![]() Most maps allow you to bring a couple of mercenaries along, while others force you to send one of your party members on special assignments accompanied only by mercenaries. Potential character or unit specific bonuses are also displayed, helping with the decision of who to take along in the fight. Deciding which way to go as you make your way from town to stronghold, inching ever closer to the throne at Mengbilla, is made easy as the difficulty level of each attack is displayed as you hover over it on the campaign map. Once you unlock the campaign map, you’ll get to experience Blackguards 2 in all its glory. The combat certainly feels like much more of a consistently entertaining experience than the ‘good’ old days when three consecutive “Missed!” notifications could force the player (me) to rage-quit the game and clear the desk in one swoop. While spells are more reliable now, resistances and vulnerabilities play a bigger role in their potential effectiveness. Holding down the ‘X’ button will display range and line-of-sight of your ranged units, allowing you to move them on the battlefield knowing what opportunities the new position will enable. This way, you’ll always be making an informed decision before you click the button as to whether or not the attack is worth it. ![]() Special attacks are limited, thanks to the new Endurance meter, and these will usually have a lower hit likelihood than standard attacks. The chances for normal attacks to hit are calculated based on weapon type, enemy gear and abilities (such as shield or parry skill), the character’s weapon skill, etc., and the resulting percentage is displayed under the cursor as you hover over the enemy. While melée and ranged attacks are still prone to fail, spells hit every time as long as the caster is within range of his or her target. The calculations for spells and attacks have been reworked as well, for the better. Where the game truly excels is in its equally challenging, yet faster-paced combat as compared to the original. Reviewed on PC Let’s focus on the killing
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