Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: A First Impression After 10 Hours
With Kingdom Come: Deliverance II now available, let's explore whether Warhorse Studios' second historical RPG delivers. After 10 hours of gameplay, I'm compelled to say it's incredibly engaging. Before I completely abandon my work, however, let's delve into a detailed analysis.
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Comparison with the First Game
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II retains the open-world action RPG formula of its predecessor, emphasizing historical accuracy and realistic mechanics. Players can adopt various roles—knight, thief, diplomat—with survival elements like eating and sleeping impacting performance. Direct combat against multiple opponents remains challenging.
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Visually stunning landscapes are a significant upgrade, yet the game avoids the performance issues that plagued some players in the first installment. This balance of visuals and optimization is commendable.
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Combat is refined, with a streamlined attack system, easier enemy switching, and a more nuanced parry mechanic. While more intuitive, it's not necessarily easier; enemies exhibit increased intelligence and tactical awareness. Facing multiple foes presents a significant challenge, as they actively attempt to flank and exploit weaknesses.
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Blacksmithing joins alchemy and other mini-games, offering a new avenue for income and equipment creation. The depth of this craft system seems promising.
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Bugs
While the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance had launch issues, the sequel appears significantly more polished. I encountered only minor, infrequent glitches (e.g., unresponsive dialogue options, minor visual anomalies) that were easily resolved.
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Realism and Difficulty
The game's realism enhances immersion without sacrificing enjoyment. The lack of a difficulty setting might deter some, but it's not excessively punishing. Players familiar with titles like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim should manage, provided they approach combat strategically.
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The historical setting is well-executed, presenting information organically rather than through forced exposition.
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Should You Play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II?
Newcomers can easily jump in; the prologue effectively summarizes the first game's events. The opening hours seamlessly blend tutorials with engaging gameplay.
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While the long-term story and quest quality remain to be fully assessed, my initial impressions are highly positive.
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Overall, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II shows significant improvements over its predecessor. It's shaping up to be a compelling RPG, and I'm eager to see if it maintains this high quality throughout the full experience.
