Every little thing I cherished about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is again within the sequel, simply accomplished 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 attempting to be as sensible as doable, it’s a straightforward 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 good more durable sale.
Fortunately, from the temporary 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 need 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 facet good thing about being extra approachable.
My capacity 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 a number of meat on the bone for individuals to sink their enamel into.
Taking over the function 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 the event you had been a fan of the writing within the authentic, you’ll be greater than happy with KCD 2 I think about.
Whereas varied sport 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 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. Lots of 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 the event you’re within the historic points of the Kingdom Come collection, then you definitely’ll be completely happy 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 completely new area from the primary sport. With historians on the workforce to maintain issues as near correct as doable, the time interval and space have been meticulously recreated.
Furthermore, the sport will function some cool precise historic occasions you’ll get to expertise as Henry. For instance, the town of Kuttenberg will likely be beneath siege in some unspecified time in the future, which really 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 a few of the sharp edges whereas beefing up the perfect components of the sport.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II was demoed on a PC at PAX West 2024.
