Every thing I cherished about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is again within the sequel, simply completed in an even bigger and higher approach. 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 attempting to be as real looking as attainable, it’s a simple title to bounce off of. Layer on high of {that a} fight system that takes a while to get used to, and it may be a fair harder sale.
Fortunately, from the transient time I performed with the sequel, a number of 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, nonetheless, 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 good thing about being extra approachable.
My potential 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 after all, so there’s nonetheless a number of 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 snug pair of footwear. The identical humor and tone is all through the story and dialogue with NPCs. In case you had been a fan of the writing within the authentic, you’ll be greater than glad with KCD 2 I think about.
Whereas varied sport programs have been streamlined a bit extra, just like the fight, the most important improve I skilled in my demo was simply the sheer scale of the sport.
The demo occurred 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. A whole bunch of NPCs had been strolling round going about their day by day duties.
The unique sport 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.
In case you’re within the historic facets of the Kingdom Come collection, you then’ll be joyful to know that dedication to historic accuracy continues right here as properly.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is ready in Bohemia, so we’ll be in a wholly new area from the primary sport. With historians on the group to maintain issues as near correct as attainable, 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 will probably be underneath 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 most effective components of the sport.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was demoed on a PC at PAX West 2024.