A month or 2 ago I had a go
with Blackguards, a strategy RPG made by Daedalic Entertainment.
But from the moment he steps aboard the Jesus of Lübeck
with the blackguard John Hawkyns, we and Billy become awash in the gritty romance of high seas adventurers who are beguiled by risk, danger, and the promise of wealth beyond their wildest dreams.
Not exact matches
Blackguards 2 comes loaded
with some much needed upgrades and features that its predecessor lacked.
Platforms: PC Reviewed On: PC Developer: Daedalic Publisher: Daedalic Singleplayer: Yes Multiplayer: No Confession time: despite it sitting in my library for nigh on a year I never played the original
Blackguards, leaving me to head into this sequel
with no expectations and a mild case of trepidation.
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Blackguards Competition» and in the body of the Email just write whatever you like.
At the moment there's quite a few other review copies sitting in my Steam library demanding attention (
Blackguards 2, The Book of Unwritten Tales 2, Grim Fandango Remastered) that take precedence over a title I've bought, and
with its current performance I almost don't want to review Dying Light.
The first
Blackguards was a well received strategy title from the minds as Daedalic Entertainment, and the recently released
Blackguards 2 continues that trend
with the same deep gameplay, followed up by some wonderfully unique characters.
2nd January 2014 -
Blackguards, the new RPG from Daedalic Entertainment, which is also a Steam Early Access game, has received an update
with chapter 4 being now available.
The game was met
with mixed reception but thankfully, Daedelic listened well to the criticisms and have now come out
with a sequel to the RPG:
Blackguards 2.
Blackguards 2 has expanded the mechanics of the first game rather nicely resulting in a game
with much more polished and more complete gaming mechanics.
FEATURES — Play
with millions of other players, raid hundreds of enemy bases for loot — Battle for control of precious resources to upgrade your base against enemy attacks — Explore a huge tropical archipelago and discover the mysterious power of the Life Crystals — Face fearsome
Blackguard Bosses and uncover their evil plans — Join other players to form an unstoppable Task Force to take on co-op missions
Based on The Dark Eye, a German roleplaying game,
Blackguards tasks players
with taking over shady bad guys who have save the world, which is different to the stereotypical formula of heroes vs. evil.
Once again based on the RPG rulebook of The Dark Eye,
Blackguards 2 will remain an SRPG focusing on strategic battles
with a group of scoundrels as anti-heroes.
With «
Blackguards» and «
Blackguards 2» the company has also set itself up as a key RPG developer.
«
Blackguards is a turn - based RPG
with strategic combat and combines Daedalic's high standards of storytelling and unique characters
with thrilling action and an elaborate 3D environment.