Every thing I beloved about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is again within the sequel, simply finished in a much bigger and higher method. Extra importantly for some, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is extra refined — simpler to get a grip on.
As a result of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is so crunchy with a lot emphasis on making an attempt to be as reasonable as potential, it’s a simple title to bounce off of. Layer on prime of {that a} fight system that takes a while to get used to, and it may be a good more durable sale.
Fortunately, from the transient time I performed with the sequel, numerous that’s a lot simpler to get a grip on and perceive instantly. The sequel is simply as deep with simply as many transferring items as earlier than, simply simpler to handle this time.
The primary place that’s obvious is within the fight. It’s smoother, the visible cues are extra clear, and it felt much more attainable to be competent sufficient shortly.
I wish to emphasize, nevertheless, that I don’t imply that Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is “dumbing down” what was already there. That is only a extra refined system that has the aspect advantage of being extra approachable.
My capability to dam, after not having performed the unique in years thoughts you, was already higher than earlier than. I wasn’t good by any means, and this was only a demo in fact, so there’s nonetheless numerous meat on the bone for folks to sink their tooth into.
Taking up the position of Henry once more, it was like sleeping into a cushty pair of sneakers. The identical humor and tone is all through the story and dialogue with NPCs. If you happen to had been a fan of the writing within the unique, you’ll be greater than happy with KCD 2 I think about.
Whereas varied recreation programs have been streamlined a bit extra, just like the fight, the largest improve I skilled in my demo was simply the sheer scale of the sport.
The demo came about in Kuttenberg, a big German metropolis in Bohemia. An actual place, it was filled with buildings, market stalls, taverns, guild halls, and a lot extra. Lots of of NPCs had been strolling round going about their every day duties.
The unique recreation featured nothing of that scale in any respect, so seeing the entire intricate programs of Kingdom Come: Deliverance working along with so many NPCs densely packed collectively goes to be attention-grabbing.
If you happen to’re within the historic elements of the Kingdom Come collection, then you definately’ll be completely satisfied to know that dedication to historic accuracy continues right here as nicely.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is about in Bohemia, so we’ll be in a completely new area from the primary recreation. With historians on the group to maintain issues as near correct as potential, the time interval and space have been meticulously recreated.
Furthermore, the sport will characteristic some cool precise historic occasions you’ll get to expertise as Henry. For instance, town of Kuttenberg can be below siege sooner or later, which truly occurred and is one thing Henry will get to see firsthand.
In the long run, I feel what I performed exhibits that Warhorse Studios is doing precisely what they should do with Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. They’ve rounded among the sharp edges whereas beefing up the very best components of the sport.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was demoed on a PC at PAX West 2024.