The Documentary 2.5
by The Game
User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 87
  3. Negative: 6 out of 87
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  1. geedup
    Oct 26, 2015
    4
    I like that this is a double album and all the guests as well. Seems like almost anybody who spits is on this thing. But, the bottom line, Game is rapping on them too. Game jacks the flow of some good rappers on this. I found less than 3 good tracks. Bottom line is Game's style is lame, in my view. Although given how much he has sold of this album, I am in the minority!
  2. milomakromallis
    Oct 24, 2015
    5
    Production wise, Game has taken some big steps away from the usual hokey Dre wannabeats he usually goes for which play massively in his favour. Lyrically, as it has been since his first album, its mixed bag. He possesses a sharp technical ability but the continuous repeated name drops is beyond ridiculous, its as if he's become a parody of himself. The only times on this album where we getProduction wise, Game has taken some big steps away from the usual hokey Dre wannabeats he usually goes for which play massively in his favour. Lyrically, as it has been since his first album, its mixed bag. He possesses a sharp technical ability but the continuous repeated name drops is beyond ridiculous, its as if he's become a parody of himself. The only times on this album where we get the unexpected is the Lil Wayne featuring 'From Adam' where Game paints an actual picture with emotion that feels genuine and not contrived. The hook is from Weezy is also a welcomed change from his recent autotune meltdown.

    Songs like Gang Bang Anyway feel forced and slightly generic, YG essentially already made the song 2 years ago on the far superior cut 'I Just Wanna Party'. The large number guests doesn't feel like a necessity just proof Jayceon is incapable of creating decent songs on his own. Not exactly disappointing considering he hasn't had an above average album since his first. What is slightly irritating is the complete lack cohesion sonically. Nothing on these albums sound a thing like his first, lyrically and production wise.    … Expand
  3. nirvanafreak
    Oct 24, 2015
    6
    The best song on here is a bonus track. With Skrillex. The production on the album is nice but The Game just ruins it with the stuff he says. Oh well.

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Dec 11, 2015
    60
    He also works hard to bring variety within the gargantuan two-and-a-half-hour running time with an all-star guest list. [Jan 2016, p.89]
  2. AllMusic
    Nov 9, 2015
    80
    "The Ghetto" with Nas and will.i.am does not disappoint, leaving the album's numbering system the only thing to complain about, as 2015 is the Game's second-best year ever, and there's nothing ".5" about it.
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Oct 21, 2015
    90
    The Documentary 2 & 2.5 prove that he is back, and yes, better than ever. This isn't based on a cursory listen: the evidence is all there. His lyrics are more considered; his flow is varied and on point pretty much throughout; the choice in music is superb; there are concepts that deserve your attention.
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