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BLACK SOULS II

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
96% User Score Based on 1,008 reviews

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BLACK SOULS II is a single player open world role playing game with horror, fantasy, dark fantasy and erotic themes. It was developed by Eeny, meeny, miny, moe? and was released on November 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 1,008 reviews
story82 positive mentions
grinding15 negative mentions
  • Deep, complex dark fantasy story with rich lore inspired by fairy tales and Lovecraftian themes.
  • Improved and strategic turn-based combat system with weapon swapping and tactical depth.
  • High replayability with multiple endings, an open world, and sanity (SEN) mechanic affecting gameplay and narrative.
  • Game requires an external patch to access the full content and proper gameplay experience.
  • Steep learning curve and obscure story progression may confuse players without guides.
  • High difficulty spike in later DLC content, making progression and bosses challenging and potentially frustrating.

  • story

    262 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    31% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 1% negative mentions

    Black Souls II offers a deeply complex, dark fantasy story that significantly expands and improves upon its predecessor, featuring rich lore, memorable characters, and multiple impactful endings that encourage exploration and replay. Its narrative is praised for nuanced themes, immersive worldbuilding, and emotional depth, though its storytelling is deliberately opaque, requiring patience and sometimes external resources to fully grasp. While the graphic and mature content is integral to the story's impact and not for everyone, many reviewers regard it as a masterpiece of dark, psychological storytelling in RPG Maker gaming.

    • “Everything about the story, the areas, the music, the characters and their personalities, the combat and the art is indescribably good, so much so that I would say the game is perfect in every way and couldn't be better.”
    • “The story in this game is definitely not your typical run-of-the-mill RPG; it is extremely well written and dives deep into complex themes very early on, handling them with surprising nuance and encouraging the player to think for themselves and interpret its ideas in their own way.”
    • “Black Souls 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played because the world-building, atmosphere, and storytelling hit on a completely different level. The mystery, darkness, and emotion pull you in slowly until you realize you’re fully attached to the characters, and when the ending comes, it hits with that heavy, sad feeling that stays in your chest—the kind of bittersweet finale that makes you think about the journey long after you finish, which is exactly why I personally consider it one of the best games I’ve ever experienced.”
    • “I never really knew what kind of game it was or what type of story it had.”
    • “The main story, however, I didn’t know anything about what was happening on my first playthrough.”
    • “The story is the type that puts hints and pieces scattered around, but unless you use a guide, read a wiki, or watch lore videos, you probably will not understand much of what is actually going on.”

  • gameplay

    120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    28% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Black Souls 2 is generally praised for its deep, strategic turn-based combat, meaningful mechanics like the sen (sanity) system, and improvements over the first game, offering challenging boss fights and rewarding exploration. While some find the grind and repetitive elements tedious or frustrating, many appreciate the integration of gameplay with the story and lore, noting that the game's complexity and balance deliver a uniquely immersive and engaging experience. However, the gameplay may not appeal broadly due to its niche mechanics, pacing, and some design frustrations.

    • “The base game was amazing, new combat mechanics, sen meter, and also the new progression point system, etc. It adds a lot of new ways for you to plan around your runs compared to BS1.”
    • “Mechanically, there are interesting additions too; half of your skills come from the weapons you've found instead of your spell books, and swapping weapons doesn't spend a turn, allowing a very cool feeling of chaining insane deadly combos from the crumbs and scraps you've gathered around your playthrough, making your playthrough unique to you and letting you explore off of a limited pool of cards, yet still manage to pry out something that works.”
    • “Optional bosses, secret requirements, and late-game areas are significantly harder and demand solid builds and understanding of the game's mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay in general is just subpar.”
    • “I do not recommend these games for the sole fact that I don't think anyone should experience the long boring mind numbing gameplay of the games.”
    • “Bringing this back to what I said earlier, this drags out the playtime with a spike in difficulty that makes all the many cracks of the generic gameplay rear their ugly heads until you just wanna smash your head against a wall.”

  • music

    56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    41% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised as phenomenal and a perfect fit for its atmosphere, often described as top-notch and emotionally impactful. While most tracks are new and well-executed, some original songs were replaced in the Steam version due to copyright issues, leading many players to prefer or restore the original soundtrack for a fuller experience. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the story, combat, and world immersion, making it one of the game's standout features.

    • “The sound design and original soundtrack are immaculate, possibly among the best I've ever experienced in a game.”
    • “Musically this game has some of the best tracks you'll ever hear, which is incredible given that 99% of this soundtrack is royalty free stuff you can find on YouTube.”
    • “I ended up deeply attached to the characters, and even now hearing the game's music gives me chills as I'm taken back to specific moments and emotions from the game.”
    • “The environments rely heavily on standard RPGMaker assets (with original character art and CGs), the music is sourced from licensed libraries rather than being original, and combat can feel quite simple for much of the experience, only really evolving in Black Souls II’s DLCs 2 and 3 and encouraging more strategic play and heavy stat grinding.”
    • “The only criticism I have of this game is that the Steam version changes a few music tracks, presumably for copyright reasons.”
    • “This release uses the new (IMO worse) soundtrack, so if you want the old one back just copy the audio folder from the old release and replace the files.”

  • graphics

    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 56% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game's hand-drawn, sketch-style artwork by creator Sushi Hero Toro is uniquely atmospheric, blending dark, disturbing, and fairy-tale aesthetics to create a haunting and memorable experience. While the explicit and graphic content may be unsettling for some, it deeply enhances the storytelling and emotional impact, making the art style integral to the game's mature horror fantasy vibe. Overall, the distinctive visual design and varied environments are highly praised for their originality and contribution to the game's immersive atmosphere.

    • “The artwork is hand drawn by the author, in a line art style that really contributes to the atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The maps are well done (mostly), and the aesthetics of each area are vastly different to one another, just like a good adventure game is.”
    • “Hand-drawn, sketch-style artwork by Sushi Hero Toro (寿司勇者トロ), giving the game a dark and distorted fairy-tale atmosphere with madness-themed imagery and explicit horror elements.”
    • “Critics may find the gameplay frustrating and tedious, and the graphic, disturbing content a barrier to entry, even with the content filters in place.”
    • “While not being shiny and polished HD wallpapers like in Rance, the art style is aesthetic and unique.”
    • “It is true that the game would appear to regular users as disgusting due to explicit scenes - they appear to be very graphic and amoral, but only because of those graphic scenes the story builds itself as an unforgettable experience.”

  • emotional

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    96% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 4% negative mentions

    The game delivers a profoundly emotional experience, blending heartbreak, melancholy, and intense psychological themes that deeply resonate with players. Its raw, mature storytelling and haunting atmosphere evoke tears and introspection, making it a standout for those seeking a challenging, unforgettable emotional journey. While some find its opaque narrative and dark content difficult, many praise its ability to leave a lasting emotional impact through well-crafted characters and narrative depth.

    • “One of the best games ever made... a completely amazing and heartbreaking story that becomes just as unforgettable as its characters.”
    • “This will be my 7th or 8th time I am completing this game now that it's out on Steam. This game is extremely good at using its environment, art style, and SFX to make you unsettled, creeped out, or even scared at times. There were also many heartbreaking moments in this game that made me tear up or even full-on cry at times.”
    • “A tale spun so beautifully, so bitterly that I cried my heart out in shame.”

  • atmosphere

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its dark, haunting, and psychologically intense tone, enhanced by hand-drawn, sketch-style artwork and a fittingly eerie soundtrack. It effectively blends dark fantasy with psychological horror, creating a compelling, immersive world that slowly draws players in through mystery and emotional storytelling. This richly crafted atmosphere is a standout feature, evoking lasting impact and comparisons to classic horror literature.

    • “Black Souls 2 is one of the best games I’ve ever played because the world-building, atmosphere, and storytelling hit on a completely different level. The mystery, darkness, and emotion pull you in slowly until you realize you’re fully attached to the characters, and when the ending comes, it hits with that heavy, sad feeling that stays in your chest—the kind of bittersweet finale that makes you think about the journey long after you finish, which is exactly why I personally consider it one of the best games I’ve ever experienced.”
    • “Despite its intensity, the game has earned an overwhelmingly positive reception, with players praising its ambitious world-building, haunting atmosphere, and willingness to explore psychological terror without compromise.”
    • “Those cutscenes detract from the overall game and negatively impact certain aspects of progression.”
    • “The atmosphere is heavy, the story slowly unfolds, and you kind of want to figure everything out on your own.”
    • “The developers use the familiar structure of a dark fantasy RPG only as a vessel; underneath lies a psychological horror experience shaped by unstable characters, shifting realities, and an atmosphere that constantly questions your decisions.”

  • grinding

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is extensive and can become tedious, especially early on and in DLC content, where heavy stat and level farming is often required to overcome difficult challenges. While grinding enables players to become overpowered and makes combat easier once optimized, it may feel monotonous and slow down enjoyment for some. However, the grind also encourages strategic play in later stages and DLCs, appealing to fans of challenging RPGs and Souls-like mechanics.

    • “The DLC introduces a dungeon system similar to Bloodborne's chalices, but you can start almost instantly and break scaling by becoming overpowered through short grinding sessions.”
    • “Grinding becomes tedious and boring in the DLC with very little feedback or reward for the effort.”
    • “The gameplay requires heavy stat grinding, especially in later DLCs, which can make combat feel monotonous and require significant time investment.”

  • humor

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is widely appreciated for its blend of cute, funny, and darkly humorous elements, delivering a unique and often quirky experience. Reviewers highlight its charm through both character interactions and story, though some note its humor can be misunderstood or overanalyzed. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant and enjoyable part of the game's appeal.

    • “It had expanded (story and lore wise) some of the previous characters, and added a whole bunch of cute and funny characters as well!”
    • “Has lots of cute and funny content, which I don't mind.”
    • “Lot of funny moments.”

  • character development

    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 67% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The character development is praised for its memorable dialogue, impactful interactions, and striking designs that leave a lasting impression. The game combines beautiful art styles with top-tier character and monster designs, contributing to a masterful storytelling experience. Overall, it sets a high standard for character design and development within its genre.

    • “Well it wouldn't be fair to compare them to other companies who have full on animated scenes and very detailed drawings, but the dialogue, character designs and the shock value of some scenes are enough to leave an imprint on your memory.”
    • “The poetry, the character designs, the way character interactions are carried out, I can't write how I feel about it without jumping from topic to topic.”
    • “This is not a game, it is a masterclass in storytelling, character development and world building.”

  • replayability

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 62% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers high replayability through multiple endings, diverse optional content, unique encounters, and a rich narrative with hidden paths. Features like bloodstain hints, cycle routes, and the chaos dungeon further enhance repeated playthroughs by providing new challenges and exploration opportunities. Its depth in story, mechanics, and decision-making ensures no single run reveals the entire experience.

    • “High replayability value with lots of endings, lovely characters, cute traps, and a vast number of areas.”
    • “There's a lot of replayability through multiple endings, optional content, unique encounters, and diverse weapons.”
    • “The game’s freedom, open structure, and hidden paths encourage replayability, as no single run can reveal the entire depth of its narrative labyrinth.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game runs smoothly overall, indicating good optimization and stable performance.

    • “Runs smoothly overall.”
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2h Median play time
3h Average play time
2-5h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs
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BLACK SOULS II is a open world role playing game with horror, fantasy, dark fantasy and erotic themes. Common tags for BLACK SOULS II include turn-based, indie, psychological, psychological horror, souls-like and others.

BLACK SOULS II is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing BLACK SOULS II.

BLACK SOULS II was released on November 28, 2025.

BLACK SOULS II was developed by Eeny, meeny, miny, moe?.

BLACK SOULS II has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked BLACK SOULS II for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

BLACK SOULS II is a single player game.

Similar games include LISA: The UNDONE, Look Outside, Demons Roots, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Omori and others.