VGChartz's Paul Broussard: "The original Blasphemous was a title that I (and the game’s Creative Director, for that matter) ultimately concluded was very good, but not really a Metroidvania. With that in mind, I hadn’t really planned to write about the sequel when it was announced, but Blasphemous 2 changed that part of its formula quite a bit and has a much greater emphasis on ability-gated progression. So just how does Blasphemous hold up, now that it’s actually a Metroidvania?"
Unveil the Savage World: Blasphemous 2 Collector's Edition Release Date & Goodies Revealed in Trailer. Prepare for Intense Combat on May 29!
"Global publisher and distributor SelectaPlay is excited to confirm that the eagerly awaited physical boxed "Blasphemous 2" Collector’s Edition, will be releasing for Xbox consoles in early 2024." - SelectaPlay.
VGChartz's Evan Norris: "One of the best parts of any year is surveying the indie game landscape and finding those hidden gems and sleeper hits. For 2023, the voters zeroed in on the following five: Blasphemous 2, which elaborated on the grim action-adventure foundation of its predecessor; Cocoon, which captured the hearts of gamers with its mind-bending puzzles; Dredge, which deftly merged Lovecraftian horror with fishing simulation; Sea of Stars, which excelled in presentation and turn-based RPG mechanics; and, finally, Trine 5, which delivered the same rewarding puzzle-platforming gameplay that has defined the series for two generations."
This series is one I've been meaning to actually play. I've tested it while installing other games and it seems legit.