Blasphemous 2 learned a lot from its predecessor, as you can see in our review. The second game improved on what was already great and refined the rough edges of the first game. One of the new additions that enhanced the Blasphemous 2 experience was the Figures, wooden-carved sculptures that provide different effects when equipped. …
Blasphemous II features numerous optional collectibles ranging from accessories, hidden nuns, life and fervour bar upgrades to small angels carrying vials of blood called Children of Moonlight. While many of these collectibles add new features or smooth your gameplay, like enhancing The Penitent One’s strength, some are requirements if you aim to unlock Ending A, …
Blasphemous 2‘s bosses terrify me. From rotting undead archbishops to an amalgamation of religious faces, none have given me such fright as the bloodthirsty skeleton of Great Preceptor Radames. Boasting a towering height and wielding a bounded figure later used as a midbattle snack, Great Preceptor Radames is a terror in battle and turned the …
One of the places we’ll frequently visit in Blasphemous 2 is the Prie Dieu, a type of prayer desk that aligns with the game’s religious theme. But we simple players know them as saves or checkpoints. Like the bonfires in Dark Souls, the Prie Dieu emit a feeling of safety, peace, and tranquility. They restore …
I love Orospina. Between her graceful demeanor, brilliant golden attire, and unflinching ruthlessness, Orospina remains one of the most dashing bosses I battled in Blasphemous 2. And yet, despite her violently elegant personality, Orospina relatively easy boss, and we can effortlessly finish her off within a minute or two. So, though I was disappointed to …
If I were to describe Blasphemous 2 in one word, it would be cryptic. A cryptic narrative, cryptic secrets, cryptic UI, and cryptic outcomes. In a Metroidvania game, it’s common to come across items or mysteries in the most unusual places. However, once you acquire them, a tooltip or marker usually explains exactly what that …
By intertwining an intriguing, metaphysical mystery through the inner turmoil of a complex set of human relationships, the original Oxenfree proved itself to be one of the most thought-provoking and poignant indie titles of the last decade. Oxenfree 2 followed up to build upon the foundational ideas the first game laid, whilst deepening the backstory …
As we touched on in a recent episode of the Indie Game Culture Podcast, indie games have an innate ability to tell heartfelt, passionate, and touching stories that often put big-budget titles to shame. While AAA games can throw money at huge show pieces, indie games often take bigger narrative swings and cover topics that …
Open-world adventures are usually pretty daunting. With the sheer magnitude of content on offer and places to explore, it’s sometimes easier to set your controller down and take a minute to gather yourself before jumping headfirst into a huge new world. Most open worlds are like this, but not all. As there are a bunch …
If there’s one thing you can bank on being included in just about any modern indie game, it’s a fishing mechanic. It’s all Stardew Valley’s fault, honestly, but it’s the reality we have to live with now. We have seen some really cool fishing indie game mechanics being employed in recent titles like Dredge, or …
