
Attack of the Fanboy - Christian Bognar (4 / 5)
- “Remnant 2 feels like a love letter to the fans of the first, with an emphasis on replayability and some new features. The different experiences that the game can generate from one person to the next are impressive, as each run feels unique. Combat feels great, and the freedom in build creation is a huge improvement over its predecessor. Still, some issues with the game’s core may leave some disappointed.”
God is a Geek - Mick Fraser (9.5 / 10.0)
- “Despite a few shortcomings, Remnant 2 remains one of the most creative, fascinating, and compelling games of the last few years.”
VideoGamer - Alex Raisbeck (8 / 10)
- “Remnant 2 successfully evolves on its predecessor, isolating and expanding upon the best aspects to create a cohesive and challenging shooter experience, supplemented by stunningly designed environments and a unique story system. A cooperative game at heart, its single-player campaign takes a hit, but never enough to substantially detract from the game’s successes.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Jason Coles (Unscored)
- “A staggering improvement upon a solid foundation, Remnant 2 is an engrossing Soulslike that brings all the horror and joy of alien world exploration to wonderfully dark fruition.”
GamingTrend - Henry Viola (85 / 100)
- “Gunfire Games knew exactly what they were doing when working on the sequel to their sleeper hit from 2019. Remnant 2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way, with overhauled systems, beautiful environments, fancy weapons, new enemies, deadly bosses, more build variety, and last but not least, more cooperative action. This is a no brainer must play for anyone who enjoyed the first game or for those looking for some challenging gunplay.”
- “Remnant 2 marries Matryoshka level design and sublime set pieces with memorable bosses, all while polishing the combat system and build customization of its genre-bending predecessor to a spit shine.”
- “Better in Almost All Ways”
The Outerhaven Productions - Keith Mitchell (4.5 / 5)
- “Gunfire Games has taken everything it learned with Remnant From the Ashes and expanded on it in such a massive way that I don’t think it can top it. But I’m more than happy to see them try. There’s something for Remnant junkies, action RPG and Soulslike fans to enjoy, but more importantly, the game screams fun.”
TechRaptor - Isaac Todd (8.5 / 10.0)
- “Remnant 2 is simply the first game but better. Improved customization, worlds, and combat all make for the perfect sequel.”
GameWatcher - Bogdan Robert Mateș (7.5 / 10.0)
- “Remnant 2’s revamped archetype system and improved world generation breathe new life into what otherwise remains an iterative sequel that sees no need to fix what isn’t broken. Great gunplay and creative weapon mods fuel its addictive moment-to-moment gameplay, while offering enough reasons to keep clearing dungeons, grinding materials, and upgrading or trying out new guns.”
GamingBolt - Ravi Sinha (8 / 10.0)
- “Remnant 2 is a worthy successor, taking everything great about the original and expanding it in several fun ways. There are some blemishes and occasional frustrations, but it’s still an engaging world-hopping odyssey.”
Hardcore Gamer - Jordan Helm (4 / 5.0)
- “Building on everything that was great about the original - from enemy variety to boss design to the means by which one can customize their play-style - Remnant II just about scrapes by with a follow-up that befits the mantle of “bigger, better, bolder” in numerous ways.”
GGRecon - Dani Cross (3.5 / 5)
- “With a shortage of co-op games to play, we need to take what we can get, and Remnant 2 handily fills that role. You’ll find plenty of fun here if that’s all you want, but it’s not quite as masterful as the games it’s so heavily influenced by.”
Entertainment Geekly - Luis Alvaro (4.5 / 5.0)
- “Remnant II has established itself as a defining experience in the genre by pushing boundaries while honoring its roots. The game is not only a worthy successor to the acclaimed Remnant from the Ashes but also a remarkable addition to the Soulslike genre as a whole.”
Gamer Escape - Justin Mercer (8 / 10)
- “Though its overarching story is similarly lacking, Remnant II is a significant step up in quality from its predecessor in all the ways that matter. Everything that set the original apart from its contemporaries has been upped considerably. Boss battles are much more memorable and engaging, the procedurally generated levels more interesting, and the classes more impactful. I would have preferred to be granted new gear at a quicker pace and have more direct control over my build options in a first playthrough, but the positives otherwise coalesce into a very addicting (and fairly challenging) co-op shooter that’s difficult to put down.”
But Why Tho? - Katherine Kong (9 / 10.0)
- “Remnant II, however, manages to linger in my mind with its glow-up: memorable, impressive, and damningly fun.”
WhatIfGaming - Ali Hashmi (9 / 10.0)
- “Remnant 2 is one of the best co-op experiences you can have right now, and it improves on the original in every single way. Its satisfying mix of melee and ranged combat, memorable boss fights full of creativity, tons of enemy variety scattered in each biome and excellent presentation make it Gunfire Games’ best title to date.”
AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic (90 / 100)
- “If you have a fondness for engaging shooting mechanics, visually stunning landscapes, and well-designed enemies, along with a certain level of tolerance for Souls-like games, then Remnant 2 is unquestionably the perfect game for you.”
Saving Content - Evan Rowe (5 / 5)
- “Remnant II is a deeply imaginative, incredibly well designed game that will excite and thrill you repeatedly. It’s incredible to play with friends, and it’s an adventure unlike almost anything else I’ve ever seen, except for Remnant: From the Ashes. Remnant II builds on the template set out by its predecessor and pushes it to amazing new heights, and it is everything you could ask from a sequel and so much more.”
XboxEra - Jesse Norris (7.6 / 10.0)
- “Remnant II tickles greatness but falls short due to a few design choices. It is gorgeous, plays incredibly well, and should be one of the year’s best releases. I’m not sure if my issues with the game can be easily patched out, but I hope the devs at Gunfire Games give this one the same love the first game received over time.”
Try Hard Guides - Christian Harrison (6.5 / 10.0)
- “As much as I wanted to enjoy Remnant 2, I don’t think that a game should be that level of hassle just to get through the first experience it offers. It’s not a bad idea to make boss fights a little harder when more players involved, but your game has to be approachable by players or it will not make a wave among similar titles. Paired with the technical and extreme connectivity issues that we experienced during gameplay, it’s hard to recommend this game to anyone who wants to play without Google open for guides and server status checks.”
Seasoned Gaming - Patrick Shields (8.5 / 10.0)
- “I can’t get enough of Remnant 2. When I’m not playing, I’m often thinking about new upgrade paths, character builds, and play styles to explore while adventuring through Remnant 2’s engaging worlds.”
Digital Chumps - Ben Sheene (9 / 10.0)
- "Remnant II punches far above its weight class. Delivering everything players should expect from a sequel, Gunfire Games has created a thrilling, clever spin on a well-worn genre that boasts creative world design and satisfying gameplay that continues to evolve."
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