Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Reviews
Fortune favours the brave, the family motto of the noble Capon line and the creed of developer Warhorse Studios. In daring to deliver its singular vision for a game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 transports even the most grizzled genre veterans back to a time of truly immersive video game experiences. Challenging, uncompromising, and thoroughly engrossing, it's in a league almost entirely of its own.
KCD2 is a huge medieval RPG that carries all the strengths and a handful of rough edges of its predecessor, integrating them into an incredibly realistic world and epic narrative. It expands, refines and enriches the legacy of the first chapter in an excellent way in practically every way, so for those who appreciated KCD it is a must-buy.
Review in Italian | Read full review
It’s obvious a lot of love has been poured into every facet of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. If you found combat in the first game too difficult or the survival mechanics tedious, then the sequel’s streamlined gameplay might not be enough to change your mind. However, if you were a fan of the first game, there’s so much to enjoy here. It’s clearly the game Warhorse wanted to make back in 2018, and it’s been improved in so many small ways. Bigger and better, it’s a must-play. Aside from some clunkiness and the odd tedious mission, it’s hard to find another game that so expertly combines realism and fun, with tough but satisfying combat, a morally ambiguous but grand story, and a faithfully recreated medieval world brimming with stuff to do. It’s the sequel fans wanted, and I feel quite hungry for more.
Warhorse Studios has delivered an excellent RPG and sequel. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a near total package, with great writing, acting, and a level of immersion that will have you running down every single quest in fear of missing out on a special moment. Frankly, I will be shocked if it's not in the awards conversation at the end of the year.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is not always fun, but man is it always great.
Those who enjoyed the first installment definitely have to buy it, since they are being given dozens of hours of content, in addition to adding more chapters to the lore that was left on a cliffhanger with the first chapter. On the other hand, if you've never played a Western RPG, I'd say tread with caution, as it's not as accessible; It is for those who already know this style of play.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
An RPG that is as extensive as it is extraordinary, which inspires with its lively game world and great quest design.
Review in German | Read full review
If you loved the formula of the first opus, you will certainly not sulk your pleasure on this one. For beginners, however, you will have to show a little self-denial at the beginning to then fully appreciate the great strengths of this "historical" open-world RPG, which is truly unique in its category, even if a little too familiar compared to its big brother.
Review in French | Read full review
The organic nature of the proposal, its unique character and the excellent relationship between quantity and quality make Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 a precious experience, which clearly reaffirms the talent of the Prague studio.
Review in Italian | Read full review
With this second installment, we have a game that is even more well-rounded than the previous one, where it follows the formula of everything it did well in the past, and applies it to its sequel, offering us a game that grabs you from the first minutes.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Despite small bugs and crashes, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a solid franchise entry that expands on the story of Henry.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a special RPG that ranks with the Skyrims and Witchers of its genre. Despite a high learning curve, I found myself lost in its clutches for hours on end, immersed in the world of 1400s Bohemia. An absolutely gorgeous setting that's satisfying to explore, combined with rewarding progression and an outstanding narrative makes KCD2 a lock for awards season.
It's no secret that I was not exactly a fan of the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I thought it was bloated, buggy, and more importantly, bo...
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a polished open-world RPG that outdoes its AAA competition at every turn. Some of the realism can bog down the gameplay, but the intricate dialogue choices and perk tree compel me to forgive some of the returning irritants. And the story, just wow. I can't say enough great things about the characterizations, dialogue, story twists, activities, and cinematography packed into KCD2's main quest; it's simply the best in the genre.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 had a lot of promise, with its gripping story and beautiful landscapes, at least until the technical issues started showing up and completely ruined the experience.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II effortlessly builds upon the original game to offer a true open world in every sense of the concept. While some obtuse systems and unforgiving design choices may put some players off, Deliverance II feels like a game that better achieves all the potential that the original game had. It's engaging, exciting, and a lot more inviting. And for that, it's a truly successful sequel.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is an incredibly ambitious RPG venture that soars when all its moving system parts and systems work as they're meant to. As promised by Warhorse Studios themselves, protagonist Henry can be just about whatever you want him to be, whether that's a wise diplomat, a mischievous thief or a drunk who finds himself regularly in barfights and down in the dirt. This is bolstered by meaningful skill specialisations, a strong bond between Henry and Hans and a story with exciting twists and turns. However, immersion is broken often with disappointing bugs, odd narrative choices that don't bear weight and the fact female characters don't get to do much of anything. A good game that could've been amazing had it been given a little longer to cook, Warhorse's follow-up is a fun time despite all its obstacles but isn't quite ready to be crowned victor just yet.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 isn't a game that should attract every kind of player, but even though you might have avoided the first part for whatever reason, you definitely should give the sequel a chance. It is a much more spectacular, bigger in every way mega-game that stands out from its peers.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Complex real world dynamics, incredible graphics and brilliant story make this one of the best games ever made. An absolute winner and must play for 2025!