Mount & Blade

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 567 Ratings

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  • Summary: Calradia is a land at war, a land offering great riches and even greater dangers to the adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With unerring courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Raise a band of hardened soldiers,Calradia is a land at war, a land offering great riches and even greater dangers to the adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With unerring courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Raise a band of hardened soldiers, become the lord of several towns and castles, and perhaps one day you may wield the power to depose kings and crown new ones at a whim. Free-form sandbox gameplay. You are free to go anywhere and do anything you choose in a world that has more than a hundred unique locations, including villages, castles and towns. Unique horseback combat. You are able to attack your enemies on your horse, whether you’re swinging a sword, holding a lance or unleashing arrows. Highly advanced, sophisticated and intuitive sword-fighting system. Fight on horseback and on foot using an expansive variety of medieval weapons, each with their own unique characteristics, strengths and weaknesses. Be anything from a lonesome adventurer to a commander of armies or an owner of villages, castles or towns. Sophisticated AI that will provide a challenge both in combat and in the strategic realm. Freedom to interact with hundreds of characters, including kings, lords, ladies, commoners as well as heroes you can take on as companions, each with their own personality. [Paradox Interactive]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. GamePro
    100
    For a game with such a heavy emphasis on medieval combat, Mount & Blade is just shy of perfection.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    A Medieval action RPG with a great battle system, and there are many ways you can play the game. The game doesn't have a storyline, which is why it becomes a bit boring and pointless after a while, but it does have many good mods and they will keep the game fresh. [Sept 2008]
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  3. AceGamez
    80
    Medieval warfare just got even trendier and, despite several major deficiencies, Mount & Blade has just too many memorable moments of glory to ignore; the price tag is worth it for the sunsets alone.
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  4. Gamer Limit
    75
    Considering its lackluster visuals, Mount and Blade is suprisingly addictive. The combination of exhilarating mounted combat and an open sandbox world will keep players coming back for more.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    70
    Mount & Blade's strong RPG elements, in-depth army management aspects, and amazingly addictive combat system balance out its mediocre quests and half-baked sandbox gameplay.
  6. PC Gamer UK
    69
    A decent ride until you get off. [Dec 2008, p.72]
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  7. GamingXP
    45
    The most exciting feature is the mounted battle, because it is demanding and fast. Release the mouse button at the right moment to hit an enemy. If you ride faster, you will do more damage.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 112 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 141
  3. Negative: 14 out of 141
  1. RobertD.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Great Game, Must play and possibly the best StrategyRPG of the year!
  2. NicholasG.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    Innovative and intense game.
  4. MiroslavLulic
    Feb 12, 2009
    10
    This game is the best indie game i have seen. The community works and adds so much to the game. With additional tweaking and mods you can getThis game is the best indie game i have seen. The community works and adds so much to the game. With additional tweaking and mods you can get a beautiful game that looks great in 1680x1050 and has great depth. The best game ever for $20. Give it a chance… Expand
  5. AlexP
    Mar 11, 2009
    9
    This game, although lacking in some of the graphical effects large studio games have, is immersive with its endless campaign and great This game, although lacking in some of the graphical effects large studio games have, is immersive with its endless campaign and great mounted combat. the combat in this game easily beats most other medieval RPGs, with its directional attacks and the ability to command your troops. this is one of the most underated games by official reviews. if you haven't played this game you are missing out on a great RPG experience.… Expand
  6. BrendanH.
    Feb 28, 2009
    9
    I really love this game, its got great combat systems. also I love owning your own cities and armies, its great. The only reason that i didntI really love this game, its got great combat systems. also I love owning your own cities and armies, its great. The only reason that i didnt give this game a 10 is that I dont have fun playing as anyone but a commander, i find everything else boring. but commanding is great, you can really affect the way things turn out in the big picture. And when it comes to graphics, they are adequate, but graphics dont matter as much as gameplayy… Expand
  7. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Very good and addictive game for its time. I do not know how many hours I spent playing it.
  8. Hexxer
    Sep 27, 2008
    0
    Do yourself a favor, don't buy this game. The developers of this game seem to think that making a game is simply to create a simple Do yourself a favor, don't buy this game. The developers of this game seem to think that making a game is simply to create a simple engine without deep thoughts into the details which are so important. Ever seen horsemen climb steep rocky mountain terrain before? Here you will. Ever seen how developers get lazy at listening to your own ideas of a game you'd want to play and slack off when releasing an unfinished game? Here you will. If you never played a single game in your life, you might like this game because you have zero experience in game. If you've been a gamer for most of your life, you'll find that Mount and Blade just plain sucks. It does not deliver what it promises.… Expand

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#20 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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