Blasphemous II
Most streamers rate Blasphemous II a must-play.
3 streamer verdicts· Released 2023-08-24Independent creators only · sponsored coverage never counts
Streamer Verdicts
3 displayed
Our analysis
A stellar sequel that keeps the first game's dark, gory pixel-art style while adding three upgradeable weapons, deeper combat and more cohesive platforming puzzles. Only minor slowdown and a camera glitch mar an excellent metroidvania.
Our analysis
A refined, highly enjoyable Metroidvania-Souls hybrid sequel that improves on the original with three distinct weapons tied to puzzle-solving and tighter platforming, strong world-building, gorgeous pixel art, and excellent audio. Difficulty sits comfortably middle-of-the-road, and there is plenty of replayable content. It plays a little safe at times, leaning on too many returning enemies, but fans of the first game will find more than enough here.
Our analysis
A strong sequel and a clear improvement over the original, with deeper, more satisfying combat built around three distinct starting weapons, magic, and parry-driven combos. Its uniquely realized baroque world rewards attentive, puzzle-like exploration, and performance is rock solid across a roughly 30-hour skill-based map. The relentlessly dark, symbol-heavy design can numb players and the audio is merely serviceable, but at its price it offers excellent value.
About
- Released
- 2023-08-24
- Genre
- Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie
Creator Mentions · 1
- GGod is a Geek👍 positiveWatch
Our analysis
Mick found Blasphemous 2 to be a major improvement over the first game. The addition of multiple weapon choices that serve as metroidvania keys, customizable altar pieces for build diversity, and a more malleable difficulty balance make it less oppressive. While still challenging and dark, the expanded options provide more agency than the original.
