The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 24
  3. Negative: 4 out of 24
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  1. 4P.de
    Apr 4, 2018
    73
    Quotation forthcoming.
  2. GameGrin
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    The Witch and The Hundred Knight 2 is a worthwhile follow up to the first game and, even with some repetitive gameplay, is a solid title worth checking out.
  3. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 9, 2018
    70
    The story may put some off given its plodding pace and numerous quirky side stories, but most people who are interested in this game likely enjoy exactly that kind of storytelling.
  5. God is a Geek
    Apr 8, 2018
    65
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 improves on the original in many ways but still suffers from poor design decision.
  6. 3DJuegos
    Apr 6, 2018
    65
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is not a bad game, but it lacks the variety, depth and possibilities found in the best Action RPGs out there.
  7. Vandal
    Mar 27, 2018
    65
    It's a good sequel, but it doesn't fix any of the issues of the original title and it lacks that NIS magic you expect from their games. If you really enjoyed the first one, you'll enjoy this one too.
  8. Everyeye.it
    Apr 5, 2018
    63
    The game brings home enough with a fun and frenetic combat system, suitable for short game sessions and not-too-demanding palates.
  9. IGN Spain
    Mar 28, 2018
    63
    The saga of the witch and the gentleman promises certain things that he has not just fulfilled. An Action RPG with little spark and personality.
  10. Video Chums
    Apr 7, 2018
    61
    It's true that The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 features some undeniably addictive combat and character growth mechanics but the general tedium of its campaign makes it a tough action RPG to widely recommend.
  11. ZTGD
    May 23, 2018
    60
    Big fans of the original who really want more Hundred Knight will likely enjoy this game, but don’t be surprised that it’s only more of the same. As for anyone who hasn’t tried the original, save some cash and pick up the original if a different take on the hack and slash genre seems interesting. Otherwise, I would say this game is simply too repetitive without enough enjoyable payoff to where I would say playing this over another title.
  12. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 23, 2018
    60
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is an action role-playing videogame with a top-down isometric view developed and published by Nippon Ichi Software for the PlayStation 4. Gameplay is nice, but the game maps are too dispersive, with messy plot and bizarre characters.
  13. COGconnected
    Apr 10, 2018
    60
    Despite the friendly gameplay and interesting tactics, The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 falls short in developing its characters and presenting a satisfactory storyline, thus leading to a somewhat dull experience.
  14. Gameblog.fr
    Apr 9, 2018
    60
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is a nice action-RPG that has his flaws and his charms.
  15. SpazioGames
    Mar 27, 2018
    60
    Like the previous chapter, we don't think that The Witch and The Hundred Knight 2 is a bad title, but it isn't an excellent one either, remaining sufficient. If you liked the previous game, you can easily enjoy the sequel, otherwise this won't make you change your mind.
  16. Cubed3
    Mar 26, 2018
    60
    Poorly written, with a horrendous story to gameplay ratio, it's hard not to see Hundred Knight 2 as more visual novel/button masher than action RPG. It's a shame considering the combat can be genuinely great at times.
  17. Push Square
    Apr 10, 2018
    50
    The Witch and The Hundred Knight 2 is a colourful, funny, and interesting game, but it's greatly hindered by a drawn-out, convoluted battle system. Hardcore JRPG fans will get more out of this game than the casual player, but as a whole it just feels far too inaccessible for its own good.
  18. PlayStation Country
    Apr 3, 2018
    50
    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is more of the same. The original was already pretty repetitive so to do the same thing over with less interesting characters, randomised dungeons and less gameplay distractions is a big ask. There may be something here for major fans of the first title but if you're looking for improvements then you'll be massively disappointed.

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17
  1. GBG_Jason
    Apr 2, 2018
    6
    Several years ago I had taken it upon myself to run through all the games that Nippon Ichi Software had released on the PS3. Disgaea on theSeveral years ago I had taken it upon myself to run through all the games that Nippon Ichi Software had released on the PS3. Disgaea on the PS2 was the game to really put the studio on the map for America, although the first game from them I ever played was Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure back in 2000 on the PlayStation. To say NIS puts out a lot of games after that is a bit of an understatement, especially when considering all of the Japan only titles, so jumping into a sequel like this means it’s entirely possible to forget what you’re getting into gameplay wise. There are two main types of RPGs that the company puts out: SRPGs and more action based RPGs. So when I anticipated the often used chess board and got a real-time dungeon system, I was pleasantly surprised - and then remembered exactly what it was I was getting into.

    The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is an action RPG with the NIS flavor you would expect. If you don't like NIS games because of their design or style of humor, this game won't be changing that for you. If you played the original, this is more of the same with a new cast of characters. Admittedly, the gameplay can seem a bit generic at times, with enemies and dungeons becoming monotonous over the course of the game (especially if you played the previous one), but it has the overwhelming charm that you can always expect from the developer.

    The game's story opens with the search for a girl who shows up with a mysterious slit on her forehead while looking for a gift for her sister. Initially its thought that she hurt herself, but it ends up being a third eye for a witch that has possessed her. Shortly after being exiled from their home, the afflicted sister is taken in for some medical practices which don't turn out the way they anticipate. The witch awakens and employs the Hundred Knight to reacquire her skills with their journey beginning thereafter.

    The game can be mostly broken up into sections of dialogue with character portraits while the other involves dungeon crawling and battles. The dialogue can be skipped if for some reason you have to leave the game because something comes up (and you don't just turn off the PS4 so you can continue later on), or in the event you don't care for the game's dialogue. Although considering that's half the game, I can't imagine why you'd bother playing the game in that manner. In addition to the story, you'll have options to interact with the characters by agreeing, questioning, or denying the requests. These decisions have an impact on the ending you receive, as well as the immediate dialogue following your response, but they don't seem to affect the majority of the experience.

    As mentioned previously, a large amount of the game may come off as generic when it comes to the battle system. As you move throughout the dungeons, which will start to look the same as you wander throughout, somewhat similar to the randomized floors in Persona 3 and 4, you may start to wonder if you're going the right way. Luckily the maps help give you direction, though the battles will often not require much than some button mashing. That's not to say that the battles don't have depth, as there is plenty available within the game with different abilities and battle options. Thing is, much of it isn't necessary for your success. The item system is the same as before, as is the time limit of playing which is imposed by the GigaCalorie system that restores your health and allows for actions to be made.

    Honestly, NIS games are almost all enjoyed by their fans, regardless of the format. Anyone that loved the first entry in this series will no doubt enjoy this one as well, but it won't stand out for people that either don't care for NIS games or this genre. It's nice to see this universe get another chance, but it doesn't do enough to differentiate it from the previous game, which is a shame.    … Full Review »
  2. retoniio
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    this game isnt the same as the previous game it isnt a master peice but it is great
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