Update: I should have clarified that you can only choose ONE weapon at the start but you discover the others later and they act as "keys" to reach new areas. Hey SwitchUp Family - I wen't a bit ODD at the start there hahaha. I hope this review is of use to you! Mark
This game deserved a sequel and I’m so glad people are going to experience another banger! One more week and we all get to experience another great game! 💪🏾
Hm hm. A very fair review! I'll take "a tad safe" than "a buggy mess" any day. Into my wishlist this goes! A priority purchase when im able this one. 😋
Thank you for the review, I have the first game with me but haven't got the time to finish it and this comes out now, makes me feel excited as I have two awesome games to relish. You guys are awesome as always.
Although I’m having a blast playing this one there are some things I miss from the original. Like the executions. In the first game every enemy had a unique execution animation. They stick with a basic animation in this one, minus a few unique kills for certain enemies. Also, although I do appreciate never getting lost or confused in any way and always knowing where to head next, I sort of miss the more cryptic nature of the first one. It felt more souls like, whereas this one feels much more metroidvania like. In any case, I can’t wait for the DLC and some possible new skins.
Blasphemous is one of my favourite games of all time, and surely the best metroidvania in my opinion. The artstyle, the setting, the sense of dread... Pure gold. I would have bought it blindfolded, but now that it has an 89% from you guys I gonna buy it with a lighter heart. Thank you!
Damn, that intro 🔥 I've had the first game on my wishlist for ages, and I think this one will join it immediately :D Truly a tight squeeze in that backlog/wishlist 😅
The 1st Blasphemous is one of my favorite metroidvania. Play it! 😋 Just finished Persona 5 Royale with cheese a few days ago and now Im currently playing Ender Lilies. My god Ender Lilies is a damn good metroidvania too. Highly recommend it!
@@Ser-Smiley Smiley! How have you been? Did you manage to revive your PS4? I'm a bit afraid of the difficulty, but I guess if I get it physically I can still resell it...and I've had Ender Lilies in my shopping cart for import so often now, it's a bit silly. Maybe next time I'll actually go through with it and buy it 😂 I'm a bit sad I missed out on the Japanese Collector's Edition, it was quite nice, but oh well.
@@Anni_ka my potato PS4 is still dead. The fan is busted and i think the thermal paste is kaput too. And some other problems i think. Siiigh... I'll just get a digital version ps5 someday soon. My new arcade stick controller that i bought before my ps4 died is collecting dust if i cant play my SF6... 😥😓 Ender Lilies is a beautiful game! If you like metroidvanias it's a must play. 😋
@@Ser-Smiley Damn that sucks! I hope you can save up the money for a PS5 quickly! Although, depending on how second-hand prices are where you live, I'd say go for the disc version cause finding good deals for physical games is much easier. I think it equals out the higher price point of the disc version. Oh and I'd also recommend getting some external storage thingy, cause games add up quickly 🫠 Urgh, I know...maybe I can find a good deal for it next time I'm shopping for physical Switch games 😅
Think a point or two more in the value section would be better, 20 to 30 hours for a normal run is a lot and is perfect for this kind of game, yes Hollow Knight spoiled us with the price and length but everything else from your review was perfect. Thanks for your videos !!
Exactly what I wanted from a sequel! Two of my other favorite MV’s, Salt and Sanctuary and Axiom Verge, totally muffed their sequels trying to take risks. For games as great as these, I just want more of the same with improvements, sounds like that’s what we’re getting!
@@zyffe Nice! And yeah, in the past couple years there have only been about 3 Metroidvanias I’ve loved - most of the rest have been letdowns. So I would hate another risky sequel gone bad
Yea I loved both of those first games, and never touched the sequels after watching reviews, S&S especially fantastic for such an early souls like. Blasphemous 2 day 1 after watching.
@@ryanbarry34 Yes for sure - I believe S&S was the first true 2D Souls-like, and it remains one of the best. The sequel had these annoying witch hunts, and a hub world instead of an interconnected one 👎
B1 had better tone, atmosphere, characters, and storytelling. B2 had better gameplay, exploration, and map design. I feel like B2 also missed the mark on art direction since most of the areas and enemies were forgettable compared to the distinct gothic horror style of the first. Also, it was way too EZ.
Blasphemous is one of my all time favorite metroidvanias, and I can't wait to play this one. My only gripe with this at first glance is the notable absence of Mea Culpa, the iconic weapon from the first title. Hopefully there will be ways to unlock it or something.
I loved the first Blasphemous so if the main criticism is that its just more blasphemous than im all for it!! 🔥 cant wait to make time for this awesome & morbid metroidvania..
The first one was a pleasant surprise. I made some good progress but got distracted. I really need to finish the first one at some point. I'm glad this one turned out well.
I have literally no interest in this game [the older I get the more I like my chill games], and yet here i am watching the whole video and dropping a like. Why? Because the SwitchUp boys deserve all the clicks! Best reviewers out there, keep it up boys! Seeyaaa!
I feel this game was a miss compared to the first. The first one felt so unique to me but this one just felt like another regular metroidvania. I felt the boss fights weren’t as fun as well and the story and lore didn’t suck me in like the first one did
So wait, I’m a little confused. Near the beginning you say that we can choose only one of the three main weapons, yet later on you talked about switching weapons. Are those other weapons like sub weapons of some kind? Or do you later gain access to the other main weapons as the game progresses?
How are the load times? Entering areas is that uncut and expected that exact 2 second black screen? And death loading times and boot time what be nice to kno especially for games that have this gen vs switch. I’m leaning towards switch for these types new double dragon had quite the load
@@SwitchUpYt kool thx for reply. So that entering areas? Cuz every video I seen so far it looks to be 2 seconds and that can be most times. That can be fine tho I loved the first one on switch.
Nice review! Been looking forward to this for a while now. Currently playing crowsworn demo on steam and now this next week! Cant wait. Delighted to hear platforming was improved. I felt it was a bit wonky in the first. Big pity about the new cutscene style. I MUCH prefer the original pixel style for cutscene.
I just beat it. I loved the first game but this one was disappointing: 1. As you say, it’s very safe. They are still stealing verbatim from SOTN (warps, elevators…) 2. It’s way too easy to the point of being boring. Most bosses can be beaten on the 2nd or 3rd try. Regular enemies pose almost no danger 3. The red disc prayer is completely OP 4. There is basically no penalty for death. You can get back your lost guilt anytime so there is no need to pick up your “bloodstain” again 5. Most of the weapon power ups are useless and I never used them except the one that replenishes your health 6. The music is good but the first game was better 7. I quickly got loads of money but there’s nothing really to spend it on Still a fun game I guess but I was hoping for so much more 6/10
Okay, Blasphemous 2 or Dead Cells, which do I buy? I've played about 10 hours of the first Blasphemous game, but had to stop for a few weeks and struggled to pick it back up due to my skill drop off in that time.
I've never played the first one as I've only in the last year or so become a big fan of Soulslikes (and much more recently been trying more Metroidvanias). Should I go back and play the first one before this or should someone in my position just go straight for the sequel? Either way, it's going to the wishlist!
It looks very very cool. I started playing the demo of the first one but put it down because I knew it was my type of game and I wanted to enjoy the experience as a whole. For some reason though, I never actually bought the game 🤷♂️
I stopped at one point in the first game because it was so difficult. The Rest Rest of the game was still so enjoyable that I'll definetly play this sooner or later
I should have clarified that - you can only choose ONE weapon at the start but you discover the others later and they act as keys to reach new areas. Mark
Have to say while I did love the first game, the sequel has sunk its claws in much deeper! It feels far more fluid with a lot more going on to hold my interest! I'm not the best at these games but I haven't enjoyed dying over and over this much in a very long time! Haha...
silksong is supposed to be about 5 times the size of the first hollow knight, and i've seen people say they wouldn't pay $30 for it, simply because it's an indie game. that's just stupid to me. imo the first hollow knight is easily worth $60. it's bigger, more fun, and more polished than many triple a games that cost $60+. hollow knight is already a huge game, the biggest metroidvania i've played by far, so if silksong is actually 5 times bigger, i'd gladly pay $60 for it. i hope they at least charge $30, they deserve at least that. they could have split it into 4 games that are all a little bigger than the original hollow knight, and sold them for $20 a piece. unlike aaa developers though, they're not simply thinking about how they can weasel their fanbase out of as much money as possible.
Ugh…so I have the first game on PS4, and I just checked; the sequel is PS5 only. That’s so dumb that they won’t make a PS4 version when they have a Switch port (so clearly it _could_ run on PS4).
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Update: I should have clarified that you can only choose ONE weapon at the start but you discover the others later and they act as "keys" to reach new areas.
Hey SwitchUp Family - I wen't a bit ODD at the start there hahaha. I hope this review is of use to you! Mark
A bit? A BIT?! 😂
Suddenly I felt under-dressed for a sermon 😂!
Too many edits! Unsubscribe!! Jk
Does the game run on 60 frames?
Wow that intro was pure literature!
The atmosphere in these 2 games are entirely unique, which is what I love most about it...
This game deserved a sequel and I’m so glad people are going to experience another banger! One more week and we all get to experience another great game! 💪🏾
never played the first one. would you recommend playing the first one first, or does it not really matter?
@@Jack_80 I would play the first one for sure
The first one was an absolute GEM, and this one has been one of my most highly anticipated games of this year!!!
Thesaurus took a hammering in that intro.
We need more and more games from this studio.
Hm hm. A very fair review! I'll take "a tad safe" than "a buggy mess" any day. Into my wishlist this goes! A priority purchase when im able this one. 😋
Thank you for the review, I have the first game with me but haven't got the time to finish it and this comes out now, makes me feel excited as I have two awesome games to relish. You guys are awesome as always.
This is an amazing example of evolution from previous game, this looks so great I will pre order and fight for Custodia
Pre-ordered the physical copy immediately after it was announced, but it's good to hear this is as good as I'd hoped.
Don't think I've clicked on a switch up video faster than this one! Can't wait for this!!!
Although I’m having a blast playing this one there are some things I miss from the original. Like the executions. In the first game every enemy had a unique execution animation. They stick with a basic animation in this one, minus a few unique kills for certain enemies. Also, although I do appreciate never getting lost or confused in any way and always knowing where to head next, I sort of miss the more cryptic nature of the first one. It felt more souls like, whereas this one feels much more metroidvania like. In any case, I can’t wait for the DLC and some possible new skins.
Blasphemous is one of my favourite games of all time, and surely the best metroidvania in my opinion. The artstyle, the setting, the sense of dread... Pure gold.
I would have bought it blindfolded, but now that it has an 89% from you guys I gonna buy it with a lighter heart. Thank you!
It’s back!!!!! Great review, thanks guys!
Solid intro Mark, turned the immersion meter up to 100
Cheers mate!
I'm so glad they made this, absolutely loved the first one! This and Deaths Gambit Afterlife are amazing 2D soulslikes
The Last Faith is looking like Blasphemous meets Bloodborne. That game will release soon hopefully
@@MultiBallz2u Looks super cool, looks like a Castlevania 2D soulslike
I loved the first game, and am really looking forward to the sequel!
Damn, that intro 🔥 I've had the first game on my wishlist for ages, and I think this one will join it immediately :D Truly a tight squeeze in that backlog/wishlist 😅
The 1st Blasphemous is one of my favorite metroidvania. Play it!
😋
Just finished Persona 5 Royale with cheese a few days ago and now Im currently playing Ender Lilies. My god Ender Lilies is a damn good metroidvania too. Highly recommend it!
@@Ser-Smiley Smiley! How have you been? Did you manage to revive your PS4?
I'm a bit afraid of the difficulty, but I guess if I get it physically I can still resell it...and I've had Ender Lilies in my shopping cart for import so often now, it's a bit silly. Maybe next time I'll actually go through with it and buy it 😂 I'm a bit sad I missed out on the Japanese Collector's Edition, it was quite nice, but oh well.
@@Anni_ka my potato PS4 is still dead. The fan is busted and i think the thermal paste is kaput too. And some other problems i think. Siiigh...
I'll just get a digital version ps5 someday soon. My new arcade stick controller that i bought before my ps4 died is collecting dust if i cant play my SF6... 😥😓
Ender Lilies is a beautiful game! If you like metroidvanias it's a must play. 😋
@@Ser-Smiley Damn that sucks! I hope you can save up the money for a PS5 quickly! Although, depending on how second-hand prices are where you live, I'd say go for the disc version cause finding good deals for physical games is much easier. I think it equals out the higher price point of the disc version. Oh and I'd also recommend getting some external storage thingy, cause games add up quickly 🫠
Urgh, I know...maybe I can find a good deal for it next time I'm shopping for physical Switch games 😅
I am playing through the first one now and loving it. I can’t wait to play this one!
This intro is why SwitchUP is the best in delivering Switch content. Praise be🙏🏽
Hehehe thanks mate. Mark
Love your prose in the first part of the review lol. Very funny Blasphemous/Souls parody
hehe cheers mate! I think I was going a bit mad! Mark
Think a point or two more in the value section would be better, 20 to 30 hours for a normal run is a lot and is perfect for this kind of game, yes Hollow Knight spoiled us with the price and length but everything else from your review was perfect.
Thanks for your videos !!
That's the beauty of the system, for you this is a 90/91% now. Mark
Exactly what I wanted from a sequel! Two of my other favorite MV’s, Salt and Sanctuary and Axiom Verge, totally muffed their sequels trying to take risks. For games as great as these, I just want more of the same with improvements, sounds like that’s what we’re getting!
I absolutely agree with everything you said down to the letter.
@@zyffe Nice! And yeah, in the past couple years there have only been about 3 Metroidvanias I’ve loved - most of the rest have been letdowns. So I would hate another risky sequel gone bad
Yea I loved both of those first games, and never touched the sequels after watching reviews, S&S especially fantastic for such an early souls like.
Blasphemous 2 day 1 after watching.
Yes ⬆️ This!!!!
@@ryanbarry34 Yes for sure - I believe S&S was the first true 2D Souls-like, and it remains one of the best. The sequel had these annoying witch hunts, and a hub world instead of an interconnected one 👎
B1 had better tone, atmosphere, characters, and storytelling. B2 had better gameplay, exploration, and map design. I feel like B2 also missed the mark on art direction since most of the areas and enemies were forgettable compared to the distinct gothic horror style of the first. Also, it was way too EZ.
You guys are review machines! Thanks.
Blasphemous is one of my all time favorite metroidvanias, and I can't wait to play this one. My only gripe with this at first glance is the notable absence of Mea Culpa, the iconic weapon from the first title. Hopefully there will be ways to unlock it or something.
I loved the first Blasphemous so if the main criticism is that its just more blasphemous than im all for it!! 🔥 cant wait to make time for this awesome & morbid metroidvania..
Oh yeah boys!!! Very excited for this one!!!
Been waiting for this for a long while now! Really excited to give it a try once I get paid, loved the first one (even got the "true ending")
Patiently waiting for you guys or switch corner to do reviews for black skylands and sisterhood of the cosmic wheel
I'm so excited for this game. I'm debating waiting to attempt to get the physical release though.
The first one was a pleasant surprise. I made some good progress but got distracted. I really need to finish the first one at some point. I'm glad this one turned out well.
Blasphemy on the thumbnail of the blasphemous game.
It checks out.
I still have the first in my backlog, i need to get round to that and then purchase this. I want to play them back to back.
I have literally no interest in this game [the older I get the more I like my chill games], and yet here i am watching the whole video and dropping a like. Why? Because the SwitchUp boys deserve all the clicks! Best reviewers out there, keep it up boys! Seeyaaa!
Cheers mate! Mark
Cant fleppin Wait for this one🙌
Original ost is still stuck in my head
I feel this game was a miss compared to the first. The first one felt so unique to me but this one just felt like another regular metroidvania. I felt the boss fights weren’t as fun as well and the story and lore didn’t suck me in like the first one did
Agree!
So wait, I’m a little confused. Near the beginning you say that we can choose only one of the three main weapons, yet later on you talked about switching weapons. Are those other weapons like sub weapons of some kind? Or do you later gain access to the other main weapons as the game progresses?
Been avoiding vids on this game because i dont want any spoilers as this is an instant drop all other games and play immediately!
I think the chapter times are off. Discussion for difficulty definitely start earlier than the timestamp
Just got to blasphemous now from my backlog, so I'll wait a little bit before I get it
I only got the first game fron a deal watching your videos. I loved this game so much I've been dying for this sequel.
How are the load times? Entering areas is that uncut and expected that exact 2 second black screen? And death loading times and boot time what be nice to kno especially for games that have this gen vs switch. I’m leaning towards switch for these types new double dragon had quite the load
They're fine not very fast I'd say < 5-10 seconds
@@SwitchUpYt kool thx for reply. So that entering areas? Cuz every video I seen so far it looks to be 2 seconds and that can be most times. That can be fine tho I loved the first one on switch.
Yeah loading is absolutely fine
The art style is very pretty. I haven't played the first one yet, so might start there.
Correct me, but sarmiento looks like an estoc. A sort of long sword
"Lettuce find out" Great review!
This migh actually be my cup 'o tea
i thoroughly enjoyed the 1st one and was very excited when they announced the sequel. So pumped to get this one!!
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Thanks for your efforts
That intro was very shakespearean
Looks like such great building on 1
Nice review! Been looking forward to this for a while now. Currently playing crowsworn demo on steam and now this next week! Cant wait. Delighted to hear platforming was improved. I felt it was a bit wonky in the first. Big pity about the new cutscene style. I MUCH prefer the original pixel style for cutscene.
u guys got it already. nice
I’d like to try Blasphemous, but it’s not available in my country, for the consoles I have (PS4 and Switch). What a shame.
It came out? When did it came out
they got an early copy!
Yep comes out next week! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt no extra early copy for me is there? 😅
"Somtimes an enemy will be stinned and pressing ZL allows you to...well let's find out"
I remember in blasphemous 1 on switch you could not change the controller scheme, can you do that here?
We're considering $25 on the premium price range? What's $40-50? The wealthy range? $60 for the bourgeoisie range? :-p
Nice review, love it!
I just beat it. I loved the first game but this one was disappointing:
1. As you say, it’s very safe. They are still stealing verbatim from SOTN (warps, elevators…)
2. It’s way too easy to the point of being boring. Most bosses can be beaten on the 2nd or 3rd try. Regular enemies pose almost no danger
3. The red disc prayer is completely OP
4. There is basically no penalty for death. You can get back your lost guilt anytime so there is no need to pick up your “bloodstain” again
5. Most of the weapon power ups are useless and I never used them except the one that replenishes your health
6. The music is good but the first game was better
7. I quickly got loads of money but there’s nothing really to spend it on
Still a fun game I guess but I was hoping for so much more
6/10
What about performance?
Nice Souls reference!
Will they do the same of releasing free dlc ending or it's straight up the complete experience
Is there a New Game Plus option?
So I bought Blasphemous on Sale and it's my next game to finish. This sequel looks great
Great review
Thanks for the content
Okay, Blasphemous 2 or Dead Cells, which do I buy? I've played about 10 hours of the first Blasphemous game, but had to stop for a few weeks and struggled to pick it back up due to my skill drop off in that time.
I’m so not ready for this… the 1st one is still calling me for the replay but damn, this game is harsh. Not hard - harsh.
absolutely love the first game
Love the art style.
pre ordered this even though I'm baroque
I am currently building a pc, blasphemous 2 will be the first game I'll play on that!
I've never played the first one as I've only in the last year or so become a big fan of Soulslikes (and much more recently been trying more Metroidvanias). Should I go back and play the first one before this or should someone in my position just go straight for the sequel? Either way, it's going to the wishlist!
Play the first one first, bro
It looks very very cool. I started playing the demo of the first one but put it down because I knew it was my type of game and I wanted to enjoy the experience as a whole. For some reason though, I never actually bought the game 🤷♂️
What an intro man.
That eloquent intro by you tho.
Haha good or bad? Was just a bit of fun! Mark
@@SwitchUpYt extremely good!
How about the loading times between screens?
Not bad at all mate
Guess i gotta dust B1 out of my backlog and actually play it lol
Mark’s intro deserves a sequel next
lol - It was good fun! Mark
This just looks pure awesome 👌
I stopped at one point in the first game because it was so difficult. The Rest Rest of the game was still so enjoyable that I'll definetly play this sooner or later
Does the game run on 60 frames?
Ya this looks like a real easy pickup. No waffling on this one
This is one of those games that will bypass the backlog. I can't wait.
Thought you said you could only have one weapon at a time?
The video shows weapon switching
I should have clarified that - you can only choose ONE weapon at the start but you discover the others later and they act as keys to reach new areas. Mark
Just watched the opening again. Someone's hit up that thesaurus! ❤
I tripped and swallowed it
This Blasphemous 2 looks really awesome new 2d pixel action game, do I have to play first Blasphemous before this? 😮
How many Fps is it? 30fps of 60fps?
“And pressing ZL allows you to, well, do this…”
*ad break*
Oh no really? Lame - I will move that
@@SwitchUpYt Haha I was only pointing out the amazing timing. Doesn’t actually matter :)
Have to say while I did love the first game, the sequel has sunk its claws in much deeper! It feels far more fluid with a lot more going on to hold my interest! I'm not the best at these games but I haven't enjoyed dying over and over this much in a very long time! Haha...
Loved the first game ,i hope the secuel gets as much dlc an love as the first.
Is it worth playing the first one or just go straight to the second one?
I'd play the first one first..trust me it's my favorite game on the switch of all time
Yes!
Should I play the first one before this one?
yes
00:14 A very eloquently poetic introduction, but it was sorely lacking in references to saveloys. 2 out of 7.
hhahaha FACTS
they made a second one ,FairPlay boys
silksong is supposed to be about 5 times the size of the first hollow knight, and i've seen people say they wouldn't pay $30 for it, simply because it's an indie game. that's just stupid to me.
imo the first hollow knight is easily worth $60. it's bigger, more fun, and more polished than many triple a games that cost $60+. hollow knight is already a huge game, the biggest metroidvania i've played by far, so if silksong is actually 5 times bigger, i'd gladly pay $60 for it.
i hope they at least charge $30, they deserve at least that. they could have split it into 4 games that are all a little bigger than the original hollow knight, and sold them for $20 a piece. unlike aaa developers though, they're not simply thinking about how they can weasel their fanbase out of as much money as possible.
What do you mean by, "A tad safe"?
A safe sequel, going with what you know and trust rather than pushing the boundaries in any real ways. Having said that combat Is better. Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Thought you were talking about the difficulty of this game compared to the previous.
Ugh…so I have the first game on PS4, and I just checked; the sequel is PS5 only. That’s so dumb that they won’t make a PS4 version when they have a Switch port (so clearly it _could_ run on PS4).