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: 32 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. TechRadar Gaming
    Aug 17, 2023
    100
    Blasphemous 2 is not for the faint of heart. The battles can be difficult at times - to a controller-breaking level. However, if you’re a fan of the stresses and strains found in Souls-like games and are willing to learn the moves inside out, then this Metroidvania will reward you with beautiful finishing kills and adrenaline-filled boss fights.
  2. Finger Guns
    Aug 17, 2023
    90
    Blasphemous 2 is a near-flawless sequel that only improves on its own formula. The game is bigger, bolder and more confident in every facet. Combat is more diverse and brutal, the platforming more fulfilling and the presentation more enriched and hauntingly beautiful. One of the best 2D Metroidvanias that honours the Soulslike formula, whilst carving out its own path.
  3. God is a Geek
    Aug 17, 2023
    90
    Blasphemous 2 is a bold step up for The Game Kitchen, and somehow manages to feel both familiar and brand new.
  4. LaPS4
    Aug 17, 2023
    90
    Blasphemous 2 is one of the best metroidvanias ever. The Game Kitchen has outdone itself in every way to create a masterful sequel to the second pilgrimage of the Penitent One.
  5. BaziCenter
    Aug 18, 2023
    85
    Priced at a decent $30 and the size of only 2GB, Blasphemous 2 offers well over 20 hours of Metroidvania Action, and for those who are patient and are willing to learn and explore, it’s a must buy.
  6. Edge Magazine
    Sep 9, 2023
    80
    Our pilgrimage is one marked by the cuts and bruises we accumulate along the way, yet we find ourselves encouraged by a familiar mantra: how sweet the pain, indeed, when it is our own. [Issue#389, p.106]
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  7. PLAY
    Sep 27, 2023
    60
    An aggravating mix of truly gorgeous visuals and some fun platforming challenges with unsatisfying combat. It feels often flat, and doesn’t live up to the first game. [Issue#32, p.72]
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  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. MilkMaker
    Aug 28, 2023
    10
    2023’s most perfect game for sure , the art style , bosses , sound track and polished on day 1 with no patches need … the wait was worth it2023’s most perfect game for sure , the art style , bosses , sound track and polished on day 1 with no patches need … the wait was worth it and the price is affordable… Expand
  2. dani_mrquez
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    Esta feo que lo diga yo. Simplemente escribo esto para compensar algún cero. Que el juego te puede gustar más o menos, pero un cero? MuyEsta feo que lo diga yo. Simplemente escribo esto para compensar algún cero. Que el juego te puede gustar más o menos, pero un cero? Muy severo no? Yo que sé tan mal está?… Expand
  4. Hoonter10
    Aug 26, 2023
    10
    This is just one of those games that absolutely blows my mind. The puzzles are fun, combat weapons are fantastic, upgrades are worthy, bossThis is just one of those games that absolutely blows my mind. The puzzles are fun, combat weapons are fantastic, upgrades are worthy, boss fights are outstanding and this **** soundtrack absolutely slaps. Don’t sleep on this masterpiece.… Expand
  5. haicvc
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Amazing and beautiful game. A liked. Masterpiece?? Hmm maybe....
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  6. Kaisa
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
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  7. Evool
    Sep 9, 2023
    10
    Awesome game and great atmospher. Masterpieceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  8. Jaycottz
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    A worthy follow-up, which improves in almost every way. Varied weapons, skill tree, a nice mix of platforming to complement the combat. IA worthy follow-up, which improves in almost every way. Varied weapons, skill tree, a nice mix of platforming to complement the combat. I would appreciate more standard enemies instead of just variants (different colour with different element of damage). The bosses are overall fair and generally well telegraphed, although the difficulty curve starts well, then seems to go all over the place, as with later bosses feeling far easier than beginning (this could be from reflexes improved or better abilities/magic). This can be apparent with enemies later that their main difficulty is they take half your health bar with a hit (yes, this can be mitigated with appropriate items etc).

    Audio and music are serviceable, yet I felt I loved the music more this time round. If you are a completionist, this game is very doable, however, there is some very obscure achievements/items that seem a little too vague just because they can, such as the finding of 10 hidden symbols. The NPC's and bosses and some death animations are still grotesque as ever. The Game Kitchen took to heart feedback from the original and made this truly what defines a sequel. Worth the price point and can't wait for DLC (there was 3 in the original). Kudos devs.    … Expand

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#32 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2023
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#43 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023