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Remnant II
2023 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Action RPG · Third-person shooter · Soulslike · Looter shooter · Co-op
4 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Remnant II is a highly replayable co-op action RPG that meaningfully expands on its predecessor with sharper gunplay, flexible Archetype builds, imaginative worlds, and procedural campaigns that make repeated runs feel substantially different. Its strongest moments come from inventive boss encounters, rewarding exploration, and the tension of combining ranged combat with Soulslike evasion and progression. Critics consistently praised the variety and buildcraft, though the experience is held back by an underwhelming main story, uneven boss quality, passive-feeling trait progression, and occasional difficulty spikes. It is an especially strong recommendation for players who enjoy challenging cooperative shooters with substantial replay value.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-22
Pros
- Procedural worlds and quests create strong replayability
- Responsive gunplay combined with Soulslike combat
- Flexible Archetype and build customization
- Inventive environments, secrets, and boss encounters
Cons
- Forgettable main story and weak character writing
- Some bosses and encounters feel uneven
- Progression traits can feel passive and incremental
- Occasional artificial difficulty spikes
Review sources
4 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 84/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 70/100
- Destructoid · United States · 85/100
- GameSpot · United States · 70/100