Review · Action · Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4
Dishonored 2
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
Xbox One · PC · PlayStation 4
Bethesda Softworks · 2016
LumiScore
67/100
Good
Dishonored 2 is a stealth-action RPG that builds problem solving and strategic thinking through critical choices, but contains significant violence and mature content.
Growth (BDS)
50
Risk (RIS)
0
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.70 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.20 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.45 | |
Dishonored 2 encourages players to think strategically and critically to overcome challenges in a stealth-focused environment. It offers opportunities for creative problem-solving and adaptive learning as players experiment with different abilities and approaches to achieve objectives. The game's narrative involves themes of empathy and ethical reasoning as players make choices that impact the game world and its inhabitants.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.00 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.00 | |
The game contains mature content, including significant violence with blood and gore, some strong language, and references to alcohol and drug use. While there are no monetization or social risks, the intense action and stealth elements may be challenging for some players.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–0/mo.