In an ideal world, a sequel to an uneven original will maximize what worked with the first game while doing away with or minimizing what held the first entry back. "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II" is a textbook example of how to do just that.
Superior to its predecessor in nearly every way, the effort from Deep Silver manages to fulfill the promise of the first game, which intended to replicate the harsh realities of medieval life. While the game did manage to capture the minutiae, it fumbled away the narrative momentum.
The new RPG, by comparison, seizes the reigns from the outset and hurls you headlong into a fascinating tale at breakneck speed, introducing fascinating characters, intriguing scenarios and enticing story and side quests.
Brutal melee combat, exquisite writing and set pieces that pull nascent threads together for exhilarating crescendos make the game seem truly epic. The stunning visuals are a considerable upgrade over the sometimes-muddy original, and the ambient sound and score grant the proceedings a cinematic flair.
The best RPGs make it easy to lose yourself in their worlds, and that's something "Kingdom Come: Deliverance II" captures from the outset. Fifteenth-century Europe truly comes alive in this grandiose tale made up of minute moments. The game works as something of a time machine to transport you into a different realm and era, giving you shivers all the while.
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