One of the places we’ll frequently visit in Blasphemous 2 is the Prie Dieu, a type of prayer desk that aligns with the game’s religious theme. But we simple players know them as saves or checkpoints. Like the bonfires in Dark Souls, the Prie Dieu emit a feeling of safety, peace, and tranquility. They restore …
I love Orospina. Between her graceful demeanor, brilliant golden attire, and unflinching ruthlessness, Orospina remains one of the most dashing bosses I battled in Blasphemous 2. And yet, despite her violently elegant personality, Orospina relatively easy boss, and we can effortlessly finish her off within a minute or two. So, though I was disappointed to …
If I were to describe Blasphemous 2 in one word, it would be cryptic. A cryptic narrative, cryptic secrets, cryptic UI, and cryptic outcomes. In a Metroidvania game, it’s common to come across items or mysteries in the most unusual places. However, once you acquire them, a tooltip or marker usually explains exactly what that …
Blasphemy! It’s a term that is usually cried in anger and disbelief at heretics that would dare to talk ill of someone’s deity reigning down from above. However, in indie gaming terms, the term ‘Blasphemous’ is one that many welcome with open arms alongside other fun-to-say words like ‘wheelbarrow’ or ‘hullabaloo,’ and that is purely …
