Daedalic Entertainment · 2015
Blackguards 2
Session Respect Score
"Tactical turn-based RPG demanding strategic planning and careful decision-making."
Minimum session
30 min
Pausability
At save points
Resume friendliness
Some reorientation
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Intense
Session structure
Missions & levels
Where to play
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Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating
About
Blackguards 2 is a turn-based strategy-RPG and will deliver challenging hexfield battles and a gritty story filled with violence and crime. Choose your playstyle: no matter if front line combat monster, mage or ranged fighter it's in your hands how you want to develop your character. Every action has consequences, so make your decisions wisely. Death may be just around the corner. -Recruit mercenaries, find upgrades and build an indomitable army -Find the Vanquishers of the Nine Hordes and see what has become of Takate, Naurim and Zurbaran -A story with many twists and turns, fateful decisions and more than 20 challenging hours of playtime awaits you -Command up to 20 characters in your party and lead them to death or glory -Master and finish the game on many different non-linear paths -Make decisions influencing your squad and the ending of the game -Choose your spells, talents and skills wisely, since they dictate your strategy on the battlefield. Give priority to offensive or tactic in challenging battles -Interact with your environment and let walls collapse or even discover new routes on your journey through Aventuria -Lay waste to your enemies with powerful spells and abilities. But be on your guard: your foes may wield them as well
Three years have passed since Count Uria´s plots. The Vanquishers of the Nine Hordes long parted ways but life in Aventuria went on. Cassia, a young woman of noble descent, has only one goal: She wants to claim the Shark Throne, no matter the price; and be it only for one day. Unfortunately, there are two problems that…
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Where to play
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More in the Blackguards series
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC / Windows, macOS, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Age Rating
Blackguards 2 — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of Blackguards 2 take?
- The minimum meaningful session for Blackguards 2 is approximately 30 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause Blackguards 2?
- Blackguards 2 uses save points or manual saves. You'll need to reach a checkpoint before exiting to avoid losing progress — factor this into your session planning.
- Does Blackguards 2 pressure you to keep playing?
- Blackguards 2 has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is Blackguards 2's Session Respect Score?
- Blackguards 2 has a Session Respect Score of 7.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.