The whole lot I beloved about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is again within the sequel, simply carried out in an even 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 sensible 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 variety 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 need 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 facet good thing about being extra approachable.
My means to dam, after not having performed the unique in years thoughts you, was already higher than earlier than. I wasn’t excellent by any means, and this was only a demo in fact, so there’s nonetheless a variety 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 cushty pair of footwear. The identical humor and tone is all through the story and dialogue with NPCs. In the event you had been a fan of the writing within the unique, you’ll be greater than happy with KCD 2 I think about.
Whereas varied sport techniques 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 befell 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. Tons of of NPCs had been strolling round going about their every day duties.
The unique sport featured nothing of that scale in any respect, so seeing all the intricate techniques of Kingdom Come: Deliverance working along with so many NPCs densely packed collectively goes to be attention-grabbing.
In the event you’re within the historic elements of the Kingdom Come collection, then you definately’ll be comfortable to know that dedication to historic accuracy continues right here as nicely.
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 workforce 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 shall be beneath siege in some unspecified time in the future, 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 one of the best elements of the sport.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was demoed on a PC at PAX West 2024.
