Kingdom Come Deliverance II Review

Kingdom Come Deliverance II will have you pulling out your hair in frustration, and you are going to enjoy every minute of it.

That about sums up gameplay in this blockbuster sequel to the 2018 Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Set in a medieval era, Kingdom Come Deliverance II delivers a cinematic, immersive, and satisfyingly challenging experience that rivals the best RPGs in the market.

Get ready to spend north of 50 hours on the game as your character Henry traverses 16th-century Bohemia either getting caught up in mundane tasks or getting himself into deadly adventures.

Kingdom Come Deliverance II Review

What Are You Buying?

1. Immersive Role-playing Game

A lot of initial reviews from players are focused a lot on the difficulty of playing Kingdom Come Deliverance II. But there’s something else worth talking about; just how immersive the game is.

KCD2, as it’s shortened to, is a mix of an RPG (role-playing game) and an open world game. The main story line as well as the side quests are all about you, as Henry of Skalitz, making decisions that determine your very survival.

While the main game activities like blacksmithing and combat are set in breathtaking and historically accurate environments, you could also spend hours just wandering around aimlessly.

Whether you are getting lost in the sprawling medieval city, chatting with peasants in rustic villages or exploring the forests and open fields, everything feels so real and sharp. The map is huge and there is so much to explore and discover.

2. Tough But Rewarding RPG

If you are thinking this will be a regular RPG game with fancy sword fighting and low-stakes combat that you can quickly get good at by buying points or completing a single quest, you are wrong.

Kingdom Come Deliverance II has a slow, tedious and frustrating start that humbles the most experienced of gamers. It’s not slow because it’s boring, but because you actually have to do the work and practice to level up your stats.

Want to get better at combat? Fight a lot. Want to haggle better with people? You’ll need to have lots of conversations to level up your speech stat. Even your stamina and recovery rate depends on your doing lots of running, just like in real life. Basics like sleeping, eating and dressing up well also play a major role in your success on your quests.

Getting good at combat is a whole other mountain to tackle. At first, you are going to lose every single fight and die over and over. But with time, it’s satisfying to see Henry go from a lowly son of a blacksmith to a fearsome warrior.

If you have loads of patience and don’t mind a slow laboring start, then you’ll enjoy KCD2.

3. Engaging Storyline

It’s not just the graphics that make Kingdom Come Deliverance II immersive. The developers at Warhorse Studios also did a fantastic job with the story itself.

KCD2 picks up right from where the first game ended, with Henry and a small entourage on a mission to deliver a letter to one of Sigismund’s allies. They, of course, soon find themselves in mortal danger as they fight off bandits.

The story is steeped with emotional highs, full of twists and turns, and enriched with humorous moments. It’s part of why the 50-120 hours gamers spend playing through to the game don’t feel that long; the game is highly engaging throughout, even during the initial slog when you have to learn a lot of skills.

But what really makes the story so engaging and immersive is that you, as Henry, take an active role in shaping it. Your decisions influence the direction of the story, affecting conversations and causing real impacts on your virtual world.

4. Numerous Quests to Keep You Busy

One of the best ways to explore the Kingdom of Bohemia and earn Perk Points is going on one of the many side quests — there are 100 of them to be specific.

You can focus on the main quest and finish the game in about 50 hours. But where’s the fun in that? The side quests add a lot of excitement, adventure and immersiveness to the game. If you play all of them, plus the main one, it’ll take you about 120 hours to finish the game.

The best part is that each quest is exciting enough to feel like a mini-game on its own; they are not just game fillers.

5. Mostly Smooth Gameplay

Several people have complained about bugs in Kingdom Come Deliverance II, but they are mostly small non-consequential bugs that don’t interrupt gameplay. That’s actually impressive considering the complicated mechanics and vast world the game is set in.

How Easy Is It To Play Kingdom Come Deliverance II?

Kingdom Come Deliverance II is probably one of the most difficult RPGs you’ll ever play, at least in the beginning. You get what you put in; so you’ll need to be patient and be ready for lots of practice, and trial and error.

But once you start to level up, all that work pays off.

Where Can You Play KCD2?

KCD2 is available on PlayStation 5 as well as Xbox Series X. You will receive the physical game that you can then load onto your console.

Pros

• Immersive game with breathtaking graphics.
• Great storyline with engaging characters.
• Plenty of sidequests for more adventure.
• Smooth gameplay with minimal bugs.

Cons

• Can be frustrating at the beginning as you learn new skills.

Anything Else You Should Know?

Currently, you can choose between two editions of the game: Day 1 and Gold editions.

The Day 1 edition is the standard one with just the base game. The Gold Edition costs slightly more and includes the base game, an expansion pass to upcoming additional content (including three expansions), and a Gallant Huntsman’s Kit for your character.

Conclusion

It’s early in the year but Kingdom Come Deliverance II is already a strong contender for one of the best RPG games of 2025.

It is a challenging game that requires a lot of painstaking practice, and that’s where the fun is. Combined with the beautiful medieval world and the endless opportunities to explore, KCD2 is a must-play for any fan of role-playing games and anyone who wants to give them a try.

Where To Buy?

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