Risen 2: Dark Waters has an average rating of 57% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6/10), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10). The game was released on April 27, 2012 for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Metacritic score is 69, players on RAWG rate the game 66%.
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What critics praise
„The complete failure of Risen 2’s combat system makes this a difficult story to get into.“
Risen 2: Dark Waters has an average rating of 57% based on 3 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (6/10), the worst by Game Informer (5.5/10).
When was Risen 2: Dark Waters released?
Risen 2: Dark Waters was released on April 27, 2012.
What platforms is Risen 2: Dark Waters available on?
Risen 2: Dark Waters is available for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
How long does it take to beat Risen 2: Dark Waters?
Players on RAWG spend on average 4 hours playing Risen 2: Dark Waters.
Is Risen 2: Dark Waters worth playing?
It depends on your taste. Risen 2: Dark Waters has an average rating of only 57% and the reviews are mixed. Critics largely agree on the rating.
What games are similar to Risen 2: Dark Waters?
Games similar to Risen 2: Dark Waters are for example Risen 3: Titan Lords, NASCAR '14, Ridge Racer Unbounded, Terraria and Patapon 3.
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Spread of ratings
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Best rating
6/10
Game Informer
Worst rating
5,5/10
Game Informer
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Ranking
#311
of 591 games released in 2012
better than 47 % of games
#69
of 99 games released in 2012 on PS3
better than 31 % of games
The pirate action/RPG is noticeably worse on console than on PC for a host of reasons, the foremost being that the sorely needed dodge feature that was patched into the original after release is missing.
The pirate action/RPG is noticeably worse on console than on PC for a host of reasons, the foremost being that the sorely needed dodge feature that was patched into the original after release is missing in action.
The complete failure of Risen 2’s combat system makes this a difficult story to get into.
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Risen 2: Dark Waters has been beaten 9 times and is worse than most games compared. Our recommendation - try another game instead.
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