Unbelievable! Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Outshines Original with Historical Magic!
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (PlayStation, Xbox, PC, £49.99)Verdict: Bohemian rhapsody
Occasionally, a game seems like magic-making, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is one of those instances where reality blurs with enchantment. Despite my rational mind reminding me that a group of developers created this sequel to the 2018 original, I am left utterly baffled as to how they managed such an impressive feat.
Beyond possibly something as fantastical as magic, this game seems to encapsulate both the grime and savagery reminiscent of its 15th-century milieu, while at the same time radiating the polish of a high-budget Hollywood movie.
This game isn’t necessarily enchanted, but it manages to combine the grimy realism of its medieval era with the glossy sheen of a big-screen blockbuster.
It leads you through its carefully plotted story, yet also allows you to roam free.
It is elegant, clunky, serious, funny and ever-so-ambitious. A glorious conundrum.
To kick things off, here’s what I can confirm: You’ll be assuming the character of Henry, who transforms from a blacksmith into a knightly figure in the medieval era of Bohemia once again.
In this scenario, you and your non-knightly yet valiant friend, Hans Capon, have been assigned the mission to carry a message between two feuding groups involved in a conflict.
Before the task is finished, trouble arises – and Henry must climb the social ladder once more.
Essentially, what you’ll encounter next is reminiscent of the initial Deliverance: it’s a meticulously crafted, open-world role-playing game designed by history enthusiasts, primarily aimed at fellow history enthusiasts.
In contrast to other instances, nearly everything appears quite impressive here. The storyline presents an engaging labyrinth of surprises. Henry’s bond with Hans feels heartwarmingly authentic. The close-quarter battles exhibit a captivating blend of bravado and nuance.
In this latest iteration, I’ve certainly noticed a significant reduction in pesky bugs and technical hiccups. As for the ones that still manage to pop up, honestly, they don’t bother me much anymore.
In a more casual and engaging manner, I’d say: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is both brilliant and flawed at the same time – it’s as if by some magical means!
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC, £20.99)Verdict: Dicing with life
In this scenario, you find yourself, an advanced AI with human-like consciousness, evading unsavory interstellar corporations and ruthless space crime syndicates. Your objective: to elude capture while also maintaining your identity – or at least the semblance of it for a being like you can be said to persist.
So far, it’s feeling like Blade Runner and Citizen Sleeper, the 2022 indie sensation that Starward Vector follows as a sequel. You don’t need to have experienced the original to enjoy this one, but if you did, you’ll find yourself seamlessly re-immersed in its world and mechanics.
Yet once more, the narrative unfolds predominantly via written text, engaging dialogue options, and striking visuals reminiscent of comic books.
Once more, the critical scenes in this tale unfold via die rolls. Your robotic protagonist – the one who’s been lying dormant – possesses a set of five unique dice that can either assist or complicate his progress as he takes on various jobs.
Starward Vector isn’t identical to its previous version; quite the contrary. To begin with, it’s larger, and the storyline is much more expansive, traversing various interplanetary sites instead of just one space station as in the initial game.
As you journey, you’ll gather new companions who aren’t just great conversationalists but also increase the collection of dice you use for games. This is useful because your dice may now wear out over time, making it more probable they’ll roll unfavorable numbers.
The enhanced depth and fulfillment found in Starward Vector surpasses that of the initial Citizen Sleeper, being superior in many aspects. However, it fails to recreate the unexpected thrill that characterized the original’s excitement. It seems that existence itself can be intricate and complex.
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2025-02-07 04:45