Blood Bowl II Reviews

Blood Bowl II is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
90 / 100
Sep 23, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 isn't going to be for everybody, but that isn't going to stop me from recommending it to everyone I know. At the end of the day, it's just plain fun!

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Oct 19, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 will require patience to learn its ins and outs, but thankfully it has a great way to teach you the ropes throughout its campaign.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2015

There is very little I can fault with Blood Bowl 2, it is solidly executed and a must for those seeking a fun and competitive game to play.

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8.8 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2015

A great mash-up of sports and turn-based strategy in a fresh and exciting way. If you like anything fantasy and enjoy a good turn-based game, then you're likely to love this, regardless of whether you like sports or not.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 6, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 is a deceptively simple yet tactically deep turn-based sports game well worth your time. For maximum utility, avoid the campaign mode and join a league as soon as possible.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 11, 2015

It's hard to really pinpoint who will enjoy Blood Bowl 2 the most. Strategy, board game and American Football fans will all get something from it. Still, it's worth trying your hand at it even if you're not a fan of those genres. The main issue with the game is the steep learning curve and the length of the matches. If you're someone with limited time this probably isn't the game for you. If you do have the time for such a big commitment though, then you're in for a treat.

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Bit Cultures
Rafael Serrato
84%
Oct 21, 2015

The Blood Bowl franchise is an overlooked, yet interesting series. The fact that it warranted a sequel is great for fans and even better for newer players looking to join the blood-sport's pandemonium. The game may look daunting for these new comers as strategy, micromanaging and finding the perfect league won't come without practice.

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8.4 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2017

A faithful recreation of the smash hit boardgame and a ton of fun to boot!

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8 / 10
Sep 22, 2015

[O]verall, Blood Bowl 2 is a step forward. It's a much friendlier, easier game than its predecessors, with improved looks, a tutorial campaign, controller support, and the UI improvements. New players won't feel blocked off from enjoying it.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 appears to specific tastes, but offers a detailed and rewarding challenge.

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80 / 100
Sep 27, 2015

Blood Bowl II is a unique tactical turn-based game with an amusing setting and a lot of personality. The underlying game is solid and offers a lot of possibility for multiplayer, but the interface and the camera could use a little bit of polishing. Otherwise the biggest problem will be finding players willing to stick around for the league mode.

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4 / 5.0
Oct 14, 2015

This inspired pairing of the Warhammer universe with American Football works surprisingly well, although it has to be said that fans of more straightforward sporting sims may not take to the game as well as those who prefer tactical, turn based titles, as Blood Bowl 2 definitely leans towards the latter.

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Digitally Downloaded
Jedediah H.
Top Critic
Oct 7, 2015

A smart mixture of Warhammer strategy and American Football, BB 2 combines the nuance of turn-based skill with perceptive risk management to create a game that is equal parts joy and pain to figure out. And though it bears the frustrations of unpredictability and a sporadically malfunctioning A.I., which destroys match pacing (and will probably be patched), the core gameplay is intelligent and deep enough to advocate to anyone who appreciates turn-based strategy coupled with an endearing high fantasy aesthetic.

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8 / 10
Oct 20, 2015

Not for everyone, but what Blood Bowl II does, it does exceptionally well.

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ThisGenGaming
ThisGenGaming
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 is an interesting game, while I don't feel there is enough meat on the bones of this game to warrant a full price purchase, it's certainly worth your time when the price is right. Anyone who likes a tactical game and would like a different take on that genre should definitely give this game a try. As a fan of turn based games and the hilarious take on American Football I found it an enjoyable experience.

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8 / 10.0
May 14, 2016

Undoubtedly Blood Bowl 2 is a very unique game that really has no other similar games to compare it with, but it is a fantastic mashup of two games. The level of detail in the game is a great aspect that will have you admiring all the characters in the game including your opposition

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T.J. Hafer
Top Critic
7.8 / 10.0
Sep 22, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 is a smashy, satisfying, goofy tactical melee that leaves just a bit too much up to the six-sided dice.

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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 28, 2015

If you can accept the role that randomness plays in the overall game, Blood Bowl II offers a great deal of turn-based strategic fun.

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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2015

Blood Bowl 2 features a lot of customisation, with a focus on the player building the perfect team for their gameplay strategy. There is a heavy 'luck of the dice' element, which may frustrate some players, but serves to add to the board-game feel that the game is emulating.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2015

Not only does it offer a fun, strategic take on American football, but it also introduces many unique elements, such as a permanent injury system and leveling up players, that allow the title to transcend past typical sport titles.

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