Blackguards 2
Turn-based tactical RPG about recruiting allies to seize a throne
Daedalic Entertainment · Released Jan 20, 2015
- Reviews
- Mixed
- 67% of 1,312
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 8
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 11 years ago
- Mar 12, 2015
Metacritic: 74/100 (critic reviews)
What is Blackguards 2?
This single-player tactical RPG takes place in the fantasy realm of Aventuria. You lead a party through turn-based battles on hex-grid maps, recruit mercenaries, develop their abilities, and make decisions that affect your squad and ending. Cassia, an imprisoned noblewoman, seeks allies to overthrow the ruler and claim the Shark Throne.
For you if...
- +you enjoy managing a party in tactical battles
- +you want a dark fantasy story with difficult decisions
Not for you if...
- −you prefer real-time action to turn-based combat
- −you want to create your own protagonist
What players say
67% of 1,312 reviews are positive
Players praise the tactical battles, characters, and story. Others find the pacing slow or consider it a downgrade from the first game.
Screenshots and trailer
Blackguards 2 system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
- Processor
- 2 GHz Dual Core
- Graphics
- nVidia GeForce 8600 / GT, ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
- Notes
- Using the Minimum Configuration, we strongly recommend to use minimal settings in order to not experience low frame rates.
Recommended
- OS
- Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 (32/64 bits versions)
- Processor
- 2.4 GHz Quad Core CPU
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 275, ATI Radeon 4770 Series or higher
- Memory
- 4 GB RAM
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
- DirectX
- Version 9.0c
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Achievements
- 50
- Steam features
- Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Playable
- Default controller config not fully functional
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English, German. Text only: French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Polish, Turkish.
Tags
- RPG
- Strategy
- Adventure
- Turn-Based
- Indie
- Fantasy
- Turn-Based Combat
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Singleplayer
- Tactical
- Female Protagonist
- Tactical RPG
- Dark Fantasy
- Hex Grid
- Turn-Based Tactics
- CRPG
Recent updates
- Mar 12, 2015 · Thursday 12th March 2015: Patch 2.1 is now ready and available
- Mar 12, 2015 · Thursday 12th March 2015: Patch 2.1 is now ready and available
- Feb 4, 2015 · Patch 2.0 is now available!
- Feb 4, 2015 · Patch 2.0 is now available!
- Jan 30, 2015 · Patch 2.0 coming Febuary 4th 2015
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