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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 84 | 125 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 85 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 86 | 168 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 2543 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Jun 23, 2026) · 300 reviews sampled · 2543 total reviews in window · weighted 232.4 up / 22.4 down · computed 3h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (127)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“Penitent One is back, and he's back in a big way in the sequel to one of the most interesting indie titles of recent years. Blasphemous 2 was quite a surprise when the game was announced earlier this year, as it seemed its predecessor wasn't that long ago. The sequel, however, does everything better than its predecessor, artistically, gameplay-wise and also in terms of overall atmosphere.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Blasphemous was a brutally tough Metroidvania. The sequel hits just as hard in every way but with a smoother difficulty curve and an outstanding first act.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“If you’re a fan of 2D Metroidvania and Souls-like games, Blasphemous 2 is a must-play. It has the best of both worlds while crafting a unique identity that expands and improves on the original Blasphemous in every way. If you just want a damn good side-scrolling action game, it’s a must-play. If you’re a fan of dark fantasy, Spanish art and architecture, religious commentary, or anything macabre… it’s also a must-play. I’ll keep this simple: It’s a must-play.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Blasphemous 2 is a safe and competently-made sequel with a cool looking visual style, aimed at any fans of good metroidvanias. Just be sure to play it in short bursts, otherwise you'll risk burning yourself out with overall simplicity and all too familiar tropes of the genre as a whole.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Blasphemous 2 is great work on mistakes and just an excellent adventure, full secrets and mysteries.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“With Blasphemous 2, The Game's Kitchen once again proves that sequels can not only be good but excellent, with an exquisite metroidvania that surpasses its predecessor in everything: from exploration and combat, to its interesting story and technical section.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Blasphemous 2 is the best 2D game I’ve ever played. It may seem a bit clunky, but that’s exactly what I’d expect from a Souls-like game. Great optimization, smooth gameplay, stunning design, and excellent music are the game’s standout strengths. Unfortunately, those microseconds sometimes really do make a huge difference, the story takes a back seat, and in the end, Blasphemous 2 isn’t really revolutionary in any way. You’ll just be racking your brain and fraying your nerves trying to finally reach enlightenment, and I can say that I experienced it during the end credits.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Blasphemous 2 sticks with the exquisitely dark and gory style of its predecessor whilst building on the core combat and improving upon the platforming we saw the first time around. The Game Kitchen could have served us up more of the same and we'd have been perfectly happy. However, they've made meaningful upgrades here, with deeper and more satisfying combat and three upgradable weapon sets that combine perfectly with environmental puzzling that feels more cohesive and fluid overall. The Penitent One's return to Cvstodia is an absolute banger.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Blasphemous 2 is a really cool metroidvania, a full-fledged 2D soulslike and simply a good game with appealing pixel-art. It pulls you in and is able to keep the experience fresh.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“I highly recommend Blasphemous 2 to any Metroidvania fan. It's a great sequel with snappy, satisfying combat and movement, great exploration and a heavy, brutal and memorable world.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Blasphemous is a provocative yet profoundly thought-out and compelling product. With its dark and grotesque characters that often evoke deep sorrow, if not profound revulsion, it knows how to distinguish itself and break away from the stylistic norms of a classic metroidvania, even though it adheres to the rules and techniques of the genre”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Blasphemous 2 is one of the best metroidvanias ever. The Game Kitchen has outdone itself in every way to create a masterful sequel to the second pilgrimage of the Penitent One. ”
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Patch history
- Blasphemous II: The Third Sin | Post-launch Patch Now AvailableJun 23, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Blasphemous II: The Third Sin is OUT NOW!Jun 6, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- ❗Update RequiredOct 3, 2025
- The Balance and True Torment Patch is Out Now!Dec 3, 2024significant · resets scoring window
- Mea Culpa Expansion | Gold Lumps HotfixNov 8, 2024
- Mea Culpa Expansion | Update 1Nov 7, 2024
- True Torment and Mea Culpa UpdateNov 4, 2024
- Blasphemous II PC Patch 1.1.0Sep 21, 2023significant · resets scoring window