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State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 improves upon its predecessor in almost every way. Although the game still suffers from a host of bugs and lacks much of a focused narrative, it succeeds at being a tremendously enjoyable and addictive experience.
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77%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
88% User Score Based on 155 reviews
Critic Score 66%Based on 42 reviews

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State of Decay 2 is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with a horror theme. It was developed by Undead Labs and was released on April 22, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

The next installment in the critically acclaimed “State of Decay” franchise immerses you in an all-new, multiplayer zombie survival fantasy. Build a lasting community, working with other players or solo to overcome challenges while exploring your own unique story in a world that remembers the choices you make.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews
story5 positive mentions
stability16 negative mentions
  • State of Decay 2 offers a fun and immersive zombie survival experience with engaging base-building and survivor management mechanics.
  • The game provides good replayability with unique character traits and the ability to use legacy cards for new communities, enhancing the overall experience.
  • Multiplayer gameplay is enjoyable, allowing players to team up and tackle challenges together, which adds to the fun factor.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, including issues with companion AI and mission progression.
  • Combat can feel repetitive and lacks variety, which may lead to a grindy experience over time.
  • Graphics and animations are not up to par with AAA titles, and the overall polish of the game leaves much to be desired.

  • story

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    15% positive mentions, 73% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The game's story is largely seen as minimal and repetitive, focusing primarily on straightforward objectives like killing plague hearts and completing legacy quests. While some players appreciate the emergent storytelling that arises from different playthroughs, many criticize the lack of a cohesive narrative and the presence of bugs that disrupt mission progress. Overall, the experience is described as fun but lacking depth in its storytelling elements.

    • “Every playthrough is different and creates such a great immersive story for you to create on your own.”
    • “This game is awesome with a different storyline each time you play it.”
    • “It’s basically the same as SOD1 with improved graphics, options, and story.”
    • “There's pretty much no story or real campaign.”
    • “The storyline is non-existent.”
    • “Characters and story are barely there.”

  • graphics

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting that they are not impressive and often plagued by bugs and glitches. While some players find the graphics acceptable and enjoy the gameplay despite these issues, others express disappointment, particularly on platforms like Xbox One. Overall, the fun factor seems to outweigh the graphical shortcomings for many, but those seeking high-quality visuals may be let down.

    • “Decent graphics and motion.”
    • “Sure there are the odd graphical glitches here and there, but nothing game breaking.”
    • “The first few hours of gameplay were very fun, and the graphics are phenomenal on the Xbox One X.”
    • “I enjoy the playability of the game and often do not get caught up in the poor graphics or bugs that plague many of the games I have experienced (two things that SOD2 has an abundance of - bad graphics and bugs).”
    • “There are many bugs and the graphics for Xbox One are subpar.”
    • “If graphics are important to you, I am sure you will be disappointed.”

  • stability

    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    11% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 89% negative mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting no significant issues and enjoying their experience, while others highlight the presence of various glitches and bugs that can detract from gameplay. While many agree that the occasional graphical glitches are manageable, others find them frustrating, particularly in co-op mode where functionality is limited. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a point of contention, with some players willing to overlook the bugs for the enjoyment it offers, while others feel that the glitches hinder the overall experience.

    • “No glitches and a wonderful game.”
    • “No glitches and a wonderful game.”
    • “Only gave 4 stars because of all the glitches that need fixing.”
    • “The game is extremely buggy and the co-op mode is falsely represented as a co-op game you can play with your friends, but guess what... your friends can’t do anything in your community.”
    • “A mainly disappointing sequel, with some glitches that hinder the progress and the fun.”

  • gameplay

    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    19% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 19% negative mentions

    The gameplay of the sequel builds on the original's mechanics, introducing added depth and polish thanks to the switch to Unreal Engine, but it has received mixed reviews regarding its execution. While some players appreciate the immersive and challenging survival elements, others criticize the repetitive nature and certain mechanics, such as driving and movement, which feel less refined. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable yet marred by bugs and inconsistencies.

    • “The sequel takes the core gameplay of the first, adds extra depth and puts added polish on with the help of the switch to Unreal Engine.”
    • “The first few hours of gameplay were very fun, and the graphics are phenomenal on the Xbox One X.”
    • “[Tough but gratifying survival gameplay, a huge technical step up from the original, multiplayer is a valuable addition].”
    • “Now the gameplay is worse than before!”
    • “The movement mechanics seem a bit off, with the map being really dumbed-down.”
    • “On the second playthrough, I got much farther, but the gameplay became very repetitive and a bit boring.”

  • replayability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is noted for its strong replayability, with many users highlighting its fun factor and significant replay value. Overall, players find it enjoyable enough to return to multiple times.

    • “This game is very fun and has immense replay value.”
    • “Good replayability.”
    • “Good game, decent replay value.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both addictive and tedious, noting that it quickly becomes repetitive and overly reliant on RPG-style grinding mechanics.

    • “Too much RPG-style grinding.”
    • “Addicting and tedious at the same time.”
    • “Not bad, but the game gets repetitive and grindy really fast.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions

    The music in the game is reminiscent of the soundtrack from the first installment, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances long-term playability. Players appreciate the familiar tunes, which effectively transport them back to the original experience.

    • “The music soundtrack is reminiscent of classic games, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The game's music perfectly complements the gameplay, immersing players in a captivating audio landscape.”
    • “With a long-term playability factor, the soundtrack keeps you engaged and brings back memories of previous titles.”
    • “The price of $24 for a game with long-term playability and a soundtrack that feels almost identical to the previous title is disappointing.”
    • “The music soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel like a step back from previous games.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Reviews indicate that the emotional depth of characters in a zombie apocalypse setting is often perceived as lacking, with players expecting a broader range of emotional responses from survivors in such dire circumstances.

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's optimization is generally satisfactory, offering engaging gameplay with a variety of recruitable characters whose traits influence performance. However, players have noted some minor performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.

    • “The people you can recruit have personality traits that affect their performance, so each time you play, you get an interesting combination of characters.”
    • “Still a lot of zombie shooting fun, with small performance issues.”
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66%Critics’ scoreBased on 42 critic reviews
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State of Decay 2 is a open world role playing game with horror theme. Common tags for State of Decay 2 include gaming.

State of Decay 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass and others.

State of Decay 2 was released on April 22, 2018.

State of Decay 2 was developed by Undead Labs.

State of Decay 2 has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked State of Decay 2 for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

State of Decay 2 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include State of Decay 2, State of Decay: YOSE, State of Decay, Mist Survival, Dead State: Reanimated and others.