Kingdom Come: Deliverance II: A First Look After 10 Hours
With Kingdom Come: Deliverance II's recent launch, it's time to assess Warhorse Studios' second foray into interactive Czech history. After 10 hours of gameplay, here are my initial impressions. The game's compelling nature has me itching to play more instead of working – a strong testament to its appeal.
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Comparison with the First Game:
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, like its predecessor, is an open-world action RPG prioritizing historical accuracy and realistic mechanics. Players can adopt various roles – knight, thief, or diplomat – with survival elements like eating and sleeping impacting effectiveness. Combat remains challenging, particularly against multiple opponents.
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Visually, the game boasts stunning landscapes, a significant improvement over the original, while maintaining reasonable system performance. This balance of visuals and optimization is commendable.
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Combat is refined, featuring a more intuitive system with improved enemy AI and strategic depth. While not easier, it's more engaging, demanding tactical awareness. Enemies actively utilize flanking maneuvers and coordinated attacks, creating a more immersive and challenging experience.
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New additions include blacksmithing, adding another layer of gameplay alongside alchemy and other mini-games. The crafting system offers both economic and equipment benefits, promising long-term engagement.
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Bugs:
Unlike its predecessor's troubled launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II appears relatively polished. Minor bugs encountered included temporary UI glitches easily resolved with a restart. These minor visual issues didn't significantly detract from the experience.
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Realism and Difficulty:
The game strikes a balance between realism and enjoyable gameplay. The difficulty, while challenging, isn't insurmountable for players familiar with RPGs like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim, provided they approach combat strategically. The lack of a difficulty setting might deter some players.
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The historical setting is well-executed, immersing players without overwhelming them with historical details.
Should You Play Kingdom Come: Deliverance II?
Newcomers can easily jump in, as the prologue effectively summarizes the first game's events. The opening hour seamlessly blends tutorials with engaging gameplay, immediately immersing players in medieval Bohemia.
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While the long-term story and quests remain to be fully assessed, early impressions are highly positive. The improvements over the first game are substantial, making it a promising RPG. Only time will tell if it maintains this quality throughout the entire experience.
