Blasphemous 2

Blasphemous 2 is an action-adventure from The Game Kitchen, published by Team17, and it is tagged as both action and adventure with an independent development label. You play as the Penitent One, who wakes in a completely unfamiliar land, nowhere near the place where he finally rested, and finds himself trapped once more in the endless cycle of birth, death and resurrection. The story continues from Wounds of Eventide, the free downloadable content for the original game, and the heart in the sky hints at Miracle's return and the birth of a new Miracle child.

The core loop is exploring a non-linear, gothic world full of harsh traps, and you can approach it however you like, including by clearing out every enemy you meet. Combat is the centerpiece. New weapons bring new animations, brutal executions and more varied combos, and enemies arrive in swarms. Giant mutated bosses have distinctive attack patterns and dangerous abilities that test your reflexes and technique.

Progression lets you customize and upgrade your core skills, and several unique weapons give you destructive ways to hit back. Beyond combat, the world is populated with mysterious NPCs. Some offer help, some ask for yours, and others send you on dangerous missions to recover long-forgotten items. The stories and objects you encounter gradually reveal the game's many secrets.

What stands out is the tone. The game is violent and committed to its gothic atmosphere, and its central idea that repentance never ends runs through everything. It is a demanding game that rewards patience and curiosity in equal measure.

• The non-linear world lets you explore gothic environments at your own pace and in whatever order you prefer.
• New weapons bring new animations, brutal executions, and more varied combos for fights against swarming enemies.
• Skills can be customized and upgraded, and several unique weapons offer destructive attacks.
• Boss fights feature distinctive attack patterns and powerful abilities that demand sharp technique.
• Many mysterious NPCs offer help, request assistance, or send you on dangerous tasks to recover forgotten items.
• Steam lists full controller support and recommends a gamepad, with DUALSHOCK controller support as well.

Blasphemous 2 holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, shown as 極度好評 in Taiwan's Steam store, with 91% of reviews positive. That is a strong reception, with the positive share sitting well above the middle of the scale. The review volume runs to tens of thousands of reviews, so the rating reflects a substantial player base rather than a handful of opinions.

On Steam, Very Positive is generally given when a large majority of reviews are favorable, and with a large review count the percentage tends to be a steadier signal. Smaller review counts can swing much more widely, so a game with only a few reviews deserves more caution. Here the volume gives the score real weight, though it is still worth reading recent reviews to see whether the game matches your taste.

All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. Blasphemous 2 is currently discounted to NT$ 390 from a regular price of NT$ 1149, which is 66% off. The game is not free to keep at the moment, and we have no free-to-keep record for it.

Our price record is still short, so this verdict is tentative. The lowest paid price we have recorded is NT$ 390, which matches the current price and is also the highest price we have recorded so far. Discounts have been frequent in our record, so a deep sale is not unusual for this game.

Because the current price matches our lowest recorded price and the discount is deep, it may be a reasonable time to buy if the game appeals to you. Since our history is limited, adding it to your wishlist and turning on sale notifications is a sensible alternative if you want to watch for a lower price.

1. Sign in to your Steam account on the website or in the Steam client.
2. Open the Blasphemous 2 store page and check that the current discounted price is shown.
3. Click the purchase option to buy the game now, or add it to your wishlist if you would rather wait.
4. If you wishlist it, turn on Steam's wishlist sale notifications so you hear about future discounts.
5. Check back here for the price trend before you decide.

Traditional Chinese is supported on Steam, alongside Simplified Chinese and English, and English is marked with full audio support. Adult content is flagged on the store page, so check the content details before you play. Prices shown here are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before you buy.