Dishonored 2 mission 7 decisions
On the upside there are some interesting characters in the story – mainly in terms of the people you're trying to eliminate – which will at least keep you slightly engaged, even if the quality of the voice acting occasionally ends up being suspect.ĭay or night, the sun-bleached streets of Karnaca look great with the distinct artistic design that's a hallmark of the property once again making both its environments – and the characters populating them – visually refreshing. It's a pretty straight forward tale that feels all too similar to the original, and surprisingly manages to squander a fair few of its revelations in the opening cutscene. In terms of story, Dishonored 2 isn't anything special. In order to take back control of the kingdom, you need to get to the bottom of the seemingly supernatural powers behind the attack, and eliminate the conspirators before their plans come to fruition. The change in primary setting for this sequel from dark and dreary Dunwall to the sunnier climes of Karnaca is precipitated by a coup that removes poor Empress Emily from her throne. Whether it's the chaos system that changes the ending to the story based on the carnage you cause, or the after-mission summaries that stamp big red X marks highlighting your failure to avoid being detected or spilling blood, you'll feel driven to refine your strategies and leave as little trace of your passing as possible. While it's hammered home that how you choose to approach your objectives is entirely up to you, straying too far from the stealthier end of the gameplay spectrum makes you feel like you're failing in your role as master assassin. Whether you prefer to hide within corpses as Corvo, or use Emily's Domino power to take down multiple enemies with a single strike, you'll constantly be digging deep into your supernatural toolbox to find the perfect combinations that'll help you gracefully dance into even the most heavily guarded areas. As in the first game, the skills at your disposal can make for some exceptionally creative gameplay if you're willing to kick-start your imagination and get experimenting.