Should I buy KCD2 now ?

[jrhelly2000]

Guys, I do not own KCD2 and haven't played the first one. I however would like to play KCD2, but don't know if I should buy it now. Steam's reviews show people's opinion as Very Positive so I guess it's a good game obviously, but I also read of report of glitches that break the main campain which is of course a - big - problem, at least for me.

What do you think ?... I would like to play it, but I am not in a rush. There are other games I can play right now.

[我爱习近平多汁大肉棒]

Originally posted by jrhelly2000:

Guys, I do not own KCD2 and haven't played the first one. I however would like to play KCD2, but don't know if I should buy it now. Steam's reviews show people's opinion as Very Positive so I guess it's a good game obviously, but I also read of report of glitches that break the main campain which is of course a - big - problem, at least for me.

What do you think ?... I would like to play it, but I am not in a rush. There are other games I can play right now.

Absolutely worth buying—this game is my 2025 Game of the Year, with an incredible sense of immersion.

Even after playing for 200 hours and completing it twice, I still open the game, aimlessly wander the streets, and stop by NPCs to listen to their conversations.

The game absolutely caters to a straight guy’s taste, packed with crude toilet humor, and you can even bathe with busty, wet beauties in the bathhouse.

[anmana]

I would say if you can wait, wait. Not for a sale but for at least three or four more patches as the game is not in the best state. Some mechanics seems to be broken or inconsistent at the moment, some quests are bugged so one could not progress in the game and some other stuff.
I am not saying it is a bad game though, it just needs a little bit more time.

[president Of romania]

Have you always wanted to have a modern BLM rioter stereotype in an RPG taunt you "YT PEEPOE DONT SEASON THEY FOOD", while you can't kill him or respond how an accurate medieval person would? Then it's the game for you!

[我爱习近平多汁大肉棒]

Originally posted by anmana:

I would say if you can wait, wait. Not for a sale but for at least three or four more patches as the game is not in the best state. Some mechanics seems to be broken or inconsistent at the moment, some quests are bugged so one could not progress in the game and some other stuff.
I am not saying it is a bad game though, it just needs a little bit more time.

The issue has been exaggerated; the game's completion level is already very high.

True malicious bugs are extremely rare, and they can be avoided simply by reloading the save file.

[emreyigit1967]

Originally posted by jrhelly2000:

Guys, I do not own KCD2 and haven't played the first one. I however would like to play KCD2, but don't know if I should buy it now. Steam's reviews show people's opinion as Very Positive so I guess it's a good game obviously, but I also read of report of glitches that break the main campain which is of course a - big - problem, at least for me.

What do you think ?... I would like to play it, but I am not in a rush. There are other games I can play right now.

My suggestion would be to wait for the next patch. The issue with the bugs right now is partly because games started on the previous version develop unintended problems (this is an issue with many new games, so I at least was prepared), partly because of conflicts with mods (PTFs are fine) and partly because new bugs have been introduced. For my part, over three playthroughs, I've encountered two bugs. One is persistent since the game came out and has to do with combat in an arena and a new, funny one right after the end of the main campaign. Neither really affects the game.

I feel that if you're not the type of person to take to a public forum to complain about a hangnail, then you'll be OK. Or wait for one more hotfix/patch, if you like.

[Tenchuu Khan]

yes

[Primigenia]

Originally posted by jrhelly2000:

Guys, I do not own KCD2 and haven't played the first one. I however would like to play KCD2, but don't know if I should buy it now. Steam's reviews show people's opinion as Very Positive so I guess it's a good game obviously, but I also read of report of glitches that break the main campain which is of course a - big - problem, at least for me.

What do you think ?... I would like to play it, but I am not in a rush. There are other games I can play right now.

I played it all, took me 92 hours to complete the main story questline and I only had a couple of bugs that made me reload a save and some graphical once, I would say it's quite stable, but it's a pretty woke game unlike 1, not sure you mind that

[NightOwl7]

Devs are dealing with a lot of bugs and so do we. Game is unplayable for a lot of people. May be wait few weeks and see what comments here on forum say. Check reviews and watch non spoilery reviews online. Then decide. I am playing this game currently without a single update, waiting for devs to figure things out. I lost all my saves for some bizarre reason few days ago, had to restart game again.

[Bismarck]

The problems are 10 times bigger portrait as how they really are.
The game is fantastic, i would recommend it at any time.

since you haven't played the first one, i would recommend you to buy the first one and play it with all DLCs, positive sideeffect, maybe there is more stuff out for KDC2 already.

[smoketrees]

Play it at the end of the year. They'll have dropped all of the DLC and fixed the recent problems they've introduced.

[duncanjmcintyre]

If you're unsure and prefer to wait until it's fully patched, then why not buy the first game now?
It's fantastic and very well patched and optimised now.
Also super cheap, get all the DLC as well.
The other benefit is you will get all the background story and lore.

KCD1 is a super, super game.

[Swans]

I’ve not played KCD1 but am absolutely loving this game. There are a few rough edges in the game, but overall this is a very polished and engaging experience.

I just got KCD1 in the sales too, so you could maybe start with that if in no hurry for this one. That way you’ll be playing both in their optimal state with full DLC.

[Drako110]

Originally posted by jrhelly2000:

Guys, I do not own KCD2 and haven't played the first one. I however would like to play KCD2, but don't know if I should buy it now. Steam's reviews show people's opinion as Very Positive so I guess it's a good game obviously, but I also read of report of glitches that break the main campain which is of course a - big - problem, at least for me.

What do you think ?... I would like to play it, but I am not in a rush. There are other games I can play right now.

It's decent game.
But you need to save, and to save you need to make potions(or download mods that remove the requirement of potions).
Also the question is if you like sword/ranged(bow,crossbow and some early handguns) play.

[Sergius Magnus]

the game has lots of bugs but they r usually fixed when loading an older save. For example there's a quest u have to speak to 2 guys and one of the guys was literally dead but i could engage in a conversation with him. The quest required me to follow him but he wouldnt move because he was ded lol.

[Aegmar]

regarding glitches/bugs that block progress in the main campaign i had it once pretty early in the game which forced me to reload an earlier save once, but that specific one is fixed, unhindered playthrough afterwards