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6.0A strategy game that offers little in the way of strategy, Blood Bowl 2 at least has dumb fun going for it.
Blood Bowl 2
Cyanide Studio · Sep 22, 2015
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Blood Bowl 2 smashes Warhammer and American football together, in an explosive cocktail of turn-based strategy, humour and brutality, adapted from Games Workshop’s famous boardgame.
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- The Escapist7.0Blood Bowl 2 fumbles the ball on lengthy game sessions and insufferable difficulty spikes. Playing alone can be a chore if you're not either a sports fan or someone who enthusiastically loves the Warhammer franchise and the Bloodbowl series. The ability to create your own league and join other like-minded players in intense multiplayer sessions moves the game across the goal line.
- Pure Xbox6.0Whilst Blood Bowl 2's strict adherence to the franchise's rules may dissuade some from even trying this out, those that do take the plunge and stick with it will find that despite its faults, it can be a deeply rewarding and enriching experience. The AI isn't really up to snuff though, so expect to ride a long learning curve to be able to become competitive online - if you can find a game.
- ZTGD5.5Blood Bowl II’s concept was like it was tailor-made for me. American football mixed with a fantasy setting using D&D dice rolls for actions? That sounds like a geek dream come true for me, but unfortunately, implementation mixed with probability that may have my advantages in mind, but untimely work out to my disadvantage makes for a game that is both frustrating and unfortunate for me.
- Operation Sports7.5If you are a veteran of the series or think this sounds remotely interesting, Blood Bowl 2 is a worthy upgrade. However, be forewarned that this is definitely a streamlined upgrade. Some of the options from the first game are gone (like visual upgrades and numerous races), and it loses a bit of the pseudo-indie charm of the first title. Another negative: I've seen the AI make some pretty questionable decisions. But overall, Blood Bowl 2 is a more enjoyable experience that is easier to play. And beyond that, it's a game that simply feels more at home on a modern console or gaming PC.
- Games Radar+7.0For all its limiting devotion to the board game that inspired it, Blood Bowl 2 is far more of a touchdown than a fumble.
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