Where to play: PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox Series X
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a massive buffet of a game, and I spent my first 15 hours or so just skulking around the edges, sneaking in and grabbing a stray dinner roll or a handful of mashed potato before getting relentlessly beat up by a pack of wolves, a lone soldier, or a pair of brigands. I play as Henry, the luckless protagonist of the first game, fresh off that massive campaign. My simple mission as a messenger goes wrong, my companions are killed, and I’m left in rural Bohemia with a sword, a rude nobleman, and none of the tools or experience from the first game.
Before long, I find myself mired in the stories of the local village folk. I agree to steal a fancy lute, find my friendly dog, and learn how to pick my fights. Slowly, Henry becomes a capable combatant, and developer Warhorse did an excellent job making a sword fight feel like a back-and-forth between opponents. I find myself relishing the opportunity to fight instead of fleeing at the first sign of conflict. The more I explore, the more I’m rewarded with an incredibly rich world full of clever quest design. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a hefty time investment, and the journey is complicated by some jank and rough edges, but it’s a memorable experience. The epic, historical storyline is punctuated by random encounters, ridiculous scenarios, and the occasional stop to enjoy the beautiful scenery. —Cass Marshall
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