Jed Whitaker
CGMagazineState of Decay 2 (Xbox One) Review
Published 5/17/2018
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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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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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90–1003 reviews · 6%
80–8910 reviews · 21%
70–7913 reviews · 28%
Below 7021 reviews · 45%
Showing 31-40 of 47 matching critic reviews. 47 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 5.
Raymond Porreca
DestructoidReview: State of Decay 2
Published 5/17/2018
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisState Of Decay 2 Review
Published 5/17/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalEdwin Evans-Thirlwell
EurogamerState of Decay 2 review - a soggy open-world loot-'em-up with catastrophic bugs
Published 5/17/2018
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-67 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris McMullen
GameSpewState of Decay 2 Review: Apocalypse Please – GameSpew
Published 5/17/2018
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80
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlessandro Barbosa
GameSpotState Of Decay 2 Review: The Limping Dead
Published 5/17/2018
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50
-17 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Avard
GamesRadar+State of Decay 2 review: 'A potent reminder of why the undead continue to be such a rich source for interactive entertainment' | GamesRadar+
Published 5/17/2018
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Beck
Hardcore GamerReview: State of Decay 2
Published 5/17/2018
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60
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalPaul Sullivan
COGconnectedState of Decay 2 Review – Not The Exclusive Xbox Needs Right Now
Published 5/17/2018
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40
-27 vs critic avg
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Read originalState of Decay 2 Review
Published 5/17/2018
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75
+8 vs critic avg
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