Blasphemous 2

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  • Summary: The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child.The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child.

    Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets.

    Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came.    … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 18, 2023
    95
    Blasphemous 2 is built on the back of the insanely funded Kickstarter success of the first game, with improved visuals, an even more cohesive art style that still evokes Francisco Goya and Spanish history, more fluid animations, and an extra step up in the music and voice acting. It really is an improvement in every way, and does so without forgoing what made the introduction special. While intimate knowledge of the original entry is not required, it serves to enhance both the world of Blasphemous and the story of the Penitent One. Throw in The Game Kitchen's house-made documentary for good measure, and you've got an enthralling franchise of mystery, misery, and history, capped off by not only one of the best games of its genre, but a fine entry in all of gaming. Any shortcomings be damned, as its stellar elements do more than repent for them.
  2. But Why Tho?
    Aug 17, 2023
    90
    Blasphemous II is a fantastic game that meets expectations as a fan of the first game and leaves the player satisfied and engaged throughout.
  3. Gfinity
    Aug 18, 2023
    90
    A solid take on the Metroidvania genre, Blasphemous 2 stands apart by managing to create a highly atmospheric mechanically demanding experience that will satisfy the needs of those looking for a good challenge.
  4. PC Invasion
    Aug 17, 2023
    85
    If you've been praying for a good Metroidvania, then Blasphemous 2 has come to offer you salvation. Strange cutscenes aside, this is an exceptional game full of tight combat, satisfying secrets, and incredible bosses.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Aug 17, 2023
    80
    Blasphemous 2 is the game that fans of the first chapter longed for. It is Blasphemous to the core, but it is even more beautiful to look at with its gruesome imagery, more varied in its combat system, and denser in content. Sure, the plot continues to be cryptic, the platforming component is left too much on the back burner for a metroidvania, and more importantly, the difficulty curve is poorly handled with a good chunk of the adventure too easy and a spike in challenge in the finale. Overall, however, we are talking about a fun game that never wastes the player's time in the re-exploration phase. There is room for improvement, but it is absolutely recommended.
  6. Shacknews
    Aug 17, 2023
    80
    Blasphemous 2 is a solid sequel that improves upon its predecessor by being truer to its Metroidvania inspirations. It refines the concept of the original game by mixing classic platforming with more modern Soulslike themes. The combat and platforming aren’t ground-breaking, relying a lot on backtracking and collectibles, but the difficulty level generally strikes a fine balance between being challenging and fair. Along with a wonderful art style and spirited music, the game makes blaspheming a reason worth fighting for.
  7. PCGamesN
    Aug 17, 2023
    70
    Blasphemous 2 is a well-constructed but ultimately conventional Metroidvania, and while it still delivers on holy grotesquerie and striking visuals, the end result is a sequel that feels markedly smaller in scope.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. dani_mrquez
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esta feo que lo diga yo. Simplemente escribo esto para compensar algún cero o un uno. Que el juego te puede gustar más o menos, pero un cero? Muy severo no? Yo que sé tan mal está?… Expand
  2. derlangrisser
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    One of the best pixel art ever!
    Very smooth and nice game mechanics, one of the best thematics ever, in a very mature game, and with a very    One of the best pixel art ever!
    Very smooth and nice game mechanics, one of the best thematics ever, in a very mature game, and with a very neat and poetic writing!
    A must for any Metroidvania and/or platformer fans!
    If you enjoyed the first installment, you will definitively enjoy the second!
    And please, do a favor to yourself and ignore the review bombs and not substantiated low scores out there.    … Expand
  4. Arngrim560
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Simplemente el mejor metroidvania que ha salido en estos últimos tiempos, las posibilidades que te dan las tres armas junto a los nuevosSimplemente el mejor metroidvania que ha salido en estos últimos tiempos, las posibilidades que te dan las tres armas junto a los nuevos poderes son geniales, la música es otro 10, el pixel arte inmejorable y la historia lúgibre y oscura es brutal junto con unos bosses y npcs grotescos, el berserk español … Expand
  5. ArataLatam
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Blasphemous II no ofrece más de lo mismo, con un trabajo muy cuidado en cada uno de sus apartados. Nuevos enemigos, exploración con distintosBlasphemous II no ofrece más de lo mismo, con un trabajo muy cuidado en cada uno de sus apartados. Nuevos enemigos, exploración con distintos retos para los que buscan en cada rincón, paisajes variopintos, armas contundentes e historia atrapante. Su lore es mucho más abierto, se presta a la interpretación que cada quien le otorgue conforme avanzas. Introducir tres armas que puedes cambiar en todo momento, además de ser muy diferentes entre sí, ofrece muchas posibilidades. Un viaje de 12 horas si solo quieres ir al punto, aunque puede ser de 20 horas si buscas todo. Salvo algunos errores menores que seguramente arreglen con parches posteriores, este nuevo peregrinaje supera al anterior del penitente.

    https://arata.lat/arata-review-blasphemous-ii-steam/    … Expand
  6. zexred
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Worse than the first one at launch however if it gets the same amount of dlc's it could be great... rpg mechanics are a bit meh imo and theWorse than the first one at launch however if it gets the same amount of dlc's it could be great... rpg mechanics are a bit meh imo and the weapons are lacking too much ... I got like two good boss fights which were also mid not great... makes me think that Mea Culpa was S-tier and I miss it... just like Dark Souls 2 a bad sequel but a solid game not to miss… Expand
  7. ninetieth9838
    Aug 25, 2023
    7
    It's a beautiful game with lots of potential, but it fails the most important aspect of a video game. It's not fun. The incredibly pretentiousIt's a beautiful game with lots of potential, but it fails the most important aspect of a video game. It's not fun. The incredibly pretentious tone, droning mood, and apparent lack of music is putting me to sleep. This is not for me.… Expand
  8. Wavew
    Aug 28, 2023
    1
    Con 2 horas de juego ya tengo mas que suficiente para una 1º valoración. Simplemente es aburrido.

    Si quieres un metroidvania en    Con 2 horas de juego ya tengo mas que suficiente para una 1º valoración. Simplemente es aburrido.

    Si quieres un metroidvania en condiciones, juega a bloodstained, divertido variado y pensado para no estancar al jugador. Blasphemous solo quiere ser complejo y tedioso, solo quiere que des vueltas y desencriptes cada mensaje ambiguo que encuentres.

    Edito,: Después de intentarlo 2 horas mas, le bajo la puntuacion a 0. Es incluso mas horrible, aburrido y pobre de lo que aparenta en un principio, El combate es una vergüenza lleno de hit-box deficientes, golpes estáticos y pobreza de recursos. Las plataformas (sobre todo las de temporizadores) son del 2005. Además de inexactas y repetitivas.

    Los desarrolladores exigen demasiada paciencia de los jugadores, cuando el vagar sin rumbo ya lo vimos en el 2011. Hay que evolucionar. Si este juego no tuviera la estructura de un "souls" nadie hablaría de el.    … Expand

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