All the things I beloved about Kingdom Come: Deliverance is again within the sequel, simply performed in a much 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 lifelike as attainable, 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 an excellent harder sale.
Fortunately, from the temporary time I performed with the sequel, plenty 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 aspect advantage of 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 plenty of meat on the bone for individuals to sink their enamel into.
Taking up the function of Henry once more, it was like sleeping into a snug pair of sneakers. The identical humor and tone is all through the story and dialogue with NPCs. For those who had been a fan of the writing within the unique, you’ll be greater than happy with KCD 2 I think about.
Whereas numerous recreation 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 came about in Kuttenberg, a big German metropolis in Bohemia. An actual place, it was stuffed 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 all the intricate programs of Kingdom Come: Deliverance working along with so many NPCs densely packed collectively goes to be attention-grabbing.
For those who’re within the historic features of the Kingdom Come sequence, then you definitely’ll be completely satisfied 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 recreation. 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 might be below siege in some unspecified time in the future, which really occurred and is one thing Henry will get to see firsthand.
Ultimately, 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.