- Publisher: Daedalic Entertainment
- Release Date: Jan 20, 2015
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One
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Jan 16, 2015Blackguard 2 manages to exist as a game that feels like a classic strategy role playing game, and as so much more at the same time. A deep story with great characters, varied quests, deep customization, and great battles make for a must have game. It may be a bit daunting for those new to the genre, but the payoff after the challenge is more than worth it.
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Feb 27, 2015If you're interested in experiencing a story that isn't just the standard fantasy lore, then Blackguards 2 is worth a try.
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Jan 19, 2015Blackguards 2 is an immensely satisfying turn based strategy game that brings an enticing story and high-quality balanced combat to the table.
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Jan 20, 2015A good sequel that manages to correct some of the issues of the first Blackguards. Despite some technical issues, Blackguards 2 is a must-have for fans of turn-based strategy games.
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Pelit (Finland)Mar 18, 2015Not all RPG’s should be about dialog and inter-party romances, and Blackguards 2 proves that well. Nice set of varied combat scenarios, with a great battle system, fine by me. [Feb 2015]
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Feb 2, 2015Blackguards 2 builds on the success of its predecessor in an interesting way. Some simplifications have been made, but the game now offers a more open-ended campaign and an intriguingly deep combat system. The game's graphics and voiceovers could have been improved upon but as as a whole Blackguards 2 is a solid and entertaining sequel.
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Jan 16, 2015More freedom and lots of little improvements make this sequel a lot better - and all that for a fair price.
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Feb 21, 2015The metagame feels comfortingly familiar to those who have played titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics.
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Feb 13, 2015Blackguards 2 had a rocky launch, but the 2.0 patch release fixes virtually all the technical and balancing issues that I encountered with it. I found its story to be a little pedestrian, but really enjoyed the gameplay and customizability of the characters.
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Feb 5, 2015Blackguards 2 is the true heir of the first chapter, and there's enough to keep the fans busy for many strategic gameplay hours.
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Jan 23, 2015Coming so soon after the first entry Blackguards 2 is a surprisingly packed improvement over the original, giving you the chance to dominate and rule over South Aventuria with all the bitterness and rage such a task would need.
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Jan 23, 2015Blackguards 2 is an improved and expanded version of the tactical fantasy cRPG from a year ago. After introducing many modifications, the battles are more dynamic but still challenging, and the player's frustration level is minimal. Repeating maps encourages trying out new tactics, and a really cool storyline is an additional motivation for playing.
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Jan 22, 2015Blackguards 2 may start off as a something of a bad-guy gimmick, but it soon transcends the wow factor inspired by the dark gothic setting and the baleful protagonists. Come for the evil, stay for the brilliantly realized and addictive tactical game loaded with depth and challenge.
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Jan 22, 2015If you can overlook the dated graphics and some bugs, in Blackguards 2 you'll find a great tactical RPG, true to the spirit of "The Dark Eye' franchise.
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Jan 20, 2015The more focused campaign, and a protagonist that is much more than a cardboard cut out have elevated the sequel considerably.
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Jan 19, 2015With a stronger protagonist and better combat and RPG systems, Blackguards 2 is a more engaging, more incisive game than the original.
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Jan 19, 2015Blackguards 2 is a way more well-rounded and ambitious game than its predecessor was.
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Jan 16, 2015Blackguards 2 takes the formula of the initial release and expands upon it, but there’s nothing truly innovative, apart from the origin story of Cassia and her frequent moments of near madness.
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Jan 21, 2015A very good tactical RPG, in many ways bizarrely closer to the Japanese school than to the western one.
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Feb 10, 2015Blackguards 2 brings back everything we loved from the first game of the series and from The Dark Eye board game, improving on some key areas that makes this entry stronger. The lack of any multiplayer option and being only in English are its biggest flaws.
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Jan 20, 2015It lacks something that makes it unique or surprising, but apart from this, it's a solid, engaging experience fans of RPGs are going to enjoy.
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Jan 18, 2015Daedalic effectively removed the elements that made last year's release annoying at all the wrong moments, and left its players with the best parts of the experience. It's still a methodical, almost plodding tactical roleplaying game, but now it's easier to find the fun and to enjoy its world and characters.
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Jan 16, 2015You’re not going to get blown away, but you’ll certainly be left with some fond memories and a solid experience.
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Apr 21, 2015An intriguing protagonist and art style can't save you from long battles and artificial content.
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Jan 23, 2015An entertaining RPG with some strategic elements in it. Fans of both genres won't be disappointed with its funny classic gameplay.
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Jan 21, 2015Blackguards 2 is a good sequel. Less confused than Blackguards, the game has a more dynamic gameplay, richer management elements and less frustrating fights, but also a weak difficulty calibration and slow paced combats.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 56 out of 92
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Mixed: 21 out of 92
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Negative: 15 out of 92
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