Blasphemous 2

Item: Blasphemous 2
Rating: 72
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-07-19

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Summary

Major improvement over predecessor
Exceptional Metroidvania with stunning art
Diverse weapon system enhances gameplay
Inconsistent boss design
Frustrating map and level design
Critical game-breaking bugs

Emotions

Satisfaction31%Frustration17%Disappointment16%Excitement7%Admiration5%

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 61%
Unhelpful reviews: 38%
Protest reviews: 1%

72%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
28%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 4335
Negative points: 3168
Gameplay points: 1057
Perf. points: 47
Rec. points: 761
Misc points: 441

Point	Description	Importance
Major improvement over predecessor Description Players overwhelmingly praise the game as a significant improvement over its predecessor, citing enhanced gameplay, smoother controls, and overall refinement. Many consider it a perfect or worthy sequel that builds upon the original's strengths. Importance 100%	Players overwhelmingly praise the game as a significant improvement over its predecessor, citing enhanced gameplay, smoother controls, and overall refinement. Many consider it a perfect or worthy sequel that builds upon the original's strengths.	100%
Exceptional Metroidvania with stunning art Description The game is consistently lauded as a top-tier Metroidvania, with many reviewers calling it a masterpiece. Its pixel art, visual design, and overall aesthetic are frequently highlighted as exceptional and among the best in the genre. Importance 39%	The game is consistently lauded as a top-tier Metroidvania, with many reviewers calling it a masterpiece. Its pixel art, visual design, and overall aesthetic are frequently highlighted as exceptional and among the best in the genre.	39%
Diverse weapon system enhances gameplay Description The introduction of multiple weapons, each with unique playstyles, skill trees, and environmental interactions, is a highly praised new mechanic. This system adds significant depth to combat and exploration, encouraging player choice and build variety. Importance 23%	The introduction of multiple weapons, each with unique playstyles, skill trees, and environmental interactions, is a highly praised new mechanic. This system adds significant depth to combat and exploration, encouraging player choice and build variety.	23%
Refined combat and fluid mechanics Description Combat and core mechanics are significantly refined, offering a more fluid, responsive, and dynamic experience. Players note improved controls, smoother movement, and a generally more satisfying gameplay feel compared to the first installment. Importance 18%	Combat and core mechanics are significantly refined, offering a more fluid, responsive, and dynamic experience. Players note improved controls, smoother movement, and a generally more satisfying gameplay feel compared to the first installment.	18%
Rewarding exploration and improved map Description Exploration is highly rewarding, with a well-designed and expansive map full of secrets, puzzles, and collectibles. The improved map system and traversal abilities make backtracking less tedious and discovery more intuitive. Importance 17%	Exploration is highly rewarding, with a well-designed and expansive map full of secrets, puzzles, and collectibles. The improved map system and traversal abilities make backtracking less tedious and discovery more intuitive.	17%
Outstanding and immersive soundtrack Description The game's soundtrack is consistently praised as incredible, magnificent, and a perfect fit for the game's atmosphere. Many consider it one of the best video game OSTs, enhancing immersion and emotional impact. Importance 12%	The game's soundtrack is consistently praised as incredible, magnificent, and a perfect fit for the game's atmosphere. Many consider it one of the best video game OSTs, enhancing immersion and emotional impact.	12%
Immersive Spanish cultural aesthetic Description The voice acting, particularly the Spanish dubbing, is highly acclaimed for its quality and immersive effect. The game's strong ties to Spanish and Catholic culture, reflected in its art, music, and lore, create a unique and captivating atmosphere. Importance 10%	The voice acting, particularly the Spanish dubbing, is highly acclaimed for its quality and immersive effect. The game's strong ties to Spanish and Catholic culture, reflected in its art, music, and lore, create a unique and captivating atmosphere.	10%
Highly satisfying overall experience Description Overall, players express high satisfaction with the game, often describing it as a 'masterpiece' or 'tremendous game.' The general quality, engaging story, and enjoyable atmosphere contribute to a very positive experience. Importance 9%	Overall, players express high satisfaction with the game, often describing it as a 'masterpiece' or 'tremendous game.' The general quality, engaging story, and enjoyable atmosphere contribute to a very positive experience.	9%
Balanced and fair difficulty Description The game strikes a good balance in difficulty, offering a challenging but fair experience that is less punishing than its predecessor. This accessibility allows a wider range of players to enjoy the game without excessive frustration. Importance 7%	The game strikes a good balance in difficulty, offering a challenging but fair experience that is less punishing than its predecessor. This accessibility allows a wider range of players to enjoy the game without excessive frustration.	7%