Blasphemous 2

I initially played this game immediately after finishing and loving the first Blasphemous, and I ended up hating it. It felt so different from the original that I couldn't enjoy the way it played, and I spent most of my time comparing every mechanic to what came before. Because of that, I put the game down and didn't touch it again for nearly two years. With the release of the Third Sin update, I decided to give it another chance with a completely fresh mindset. Instead of expecting it to be Blasphemous 1, I approached it as its own game, and that made all the difference. Letting go of those comparisons allowed me to appreciate the improvements, the combat, the exploration, and the overall experience for what they were. While it's still a very different game from its predecessor, I found it far more enjoyable the second time around and ended up appreciating it much more than I did on my first playthrough.

Eu poderia falar mto tempo sobre ele, mas vou ser objetivo tendo em mente ser um dos meus jogos favoritos. Pontos Positivos: Jogabilidade extremamente boa. Exploração envolvente. Movimentação boa. Divertido. Sistema de Progressão na medida certa. Pontos Negativos. Platina só comprando a DLC da Mea Culpa. Conquistas um pouco bugadas mas na maioria das vezes corrigidas em pathches.

Un juego excelente, muy superior a la primera entrega. Después de completar el juego con todos sus DLC's y los desafíos del modo Verdadero Calvario, debo decir que es mucho más intuitivo que la primera entrega, Con sus numerosas mecánicas y habilidades que evitan que la jugabilidad se vuelva repetitiva, junto con nuevas áreas y Armas con un combate frenético, resulta un juego Maravilloso.

Very similar gameplay with Blasphemous 1, with a lot of new gameplay elements (such as different weapons) the same amazing pixel art, although the story is not as engaging as the first game. Really enjoyable over all even if you haven't played the first game,

Одна из лучших метроидваний в принципе. Игра очень дружелюбная и гибкая. Есть возможность выбрать свой стиль игры. Локации хорошо проработаны и отлично переплетаются друг с другом. Искать в них секреты и новые пути весьма приятно. А главное, что исследование отлично вознаграждается. Визуал – потрясающий. Пиксель арт идеально подходит выбранному стилю, а задний фон всегда очень красивый и детальный. DLC Mia Calpa органично встраивается в основную игру, расширяя уже существующие локации, но в некоторых местах перебор с количеством врагов. Бесплатное DLC the Third Sin – топ. Добавляет целый замок в стиле кастлвании для изучения. Это огромная локация со своими секретами.

As of writing this, I'm about 1/3 of the way through the base game and so far I think it is a very good game that feels like a love letter to the soulslike genre in metroidvania form. Then you might ask "Sam, why the negative review?" I'm glad you asked. As of writing this, you can find quite a bit of content scattered throughout the base game that is locked behind a $11.99 DLC. I'm fine with DLC content in games but putting it in base game areas and not telling the player is incredibly ♥♥♥♥♥♥ behavior and wastes my time. I also think $29.99 is a little steep compared to other games with a similar amount of content, especially a well know pair from a particular Australian dev team. My verdict is get it on sale and be aware that you need the base game and the DLC unless you want to be googling every five minutes if the door you're stuck at is base game content.

继承初代暗黑宗教像素美学，本作动作手感大幅优化，三把武器风格迥异，战斗玩法更加丰富。箱庭地图四通八达，隐藏内容充足，苦难氛围依旧浓烈。相比初代削减恶意地形杀，体验更为友好。但部分敌人设计重复，叙事依旧晦涩，BOSS 压迫感略逊前作。是银河恶魔城爱好者不容错过的续作。

Blasphemous 2 feels like wandering through a holy scripture that has been rewritten by nightmares. Every step is a reminder that in this world, faith is measured in suffering, and salvation comes wrapped in thorns. It doesn't simply ask you to survive - it asks you to endure, to question, and to embrace the unsettling beauty hidden beneath endless pain. From the moment you awaken, the world of Cvstodia welcomes you with towering cathedrals, forgotten sanctuaries, impossible architecture, and landscapes that seem frozen between divine grace and complete madness. Every location feels like a painting corrupted by centuries of devotion, where every statue, every relic, and every broken soul has a story waiting to be uncovered. The game never rushes to explain itself, choosing instead to let its haunting imagery speak louder than words ever could. Exploration is where Blasphemous 2 truly shines. Every branching path feels like an invitation to uncover another secret, another hidden prayer, or another tragic tale buried beneath the ruins. The interconnected world constantly rewards curiosity, making it difficult to ignore a suspicious hallway or an unreachable ledge because chances are, there's something meaningful waiting there. It's the kind of map that slowly becomes familiar, yet never loses its sense of mystery. Combat is sharper, faster, and more versatile than before. With three unique weapons at your disposal, every encounter becomes a choice rather than a routine. One favors speed, another precision, and the last overwhelming force, allowing you to shape your own style instead of adapting to a single solution. Bosses are brutal spectacles that demand patience and focus, turning every victory into something that feels earned rather than given. Yet for all its improvements, what impressed me most wasn't the combat or exploration—it was the atmosphere. Few games create a world this distinct. The haunting soundtrack blends beautifully with the environment, filling silent halls with sorrow and turning every boss encounter into something almost sacred. Even moments without combat feel heavy, as if the world itself is mourning everything it has become. Blasphemous 2 also understands the value of mystery. It doesn't flood you with exposition or point giant arrows toward every objective. Instead, it trusts you to piece together its fragmented lore, interpret its symbolism, and discover its hidden corners at your own pace. That sense of discovery makes every revelation feel personal, as though you've uncovered something you weren't meant to see. Blasphemous 2 is more than a metroidvania with beautiful pixel art. It's a pilgrimage through grief, devotion, and impossible miracles - a world where beauty and horror walk hand in hand without ever letting go. Long after the final boss falls, it's not the battles you'll remember most. It'll be the silent cathedrals, the haunting melodies, and the feeling that you wandered through a place where every stone carried the weight of a thousand unanswered prayers.