Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Developers: EKO Software
- Publishers: 505 Games
How to Survive 2 (2016): A Comprehensive Review
Introduction
How to Survive 2 is a survival horror video game developed by Eko Software and published by 505 Games. It was released on October 9, 2016, for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The game is a sequel to How to Survive, which was released in 2013.
Gameplay
How to Survive 2 is a third-person shooter with a focus on survival. Players must scavenge for resources, craft items, and build shelter in order to survive in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The game can be played solo or with up to four players in cooperative multiplayer.
There are three main modes in How to Survive 2:
- Survival: In this mode, players must scavenge for resources, craft items, and build shelter in order to survive as long as possible. Players can also complete quests to earn rewards.
- Challenge: In this mode, players must complete a series of challenges, such as killing a certain number of zombies or collecting a certain number of resources.
- Multiplayer: In this mode, players can team up with up to three other players to complete missions and survive together.
Setting
How to Survive 2 is set in a post-apocalyptic Louisiana swamp. The game’s world is filled with lush vegetation, abandoned buildings, and hordes of zombies. Players must explore this dangerous world in order to find resources and survive.
Characters
There are four playable characters in How to Survive 2:
- Abe: A former soldier who is skilled in combat.
- Sofia: A doctor who is skilled in healing.
- Jack: A mechanic who is skilled in crafting.
- Kenny: A hunter who is skilled in tracking and gathering.
Each character has their own unique abilities and skills. Players can choose to play as any of the four characters, and they can switch between characters at any time.
Crafting
Crafting is an essential part of survival in How to Survive 2. Players can craft a variety of items, including weapons, tools, and shelter. Crafting recipes can be found throughout the game world, and players can also experiment with different combinations of materials to create new items.
Combat
Combat in How to Survive 2 is fast-paced and brutal. Players can use a variety of weapons to kill zombies, including guns, melee weapons, and explosives. Players can also use stealth to avoid detection, or they can use traps to kill zombies without engaging them directly.
Survival
In addition to combat, players must also focus on survival in How to Survive 2. Players must scavenge for food and water, and they must build shelter to protect themselves from the elements and the zombies. Players can also grow their own food and raise animals to provide themselves with a sustainable source of resources.
Reception
How to Survive 2 received mixed reviews from critics. Some critics praised the game’s survival mechanics and crafting system, while others criticized the game’s repetitive gameplay and lack of polish. The game was also criticized for its technical problems, which included frame rate drops and crashes.
Despite the mixed reviews, How to Survive 2 was a commercial success. The game sold over 1 million copies worldwide, and it was one of the best-selling games on Steam in 2016.
Conclusion
How to Survive 2 is a solid survival horror game with a focus on crafting and survival. The game’s challenging gameplay, diverse characters, and beautiful setting make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre. However, the game’s repetitive gameplay and technical problems may put off some players.
Review Score
7/10
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