Blasphemous II

Impulse GamerGareth Newnham

Blasphemous ranks as one of the best Metroidvania's ever made. Facing off against the terminally Catholic denizens of Cvstonia in Game Kitchen's expertly

Hardcore Gamer Chris Shive

Blasphemous 2 has earned its place as one of the great metroidvanias. While it can be punishingly difficult, it's equally rewarding to overcome all challenges the game has to offer. It maintains everything that was good about the original but also improves on its shortcomings, putting a greater emphasis on exploration and character building. When it comes to overall gameplay, Blasphemous 2 is not a terribly innovative title, but it does an exceptional job of following the best examples of the genre and creating its own unique and unforgettable world. For any metroidvania fan, missing out on Bl...

KeenGamerWilliam Dare

9/10

Blasphemous 2 comes with gratifying combat, smooth platforming, and gorgeous visuals to satisfy new and old fans alike. The 2D action platformer is the work The Game Kitchen and is a resounding success for the sequel of the acclaimed original.

Push SquareSimon Fitzgerald

9/10

Since Elden Ring secured its position as one of 2022's best games, Soulslikes have seen another huge spike in popularity, with a plethora of titles already released or in the pipeline for this year. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Remnant 2, Lies of P, The Lords of the Fallen, Hollow Knight: Silksong, The Last Faith — the list goes on — each one of them throwing in their own unique twist on the beloved genre to try and steal the limelight. The latest and greatest of these, Blasphemous 2, is a 2D hack-n’-slash, Metroivania sequel to the well-received 2019 release, from Spanish based developer The Game...

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

9/10

While it’s unlikely to win over anyone that tried the first and didn’t vibe with it, Blasphemous 2 is undoubtedly a treat for fans wanting to spend more time with the Penitent One. With more variety in terms of both visuals and gameplay, this is a confident sequel that builds on the foundations of its predecessor. And while its story may be confounding at times, we can’t help but be mesmerised by its dark and mysterious world.

Analog Stick GamingJeff Young

8.5/10

Every slash of your weapon to the Prayer you’ll unleash feels great to use and allows your skill of its tools to drive your engagement. It may not impress with its narrative, but its gameplay is nonetheless the star of the show and shines brightly upon the Penitent One’s holy crusade.

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

8.5/10

Possibly the best classic metroidvania this year, Blasphemous II delivers a solid action-adventure game topped with somber religion-inspired visuals.

ShackNewsNick Tan

8/10

Blasphemous 2 is a solid sequel that improves upon its predecessor by being truer to its Metroidvania inspirations. It refines the concept of the original game by mixing classic platforming with more modern Soulslike themes. The combat and platforming aren’t ground-breaking, relying a lot on backtracking and collectibles, but the difficulty level generally strikes a fine balance between being challenging and fair. Along with a wonderful art style and spirited music, the game makes blaspheming a reason worth fighting for.

Steam Deck HQNoah Kupetsky

7/10

Blasphemous 2 is an exceptional Metroidvania that captivates with its world, gameplay loop, and fluid animations.

Game SkinnyJason Rodriguez

7/10

Even as a Souls-like Metroidvania, Blasphemous 2 can be quite a doozy.

The Punished BacklogDonovan Harrell

Unscored

In our Blasphemous 2 review, learn whether this much-anticipated sequel lives up to the all-time Metroidvania and Souls-like greats.

StartMenuBryn Gelbart

Unscored

The path I took through Blasphemous 2 led me to a definite and dark ending. I saw the potential for other paths, but without the help of an online community or guide, I’ll admit I was lost in how to stray from the one laid out before me. Over time, these secrets will be unlocked by minds more dedicated than my own and — we can pray — more development support will be given. That is not to say that this game, at a nice 20 hours, is  unfinished, anything but. It is a polished, snappy action-platformer that wears its influences on its sleeve while still making them its own. But to what end? I’m pe...