Jase Taylor
GameGrinState of Decay 2: Juggernaut Edition Review
Published 9/6/2022
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75
+8 vs critic avg
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PC / XONE - 5/22/2018
State of Decay 2
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.
- Developer
- Undead Labs
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
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67
Average of 47 scored external reviews.
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70
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Critic avg
67
47 scored reviews
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 67 across 47 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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47 included scored reviews
90–1003 reviews · 6%
80–8910 reviews · 21%
70–7913 reviews · 28%
Below 7021 reviews · 45%
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Austin Nelson
XboxEraState of Decay 2 Juggernaut Edition review
Published 3/19/2021
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85
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharlene Bougourd
Daily MirrorState of Decay 2 review: A fun, grinding zombie game with a lot to do
Published 11/10/2018
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalGabriel Zamora
PCMagState of Decay 2 (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 6/15/2018
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRashaad Johnson
But Why Tho?REVIEW: State of Decay 2
Published 6/5/2018
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew Phillips
Jump Dash RollState of Decay 2
Published 6/5/2018
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsState Of Decay 2 Review – The Zombies Are Back In Town
Published 6/5/2018
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalDalton Cooper
Game RantState of Decay 2 Review
Published 6/3/2018
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDState of Decay 2 (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 6/1/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalOlly Smith
GameGrinState of Decay 2 Review
Published 5/31/2018
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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