Blackguards 2 Reviews

Blackguards 2 is ranked in the 60th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
5 / 5.0
Jan 15, 2015

Blackguard 2 manages to exist as a game that feels like a classic strategy role playing game, and as so much more at the same time. A deep story with great characters, varied quests, deep customization, and great battles make for a must have game.

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8.8 / 10.0
Feb 27, 2015

Top notch presentation and a compelling main character really set Blackguards 2 up to deliver a solid tactical strategy RPG. Everything about the game, the weapons, abilities, characters, and options are varied enough to keep things interesting but simple enough not to get lost in the tedium of micromanaging a party. It is not without its flaws and the battles can sometimes bog down, but it is a good experience to play and uses a wide cast of allies and enemies well. If you're interested in experiencing a story that isn't just the standard fantasy lore, then Blackguards 2 is worth a try.

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Gamers FTW
Top Critic
8.4 / 10.0
Dec 15, 2014

Blackguards 2 is an immersive and enjoyable game, which allows a player to adjust all aspects of the game to suit their own playstyle, while constantly keeping them on their toes, as the tiniest slip-up can result in failure. Very entertaining, even for those who aren't fans of turn-based strategy.

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8.3 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2017

Blackguards 2 presents a dark and engaging tale that's sure to haunt you even after you put it down.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 21, 2015

Sinister protagonists and smart tactical combat make Blackguards 2 a compelling exercise in evil.

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Feb 11, 2015

Blackguards 2 had a rocky launch, but the 2.0 patch release fixes virtually all the technical and balancing issues that I encountered with it. I found its story to be a little pedestrian, but really enjoyed the gameplay and customizability of the characters.

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8 / 10
Jan 20, 2015

Blackguards 2 has surprised me. Though I enjoyed the tactical combat in its predecessor, I wasn't left hungry for a second outing. But the more focused campaign, and a protagonist that is much more than a cardboard cut out have elevated the sequel considerably. Some slightly awkward writing and odd moments of jarring silliness weaken the grim premise, but not enough to topple it. And the immensely satisfying fights are more than worth putting up with some cracks.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 19, 2015

With a stronger protagonist and better combat and RPG systems, Blackguards 2 is a more engaging, more incisive game than the original.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 11, 2015

The metagame feels comfortingly familiar to those who have played titles such as Final Fantasy Tactics

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8 / 10.0
Jan 23, 2015

Coming so soon after the first entry Blackguards 2 is a surprisingly packed improvement over the original, giving you the chance to dominate and rule over South Aventuria with all the bitterness and rage such a task would need. It won't suit all newcomers to PC TRPGs and yes, battles can be brutal and unforgiving at times, but for those with even the slightest bent towards getting knee deep in stats and tactical battles then Blackguards 2 is a worthy purchase.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 24, 2015

Did you like the previous Blackguards? Did you want it simpler and more efficient? Do you like map control games? If you answered yes to all of these, I think I just found you a new PC game.

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8 / 10.0
Feb 4, 2015

In spite of these small gripes, Blackguards 2 is a much more complete and better-playing game than its predecessor and will no doubt please all of those who loved the first. Unfortunately (or fortunately, if you are a hardcore fan like me), the game has not been streamlined enough to attract casual CRPG fans and will still be far too complex and challenging for those not accustomed to the difficulty of a dyed-in-the-wool European game like Blackguards.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 15, 2015

Blackguards 2 takes the formula of the initial release and expands upon it, but there's nothing truly innovative, apart from the origin story of Cassia and her frequent moments of near madness.

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8 / 10.0
Jan 26, 2015

A sometimes frustrating, always enthralling strategy RPG that has its rough spots. The time necessary to get to grips with it is well spent despite this as it rewards you in so very many ways.

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Leif Johnson
Top Critic
7.8 / 10.0
Jan 16, 2015

Blackguards 2 removes much of the chaff from the original game, but you'll still need some patience.

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76 / 100
Jan 16, 2015

When you consider buying Blackguards 2, there are three questions you need to ask yourself. Do you enjoy tactics RPGs? Do you like an interesting high-fantasy story? Do you have hours and hours to sink into a new game? If you answered yes to any of these, then I'd definitely recommend checking out not only Blackguards 2 but its predecessor as well. Daedalic has done a great job at actually listening to the community to help improve their product, and I'm really happy to see what they've done. You're not going to get blown away, but you'll certainly be left with some fond memories and a solid experience.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2017

Blackguards 2 offers us a good universe inspired by the great titles of classical fantasy literature where betrayals, stereotyped races and magic are more than present in a tactical RPG that is not very ambitious in technical terms, with a very good gameplay but a poor AI and a choices system that is not as deep as it originally seemed.

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75%
Apr 20, 2015

An intriguing protagonist and art style can't save you from long battles and artificial content.

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3.6 / 5.0
Jan 16, 2015

Released just a year following the first title, Blackguards 2 wields exactly what you might expect from an abridged development time. The display is largely the same, yet packed with much more detail. The gameplay mechanics are similar, though with a few adjustments based on critical feedback including a much appreciated non-linear approach to story progression. And yet it also carries with it bugs and design flaws that could have been addressed with more vigorous quality assurance testing before delivery of the final product. As a diehard fan of pen-and-paper RPGs brought to life through video games, I would love to see the series continue, but Daedalic really needs to shake up the formula before their next attempt.

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7 / 10
Jan 27, 2015

One of the delights of settling down to a turn-based tactical RPG is poking around to understand how its systems combine and then utilising those systems in imaginative and tactically satisfying ways. In this regard, Blackguards 2 delivers. Eventually. The writing and presentation are serviceable rather than spectacular but there's a decent level of scope for customisation and engaging combat if you can push past its trudging opening hours. Cassia and co's deep-seated issues and baggage make them an entertaining bunch and while they won't set your world alight, they eventually prove capable of providing many hours of surprisingly amiable companionship.

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