Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance
- June 17, 2021
- Capstone Software
Get on SteamIn "Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance," the great witch Circa-Argoth has kidnapped your countrymen to avenge her sister's death. As the sole survivor, you must use your arsenal of Medieval weapons, powerful potions, and superhuman abilities to fight for blood vengeance and restore your homeland. This 1996 game offers first-person perspective movement and action, providing a nostalgic and challenging experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with memorable sound effects, particularly the gory and humorous ones.
- It features more spells, potions, and action-packed gameplay compared to its predecessor, making it a fun retro fantasy melee FPS.
- The Steam release has reignited fond memories for many players who enjoyed it in their youth.
- The gameplay is clunky and filled with bugs, including unbalanced mechanics and frustrating hit detection.
- It feels like an expansion pack rather than a full sequel, with fewer levels and increased difficulty that may not appeal to all players.
- The level design lacks cohesion, leading to a repetitive experience as players navigate through disconnected arenas.
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are noted for their striking and detailed designs, featuring horned helmets and uniquely animated mini-bosses like the "old hag." The game also includes graphic and bloody traps, contributing to a visually intense experience.
“The horned helmets, the bizarre 'old hag' animated mini-bosses, the bloody and graphic traps you could fall in.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted as a highlight, with players finding it visually amusing despite the gameplay being described as frustrating or unenjoyable.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is frequently criticized due to numerous glitches, indicating a lack of polish and reliability in gameplay.
“The game is plagued by glitches that disrupt the overall experience.”
“Frequent glitches make it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The stability issues due to constant glitches are frustrating.”
