The Documentary 2.5
by The Game
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
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  1. 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.
  2. Billboard.com
    Oct 21, 2015
    90
    You can question its originality, but the music hits hard.
  3. 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.
  5. HipHopDX
    Oct 21, 2015
    80
    With so many artists trying and failing to capitalize on reprisals of their finest work and have the breadth of work necessary for a strong double album, this particular release and its quality deserves attention.
  6. NOW Magazine
    Oct 21, 2015
    80
    Sequels rarely outdo the original, and despite The Game naming Kendrick Lamar his successor years ago, The Documentary 2 and 2.5 prove he's far from over.

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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
  1. BigTyCoon
    Oct 23, 2015
    10
    This album is easily a classic and the whole set is the best double album in hip hop history. There is no other album this long that is thisThis album is easily a classic and the whole set is the best double album in hip hop history. There is no other album this long that is this consistently amazing and strong all throughout.… Full Review »
  2. T-rodney
    Oct 23, 2015
    7
    Documentary 2.5 is good but not better than its predecessors. This album was more serious, more emotional and had more beats similar to theDocumentary 2.5 is good but not better than its predecessors. This album was more serious, more emotional and had more beats similar to the early 2000's than Documentary 2 and some things work and some don't. The album starts off with a skit then starts with the song Magnus Carlse featuring Anderson Paak( who was the best feature in this album) the song is okay but seems to drag on with was one of the problems in this album. The album goes on with Crenshaw / 80s and Cocaine and Gang bang anyway which were also good then the emotional track The Ghetto with Nas and will.i.am which was one of the best tracks of the album. From adam was okay but slightly disappointing with Lil wayne being disappointing, The Album goes on consistent with mostly good tracks and some bad ones with Intoxicated which was the worst song of the album because some DJ will be just talking, The Album finishes off with el chapo which was also good. The Documentary 2.5 is truely for The Game's fans as he talks about his rough neighbourhood, being a father and being a gangster, there a a few fun tracks with Quiks Groove(BEST TRACK), Up the wall and outside. The best tracks are The Ghetto, Quiks Groove, Gang related and up the wall, while the worst tracks are Intoxicated, From Adam and Life.The best features are Nas, Will.i.am, Ty dolla $ign and everyone on Quiks Groove cause it was A SUPER FUN TRACK. Worst features lil wayne and everyone on Moment of violence. This album is emotional, falls flat at times but has a few fun tracks. This is a good Album not better than its predecessors but a good album with a The Game being at his best in a long while.… Full Review »
  3. mrchrister2
    Oct 26, 2015
    9
    Not a single bad song on this album. Overall just a way more solid, focused album than the Documentary 2. The lyrics on the front side and theNot a single bad song on this album. Overall just a way more solid, focused album than the Documentary 2. The lyrics on the front side and the bangers on the back side keep me pressing repeat.… Full Review »
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