The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2

Critic reviews

• ZZTGD

  Anthony Mann · May 23, 2018

  6.0

  Big fans of the original who really want more Hundred Knight will likely enjoy this game, but don’t be surprised that it’s only more of the same. As for anyone who hasn’t tried the original, save some cash and pick up the original if a different take on the hack and slash genre seems interesting. Otherwise, I would say this game is simply too repetitive without enough enjoyable payoff to where I would say playing this over another title.

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• PSPush Square

  Jade Sayers · Apr 10, 2018

  5.0

  The Witch and The Hundred Knight 2 is a colourful, funny, and interesting game, but it's greatly hindered by a drawn-out, convoluted battle system. Hardcore JRPG fans will get more out of this game than the casual player, but as a whole it just feels far too inaccessible for its own good.

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• CCOGconnected

  Stephanie Sung · Apr 10, 2018

  6.0

  All in all, I believe there was a potential for The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2, but the opportunity was not taken and the story was not established well enough for the gameplay it offered. This was not difficult to learn, but there was nothing motivating me to actually want to complete it (besides writing a review, of course).

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• HGHardcore Gamer

  Jason Bohn · Apr 04, 2018

  4.0

  As a fan of Nippon Ichi Software’s output as a whole (these are the people behind the Ys and Xanadu series, after all), it’s hard not to be disappointed with The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2. Despite the knowledge gained from the previous outing, the developer released a title that plays like the place their unused ideas of other places got sent to die.

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• CVCultured Vultures

  Adam Hopton · Mar 30, 2018

  3.0

  With the combat mechanics and systems falling short at providing much-needed depth, WHK2 can only be tolerated in short bursts before becoming mind numbing. All too often I found myself wishing I was playing something else and if a game is making you feel that way, it’s not a great sign.

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• PLPS Lifestyle

  Paulmichael Contreras · Mar 26, 2018

  7.0

  The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 improves upon its predecessor, and should appeal to fans of the first game. The story may put some off given its plodding pace and numerous quirky side stories, but most people who are interested in this game likely enjoy exactly that kind of storytelling. New Tochkas and new active abilities for the Hundred Knight give more battle options to players, though the camera angle may create a few missed opportunities to finish a sweet combo or get a surprise attack on enemies.

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