In this age of increasing political unrest, an entire generation of gamers has been assaulted by the spineless corporate megastructure which has arisen! Born from the vast sea of profits earned thru the hard work and effort of our father's generation, this monstrous behemoth, hell bent on personal gain thru abuse of power, disregard of consumers and disrespect for all franchise, has spent the past decade obliterating modern culture, sacrificing beloved heroes and butchering timeless narratives in an effort to sell out to an extreme political narrative: one which hates mankind, claims it irredeemable, and which looks to divide us permanently.
Under this endless barrage of horror and destruction set loose upon the planet, we have seen remarkable achievements in cinema and television fall suddenly and with ease: Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Doctor Who... the list of victims is endless. We have witnessed the methodical dismantling of our time-honored and beloved cultural identity, all in the name of hatred, resentment, and at the hands of an ideology full of prejudice, sexism and ignorance; concepts which contradict the ideals on which our country was founded... and now the behemoth comes for the gaming industry.
It's no wonder, then, that an entire generation who has lived thru the trauma of a sudden, unprecedented and underhanded dismantling of their childhood ideals would react negatively at any telltale sign of pandering, selling out or otherwise. "Kingdom Come: Deliverance" was an awesome computer game. Released in 2018, this medieval Bohemian adventure was immersive, gorgeous and profound. Its sequel promised to continue these achievements, only for its buyout by Embracer Group to signal its demise at the hands of the political activists we so deeply despised. When word of a "man to man intimate encounter" was leaked, gamers around the planet jumped to the conclusion that Warhorse Studios had sold its soul. Copies were returned, criticism was levied, and a campaign to undermine its release began. (Politics is not Art. Especially not when the proponents have no interest in actually supporting the cause, and just want cash.)
The fortunate news, is that "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2" is not the political subversion we had expected. Yes, the game has its issues, namely being tedious and frustrating in quest execution, and, at times, ponderous in narrative. Despite these and other small shortcomings, Warhorse's sequel is an excellent release, with little divisive production. The game stays true to its predecessor's vision, and continues the legacy of its protagonist. The small inclusions of diversity add to its storied possibilities, and should be forgiven by the player base. There continues to be an understandable movement against its success because we have been jooped. We have been deceived. We have been abandoned and betrayed. However, after a product performs and delivers we can look past our traumas and address the effort with praise. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a good game and an excellent purchase. There is no reason to turn down this timeless adventure.
