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Blasphemous 2

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox
The Game Kitchen / Team17

Genre: Metroidvania

Game Overview

Blasphemous 2 expands the first game's Catholic folklore horror into three switchable weapons — each with distinct movement and combat mechanics — across a wider interconnected map. The Spanish dark religious art direction remains the series' most distinctive quality. Switch, PS4/5, Xbox, PC. GPA scores it high on Action and Dark World — the Metroidvania sequel that delivered more of what made the original stand out.

Game Characteristics

Dystopian Setting
88%
Dark
82%
Action
80%
High Difficulty
75%
Graphics
75%
Puzzle
60%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner
35
Intermediate
62 ✓
Advanced
78 ✓

Keywords

metroidvaniaダーク世界観parry mechanics宗教美術スペイン産インディー

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Dystopian Setting
88%
Dark
82%
Action
80%
High Difficulty
75%
Graphics
75%
Puzzle
60%

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About "Blasphemous 2"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ブラスフェマス2（Blasphemous 2） leads with its Metroidvania identity, anchored by the core feel of "Blasphemous 2 expands the first game's Catholic folklore horror into three switchable weapons — each with distinct mov…." The headline profile reads Dystopian Setting 88% / Dark 82% / Action 80%, making it a strong pick for fans of Dystopian Setting and Dark. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ブラスフェマス2（Blasphemous 2）" by using its feel of metroidvania, ダーク世界観, and parry mechanics as the primary lens, weighting Dystopian Setting and Dark most heavily. Top similar titles include "ブラスフェマス（Blasphemous）", "ソルト・アンド・サンクチュアリ（Salt and Sanctuary）", "ロード オブ ザ フォールン（Lords of the Fallen）2023".