Remnant 2 Review

Remnant 2 reviewed by Travis Northup on PC. Also available on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
It’s astounding to think that if I were to create a list of my favorite soulslikes, my favorite looter shooters, and my favorite procedurally generated games, Remnant 2 would appear on all of those lists. This is a triumphant sequel that doesn’t just reimagine the soulslike genre as a co-op looter-shooter, but absolutely nails that concept in nearly every way - including many that the original did not. With completely engrossing combat, challenging and memorable boss fights, ultra-dense buildcrafting options, incredibly cool procedurally generated levels, and a clever multiversal concept that allows for a ton of different adventures in one package, it’s very likely going to become one of my most-played games this year. No matter which part of the multiverse you find yourself in, you should do yourself a favor and play this gem.
#IGN #Gaming #Remnant2

[@Elibbb-sx3kg]

The score is 9

[@Riot7801]

Thank you

[@Prockski]

Thanks

[@ExWitDaFacts]

King 👑

[@HomeOfth3ErA]

Big dawg energy

[@martinsoto5492]

Thank you

[@sup3rAVATARtlafAN]

A 9/10 for a sequel like this is really high praise

[@christopherkappenman6435]

That there shows how much work the developers were willing to put into their game. If it has a smooth launch which is unlikely nowadays it will be an amazing game

[@Solyssey]

Especially from IGN since they hand out 7/10s like hotcakes

[@briantryin6113]

Even the $70 bundle is actually worth the price compared to AAA title's

[@brianshort5335]

An IGN 9 is actually a 10

[@Mohgenstein]

A 9/10 from IGN is like a 7/10 from anyone else. They gave Hogwarts Legacy a 9/10 lol, they actually think it’s on the same level as FF16.

[@NevTheDeranged]

As a huge fan of Remnant from the Ashes, I'm really pleased that this game is going to be a huge hit and reach the wider audience it deserves.

[@drunkhusband6257]

It will be dead online in a month, better to spend money elsewhere.

[@validatemyexistence4602]

​@drunkhusband6257 it's co-op not competitive so that's irrelevant

[@NevTheDeranged]

@@drunkhusband6257 what does that even mean? people are still playing the first one, and that's years old.

[@drunkhusband6257]

@@NevTheDeranged Literally nobody is playing the first one....

[@tulihenki4209]

​@@drunkhusband6257well let us play and enjoy you don't need to.

[@CrimsonFIame]

The first game was an underrated gem. I'm so glad the team had the opportunity to make a sequel, this is not a game that should be slept on. People will probably get triggered by me saying this but it's definitely one of if not the best souls like game out there

[@iDTecKt]

It wasn't under rated, its was a 7/10 game, they have improved on it in every single way, 9/10 now, there is always room for improvement ✌

[@PlatinumEnds]

​@@iDTecKtSince you can't form your own opinion and see reviews as facts. Then by your logic the first Remnant would be an 8 which makes the game underrated ✌

[@BlackTone91]

@@iDTecKt IGN 9/10 most of the outlets dont give this game 8/10

[@mcm3adows]

By far the best souls like imo. Has great feel, along with enemy and weapon variety.

[@iDTecKt]

@@PlatinumEnds Since you cant tell when somebody is forming 'their' own opinion, we will leave it at that haha 🤙

[@NickHunter]

That rolling cubes boss gave me Kurushi vibes and I'm totally here for it. Love that this has been so well executed, what a great success story for the dev team x

[@UbiDoobyBanooby]

You’re totally here for it.

[@muchvibrant]

You’re totally here for it.

[@MMACinephile]

You're totally here for it.

[@jason6171]

For some reason me and my buddies decided to do a hard-core run first we got to that cube and it killed us in five seconds lol

[@marcusmerchant5697]

Deserving of the 9/10 if it works off the great first game

[@BroxigarZ]

I'll never understand IGN - the Verdict section says the game is one of the best all-rounder souls-likes out there, has incredible depth, and a massive step up over its predecessor. But isn't worth 10/10? Why? The studio didn't fork out the 10/10 check to IGN?

[@nfals6134]

@@BroxigarZ 10/10 only for a big company and sponsors, what? you don't understand the rules?

[@johnhawthorn5393]

First one was garbage

[@derenity7823]

@@BroxigarZthe reviewer stated that the writing isn’t the best, nor is the story. IMO that definitely knocks it down a point

[@BroxigarZ]

@@derenity7823 And yet Elden Ring got a 10/10 from IGN and its Story is much much harder to follow.

[@jppotato17]

The first game was one of my favorite co-op games of all time; happy to see that this one is doing well

[@bredehansen3980]

I've played it for 15 hours now, and It's so much fun. It's true what they say, it feels like you're playing many different games, because of the variety of worlds, weapons, mods and builds you can create. It's and easy 9/10. A fantastic game that deserves a huge player base.

[@adamm6052]

Devs like this need all the support and cash

[@marcelleroux9172]

this game is amazing. please support this developer. they earned their keep.

[@KizerMoore]

PLEASE SUPPORT THIS DEVELOPER! THEY DON'T MISS!

[@Prockski]

Have you played it?

[@robbycross3265]

​@@Prockskigood point

[@CompleteProducer84]

Would you recommend it for single player only? Or is it more of a co-op game?

[@SemperSalam]

How do you know? It isn’t out yet.

[@andybanan1992]

saw this popped up on my steam feed, and had NO clue it was even being made, had a few hundred hours with the 1st game, so its such a delight to see the 2nd one!, cant wait to get started!

[@MrProdigy810]

Great review! Looking forward to this one! Wish he hadn’t described some of those bosses though

[@rmeng3]

Omg, not having to make and grind up a completely new character for each archetype is such a blessing 🙏😭

[@dito7347]

Never even heard of this game until now. This is EXACTLY what I’ve been waiting/looking for. Can’t wait

[@zeekherevia997]

Dude same here!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lum1notryc828]

Play the first one first

[@brandoncorwin8812]

Play the first one.

[@Orunjigyatto]

​@@brandoncorwin8812no point just play current one for new comers done overwhelm them

[@kyunotq4865]

Dude the first one is honestly more brutal than the first. The second has an Elden like approach so it’s more approachable to the causal gamer while still building and adding onto the systems already in place. I’m replaying the first one now and it deserves a solid 7.9-8.2. 2 getting a 9 is poetic Justice at its fullest. More weapons, powers, armors, mods, etc make the second one a BEAST

[@takumifujiwara9181]

Great review Travis! Will be following your reviews for now on well done.

[@Jamar_Blaze]

9?! oh snap for a sub $60 game with co-op and endless replayability, that's solid!

[@Jabarri74]

With no P2W and microtransactions rammed into it for no reason other than bucks (removed DLC as it obviously has them but its an old school game you buy it you get the full game with no paywalls)

[@sameerhussain444]

@@Jabarri74 There would be dlc down the road but far more preferred than a micro transactions route.

[@TylerFast441]

​@@Jabarri74gotta get this just to show support for a developer that deserves it.

[@econoinner_force954]

@@TylerFast441 the DLCs of this franchise are essential, since it is a procedural level game and with multiple modes, this adds even more content and variability. And yet the basic game could be considered "sufficient" given its lifespan. These devs are geniuses!!

[@TheDarknessVL]

​@@sameerhussain444which you get them on the 70 dolar pack for me that's the best deal because you just get everything for a fair price

[@orbitpro]

Hell yeah! Glad they nailed it! Was gutted when they stopped dropping dlc for the first game

[@sasquatchsenpai]

So funny to believe that they crafted Remnant 2 from a game that was a loose sequel to a weird VR action RPG that had essentially none of the traits of these two titles. Gunfire Games really took the ball and ran with it and scored. From the sounds of it, they did that twice.

[@Reaper1722]

Wait, which game was it a loose sequel of? That's interesting.

[@dreadfuldelirium2396]

​@@Reaper1722Chronos (a VR title) that was later ported to non-VR platforms as Chronos: Before the Ashes

[@Venatix]

@@Reaper1722Chronos: Before the Ashes

[@Reaper1722]

Ty, gonna go look that up

[@hhaste]

That's wild. Just looked it up.. I'm glad they didn't use that same weird camera aspect, even though it was pretty cool for a VR game.

[@Oujiz]

Bye bye Diablo 4. Hello Remnant 2.

[@stingyringpiece]

one of the best games this year Thanks for a great review guys as usual

[@j.s.2470]

Can’t wait for this game, loved the first game!

[@vitadude5004]

It's 720p on ps5 performance mode and on even high end pc u need upscaler to run this game on 40-50 fps 😂

[@Stryddr]

Would have liked to see gameplay of the weapon variety in this review. All that we saw was the lever action in use.

[@insanelywinning6529]

This game is amazing, me and a bunch of friends/coworkers have been loving our time going through the new areas and lore. They did a great job with this series.

[@TorturedSlayer]

Everyone should buy this game just to support them. We need more games like this

[@360Fov]

Wow, I'm super intrigued by this now....well done devs, really earned that 9/10 score!

[@ChoppeChoppe]

bought the ultimate :D this game seems to deserve it!

[@seeker2657]

Wait..how is the shooting and killings?...i may of missed that part...i saw the part showing every boss and various other spoilers...is this an online game or solo game?

[@Justin-ph4ty]

I’ve put in 150 hours+ into Remnant 2, (something I’m not particularly proud of), this is by far the game of the year for me.

[@danielbattle7620]

BG3, re4r, dead space. lol

[@durience253]

Let’s also remember the game is price pointed at 50$ for the base game. So a quality game that the devs are asking less for.

[@dhreed82]

The ultimate addition for 70 gives 3 dlcs and 3 in game armor sets (which are not just cosmetic). That is well worth the price.

[@JPB7032]

Its cracked already.

[@PaPaJiMbO1983]

Ultimate edition is £43 on cdkeys for xbox

[@therakussylar4456]

And it's one of the first unreal engine 5 games

[@johnbalducci3496]

This is the best game i’ve played in a long time. Love souls likes and being a shooter makes it very unique.

[@betprowrestling1397]

Does progress work with both parties in coop?

[@creamsoda1805]

will there be a pre-download for ultimate edition owners on steam?

[@Xenbjorn]

Felt the original already nailed it, absolutely cannot wait to play the sequel!!

[@Dickles_Pickles]

He’s really talking up the game. He’s only shown half of the game so far, so it’s definitely 80hr game after the campaign, so it’s relatively worth the money or even a preorder depending on whether or not you will be playing co-op on day one or are just a big fan.

[@TheDarknessVL]

Don't forget the future 2-3 dlc

[@kami3449]

Its definitely more than that if you plan on getting to apocalypse

[@TheDarknessVL]

@@kami3449 and even more if you are planning 100%

[@kevo300]

If you want all the weapons and armor it will be at least twice that

[@0Tanker0]

This review actually really nailed it describing the storyline. Could never really describe it myself.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

All he said was you play as a random survivor dude against an evil race of trees lol.

[@0Tanker0]

Was referring to 2:24 where he describes how the story relates to you the player.@@anti-ethniccleansing465

[@isimikehinde5584]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 That is all we need though

[@JackyLegsLad]

If you haven't played the first game will it matter or will the stories carry on from each other because never played the first one and was looking into getting this one, any help would be great thanks

[@sunambassador]

The story doesn't matter, gameplay is.

[@BoneheadPlays]

Not really

[@timothy6583]

The last game had a story? Where was it?

[@autex2609]

Jesus. I've never heard of this but this review has me so sold. Was about to pick up Diablo 4.. but now I'm really not sure about that. This looks freaking amazing.

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Buy this Instead.

[@hufflepoof5510]

​@@ShutterSpeedGamingDefinitely

[@MrHugepants]

For coop, are all players getting credit for story progression or quest lines ? Or mainly to get loot?

[@warthog-facedbuffoncantmak4177]

All players getting progression

[@BoneheadPlays]

Everyone gets progress, and even more interesting this time around is the fact that afterwards your story can diverge and give you different areas from your friend

[@kami3449]

​@@BoneheadPlaysits always been like that with having different areas from your friends.

[@remmy1219]

This looks amazing! It is my hope that they finish the Darksiders series on an equally high note!

[@biohazord2522]

Wowzers imagine 🎉

[@CRIMSON-FLAME1]

Can't wait to dig into this game. Just waiting for tomorrow. Early access.

[@BROOKLYNBORN1994]

Same !!!! Just bought the deluxe edition. Can’t wait

[@mentalward718]

7pm cst can't come fast enough

[@dirtnap9641]

2 days, it's only a 3 day early access

[@BROOKLYNBORN1994]

@@dirtnap9641 nah . IT’s tomorrow. On their twitter it said tomorrow at 7Pm EST … on Google it said the same thing. It’s tomorrow

[@seanwolf8394]

@@dirtnap9641 it changed to 6:30 cst 7/21 you're welcome

[@thatcoolbreeze4555]

does anyone know the name of the combat music that plays here?? I’ve been trying to find it

[@DocLegendary]

Oh no, another amazing game to buy and play... What a great time to be a gamer. :) Kudos to the devs for following up with a hit!

[@perjacobsen8445]

This gotta be the best soulslike, random generated looter shooter ever made 😊

[@MrProdigy810]

Name another game with that list of criteria 😂

[@perjacobsen8445]

@@MrProdigy810 exactly 💯

[@frostbitefade424]

​@@perjacobsen8445no, not exactly

[@TsuriaDragon]

Can’t wait to play tomorrow 🤩🤩🤩

[@shawnkeith5397]

Still playing the first one. Might pick this one up eventually.

[@OGBLACK]

Been waiting on this for awhile, got the Ultimate edition Pre order loaded up🔥🔥

[@makahmed6401]

This is the real game that the team wanted to create, love it from the very start

[@ParanoidBishop]

Getting Returnal vibes, which makes me want to jump in.

[@SimonSchneider-hf5ci]

Do you guys think is worth playing it solo?

[@aXque]

If you never heard of this game and haven't played the first one, would you still recommend?

[@briantryin6113]

This is the only game I've seen where the $70 bundle is actually worth it. Compared to triple AAA title.

[@Segaton]

they better be working on part 3 right now because I'm going to devour this game in a few days.

[@roxombplaysroblox8511]

Thanks for leaking the explorer archetype

[@elvisnunez9226]

@ 3:20, they Should call that gun "The Veiny Wangler" 😮

[@BackwardsHAT93]

Just give it a 10 already!

[@Project_415]

Nah, that’s saved for sponsors

[@DjuraValtr]

Oh no, not the illusionary walls! Now everyone one with adhd will face hug all walls to find the secrets.

[@LefaiaLeFay]

anyone know if there are Adaptive Trigger on PS5? and if they are different per Weapon etc?

[@a3rafo]

that bookbag throws off so many cool armor sets. always hated that in the first one and hopefully there is an option to hide it.

[@russelsviper6678]

Great review except for the ""Woooooooooo lets go again!" at the end.

[@BoneheadPlays]

I’ve seen worse

[@fraktux]

Pre-order confirmed! Can't wait

[@Zanders459]

5:15 - yeahhhhh, that sounds absolutely sick

[@glennpenzone145]

Finally give this game some love. Buy it! It’s gonna be great.

[@grainsandvegains]

Step aside, Diablo.

[@krisnauffts5787]

Great review.

[@larrytotter5790]

Procedurally generated dark souls with guns just sounds like the chalice dungeons and I'm in

[@Gunn3r91697]

5:27 It's the damn blocks from shifting sand land in Super Mario 64!

[@NoobProMaster01]

Wow a 9! Better than it's predecessor!

[@ghostderazgriz]

Predecessor*

[@bernardbarfield]

I'm excited for this!!!

[@soooluscious5636]

Thanks for the review Trav!

[@yusuke502]

Does this game have cross play between PS5 & Xbox Series?

[@siendigaming5469]

The first one is masterpiece, the second is more than that...Gunfire Games 🤘, Please continue Darksiders 4 after this

[@aviscii]

YES! A coop Darksiders 4 is my dream too :D

[@dirtnap9641]

Game of the year for me

[@joelalvares8351]

Ah...Remnant from the ashes was an awesome game!! With a 9 score I'm really looking forward to the sequel ....

[@rdr6253]

The real question is... did the flesh out and now support crossplay or crossgen, or is it still only crossgen and plagued by DC and bad connectivity

[@ZackMagic1983]

Can't wait till the 25th!!

[@roycunliffe9381]

Thx didn’t know it came 25th

[@kami3449]

This is actually the third game. Chronos before the ashes, Remnant from the ashes, and now Remnant 2 making this a trilogy.

[@Mister_G_Point6969]

Ultimate Edition purchased thx IGN for that perfect Review!!!!

[@punani_slayer4209]

Where do you get those emojis?

[@timabad766]

pre-ordered this. I've never played the first one, but I'm pretty jacked for this. let's gooo

[@matthewradeck646]

100% play Remnant from the Ashes, especially if you have two friends to play with. AMAZING

[@Nos7algiK]

Wow what an upgrade from the first game and that one was already pretty decent!

[@jdawg86]

Why 3 player though ? Should be 4 player coop standard

[@kami3449]

Says who?

[@jdawg86]

@@kami3449 me

[@gameman876]

Are we not going to talk about the always online issue with the game? That’s going to be great a launch.

[@mattengland653]

Been on early access on PS5 over the weekend - man, never played the first one but this is a very very polished game. The 3D audio on the PS5 anyways, is OUTSTANDING. the game reminds me somewhat of Returnal with its my bending random generation and in some ways it’s aesthetic, but it is surely it’s on thing and hell of a lot of fun - especially co-op!

[@jepstark5103]

Which the best to play this game. Controler or keyboard mouse

[@Joutja123]

Can't wait for this

[@silentreaper5805]

$70 for the ultimate edition which will get u all the dlc’s on release, 3 day early access, plus all the little starting goodies. Meanwhile big game companies releasing micro transaction filled garbage for $70 at base game price.

[@Necro_Hexual]

Friday can't come soon enough Hoping for more backpack skins and maybe other varieties of dog companion. Gunfire plz.

[@TheGeritr]

If the graphics were a little more better and the main idea why visiting the words were more important that finding a random character that saved us this game would without a doubt be a 10 out of 10

[@dantevale5008]

Everyone go play Remnant From the Ashes NOW, you won't regret it. Best to play co-op. Tons of secrets and always something new to experience through each playthrough

[@benh2871]

this looks like a sick game and for a reasonable price........im in

[@howtodoit4204]

This might just be the first game to challenge the Souls games for the throne. They went all out on this one.

[@UberWolf712]

Wonder if chronos of the ashes will get a sequel as well?

[@adityaponugonti]

IGN didn't know that it would be on Gamepass. Else they would have rated it 7/10 lol!

[@l.r.7505]

Lol yup

[@wolverine6043]

Remnant the best game

[@kingteb]

Is it still fun if you don’t have ps+ to play online?

[@gail3721]

looks great cant wait to get my hands on it happy D4 dropped the ball hard maybe more ppl will get involved in this now from a dev team that act cares about there players having fun

[@M_A_R_K_23]

How did it drop the ball? I’m debating between these two games

[@Zompokio]

"bosses aren't bullet sponges anymore" >cuts to clip of a guy standing in place and shooting at a bullet spongey boss

[@moonnis4608]

Bosses should be bullet spongy, theyre bosses after all, want to kill one with like three headshots from a sniper ? That would make it a lame boss, normal enemies are that ones that should never be bullet sponges, thats the reason totk combat become even more garbage than what it already was from botw

[@kami3449]

Technically bosses were never bullet sponges, if they were then you just weren't built correctly

[@B-Str0]

So damn excited for this! Great timing too after the nerf fest in diablo 4

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

That nerf must be really bad. Everybody keeps talking about it.

[@dreameater2661]

​@@ShutterSpeedGamingoh it bad haven't got the game yet they nerf completely everything. To loot and even xp

[@stayingfreshagain]

@@ShutterSpeedGaming its bad bro, reason why im switching to this tomorrow lol..

[@blakefenslerjr4858]

What did they nerf in d4? Was going to get it for my son

[@Me-nv7bg]

Yeah what was nerfed?

[@GamerChex]

I'm so excited to stream this, gahhh just gonna be playing diablo 4 until then

[@mediocresumo1]

9 is crazy! Gonna have to try it now.

[@fredlss89]

Both the first and this one are actually 10/10

[@GILGUM]

Can't wait 😅