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Not necessarily given it's all subjective, but he's clear about what he likes and dislikes - and crucially why - about games, which is what's useful in a reviewer. So he's a good source of feedback.
Been waiting on this review..tomorrow can't come soon enough. I really enjoyed my 100hours with KCD1 6+ years ago and I can't wait to dive into KCD2 tomorrow..thanks Karak! :D
I’m like 200hours in KCD 1 and still not finished I’m trying to rush the story now cause I want to pick this up but ima wait till Thursday on payday. So that should be me 3 more days to try and finish Kcd
I watch your reviews for the writing, the way you clearly and gracefully detail all aspects of a game is second to none. It really shows that you're putting the time and efforts into making actual reviews, not some 5 min "Game good 9/10" thoughtless impressions. Great work as always!
I'm SO glad Warhorse stayed with CryEngine for this game. Every game these days is on UE5 and my god it's just too much already with UE5. And if it's not UE5, it's UE4 lol (or Unity to be fair). Plus, CryEngine is still an incredibly beautiful engine and can still put out AAA level visuals and the engine itself is stable and just a good experience in 2025.
@@NeakMeakk In the hands of good developers, UE5 is fine of couse. Or should I say, devs who can handle the quirks of the engine AND can do optimization. The whole "stutter struggle" thing still being a thing in 2025 is wild.
I'm not even interested in this game as I didn't really dig the first one, but I'm still here for the puns and the fantastic use of vocabulary. Another excellent review!
Seems like a game sure to delight fans of KD1, and unlikely to change the minds of people who couldn't get past the pain points of the first game. Thanks for painting a clear and honest picture, ACG!
Hey thanks for yet another truly informative review. I love especially the care you take with the Music and Sound descriptions. The detailed descriptions are really great and shows your knowledge and care for an often overlooked aspect of media in general, when it is such an essential and evocative aspect its just so good to hear someone really get into the weeds of it. Dont think i have ever heard or read anyone else take the time like you do. Thank you for the great work.
You didn’t mention the PS5 PRO version. It takes the 30 fps quality mode of the base PS5/ Xbox Series X and allows it to run at 60 fps. Very impressive indeed.
You know it's a special game when the review video is nearly 35 minutes long just to cover everything. Better than most game review channels you are my good sir.
This is EXACTLY what wanted. Don’t revamp the game, don’t make it something new, just give me the sequel of the first game with a little bit of QOL and polish and you’ll sell like gang busters. Sounds like that is exactly what the devs did.
Hands down some of the best reviews. RUclips is so chock full of shills and biased reviews that finding someone who can actually articulate the good and bad aspects is almost impossible. Thank you for being that guy!
Honestly just based of the video I've seen, I would buy this game just to walk around that world, its just that beautiful. The amount of time, money and effort that must have gone into building it must have been enormous and here we are able to buy a copy of it for a measly $60. Truly its great to be alive!
I plan to wait until it gets at least a month's worth of bug fixes. But I need to play through the first game anyway, which might take me a month. Was wanting to know whether this game was worth it before I invested all that time into the first one. Thanks, ACG.
@punani_slayer4209 If I really like something, I can play hundreds and hundreds of hours of it and not get burnt out. I could possibly get burnt out if I just kind of like it. We will see.
You're a great writer. Have you been this good at it since you started? How much do you feel like your writing style for reviews has improved since you started on YT?
@lincoln_highway1355 I've been watching him for years, his wit and excellent writing along with his objectivity (I miss his old intro which really hammered home that last point, but not worth the demonetization) is why I still consider him my number one source for game reviews.
Wasn't too interested but watching their short trailers has tricked my brain into being interested. So good on them for making good trailers. Time to dig into your review to see if I really want to play it.
Not updating KCD1 on consoles could hurt new player sales for the franchise. With KCD2 coming, many will want to try the first game before spending $70. On PC, it’s fine, but on consoles, low res, high input lag, and a 30fps cap make it rough & potentially put new players off playing like myself. A simple fps unlock could help for current gen consoles.
Great review! KCD 2 looks absolutely incredible-everything from the improved combat to the expanded world has me hyped. The first game set such a high bar for historical accuracy and immersion, and it looks like this sequel is going even further. I’m actually building my new PC today just so I can jump in and play tomorrow! Can’t wait to experience it firsthand. Keep up the awesome content!
I was wondering how they were going to manage skills and stuff (like story choices) progressing to the sequel. Thank you for giving me a general idea on how this works.
Any idea about accessibility ? Namely head bob and other camera options ? I can't play the first one, it's instant motion sickness. And damnit, I'm Czech !
So It's KCD basically 1,5. By the sound of it's probably one of easier buys, as for anyone who played the first one they will know what they are getting into.
I may not even end purchasing this game, but Im so curious to how it changed from the first, and youre my source to have a great understanding of its totality. Thank you for what you do.
That quest was awesome, I also loved the questline with this monk in which you end up drunk with him causing mayhem around the village, and how the next day you had to replace him in the church xD I don't remember the monk's name though, I played it a while ago but I hope he ends up appearing in this second entry somehow, his character was amazing and so funny
I rarely buy AAA at full price but this will be one of those occasions. The last one was BG3 and Elden Ring before that. For the amount of enjoyment I will get out of this, 60€ is actually cheap. And Warhorse deserves it just like Larian did.
It’s not that important tbh, you are always carrying food or potions anyway. Plus it takes like 1 hour for the character to pass out (after he’s hungry). From the first game I found hilarious just drinking wine or beer to mitigate hunger, and leveled up drinking becoming alcoholic.
Does the performance mode in console get more than 30fps? I was considering getting KCD2 for my ps5 but may just go pc instead if it’s locked 30 on console in 2025
I was having issues too until I stole some gear and then figured out you can just bonk them in the head or poke them after a perfect parry. I’d also recommend a shield for the first few hours. And even in late game, never engage with more than 3 bandits or 2 armored enemies at the same time or you will likely die. You can also cheese enemies with the bow.
@@TheThirdWorldCitizen in the first game I didn't progress the story bar the first major city. Spent all my time sneaking in peoples homes killing them and looting them. Combat was hell no matter what they'd just parry me and beat the hell out of me.
This franchise isn't for you. There's some quality of life changes but this sequel is going to be pretty close to the first game. If you didn't like the first game, you most likely won't like this one either.
As long as the combat is more polished and everything is just smoother I’ll love this game the first one was a little to janky for me but was so awesome at the same tome
Im still lost in the world of 1, i keep exploring around, thought i could beat it before 2 came out but thats not gonna happen so ill wait before buying this one
So, it will take, just like the first, many patches before the game becomes really enjoyable. I know that the studio is small, but small studios should also know their limits instead of aiming for a big project that they need to fix after release.
i see following a convoy is still sprint/stop, saving has not been improved, getting stuck on steps is still a thing and silly bugs are back lol they had the "budge" to make henry gea but couldn't polish other aspects of the game a little more? sakra!!
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Sometimes more troubled than I had anticipated still good!
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When ACG says something is worth getting, you actually know it's worth getting.
Not necessarily given it's all subjective, but he's clear about what he likes and dislikes - and crucially why - about games, which is what's useful in a reviewer. So he's a good source of feedback.
Yes. Just consume mindlessly, let other people choose for you....
He was wrong about starfield
The dragons dogma 2 review was a little disingenuous but for the most part yeah
@@rjjustine9283Not really
It's no The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, but I might end up buying this one.
A fellow man of culture I see
J-jerm🅱️a 🤤🤤
You can't always compare to the best of the best. It just leaves you disappointed. We all have to move past Hulk Ultimate Destruction.
That is true. It is not that sadly.
Come and mop up boys
Been waiting on this review..tomorrow can't come soon enough.
I really enjoyed my 100hours with KCD1 6+ years ago and I can't wait to dive into KCD2 tomorrow..thanks Karak! :D
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m like 200hours in KCD 1 and still not finished I’m trying to rush the story now cause I want to pick this up but ima wait till Thursday on payday. So that should be me 3 more days to try and finish Kcd
I watch your reviews for the writing, the way you clearly and gracefully detail all aspects of a game is second to none. It really shows that you're putting the time and efforts into making actual reviews, not some 5 min "Game good 9/10" thoughtless impressions. Great work as always!
Thanks, that means a lot.
I'm SO glad Warhorse stayed with CryEngine for this game. Every game these days is on UE5 and my god it's just too much already with UE5. And if it's not UE5, it's UE4 lol (or Unity to be fair). Plus, CryEngine is still an incredibly beautiful engine and can still put out AAA level visuals and the engine itself is stable and just a good experience in 2025.
Every time a UE game is announced, I just get disappointed.
@@NeakMeakk In the hands of good developers, UE5 is fine of couse. Or should I say, devs who can handle the quirks of the engine AND can do optimization. The whole "stutter struggle" thing still being a thing in 2025 is wild.
UE5 is an incredible engine. Cryengine is old and outdatwd.
@@Endor2001 It is but Unreal Engine has issues. Although 5 has been better than 4 in my experience
wow, Crysis 2 and 3 look better than this though. same engine and 10 years older... why
I'm not even interested in this game as I didn't really dig the first one, but I'm still here for the puns and the fantastic use of vocabulary. Another excellent review!
Appreciate it. It was fun to do!
Sound, music, and voice. Never apologize for being thorough @ACG, it's why we're here! ❤
KC2 has the clothing/cool system that Cyberpunk never got right.
still havent played liberty city?
In cyberpunk clothing is just cosmetic though, they changed it in 2.0 update
@@flatutlencetheunending It’s Phantom Liberty you dunce
@@flatutlencetheunendingLiberty City? The fact that you called Phantom Liberty that, makes me think you haven’t played it either.
Whats wrong with cyberpunk clothing system?
Best reviewer hands down!
Seems like a game sure to delight fans of KD1, and unlikely to change the minds of people who couldn't get past the pain points of the first game. Thanks for painting a clear and honest picture, ACG!
27:43 VERY rarely do games nail the sounds of thunder and rain this much
Hey thanks for yet another truly informative review. I love especially the care you take with the Music and Sound descriptions. The detailed descriptions are really great and shows your knowledge and care for an often overlooked aspect of media in general, when it is such an essential and evocative aspect its just so good to hear someone really get into the weeds of it.
Dont think i have ever heard or read anyone else take the time like you do.
Thank you for the great work.
You didn’t mention the PS5 PRO version. It takes the 30 fps quality mode of the base PS5/ Xbox Series X and allows it to run at 60 fps. Very impressive indeed.
That's because nobody has bought PS 5 pro. 😂
@@zerox1715 Yup this looks absolutely sic on the PS5 Professional console. Definitely makes the other console versions look last gen.
@@zerox1715 Don’t underestimate the power of PlayStation (PS5 PRO) 💪 💪 💪
You know it's a special game when the review video is nearly 35 minutes long just to cover everything. Better than most game review channels you are my good sir.
Good ol Henry. He's the the Ted Lasso of murderous thieves.
Odd edit moment at 20:10. Great review overall. Thanks!
19:00 as well
Any day a medieval simulator comes out is a good day
This is EXACTLY what wanted. Don’t revamp the game, don’t make it something new, just give me the sequel of the first game with a little bit of QOL and polish and you’ll sell like gang busters.
Sounds like that is exactly what the devs did.
I love your reviews, man. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hands down some of the best reviews. RUclips is so chock full of shills and biased reviews that finding someone who can actually articulate the good and bad aspects is almost impossible.
Thank you for being that guy!
13:46 “this dude chased me from 2 cities away” 🤣
The kingdom has come, and so have I.
*a second time
and so has henry!
This is my kingdom come......🎵🎶
Creamdom Cum
Honestly just based of the video I've seen, I would buy this game just to walk around that world, its just that beautiful. The amount of time, money and effort that must have gone into building it must have been enormous and here we are able to buy a copy of it for a measly $60. Truly its great to be alive!
Same. Just got my PS5pro hooked up to my new Sony oled and I can not wait
"Time spent equals experience invested" is a good quote 🙂
I plan to wait until it gets at least a month's worth of bug fixes. But I need to play through the first game anyway, which might take me a month. Was wanting to know whether this game was worth it before I invested all that time into the first one. Thanks, ACG.
@@shadushio9682 I'm of the same mind, but I know for sure the first is worth a play through regardless
Apparently it already has less bugs than the first game, but waiting is a good idea as they have a roadmap for future content.
Well I mean if you haven’t played the first one I would obviously suggest playing the first one first.
Gonna be burnt out with this genre by the time you finish the first game
@punani_slayer4209 If I really like something, I can play hundreds and hundreds of hours of it and not get burnt out. I could possibly get burnt out if I just kind of like it. We will see.
You're a great writer. Have you been this good at it since you started? How much do you feel like your writing style for reviews has improved since you started on YT?
@lincoln_highway1355 I've been watching him for years, his wit and excellent writing along with his objectivity (I miss his old intro which really hammered home that last point, but not worth the demonetization) is why I still consider him my number one source for game reviews.
Will we get a Walking the Walk episode of KCD2? I loved the previous games you covered!
Best video game reviewer . Incredible insights, coherent and informative. Reminds of a lot of the old Gametrailers reviews back in the day.
The story of how these games came to be is amazing
The first one is lowkey one of the best RPG's ever made. Can't. Wait.
2025 is COOKING for games right now!
ACG being the first to release a review shows that he's the man
not the first but okay
Nope about 50 reviews released
Yea almost every one had their reviews uploads timed for 8am pst for the review embargo
All reviews are released at the same time when embargo lifts.
Or that he has sped through the review...
Came to this review for a game I already preordered. As always, ACG delivers another incredibly thorough and thoughtful review.
Much appreciated!
Watching this review really makes me wish a Fantasy game went this in-depth and had this approach.
Glad it's getting great reviews 😃
Awesome review but got damn the time taken on it blew me away! lol great breakfast video to sit down with.
Breakfast at 6pm
@@ThePindar I am on the west coast and work nights it was barely mid day for me and breakfast is dope anytime of the day imo.
Wait - was that 'how smart your clothing is dial' in the first game?! If it was I completely missed it, eye just eyeballed it (and went off reactions)
ACG and Mort are the only review channels I need.
thanks for this nice review again! Looks like a fun game!
Wasn't too interested but watching their short trailers has tricked my brain into being interested. So good on them for making good trailers.
Time to dig into your review to see if I really want to play it.
First game I've pre ordered in like 5 years. Cant wait to play it tomorrow..
Ah this looks like such a step up from an already great foundation! Cant wait!!
Skipped every reviewer to watch your video. Keep up the great work!!
Fantastic review
Glad you liked it!
Not updating KCD1 on consoles could hurt new player sales for the franchise. With KCD2 coming, many will want to try the first game before spending $70. On PC, it’s fine, but on consoles, low res, high input lag, and a 30fps cap make it rough & potentially put new players off playing like myself. A simple fps unlock could help for current gen consoles.
Buy a pc brokie.
It's a very slow game you may be fine with 30fps. Most games on console are 30fps. Input lag doesn't sound good though if that's a known issue.
@@reapthewhirlwind6915 I don't want a pc, been a pc gamer for the last 30+ years will never go back
@@Oomy75 That makes no sense.
@@ilikematches2 Yeah it does. What he is saying is he already has a PC and doesn't need one.
phenomenal review, really well put video loved every minute of it.
Great review! KCD 2 looks absolutely incredible-everything from the improved combat to the expanded world has me hyped. The first game set such a high bar for historical accuracy and immersion, and it looks like this sequel is going even further. I’m actually building my new PC today just so I can jump in and play tomorrow! Can’t wait to experience it firsthand. Keep up the awesome content!
Amazing that you managed to watch a 30 minute video in 11 minutes, you've cracked the time space continuum!!
Let the shader compilation begin 😂
I was wondering how they were going to manage skills and stuff (like story choices) progressing to the sequel. Thank you for giving me a general idea on how this works.
Verdict & Pros/Cons at 33:32
Any idea about accessibility ? Namely head bob and other camera options ? I can't play the first one, it's instant motion sickness. And damnit, I'm Czech !
KCD2 is prolly my most anticipated game for 2025/
Can you disable the camera shake? That sadly killed the first one for me due to brutal headaches.
God I love kingdom come I got the collectors edition ready tomorrow wooo!
So It's KCD basically 1,5.
By the sound of it's probably one of easier buys, as for anyone who played the first one they will know what they are getting into.
It’s KCD2. The second game. The sequel. Why call it anything but that?
@@NeakMeakkbecause he think that, because the devs stuck to the original formula, it’s too alike as the first one? Lmao idk?
Combat has always been a pressure point for me with this game
Great review! Hope you do a walkin' the walk for this one, looks like it would be very suitable.
Can you actually go to all those places in the distance?
Like at 20:25, can you actually go into those woods on the opposite side of the valley?
I may not even end purchasing this game, but Im so curious to how it changed from the first, and youre my source to have a great understanding of its totality. Thank you for what you do.
Need to know if I'm going to be another novice at a monastery
that's quest alone sold me on the previous game
nah
That quest was awesome, I also loved the questline with this monk in which you end up drunk with him causing mayhem around the village, and how the next day you had to replace him in the church xD
I don't remember the monk's name though, I played it a while ago but I hope he ends up appearing in this second entry somehow, his character was amazing and so funny
One of the dlc they announced suggests you'll work with a monestary again. Doubt it is in the main game, though.
@ in czech his name is bohuta
I rarely buy AAA at full price but this will be one of those occasions. The last one was BG3 and Elden Ring before that. For the amount of enjoyment I will get out of this, 60€ is actually cheap. And Warhorse deserves it just like Larian did.
BG3, Elden Ring, and KDC2 are the new AAA greats.
Not to take anything away from KCD, but it's hardly an AAA game. AA at best, which is likely why it's still good.
Thanks for the excellent content, as always, Karak!
I clicked in lightning speed. Can't wait to get it soon after i finished the first one haha
I already have to worry about eating too much in real life, I don't need that in my games.
the game is amazing but not for everyone
It’s not that important tbh, you are always carrying food or potions anyway. Plus it takes like 1 hour for the character to pass out (after he’s hungry).
From the first game I found hilarious just drinking wine or beer to mitigate hunger, and leveled up drinking becoming alcoholic.
@@erth8096 No game is for everyone.
You legit give the best reviews. My go for any game I want to
Play
Great review ACG but I always expect that from you.
Thank you sir. Always enjoy your witty and informative reviews.
About to be goty I cannot wait lol
It’s gta6 in the woods
Does the performance mode in console get more than 30fps? I was considering getting KCD2 for my ps5 but may just go pc instead if it’s locked 30 on console in 2025
@@ReverentGhost performance mode on ps5 targets 60fps and by the reviews and videos i have watched it seems to be pretty solid
Anyone know how the saving works in 2?? Do you have to brew to save again?
I wanted to like the first but it was a pain to do the simplest things hopefully they make combat easier considering you aren't a random peasant now.
You can mod it
@robertwatson5104 not on Xbox.
I was having issues too until I stole some gear and then figured out you can just bonk them in the head or poke them after a perfect parry.
I’d also recommend a shield for the first few hours.
And even in late game, never engage with more than 3 bandits or 2 armored enemies at the same time or you will likely die.
You can also cheese enemies with the bow.
@@TheThirdWorldCitizen in the first game I didn't progress the story bar the first major city. Spent all my time sneaking in peoples homes killing them and looting them. Combat was hell no matter what they'd just parry me and beat the hell out of me.
This franchise isn't for you. There's some quality of life changes but this sequel is going to be pretty close to the first game. If you didn't like the first game, you most likely won't like this one either.
Great video and review, thank you!
I had no desire to get this game.. Your reviews are just so well done! I think I may have changed my mind.
Potlicker is an insult I haven't heard in many years now.
So ready for this game!
Good going Ty ACG best reviewer out here
I try
@@ACGreviews you really are! (the best)
Console players finally get to experience this game in 60fps! Well, most console players. Sorry Series S.
Tried so hatd to get into KCD
By try 7 or so, it was vibing great.
Gonna finish it before i try 2, but im looking forward to it 👍 🔥
It’s like the elder scrolls 6 we never got
Excellent review!
Thanks for watching
This guy always hits! Keep being yourself bro
Glad it turned out good. Looking forward to picking it up. Great review as always.
This looks amazing, will definitely be getting this tomorrow. I assume they recap the story of the first game?
Here we go!
The Witcher 4 gonna have to step up!
Witcher 4 has no chance of better KDC2 in any way except character models.
As long as the combat is more polished and everything is just smoother I’ll love this game the first one was a little to janky for me but was so awesome at the same tome
Im still lost in the world of 1, i keep exploring around, thought i could beat it before 2 came out but thats not gonna happen so ill wait before buying this one
Take your take and bask in the world: that’s the magic of KCD. Hope you enjoy 👍🏼.
I don't even know what it means and I haven't watched your film yet but who tf you calling Potlicker??
So, it will take, just like the first, many patches before the game becomes really enjoyable.
I know that the studio is small, but small studios should also know their limits instead of aiming for a big project that they need to fix after release.
ohh the Fill in random words edition
Henry game part 2! Woo!
Definitely gonna get this one on sale!!!!
Been waiting for this!
i see following a convoy is still sprint/stop, saving has not been improved, getting stuck on steps is still a thing and silly bugs are back lol they had the "budge" to make henry gea but couldn't polish other aspects of the game a little more? sakra!!
Thanks for the video
This looks like it’s as important and impactful as Elden Ring. Game of the Year released in January.
this, then Pirate Yakuza and then MH Wilds? i’m all set until the end of March.
Gret video as always. I hate in game music so I turn it off, but I also hate that in most games, that also turns cut scene music off too.
I’ll be waiting for a sale but I’m so happy for Warhorse I’m hoping this will sell for them