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: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Generación Xbox
    Aug 17, 2023
    93
    It is one of the essential titles in any catalogue.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Aug 17, 2023
    90
    If you enjoyed the first Blasphemous, then getting hold of Blasphemous 2 is a given. Everything that was great about the first game has been built on in the second, with nearly all issues addressed.
  3. Xbox Tavern
    Aug 28, 2023
    86
    When all is said and done I believe Blasphemous 2 will sit high atop the Metroidvania Pantheon. However, throughout almost my entire time with the game, I couldn’t get the first game out of my mind – thinking how I should go back and play it again or finish off all of the free bonus DLC. The new weapon system with its three separate weapons gives this a good amount of replayability and allows for many different playstyles which is great. As a whole, the sequel is much more approachable for new players to the genre, and while there are plenty of improvements and quality-of-life additions, I can’t help but feel that Blasphemous 2 is the inferior product. Hopefully, the Game Kitchen plans on adding additional content here as they did with the original. I enjoyed my time with the game, but it needs something more to really draw me back in.
  4. ZTGD
    Oct 6, 2023
    85
    Blasphemous 2 scratched an itch I didn’t even realize I had, I am not a fan of soulsbourne games, but I think I AM a fan of roguelikes, especially this one that took the best parts from the metroidvania genre and expertly weaved with the ‘Souls’ type combat. Boasting a strange and evocative narrative that is presented with beautifully painted and animated cutscenes that look like works of art hanging in the Louvre, Blasphemous 2 is itself a work of art.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Aug 17, 2023
    80
    The Game Kitchen manages to do very well by combining video games and Andalusian folklore. They once again demonstrate their mastery of metroidvania with Blasphemous 2 by further pushing the formula of the first episode: three weapons directly integrated into the gameplay, an atmosphere that is still just as gloomy and combat that is gratifying and far from insoluble. However, those who did not catch the first episode are not likely to be converted as the evolution remains too timid in our opinion.
  6. Digital Spy
    Sep 5, 2023
    80
    2023 has been a banner year for games, and it’s clear that Blasphemous 2 sits in the upper echelons of those releases, a beautifully grotesque Metroidvania that’s deserving of everyone's time. From the gloriously gruesome visuals to its ferociously paced combat and beautiful soundtrack, Blasphemous 2 is an instant classic in the genre.
  7. SomosXbox
    Sep 11, 2023
    80
    Blasphemous 2 is a sequel that lives up to expectations. Offering us a wider range of weapons to choose from in combat, and a much lighter and faster gameplay than its predecessor, it manages to trap us in a broad story that is told bit by bit. Leaving aside the roguelike genre and focusing on the purest metroidvania, we have ahead dozens of hours of fun in its original dark world, and has an atmosphere and an artistic design that will remain forever in the history of 2D platform video games.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. asm1991
    Aug 31, 2023
    10
    Excelent. Top design . Like a soul . Graph is 10, art top and game play is like metroid
  2. temsiom
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    juego indispensable para cualquier amante de las plataformas en 2D con un pixel art de 10, música, jugabilidad, lore, evolución del personaje,juego indispensable para cualquier amante de las plataformas en 2D con un pixel art de 10, música, jugabilidad, lore, evolución del personaje, mapa... es simplemente espectacular, una verdadera obra de arte, si eres seguidor del soulslike también tienes motivos para celebrarlo con este pedazo de juego.… Expand
  4. dani_mrquez
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
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  5. rocco666123
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    love it. it's hard, but so rewarding. part one already had me spellbound, but part two got right to the little glitches and smoothed them out.love it. it's hard, but so rewarding. part one already had me spellbound, but part two got right to the little glitches and smoothed them out. Ladders, enemy variety, weapon selection, etc.… Expand
  6. SojMg
    Sep 1, 2023
    9
    Debo de decir que el titulo es muy bueno, da lo esperado pero realmente cadece de dificultad qué su antecesor.
  7. sirspartan117
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Buen juego, mucho mas corto que el primero pero el combate es mas rapido en este, como buen juego de este tipo no te dice mucho de tusBuen juego, mucho mas corto que el primero pero el combate es mas rapido en este, como buen juego de este tipo no te dice mucho de tus habilidades o del mapa, eso lo tienes que buscar. Gran juego… Expand
  8. branlin
    Sep 8, 2023
    2
    Exclusive Titles: PlayStation has a history of strong exclusive game titles developed by both first-party and third-party studios. TheseExclusive Titles: PlayStation has a history of strong exclusive game titles developed by both first-party and third-party studios. These exclusive games often receive more attention and resources, allowing for higher levels of polish.

    Development Support: Sony provides development support and resources to studios working on PlayStation-exclusive titles, which can lead to improved game quality.

    Quality Control: Sony's rigorous quality control standards for games published on their platform help ensure that only polished and well-optimized games are released to the public.

    Consistent Hardware: PlayStation consoles have a consistent hardware platform, which allows developers to optimize their games more effectively, leading to better performance and fewer technical issues.

    Development Time: Many PlayStation exclusives have longer development cycles, giving developers more time to refine and polish their games.

    Financial Investment: Sony's financial backing can result in larger budgets for game development, enabling studios to invest in advanced technology, graphics, and gameplay mechanics.

    Attention to Detail: Developers working on PlayStation titles often pay meticulous attention to detail, including graphics, storytelling, and gameplay mechanics, which contributes to the overall polish of their games.    … Expand

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