Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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  1. SpaceBean
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    The controls and gameplay need some getting used to, but after a while it all makes sense.
    The Eating, sleeping and saving is a pain when you first play, but after a while it just makes the game so much more immersive.
    The combat is tough and unforgiving meaning you want to stay out of trouble as much as possible (like in real life). Sneaking is a little naff and forget it if you are in    The controls and gameplay need some getting used to, but after a while it all makes sense.
    The Eating, sleeping and saving is a pain when you first play, but after a while it just makes the game so much more immersive.
    The combat is tough and unforgiving meaning you want to stay out of trouble as much as possible (like in real life).
    Sneaking is a little naff and forget it if you are in armour. But overall this games negatives are far outweighed by its sheer size and scope of gameplay. In the end u have to get into the dame and not putting it away after couple of hours it'll grow on you. One of my favorite games of the last Years.    … Expand
  2. horymury
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    I created an account just to review this gem of a game.

    This game transposes you to the medieval era, it does not have super heroes, it does not have magic shenanigans, you fight with your light/heavy armor on, with your sword and optionally a shield, or with your bow. It is as realistic as it gets, the only magical/mystical elements are only through the eyes and superstitions of some    I created an account just to review this gem of a game.

    This game transposes you to the medieval era, it does not have super heroes, it does not have magic shenanigans, you fight with your light/heavy armor on, with your sword and optionally a shield, or with your bow. It is as realistic as it gets, the only magical/mystical elements are only through the eyes and superstitions of some of the characters, and they are presented very humorously with always pointing out the real/rational explanation for them. It also catches the religious fanaticism which used to govern that era, even your own character has a great fear of God. The landscapes, the villages, the castles are very authentic to the era and the location where the action happens.

    Also there is a big dose of unexpectedly good humor in it, many of the quests are absolutely hilarious, they made me laugh my ar$e of.

    The combat system is very ingenious, the combos , the ripostes, the feints, the perfect blocks are all great and not so easy to master, you must do any of them at the right time when you see an opening in the adversary's defenses or when you create an opening, it's definitely not a spamming mess, it actually requires practice to be good at it. When outnumbered the fight becomes extremely hard even when you have all the expensive armors and weapons, especially if the adversaries are also well armed; you never become the unbeatable beast you see in other games, which only adds to the realism. Also the enemies will chase you to the end of the world if you don't get to ride your horse and run if in trouble, they can also dismount you and kill you if you don't put some distance in time.

    But nothing stops you from going more stealthy, what you wear actually makes you either more stealthy or more resilient to damage through heavy armor but more noisy and visible. Keep in mind that all/most NPC's sleep at night.

    The perks system is also cool, and I did not find any of them to make you really OP, which is really nice.

    At the start of the game prepare to be beaten a lot , you only become more badass at fighting after one of the main quests.

    Many people complain about bugs, I only encountered a few, and only one if I recall correctly which prevented me from finishing a quest, and required a reload of an older save. This is another quality of the game, it does not limit you with anything, you can finish most quests in more than one way, so if one is buggy, you can go for another way to do it, but as I said this was only the case like once.

    Also the alchemy system, the lockpicking, the pickpocketing, re-sharpening your swords by hand after they get blunt, all are let's call them mini-games, and all add to the charm of the game, this game does not hold your hand with anything, you must earn everything and you s**k at everything in the beginning.

    You really start as an ordinary peasant which cannot even read, you must progress to become better and better at everything, you must actually earn the respect of the other characters in the game by hard work, by continuously improving yourself, to become a noble.

    In conclusion, I really recommend it, it is a very good deal with lots and lots of entertaining hours for a more than reasonable amount of your bucks.

    Cheers    … Expand
  3. grandkanga
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    This game is a masterpiece! It is a lover letter to all RPG fans. If you RPG you really must own this title.
  4. Creeeamy
    Jun 29, 2019
    2
    Are we all playing the same game? Did anyone who gave this a positive review even play the game?

    The mechanics are sloppy and horrible, the animations are floaty and unsatisfying, the sound design is boring, the music sucks, the AI is as dumb as a rock, the voice acting is trash, and the game is beyond broken. Seriously I'd hate to live in the middle ages because there are bugs    Are we all playing the same game? Did anyone who gave this a positive review even play the game?

    The mechanics are sloppy and horrible, the animations are floaty and unsatisfying, the sound design is boring, the music sucks, the AI is as dumb as a rock, the voice acting is trash, and the game is beyond broken.

    Seriously I'd hate to live in the middle ages because there are bugs everywhere. This game is boring, has a mediocre story, is blatantly unfinished, and just all around not fun. Anyone who gave this a positive review either knows nothing about game design, doesn't care about the quality of games and shouldn't be reviewing them, or is just on a hype train. Unfinished and glitchy game's don't deserve anything above a 4.    … Expand
  5. Proton45
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    I can only recommend this game for people who like's "realistic" medieval-games!

    Kingdom Come Deliverance is a good realistic medieval-game. I played the game about 21 hours on Steam but the story of the game is average, the game has: -historical correct characters -Dynamic World -Demanding Fights in range, Melee or in Stealth -Big and realistic open world -Character Development    I can only recommend this game for people who like's "realistic" medieval-games!

    Kingdom Come Deliverance is a good realistic medieval-game. I played the game about 21 hours on Steam but the story of the game is average, the game has:

    -historical correct characters
    -Dynamic World
    -Demanding Fights in range, Melee or in Stealth
    -Big and realistic open world
    -Character Development
    -Nonlinear History-story

    Immersion: A NPC was in a prison and he has insulted me very bad in the game, but that insult im using very rare in real life and i was amazed and paralyzed at the same time for few minutes.
    9/10 For this game!    … Expand
  6. tinchocj
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    Es verdad que puede tener un que otro bug, igual con las nuevas actualizaciones disminuyeron bastantes. El juego en perspectiva de rpg realismo, es genial. Es dificil! mas que empieces en modo normal, pero eso genera lo que busca el juego, mas que seas ya un caballero, dos simples ladrones si no te defendes bien puede terminar ahi la cosa y sino guardaste, a putear un rato y seguir, es unEs verdad que puede tener un que otro bug, igual con las nuevas actualizaciones disminuyeron bastantes. El juego en perspectiva de rpg realismo, es genial. Es dificil! mas que empieces en modo normal, pero eso genera lo que busca el juego, mas que seas ya un caballero, dos simples ladrones si no te defendes bien puede terminar ahi la cosa y sino guardaste, a putear un rato y seguir, es un juego emocionante, aveces puede ser un poco "denso" pero yo tmb admito que estoy acostumbrado a juegos mas de accion pura y dura (si hablamos de este estilo seria un the wicther 3, skyrim, darksoul, etc). Pero si tu idea es jugar un buen juego de rpg REALISTA y ver como todo lo que haces repercute a una mejor o peor vida dentro el juego, te lo recomiendo)… Expand
  7. TheDatenshiMMA
    Dec 12, 2020
    0
    I put a 0 cause there is definitely a lot of fake reviews in there now let me start.
    I played it for 7 hours spent 5 of em waiting on a loading screen, waiting for an opponent to attack me so i can counter, cutscene (no big deal cause i like good stories and this one is skipable) (also sorry for the typing error cause Metacritic didn't fix thir site on androids so i cant see what i type)    I put a 0 cause there is definitely a lot of fake reviews in there now let me start.
    I played it for 7 hours spent 5 of em waiting on a loading screen, waiting for an opponent to attack me so i can counter, cutscene (no big deal cause i like good stories and this one is skipable) (also sorry for the typing error cause Metacritic didn't fix thir site on androids so i cant see what i type) sleep and waiting so i can be on time to start a mission. Get it on ps now or ps plus but dont buy ut that thing is very very boring !    … Expand
  8. Connorcullenn
    Jun 24, 2019
    1
    Do not buy unless it is discounted please... The interface is extremely primitive and the graphics are barely good enough to be an $80 game lol
  9. Bidoulou
    May 10, 2020
    4
    Kingdom come : Deliverance. J'ai essayé le jeu. L'histoire n'est pas mal, les habits et environnements (villes) sont assez bien pensées et me font croire que "c'est" réaliste. Malheureusement, en tant que jeu, c'est un échec total. Le système de combat est mou, lent et emmerdant. Le combat est apparemment hyper réaliste. Le jeu se veut, apparemment réaliste donc le combat a été fait,Kingdom come : Deliverance. J'ai essayé le jeu. L'histoire n'est pas mal, les habits et environnements (villes) sont assez bien pensées et me font croire que "c'est" réaliste. Malheureusement, en tant que jeu, c'est un échec total. Le système de combat est mou, lent et emmerdant. Le combat est apparemment hyper réaliste. Le jeu se veut, apparemment réaliste donc le combat a été fait, apparemment, volontairement lent et chiant. Ben ça marche pas, car un jeu c'est fait avant tout pour prendre du bon temps, que ce soit dur ou non. Mais là, les combats qui durent 10 minutes irl parce que je comprends ni le schéma adverse, ni mes propres attaques, parce que le menu semble fait pour les manettes alors que c'est un jeu pc... Bah rien ne va. Encore, si le jeu était comme Disco Elysium, un jeu où le combat est un détail... mais non, dans KCD, le combat est au centre de l'expérience, évidemment.
    Ajoutons à cela une limite de poids chiante à gérer. Des gens qui voient à travers les murs et portes que vous volez (à la limite ils viendraient voir qui a fait du bruit, ça m'irait, mais là ils savent que c'est le perso même quand il est dans une autre pièce après son méfait), ... Il faut aussi préciser que tous les mini jeux (crochetage, alchimie, aiguisage d'arme, et vol à la tire) sont chiants à mourir, et peu clairs. Bref le thème est bien, l'univers semble cohérent et réaliste, crédible, mais le jeu échoue dans tout ce qui fait qu'un jeu me plait et arrive à m'accrocher plus de 6-8 heures. Dommage    … Expand
  10. Robeetorcj
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Sincerente I'm jogo incrível, sinto pena que não tenha uma continuação logo em seguida... Rezo para um próximo
  11. CrossGuy
    Feb 21, 2020
    2
    Combat 1v1 is good, it takes time to master. But why learn how to fight 1v1 if you are all the time being massacred by two or more at a time? Or maybe if you are lucky your life will be depleted by a single arrow from an enemy archer you dont even see.

    Also! On missions dont even worry about healing, you cant heal during combat, and you are always on combat. Also if you start bleeding in    Combat 1v1 is good, it takes time to master. But why learn how to fight 1v1 if you are all the time being massacred by two or more at a time? Or maybe if you are lucky your life will be depleted by a single arrow from an enemy archer you dont even see.

    Also! On missions dont even worry about healing, you cant heal during combat, and you are always on combat. Also if you start bleeding in a boss figh, you will lose, no doubt

    Besides the    … Expand
  12. wasabi250603
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Игра великолепна: атмосфера и сюжет очень интересны, ты испытываешь сожаление к Индро, боевка, графика и оптимизация оставляют желать лучшего но это не помешало поставить мне 10 баллов чехам
  13. Jckovacks
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    Uno de los mejores mundos abiertos y a mi juicio el más original y auténtico.
    - Quieres desplazarte? Come, duerme y asume que el tiempo va ha pasar.
    - Quieres forzar cerraduras? Aprende y poco a poco irás ganado destreza. - Quieres luchar y poder hacer frente a varios enemigos? Entrena, entrena y entrena porque no será fácil. - Quieres estar protegido contra enemigos? Acostúmbrate a    Uno de los mejores mundos abiertos y a mi juicio el más original y auténtico.
    - Quieres desplazarte? Come, duerme y asume que el tiempo va ha pasar.
    - Quieres forzar cerraduras? Aprende y poco a poco irás ganado destreza.
    - Quieres luchar y poder hacer frente a varios enemigos? Entrena, entrena y entrena porque no será fácil.
    - Quieres estar protegido contra enemigos? Acostúmbrate a combatir con un Yelmo que te reduce un 60% la visión periférica.
    - Has quedado con alguien? Más vale que cumplas el horario, porque aquí los NPC no van ha estar plantados esperándote hasta que decidas aparecer.
    …
    Es el único juego que realmente te permite ser lo que quieras ser, te permite desarrollar realmente tu personaje en función de las destrezas que tu mismo vas usando a lo largo de la aventura.

    La historia es muy buena y cruda....y ese final que te deja en la silla con ´la misma frustración que el protagonista... magnífico.

    Esto sí es un juego de autor que arriesga.

    Valoración: Obra maestra.    … Expand
  14. Ordnik
    May 13, 2021
    0
    RPG lover here.

    Pros:
    -Good graphics

    Cons:
    -Bad animations.
    -Terrible combat
    -Sounds and voices are so amateur
  15. Jam1cks
    Oct 28, 2020
    0
    БРАВО, ВАРХОС, ЭТО ГЕНИАЛЬНО.
    За один день эта тупая игра зависла 2 раза. и мне пришлось заново проходить сначала пол часа, а потом и вовсе 2 часа геймплея, ведь я прохожу в жёстком режиме где нет автосеевов и я не могу сейвиться каждые 10 минут, потому что это говно может встать в любой момент. Оптимизации 0 вообще нет. на gtx 1060 и 16 gb ram играю на средне-минималках с просадками до    БРАВО, ВАРХОС, ЭТО ГЕНИАЛЬНО.
    За один день эта тупая игра зависла 2 раза. и мне пришлось заново проходить сначала пол часа, а потом и вовсе 2 часа геймплея, ведь я прохожу в жёстком режиме где нет автосеевов и я не могу сейвиться каждые 10 минут, потому что это говно может встать в любой момент. Оптимизации 0 вообще нет. на gtx 1060 и 16 gb ram играю на средне-минималках с просадками до 40 фпс. Как это проходить? Вархорс сами пробовали свою игру пройти?!    … Expand
  16. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    It's biggest value comes from its historical accuracy and swordplay. A lot of time is wasted on running around on errands, which might accurately portray the life of a medieval peasant but does not make for an enjoyable game.
  17. Raegnir
    Jun 18, 2023
    0
    The worst game I've ever played in a long time, 0 fun. I waste 2 hours on this thrash. I would've read a book instead of playing this.
  18. UglierOrlock
    Feb 19, 2020
    6
    poor graphics, lots of bugs and glitches, game only for hardcore RPG gamers, not for casuals
  19. Foldergan
    Feb 17, 2020
    1
    In general, the game is boring, the gameplay is monotonous, the plot seems to be not too idealized, but in general everything is dull. I don’t know who found what was in her. A hint of a life simulator, hardcore battles, etc. But the dialogues in general are not like the real ones. If they did a simulator, then they would make a nudity, sex scenes and real wounds, but they don’t exist ...In general, the game is boring, the gameplay is monotonous, the plot seems to be not too idealized, but in general everything is dull. I don’t know who found what was in her. A hint of a life simulator, hardcore battles, etc. But the dialogues in general are not like the real ones. If they did a simulator, then they would make a nudity, sex scenes and real wounds, but they don’t exist ... We would like to make arcade, then why such difficult fights, difficult control. We decided to withstand the middle, so this is a dull game.… Expand
  20. ILOVEGAMES84
    Feb 27, 2020
    4
    Like Sonic, this is a bad game is disguise of a good game.

    There are so many redeeming qualities of this game, so many mechanics and quests that are actually fun and worth while playing but over all the core game-play of sword fighting or just combat in general is bad, so bad that it just overshadows and good qualities of this game. The characters are actually interesting and the    Like Sonic, this is a bad game is disguise of a good game.

    There are so many redeeming qualities of this game, so many mechanics and quests that are actually fun and worth while playing but over all the core game-play of sword fighting or just combat in general is bad, so bad that it just overshadows and good qualities of this game.

    The characters are actually interesting and the quests, including the sided quest, are fun and you care about their stories because the dialogue is put together really well. The world is interesting to traverse, the forest feels like a real forest and not just the same tree copy and pasted multiple times, the towns feel authentic and it's real easy to become immersed in this game, until you have to do anything.

    I understand the game goes for a real feeling but it's too much to the point where it feels clunky and simple tasks feel tiresome. The combat is by far the worst, the lock-on is awful and sticks you to a enemy so hard it's almost impossible to turn and run, which is impossible on it's own because all enemies are Usain Bolt and can slash you while you run which you cannot do. And then there's archery, good luck because all enemies are snipers that can almost kill you with one shot and for your character you might as well be using a Nerf bow and arrow, even if you somehow land a head shot it does nothing to them. By far the worst of all is getting stuck, I got stuck several times most times having to reload and try again, as soon as things like that happens in a already frustrating game-play i find it hard to enjoy a game. But the war it happened multiple times where I would get stuck between a ramp and a slight incline of the ground, that's insane how this gets through QC, and then when my guys had to ram a door they were glitched out against the castle wall and the quest couldn't continue, I'm sorry but your game is unplayable and i can't give it anymore of my time it.

    I wish i could like this game, i even thought i was loving this game, but bad mechanics, op archers, and just all around broken game-play makes it impossible to enjoy this game no matter how good the story is. For that reason this game goes in my bad pile because glitched out NPCs breaking the game.    … Expand
  21. KyoTheKitty
    Feb 16, 2020
    3
    This game controls like a worse version of For Honor, the combat is clunky, and your character constantly stops moving so an enemy can hammer on him. Look I'm sure this game is great under the layers of grime, but for me, it was too much digging. Heres hoping that I just had a bad experience and this game is truly as great as everyone is saying it is. The few hours I got in, the story wasThis game controls like a worse version of For Honor, the combat is clunky, and your character constantly stops moving so an enemy can hammer on him. Look I'm sure this game is great under the layers of grime, but for me, it was too much digging. Heres hoping that I just had a bad experience and this game is truly as great as everyone is saying it is. The few hours I got in, the story was neat and while the game looks older it still has moments of beauty, so if you can get past the rough combat system I'm sure this game will be a riot for you, but I just couldn't.… Expand
  22. alexpobeditel
    Jun 28, 2020
    4
    Game is bad and not interesting at all. The game has stupid dialogs, not interesting scenario and million bugs. Also I don't like combat system in this game. I don't understand why this game has such a good score.
  23. AKB11
    Feb 20, 2020
    7
    If Skyrim and Mount and Blade had a baby and unexpectedly become not meeting everyone's expectation
  24. daktaklakpak
    Feb 27, 2020
    2
    The game setting has some charm, but everything else is bad or horrible. The UI doesn't look good nor does do a good job of informing the user. The combat is just bad to the point where it feels unplayable. Some will say that it is just difficult, but it's not. The Dark Souls series is difficult. The combat here is just horrible. This game is for a certain type of gamer, the type whoThe game setting has some charm, but everything else is bad or horrible. The UI doesn't look good nor does do a good job of informing the user. The combat is just bad to the point where it feels unplayable. Some will say that it is just difficult, but it's not. The Dark Souls series is difficult. The combat here is just horrible. This game is for a certain type of gamer, the type who wants games that discourage play, with systems on top of systems that are annoying, cause they think playing such games somehow validates their life.… Expand
  25. marcosmartini
    Mar 15, 2020
    4
    It's 2020 and this game is still a buggy mess. Don't get me wrong, the game is quite good, but it is unplayable due to bugs
  26. mast3r12
    Apr 5, 2020
    1
    Its a very bad version of mount and blade. Don't even try to play in it at 2020. You will crush your monitor, because gameplay is unplayable
  27. mato6666663
    May 14, 2020
    2
    The game is truly annoying. It has an extreme amount of bugs in it which sometimes prevents you from making progress. The gameplay mechanics are just awful. The 1st person perspective is annoying and cannot be switched. The game is also very unoptimized - was running around 50fps on 2080s 1440p. So, I had to download the cheats to get over this game. The only good thing that you can findThe game is truly annoying. It has an extreme amount of bugs in it which sometimes prevents you from making progress. The gameplay mechanics are just awful. The 1st person perspective is annoying and cannot be switched. The game is also very unoptimized - was running around 50fps on 2080s 1440p. So, I had to download the cheats to get over this game. The only good thing that you can find in this game is maybe the storyline. It's not the best story ever, but it's ok.… Expand
  28. mishamavashi
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    spend 200h+ in this game , really good thing , bought it in steam 20$. Worth the money and time
  29. TomDeBomb
    Oct 23, 2020
    7
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance developed by Warhorse Studios and released in 2018 is the best game I'll never finish.
    In this review I'll be going over various topics such as story and characters; visuals, performances and sound design; side content and finally, gameplay and controls. Please enjoy. Hopefully you find this spoiler free review enlightening and helpful.
    I'll begin by    Kingdom Come: Deliverance developed by Warhorse Studios and released in 2018 is the best game I'll never finish.
    In this review I'll be going over various topics such as story and characters; visuals, performances and sound design; side content and finally, gameplay and controls. Please enjoy. Hopefully you find this spoiler free review enlightening and helpful.

    I'll begin by prefacing, I didn't finish Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I'll get onto the reason why later in this review but just know I have sunk a mere twenty five hours into the game. I played the game on PS4.

    The storyline of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is really rather simple, here is a light summary.
    A young man, Henry, is thrust into the land of 15th century Bohemia when his village is attacked and his parents killed by a vengeful ruler and his barbaric army. Henry sets out to claim revenge against his parents murderer though that is certainly easier said than done.
    The concept is sound and compelling. It is a great example of how story can work hand in hand with gameplay in an immersive way. Henry begins the story as a talentless, cheeky trouble maker who can hardly pick up a blade, let along use one. Throughout the game Henry grows into a charismatic, deadly, cunning force who can cut down a bandit without breaking a sweat.
    His journey is rich, compelling and unpredictable and rarely drags. It is more than enough to keep you glued to the screen. It all feels positively grounded and realistic, because it literally is.
    The characters are defined and interesting and many have excellent arcs.

    Perhaps the greatest aspect of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the painstaking attention to historical accuracy. The world feels so alive like I'm stepping back in time. Peasants beg on the side of muddy roads hoping for even a lick of food, birds flock over dense forests sending their calls all through lush, sun-kissed valleys, its thousands of these little touches that make the land of Bohemia a joy to live in. It's a minor issue but the frequency of sun showers really irritated me, people who have played the game know what I mean. All in all one of the most immersive games I've ever played.
    The graphics are good. The lighting can, at a handful of times make the game near photorealistic however textures pop ins are ridiculously frequent as are other graphical glitches. Load times are extremely long bordering on three minutes occasionally. Now, allow me to highlight the greatest flaw of the game in my opinion GLITCHES BUGS GLITCHES EVERYWHERE!!!!!! This is what ultimately put me off Kingdom Come Deliverance. From small glitches like texture pop ins and clipping to catastrophic issues like whole quests glitching and extreme game crashes. Awful stuff, even two years after the game was released.
    Sound design is occasionally inconsistent but mostly authentic feeling and snappy especially in battle and in urban areas. Very present and immersive sound.
    The voice acting is off-putting at worst and serviceable at best. Major characters are voiced well enough but side characters often feel lazily voiced. I also noticed many of the same voices repeated across several NPCs.

    The side content for Kingdom Come Deliverance is actually pretty damn excellent. It contains a large amount of activities such as, gambling, hunting, exploring, looting as well as many traditional side quests allowing progression in many different ways. Time never really feels wasted no matter what you're doing. The side quests themselves are fun, lengthy and varied. They all have multiple ways to complete them and they can even be failed altogether. They feel as player driven and choice based as the main questline does.

    Now, onto gameplay. Combat can be tackled in a variety of ways. Keeping your distance with a bow (my personal favourite), charging in with a longsword or sneaking around slitting throats after a bit of pickpocketing of course. It is extremely grounded and realistic you don't have a reticule when aiming a bow for example, and it takes a lot of getting used to, but it does become quite a bit of fun when learnt. This is no fantasy CRPG where you have a million ways to spec your character, far from it. It is unforgiving and "hardcore", as much as I hate using that word, it seems fitting. Many people don't like the lockpicking minigame but it never bothered me, I found it extremely tough but fair, I didn't play the sneaky type though. I enjoyed all the mechanics revolving around speech as well.
    The controls are pretty awful. I hate games where you must hold circle to speed up and then have to awkwardly stretch your index finger over to the thumbstick to look around. Feinting, horse movement, locking on and general traversal feels awful.

    When Kingdom Come Deliverance is running on all cylinders it is an undeniable masterpiece of game design but at its lowest, darkest moments it is a buggy, fiddly catastrophe which is what ultimately what put me off.    … Expand
  30. ma2ci
    Mar 29, 2021
    0
    Its the worst story telling RPG that have no any tutorial about haracter abilities or skill learning, so there is no any good thing about. Also when fight with one guy is doable but with more oponents its imposible. And saving system sucks, when you must buy a save micsture for 1/10 of your ingamemoney
  31. Dom007
    Mar 10, 2021
    6
    I was seriously looking forward to playing this. But when I played it upon launch it wasn't all that great. The best things about this game are the medieval setting, the graphics and the realism. However that realism has its issues. The combat is decent and it works well, however the biggest issue is the difficulty. If you get hit once or twice the punishment is way to harsh. If you getI was seriously looking forward to playing this. But when I played it upon launch it wasn't all that great. The best things about this game are the medieval setting, the graphics and the realism. However that realism has its issues. The combat is decent and it works well, however the biggest issue is the difficulty. If you get hit once or twice the punishment is way to harsh. If you get hit you then have to spend large amounts of time healing and gaining health back and it becomes a chore. later in the game it was a little bit less fustratating when I got better gear but it doesn't make up for the frustration I had early on in the game.
    The hunger system is also annoying. You literally can't go 10 minutes without your character getting hungry.
    The bugs where also far too frequent and game breaking. I rage quit this game 3 times because of it. I'm not sure about nowadays with all the patches but back all those years ago it was buggy as hell and in a really bad state.    … Expand
  32. d-luX80
    May 10, 2021
    0
    Bugged as hell . I tried it two times.
    At the first time (after around 4 hours gameplay) my saved games disappeared for some reasons.
    At the second time ( after around 1 hour gameplay) my saved games disappeared again.

    I tried to register on their homepage , but registration form is also bugged like the game itself.
    Fortunately it was a giveway.
  33. Marijuana_Guy
    Feb 10, 2021
    5
    DISCLAIMER: I played this on PS4
    Pros:
    —The game is (mostly) historically accurate, at least where it matters. The average gamer who probably doesn't know **** about history would have no problems being immersed in this world. —One-on-one combat is great and is, at the very least, logical if not fully realistic. —There are great RPG elements and it's all (to a large extent)    DISCLAIMER: I played this on PS4
    Pros:
    —The game is (mostly) historically accurate, at least where it matters. The average gamer who probably doesn't know **** about history would have no problems being immersed in this world.

    —One-on-one combat is great and is, at the very least, logical if not fully realistic.

    —There are great RPG elements and it's all (to a large extent) realistic and logical. For example, Walking person whilst you're decked out in full plate armor will make you seem more threatening to them which opens up dialogue options.

    —Graphics are great. The lighting and color palette in particular is absolutely amazing and beautiful. In no other RPG game of this kind are you gonna be more tempted to just wander in the woods aimlessly and taking in the sites.

    —The story is extremely interesting, cohesive and immersive up to about half-way through. The opening in particular (although very cliché) does it's job to immerse you in the world and have you connect with the protagonist.

    Cons:
    — 2 on 1, 3 on 1 , etc, Combat is extremely clunky, Borderline broken. The game has an extremely hard time registering hits and often times your character will lock-up mid-attack or your strikes will go through your opponent. This only applies to fights against more than one opponents but you will find yourself in A LOT of these situations as you'll get ambushed by groups of people on the road whilst travelling. And there are no human followers you can hire to help you out.

    Also, Arrows do very little damage and the archery in general is extremely clunky and hard to pull off, Even if you've mastered the bow. You're never going to use it outside of hunting, unless you're a masochist.

    —The bugs and glitches. I can understand them being a small studio and having a relatively small budget but the amount of **gamebreaking** glitches in this game is completely unacceptable. There are no excuses. When you release a product people have to pay for, You are obligated to make it functioning. This game is anything but that. At least other broken pieces of **** like Skyrim and Fallout allowed you to use community patches to fix the game.

    —There are a lot of historical inaccuracies. This is not a major issue for the average gamer but for a game that claims to be historically accurate, it absolutely is. A lot of **** like clothing, armor, city grounds and, the biggest offense of all, crossbows. There are 0 crossbows in this game when medieval Czechia was a literal crossbow country. For more information, check out Shadiversity, Metatron or Skallagrim's thoughts on the game on Youtube.

    —The story is just bad and extremely poorly executed. It starts off great but it's destroyed by pacing problems. Just as the game starts to pick up, it immediately deflates and goes back to having you running around Bohemia and hearing people bloviate. On top of that, the story goes to complete **** about half-way through with a Lord leaving his castle COMPLETELY unprotected and allowing fully armed vagabond enter scot-free. There is also 0 resolution to the crimes done to the main character Henry, It all just amounts to you finding out that some nobleman is your father.

    Retarded **** like this dropkicks you out of the immersion and completely breaks any semblance of story. And the ending is so incredibly cheap and rushed. Nothing was resolved, everything is still yet to be discovered in the inevitable KCD 2 which will probably come in 5-6 years.

    —The RPG mechanics are incredibly inconsistent or outright broken at times. The game has a reputation system, If you do good deeds you gain reputation and vice versa. The problem is that the characters you murder, they will respawn (all non-essential characters at least) and they will fully remember what you did. This makes crime physically impossible as you will have respawned guards that you killed ambush you out of absolutely nowhere when you meet them again.

    The dialogue system is also completely broken. Even if you have 10-20 higher stat-points than them, they will still beat you in the dialogue for whatever reason.

    In conclusion, The game is a decent start for this franchise with inevitably a lot of problems for an inexperienced indie studio. I don't know what they are doing but they should come back and fix all of the issues in this game before setting out to do KCD 2 or something else because with a bit more polish, this game can be an easy 7 or 8/10, at least for me.    … Expand
  34. Blake89
    Feb 5, 2021
    1
    The worst combat system I’ve ever used. It’s absolutely horrible. The “realism” of the game like having to eat to not die and sleep is horrendous. Just trying to save the game is a chore. The “get good” kids will trash us but this is a chore of a game and a absolute terrible experience. If you want to experience medieval Europe portrays that perfectly, but destroys it with everythingThe worst combat system I’ve ever used. It’s absolutely horrible. The “realism” of the game like having to eat to not die and sleep is horrendous. Just trying to save the game is a chore. The “get good” kids will trash us but this is a chore of a game and a absolute terrible experience. If you want to experience medieval Europe portrays that perfectly, but destroys it with everything mentioned above. Save your money. Play assassins creed Valhalla and have fun.… Expand
  35. doruk93
    Mar 26, 2021
    0
    Opened up an account just to review this game.
    24 hours into game and still getting my ass-kicked by some random bandit whom I supposed to infiltrate their camp.
    I cannot play at night because brightness is basically **** I cannot see anything (whereas pc has no problem with it) and I cannot change this in the settings Realisticalish game, if you want to spend a ton of hours even on    Opened up an account just to review this game.
    24 hours into game and still getting my ass-kicked by some random bandit whom I supposed to infiltrate their camp.
    I cannot play at night because brightness is basically **** I cannot see anything (whereas pc has no problem with it) and I cannot change this in the settings
    Realisticalish game, if you want to spend a ton of hours even on basic missions
    Combat is ridiculous    … Expand
  36. thebutthacker
    Apr 1, 2021
    2
    This game is absolute **** **** garbage. The amount of bugs is unaccaptable and that is coming from someone who regularly plays bethesda games. The main quest got bugged for me, I regularly go inside enemies in combat which makes me miss my hits, npc behaviour is odd 70% of the time, the textures in some areas take 2 mins to load after you have gone into the area on a retty good pc andThis game is absolute **** **** garbage. The amount of bugs is unaccaptable and that is coming from someone who regularly plays bethesda games. The main quest got bugged for me, I regularly go inside enemies in combat which makes me miss my hits, npc behaviour is odd 70% of the time, the textures in some areas take 2 mins to load after you have gone into the area on a retty good pc and medium settings. All of that combined with the fact that you can rarely save on hardcore and that the game is very susiptible for random crashes makes for a very frustrating experience. Would not recommend spending even a dime on this piece of trash. This is even more aggravating since I know that the game has good potential and could be fun, but is just unplayable!!… Expand
  37. midget
    Jun 13, 2021
    3
    this game is horse **** I played a lot of games, including dark souls, cuphead.... but this was the first game in my life I rage quitted and uninstalled. A lot of things are broken and unfair. 3/10
  38. AlbYSaN
    Jun 26, 2021
    1
    I really liked this game for as long as I have been able to play it, unfortunately in the middle of the main quest the mission bugged and I couldn't go on.
  39. defenz
    Aug 9, 2021
    1
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  40. Moodo
    Jun 14, 2022
    6
    Do NOT buy this game if you are interested in gameplay, only buy it for the story, it's a very story heavy game, and the "realism" in gameplay just wastes your time, the first few hours of this game is just teaching you how bad and stupid you are, which some can handle, but if you arent interested in the story the game becomes boring very fast. If you like gameplay just play Skyrim orDo NOT buy this game if you are interested in gameplay, only buy it for the story, it's a very story heavy game, and the "realism" in gameplay just wastes your time, the first few hours of this game is just teaching you how bad and stupid you are, which some can handle, but if you arent interested in the story the game becomes boring very fast. If you like gameplay just play Skyrim or Bannerlord instead.… Expand
  41. marsitguy
    Aug 15, 2022
    4
    I don't understand the praise that this game gets.

    Even if it didn't have all the game-breaking bugs and glitches, even if the characters weren't as uninteresting as a piece of plywood, it would barely be a good game. The "twist" in the story is so badly done that it made me cringe. Yet, I keep reading "fantastic", "incredible" and other descriptions. It's frustrating, that's what it    I don't understand the praise that this game gets.

    Even if it didn't have all the game-breaking bugs and glitches, even if the characters weren't as uninteresting as a piece of plywood, it would barely be a good game. The "twist" in the story is so badly done that it made me cringe.

    Yet, I keep reading "fantastic", "incredible" and other descriptions. It's frustrating, that's what it is. The game is unfinished and has so many issues.

    Only good thing are the blonde rich douchebag, and the drunk priest.    … Expand
  42. realWhiteMan
    Apr 9, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  43. Santiago0
    Apr 27, 2023
    2
    El juego no esta del todo mal, pero no es ni de broma como lo pintan, controles super toscos, el caballo es ortopédico y el sistema de misiones con límite de tiempo no te deja explorar.
    Pero lo peor de todo es el combate, me he pasado todos los souls y el bloodborne, así que cuestión de habilidad no es, simplemente el combate está mal pensado, no haces nada de daño y a ti te matan de dos o    El juego no esta del todo mal, pero no es ni de broma como lo pintan, controles super toscos, el caballo es ortopédico y el sistema de misiones con límite de tiempo no te deja explorar.
    Pero lo peor de todo es el combate, me he pasado todos los souls y el bloodborne, así que cuestión de habilidad no es, simplemente el combate está mal pensado, no haces nada de daño y a ti te matan de dos o tres golpes a demás de que en general es un sistema super torpe. Si a esto le sumas que casi siempre te ponen contra mas de un enemigo tienes frustración garantizada, no sientes que estes perdiendo por hacerlo mal, simplemente porque el juego no te da las herramientas para poder enfrentar enemigos.
    El problema de esto es que hay misiones principales en las que simplemente no puedes evitar pelear, así que o farmeas horas para hacer un daño decente, o no puedes avanzar en el juego.
    Muy descontento la verdad, es la primera vez que me desinstalo un juego a las 7 u 8 horas de empezar, MUY decepcionante.    … Expand
  44. Elco32
    Feb 12, 2019
    10
    With most the bugs gone, this is one of my all time favorite RPGs. The quest system and design are really the most ambitious and innovative in a long time, so I cut them some slack for taking awhile to sort out bugs. Everything that happens in game actually happens whether you are there to see it or not.

    If an NPC moves to another town, he actually walks there in game. Nothing happens    With most the bugs gone, this is one of my all time favorite RPGs. The quest system and design are really the most ambitious and innovative in a long time, so I cut them some slack for taking awhile to sort out bugs. Everything that happens in game actually happens whether you are there to see it or not.

    If an NPC moves to another town, he actually walks there in game. Nothing happens behind the scenes.

    Graphics are amazingly beautiful with the HD pack. I have a 1080 Ti and crank everything up at 2560x1440 to what they call "experimental settings for future hardware" and it runs smooth at around 70FPS.

    Combat takes some getting used to, because it truly is an RPG with realistic combat controls. You have to learn the controls, and your character has to learn to fight. Both can be accomplished by spending some time with a trainer and practicing. And once I got to learn it I think it is absolutely amazing and immersive. Lock-ons can be a little cumbersome though.

    I use some mods, because I am not as interested in inventory/cleanliness type meta games and mechanics. The official forums are the place to figure out how to get mods working, because most of them on nexus are no longer maintained and some simple text edits need to be done to get them working, but not all players are going to want to use mods. I absolutely must have unlimited inventory and unlimited save game mods, for my personal preference. I also use extended cleanliness, and some herb picking mods and a bow mechanic mod. I don't think there are many other mods than are working ATM, but the official forums is more active than Nexus right now.

    I highly recommend this game. I have spent a couple hundred hours on it now, and haven't finished, because I do everything, and I wanted to wait for the DLC's to come out before wrapping up the main story.

    Band of Bastards is a really good DLC, but has a couple minor bugs (it just came out). From the Ashes is cool, but maybe not for everyone. I have only done a little bit from the Sir Hans one so far, but I like it.    … Expand
  45. MNecromancer
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    I was disappointed with Bethesda because they released Skyrim in 2011 and then stopped making full elder scrolls game for the next decade. I love the historical tourism of Assassin's Creed, but the writing is consistently awful and the actual history is either shallow or entirely in the text of the games.

    I got this game for free and came in knowing nothing, but it magically satisfied a    I was disappointed with Bethesda because they released Skyrim in 2011 and then stopped making full elder scrolls game for the next decade. I love the historical tourism of Assassin's Creed, but the writing is consistently awful and the actual history is either shallow or entirely in the text of the games.

    I got this game for free and came in knowing nothing, but it magically satisfied a decade of gaming disappointment for me in one fell swoop. I'm only 30 hours in and haven't even learned how to read yet, but this game does everything I wish Elder Scrolls and Assassin's Creed did put together.

    I've read that the game was super buggy, but I haven't had any serious bugs yet, so I'm guessing those were ironed out in patches.

    The writing and world building are brilliant. The difficulty is perfect. The characters have depth and feel real for the time, especially compared to the action movie archetypes you get in Assassin's Creed or the flat algorithmic entities in Elder Scrolls.    … Expand
  46. DavorJ
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece.

    In the past 20 years I have played mostly single player RPGs, ranging from Fallout 1 & 2, Torment, BG, IWD, Deus Ex, down to NWN, KoToR, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Witcher and the likes. But Kingdom Come is truly special. Apart from being a great RPG, the main thing that sets it apart from the others is its aspiration for authenticity and realism. You    This game is truly a masterpiece.

    In the past 20 years I have played mostly single player RPGs, ranging from Fallout 1 & 2, Torment, BG, IWD, Deus Ex, down to NWN, KoToR, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Witcher and the likes. But Kingdom Come is truly special. Apart from being a great RPG, the main thing that sets it apart from the others is its aspiration for authenticity and realism. You *are* Henry, a nobody in a historical setting of 1403 Bohemia, on a quest for revenge. It would have been an ordinary RPG were it not that the developers actually investigated medieval lore, combat and way of living. As you explore the world, tooltips pop up explaining events, places and society, which in turn incite you to read and learn more about history. Hence this is the first RPG I have ever played that actually has some educational value.

    The uniqueness of this game is that it proves that one can make an AAA game and story without a fantasy setting and lore, but just by plugging it into our own history. I especially love this because I am from Europe, and the setting is part of my own history. But I would also love to see something similar plugged into a historical setting less known to me, such as Ancient China, Persia, Egypt or America.

    This game is like a successful proof of concept for a RPG subgenre, and I really hope this game and the developers receive the recognition and support that I think they deserve. I congratulate and give them a straight 10/10.

    And you who might be reading this and wondering whether to buy it: If you enjoy RPGs, challenging combat, compelling story and a rich world. Doubt no longer. This game has all that to offer you, and on top of all that I am sure you’ll learn something about Bohemia too.    … Expand
  47. Grismar
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    Great level of detail, good story-telling, an interesting combat system, and a game that's challenging without being punishing. The game is not perfect - it starts out very strong, but towards the end there are a few frayed ends as the game has trouble wrapping up some of the side quests once the final sequence of main storyline quests and missions begins. But unlike every other title inGreat level of detail, good story-telling, an interesting combat system, and a game that's challenging without being punishing. The game is not perfect - it starts out very strong, but towards the end there are a few frayed ends as the game has trouble wrapping up some of the side quests once the final sequence of main storyline quests and missions begins. But unlike every other title in the genre, I rarely felt like I was being sent on a simple fetch quest and everything felt in service to a story. A story that feels true to history. Bugs were few and far between and never broke my playthrough. The game never sacrifices fun for realism, but stays away from magic or other silly fantasy tropes, yet never gets boring or predictable. I recommend this game and can only hope for an even stronger followup - Warhorse Studios may yet be the next CD Projekt Red, and KCD a property to rivel the Witcher.… Expand
  48. frankielee
    May 9, 2019
    9
    Extremely fun game both in terms of RP and gaming mechanics. Takes you back in time, to middle ages with great amount of detail in a true to life setting.
  49. steelx
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    purchased the game in March 2020. the game has received lots of updates and great DLC. Worth playing and is much enjoyable. I did not face any bugs. I love this game
  50. max_gradient
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    Fantastic atmosphere, authentic depiction of medieval life, epic story. Highly recommended!
  51. nixalves
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is an absolute masterclass. Anyone who has given this game a low rating because of the save system, combat, mechanics is a troll who wouldn't realize a gem among pebbles. Everything is unforgiving at the start and the game makes you understand that you have absolutely zero skill. 40 hours into the game and i am a badass knight who literally took the time to learn combat and armor. Quest lines are interesting and NPCs actually have literal schedules other than waiting for you to get to them. Money is hard to come by in the beginning, NPCs will not wait for you if you fail to show up to a meeting etc. This is actual role playing and not ordinary button mashing. This game made me realize that we had really over hyped the witcher 3 and skyrim. Can't wait for the next game from these developers. A masterpiece!!!… Expand
  52. wolfaust
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    KCD has a lot of things in a realistic way, but saving the game is just really annoying!

    You need to sleep, or drink schnapps. If you missed sleep for a while and forgot to drink before entering a quest with a long way ahead of you, you are simply... well you know that what comes after this. I'm saying that, take good care of your character, sleep, drink, eat, and do not stand up and    KCD has a lot of things in a realistic way, but saving the game is just really annoying!

    You need to sleep, or drink schnapps. If you missed sleep for a while and forgot to drink before entering a quest with a long way ahead of you, you are simply... well you know that what comes after this. I'm saying that, take good care of your character, sleep, drink, eat, and do not stand up and fight against 3 or more enemies around you. Sometimes, getting away from combat is a good tactic to improve your skills. Maybe you can improve your Agility or Vitality.

    Who knows... Because anything you can do in this game can improve one of your skills.

    Finally:

    Realistic combat mechanic --- Check!
    Realistic human relations --- Check!
    Realistic economy --- Check!
    Realistic character development --- Check!
    Saving game --- Null! Uhm... Wait! What's that?    … Expand
  53. pongkrit03
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Kingdom come is a hidden gem, though it is not perfect yet. It has a slow start so those who play it need to keep this in mind. The true fun will start after you get your real horse, which is about 5 hrs later. Graphic in this game is superb. Environment is beautiful. Combat is awesome once you get a hang of it, especailly in duel. However, when you are overwhelming by enemies, SwitchingKingdom come is a hidden gem, though it is not perfect yet. It has a slow start so those who play it need to keep this in mind. The true fun will start after you get your real horse, which is about 5 hrs later. Graphic in this game is superb. Environment is beautiful. Combat is awesome once you get a hang of it, especailly in duel. However, when you are overwhelming by enemies, Switching between enemies is cumbersome. RPG element in this game is very realistic. The story is very good to keep you want to know more, unfortunately the ending is very disappointed and felt unfinished. The quantity in this game is huge, the voice acting is well done. Most side quests are interesting too. Enemies, however, only fight human ( and dog if you have dlc), it will get repetitive overtime.

    In sum, it is great big game with some flaws. I spent 50+ hrs mostly enjoying it. If they have ending that at least decent for normal game I would give a 9/10. Alas, this one is one of worst endings in my opinion of games and movies, Epilouge is also boring and unnessesary so the score down to 8/10. I hope KCD 2 don't have this kind of unfinished ending.    … Expand
  54. MaximumD
    May 10, 2021
    9
    I finally got around to playing this game and I know that it's been out a while. I've got to say this is a real gem and I'm fairly surprised how much I'm enjoying it. It's probably the best RPG I've played in years. It's a real slow burn, so impatience players may be put off by the opening hours. It takes a long time to develop your skills, but the game is incredibly in depth and I've gotI finally got around to playing this game and I know that it's been out a while. I've got to say this is a real gem and I'm fairly surprised how much I'm enjoying it. It's probably the best RPG I've played in years. It's a real slow burn, so impatience players may be put off by the opening hours. It takes a long time to develop your skills, but the game is incredibly in depth and I've got to take my hats off to the developers. You can tell this was a labor of love and they stuck to thier vision to bring something unique to the table.

    The game is still a little janky and un polished, but I know it's a lot better now than it was on release. Many bugs and performance issues have been squashed at this point and plenty of DLC has been released. The combat system is very tough, especially in the beginning. Be prepared to die a lot if your not prepared. However, the thing I really like about this game is your character Henry is so useless when you start that by the end you really feel like you've progressed to the point where you are a master of the world and the level up system makes a lot of sense. Common sense, the more fight, the better you get at it. Same with persuasion and sneaking, Etc. It's a very true RPG where your actions level up your character and not some arbitrary skill tree that you unlock like so many games these days.

    It's pretty dang good, I would recommend this to anyone who likes there games on the more realistic side. Give it a chance, especially in the beginning few hours with are a bit of a slog. The game opens up quickly thereafter and choices become endless.    … Expand
  55. TomasLacerda
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    This game is gorgeous.
    Challenging, good dialogue, really cool story. It does so many things right.
    If you like RPG's, you're going to love Kingdom Come Deliverance. Easily, on my top 10 RPGs of this decade.
  56. Kragmire
    Feb 5, 2019
    10
    When this game first came out, I was scared away by overly negative reviews and comments. What a loss for me.
    This game will be long-remembered as a genre-changer - a game so significant in its impact that developers will be referring to it ten years down the road as a gold standard in RPG development.
    First, the game is designed as historical fiction. The locations were taken from    When this game first came out, I was scared away by overly negative reviews and comments. What a loss for me.
    This game will be long-remembered as a genre-changer - a game so significant in its impact that developers will be referring to it ten years down the road as a gold standard in RPG development.
    First, the game is designed as historical fiction. The locations were taken from history, the characters were taken from history, the events were taken from history. Heck, people are even using Google maps to go to Bohemia and view (and comment on) the real world locations that are in this game. You just happen to be a minor character caught up in much greater events - which works well in an open-world setting. Decide you want to go exploring in the wake of an invading army? Get ready to get pounded on by bandits or deserters. Stay close to cities and villages? The experience can be relatively benign.
    The historical fiction aspect works great because the development team is able to populate the world with real world architecture, materials and characters. I have never played a game where a castle looked and FELT like a real castle before. Weather systems are real. Lighting is atmospheric - and rooms at night are lit darkly by candles. You have to be aware of day/night cycles, food and sleeping - not in an obtrusive way, but in a natural way that adds to the depth of the experience. Go 6 days without wiping off grime after numerous battles? People will respond appropriately - "good Lord man! What happened to you?!" Carry around an un-refrigerated side of bacon for a week and decide to have it for lunch? You're going to get sick.
    And within this "real" world setting, the combat system comes closest to a real representation of what it might actually have been like to fight in those days. At the beginning of the game, running around as a peasant, you will need to avoid engaging an armored foe - because they will kick your butt. If your idea of RPG combat is bashing buttons as quickly as possible, you will fail miserably. Instead the combat system has to be learned and mastered over time. Having finished the game (at least to the point the story arch takes you in the first game) I can confidently engage TWO opponents at the same time... as long as I am smart and am moving constantly to keep the two opponents from surrounding me. Three or more means guaranteed death - and that is probably as it should be. If I need to take out a camp of six enemies, I have to do so very carefully. But the game allows freedom of action for me to accomplish this many ways that don't involve rushing in with a battle axe and flailing around. I can sneak into camp at night and kill the sentries with a dagger. I can snipe from the woods with a bow... and run away if discovered. I can poison their wine or food. I can wait until night when they are asleep so that half the camp has to defend themselves without the benefit of armor. I can ride through camp on a war horse with a lance and hope for a lucky kill. And so forth. Some combat against difficult opponents can take several minutes - for a SINGLE opponent. And this isn't a boss battle - it is simply against a veteran combatant with good armor. You learn to recognize what gear an enemy has on - by sight - and switch weapons accordingly. Wearing an open helm? You are going to jab for his face. Two-handed sword? You are going to use a warhammer, get in close for a grapple, and knee him. This also works best if you can trap him in a corner or against a tree so he can't backpedal. Shields work really well for slamming in the neck under the chin. People start the game screaming at the combat because it is so unforgiving... and they finish the game cheering the system as one of the best and more interesting systems ever developed because they figure it out... and because even when you get GOOD at it, combat is still never a guaranteed thing if you make some stupid mistakes.
    The game has some jankiness and quirks, but I didn't experience a single technical bug - not a crash, not an error, nothing. Most of the issues seem to be with game geometry and getting caught up or falling into locations that are difficult to extract yourself from. These were uncommon, but they did occur. Occasionally I would be riding my armored warhorse across a field and be brought to a grinding halt by running into a bush. Could it be perfected? Definitely. But given the vast majority of things this game does right, a little collision detection issue isn't going to have me running for the exit.
    I could go on and on. This game is designed to be enjoyed slowly like a good book. If you want Fortnite instant action you aren't going to like it. If you enjoy good story, character development, and open-ended worlds that reward smart gameplay... you will wonder what too you so long.    … Expand
  57. Guinness
    Apr 10, 2019
    8
    Playing it first time with patch 1.8.xx
    Graphics: HD pack is a must. Even with it, some texture are still 1k resolution at best. Nature is superbly done and very immersive. 8.5 out of 10
    Sounds: HD pack is a must. Dialogs are well done and feel authentic. Nature sounds are immersive and correctly played. 9 out of 10 Animations: In most cases no problems. They are fluid and realistic.    Playing it first time with patch 1.8.xx
    Graphics: HD pack is a must. Even with it, some texture are still 1k resolution at best. Nature is superbly done and very immersive. 8.5 out of 10
    Sounds: HD pack is a must. Dialogs are well done and feel authentic. Nature sounds are immersive and correctly played. 9 out of 10
    Animations: In most cases no problems. They are fluid and realistic. Dialogs also look natural. Sometimes some NPC animation look broken, e.g. bows and some dialogs. 8 out of 10
    Game play: so much can be written about it. Main quest is ok, and mainly there to guide the player through, while most fun should be from side quests, and roaming arround. No magic, dragons, or wizards here, so medieval simulation is somewhat appropriate calling. Hard core mode is a must if player wants to experiance the game as treuly envisioned by the devs. Recomandation is hiwever to finish game once in normal mode before starting HC. Combat system is not as good as in Mount and Blade, but it is far better then Skyrim or Witcher. There is skill involved. Balance is broken mainly by use of OP equipment by the player. Bow shooting is probably the most realistic interpretation of bows from any other game. 7.5 out of 10
    Replayability: I would say 500hrs would be what most people will experiance doing at least two replays. 9 out of 10
    Stability: lets jsu say issue still exist. I experiance alot of CTDs, so saving often is advisable. 6 out of 10    … Expand
  58. ASTALONTE
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    A different kind of videogame rpg. A necessary fresh air. Play it. It s for real people
  59. Salelesa
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    The game released with huge amount od bugs. But after a few fix releases this is a solid game. Rich with content, fun open world, good idea that holds its own integrity.
    No microtransactions and works really well on medium builds. Its a medival game and it simulates the life of those times. It portraits the life od a protagonist very well. Shows a lot of emotion, and has a lot directions    The game released with huge amount od bugs. But after a few fix releases this is a solid game. Rich with content, fun open world, good idea that holds its own integrity.
    No microtransactions and works really well on medium builds. Its a medival game and it simulates the life of those times. It portraits the life od a protagonist very well. Shows a lot of emotion, and has a lot directions story wise.    … Expand
  60. Hagenmaster
    Feb 23, 2018
    9
    Eines, der wie ich finde, besten Mittelalter-spiele überhaupt !

    Nach 20h Spielzeit kann ich sagen, dass die Hauptstory viel Spaß macht und es ebenfalls reichlich Nenbenquests gibt. Die Kämpfe sind herausfordernd und auch die Minigames sind vielleicht nicht jedermanns Sache, weil sie eben nicht zu einfach gestaltet sind. Ebenso ist das Speichersystem speziell. Ich sage "Gut so"    Eines, der wie ich finde, besten Mittelalter-spiele überhaupt !

    Nach 20h Spielzeit kann ich sagen, dass die Hauptstory viel Spaß macht und es ebenfalls reichlich Nenbenquests gibt. Die Kämpfe sind herausfordernd und auch die Minigames sind vielleicht nicht jedermanns Sache, weil sie eben nicht zu einfach gestaltet sind. Ebenso ist das Speichersystem speziell.

    Ich sage "Gut so" endlich mal kein weiteres "Casual Game" in welchem einem alles häppchengerecht vorgesetzt.

    Alles im allen ein Super Spiel für Freunde des "realistischen Mittelalters"    … Expand
  61. Benehime
    Mar 15, 2020
    9
    «Kingdom Come: Deliverance» of medieval tour of your life

    «Kingdom Come: Deliverance» is RPG taking place in 1403 Bohemia, Czechia, dark medieval times for the Roman Empire, when the civil war occurred between two brothers – Wenceslaus the 4th and Sigismund the Hungarian king. More precisely the subject moves around Henry, blacksmiths son, who wants to return his sword and his honor.    «Kingdom Come: Deliverance» of medieval tour of your life

    «Kingdom Come: Deliverance» is RPG taking place in 1403 Bohemia, Czechia, dark medieval times for the Roman Empire, when the civil war occurred between two brothers – Wenceslaus the 4th and Sigismund the Hungarian king. More precisely the subject moves around Henry, blacksmiths son, who wants to return his sword and his honor. Henry turns to serve sir Radzig Kobyla and investigate for him some bandit mystery connected to the war.

    The main thing is «Kingdom Come: Deliverance» delivers unprecedentedly immersive simulation to medieval times at its core. As Henry you will eat at the tavern, sleep on the hay, hunt with your lord and your doggie, fight for your life and your honor, be a peasant or be a lord yourself. There are also possibilities to thieving and romancing or just visiting the baths, if you know what I mean... And many other things you would do in medieval times. As from being a monk to building your own village as a richtarge.

    And maybe even more importantly you will be enjoying the views, the wild, pastoral life, beautiful rivers and lakes. Live the real life connected to the nature once again, because Kingdom Come delivers this possibility to appreciate the nature and beauty of contemplation. While on horse of without it, imagining yourself a knight or a peasant, you will be appreciating the sights in this game every time.

    Between this you will experience the joy (or maybe not so much) of learning essentials about the game – from the gameplay to the politics. Gameplay wise the game is a perfect RPG, unless a bunch of annoying bags happening every now and then. Fighting is fun, thriving is fun, bargaining is fun, even surviving is fun, if you appreciate the immersion. Only the fighting system can come not the type for everyone and has some unexpectedly funny tree climbing during the epic fight. But features like combat wheel, wheel of thieving, running wheels from your enemies will keep you on pace.

    Story is good, but sometimes subtle – realistic while has its medieval epic in it. With the additional quests combined it becomes the true journey all across medieval Bohemia with its anecdotic and anecdotal antiquity.

    All in all, if searching for that type of experience, would highly recommend. It has everything if only not the pure action.
    9 of 10 for perfect immersion and interesting game on its own.
    (-1 for rolling bugs)    … Expand
  62. Wiebe
    Feb 25, 2020
    8
    Innovative and brilliant in its realism, but I never finished the game, quitting two times halfway trough the story, because of balancing issues and lack of meaningful storytelling and things to do.
  63. cottandy
    Mar 22, 2023
    10
    Latest Game version review with hundreds of hours played.

    This is a realistic medieval adventure, which can also be defined as a hardcore first-person action rpg with stealth. Story-rich, historically accurate and no fantasy elements at all. A dream come true for many people. Briefly. Pros: gameplay, medieval realism and aesthetics, open-world full of quests, story and character    Latest Game version review with hundreds of hours played.

    This is a realistic medieval adventure, which can also be defined as a hardcore first-person action rpg with stealth. Story-rich, historically accurate and no fantasy elements at all. A dream come true for many people.

    Briefly.
    Pros: gameplay, medieval realism and aesthetics, open-world full of quests, story and character development.

    Cons: loading times.
    At release this game had many problems, but all of them were fixed with patches.

    In detail.

    This is an open-world non-linear game (except for the main quest), which lives by itself and looks beautiful. There is always a lot of options what to do and a good amount of interesting quests waiting for you here and there. You can do pretty much here, unless you die. And you will. So save often.
    The main great thing is a big amount of quests in the world. Plus random NPCs on the roads. So you should accept all the offers NPCs give you to fully experience the game.

    Combat system is great, it's doubtful at first and not easy to master, but if you spend a little time, you will find its pros. Still sometimes you can quite easily beat ordinary opponents one-on-one even without mastering combat, if you have some patience though. The problem is fighting at night as you can't see anything and your opponent doesn't care at all.

    Also about combat - assassination (especially whith dagger) is imbalanced. It's too powerful, mainly because of AI irresponsibility and predictability.

    The only bad thing is loading times everywhere - you have to wait just to speak to any NPC in the game, the same with loading textures, loading screens everywhere.

    Save system may be uncomfortable for some people.

    RPG system is old school - if you do something, you master it and level up. So if you fight a lot - you're becoming a better fighter not only because of your own experience, but your hero masters it with you. The same with speaking, bartering, cooking abilities and so on. Perfect in this.    … Expand
  64. ClarkKunt
    Dec 28, 2021
    7
    Better RPG than Witcher and Elder Scrolls? Are you sure about that Daniel?:)
  65. WooshaQ
    Nov 25, 2020
    8
    Playing Kingdom Come Deliverance is a tale of a love-hate relationship because while I really enjoy the setting and the story which is really down to earth there are certain elements that will make you throw your controller to the wall. Deliverance proves that an enjoyable RPG does not have to include dragons and fantasy elements. Still, there are bad aspects of the game. Controls forPlaying Kingdom Come Deliverance is a tale of a love-hate relationship because while I really enjoy the setting and the story which is really down to earth there are certain elements that will make you throw your controller to the wall. Deliverance proves that an enjoyable RPG does not have to include dragons and fantasy elements. Still, there are bad aspects of the game. Controls for once. I feel that the game was made with the keyboard in mind since there are some elements that really drove me mad while I was using the PS4 controller. Lockpicking mechanics are way too difficult on a pad, using twin analogs never got me anywhere making my attempts fail most of the time, on the other hand, it was super easy when using the mouse. Doing combos are the other thing, the mouse makes fights a whole lot easier so I had to constantly switch from gamepad to mouse just not to lose my sanity. Apart from that, it is a wonderful game and now I'm waiting for a sale to get myself a DLC package to experience it fully.

    KCD is also one of those games that gets progressively easier as you play, the entry level is somewhat high and you will get you ass kicked constantly, and leveling up your skills are required to survive but once you do that you will start to enjoy this diamond in the rough. It is true that the game may be somewhat wonky, I fell through the map a few times during my adventure, my horse got stuck in the environment as well but those were minor problems that did not bother me as much as the controls.

    So if you have some patience to get through a rough start of the game and like medieval settings there is a chance you will enjoy this title. Just remember about the benefits of using the mouse, it makes surviving in those dangerous times a whole lot easier.    … Expand
  66. Sfs
    Mar 13, 2019
    10
    Отличная система прокачки характеристик и владения оружием, система боя и стрельба также крайне зачетные(пару битв, немного охоты и вы привыкните), крайне приятная графика, разновидность урона, возможность самостоятельно подчинить броню и оружие, история, враги, влияние характеристик на диалоги - все это и еще много других плюсов этой игры. Крайне рекомендую!!Отличная система прокачки характеристик и владения оружием, система боя и стрельба также крайне зачетные(пару битв, немного охоты и вы привыкните), крайне приятная графика, разновидность урона, возможность самостоятельно подчинить броню и оружие, история, враги, влияние характеристик на диалоги - все это и еще много других плюсов этой игры. Крайне рекомендую!!
  67. Joewashere
    Aug 28, 2019
    9
    All fruit of creative labor share a sense of joie de vivre, a trace of the creative impulse imparted upon them by their authors. Some exhibit this far more strongly, like an aura -- such is the case with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the RPG of medieval Czech life made by a Czech team of medieval enthusiasts. This fact alone makes Deliverance worth playing.

    I've spent massive amounts of    All fruit of creative labor share a sense of joie de vivre, a trace of the creative impulse imparted upon them by their authors. Some exhibit this far more strongly, like an aura -- such is the case with Kingdom Come: Deliverance, the RPG of medieval Czech life made by a Czech team of medieval enthusiasts. This fact alone makes Deliverance worth playing.

    I've spent massive amounts of time on this game, which mostly had to do with exploring the gorgeous landscape and killing every bandit, Cuman and traveler on sight and searching for hidden treasure chests. the simple card playing game at the taverns was also more fun than it had any right to be.
    Combat is a mixture of Dark Souls' typical stamina management, blocking and evading attacks and Mount & Blade's directional attacks; fighting is generally fun, if you're not overwhelmed by big amounts of robbers at once.

    Kingdom Come is a flawed but still immensely enjoyable open world RPG. If good games instill the feeling of being transported, Deliverance achieves this by being a compelling portrait of medieval life in Bohemia. As of now it is one of only a handful of purely non fantasy RPGs, which I am always going to prefer to the nth standard fantasy game.    … Expand
  68. Kayla45
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    When I heard a "realistic RPG" was coming out, I was excited. I imagined having to face actual real life problems, like sleeping, eating, bandaging wounds, brewing potions, hard combat. And mostly, this game delivers it all to perfection, but at a cost. Turns out doing realistic things in a videogame is a double-edged sword. The combat is extremely boring and clunky at first, barely beingWhen I heard a "realistic RPG" was coming out, I was excited. I imagined having to face actual real life problems, like sleeping, eating, bandaging wounds, brewing potions, hard combat. And mostly, this game delivers it all to perfection, but at a cost. Turns out doing realistic things in a videogame is a double-edged sword. The combat is extremely boring and clunky at first, barely being able to fight a single person with my sword makes for a very annoying and long fight. I would constantly break my lockpicks when trying to steal something, I would always get caught when trying to pickpocket someone, I would always fail when brewing a potion, I couldn't hit a single arrow shot, I would immediately die when trying to kill a guard. Simply said, realism is not fun.

    However, the more you progress and the more you get accustomed to the combat and the hundreds of mechanics this game has in store for you, the better you become. Just like in real life. And that's where the real genius of this game lies. After about ten hours, I could easily beat my opponent in a one on one, but if there were two guards on me I stood no chance. 25 hours later I'm smacking three enemies around like they're nothing. A "true RPG", where you actually get better as you progress because of real life and in-game experience. The RPG elements are fully fleshed out, experience points, item management, ability points, combos, stats, and gear (there are at least 10 different types of gear your character can wear at the same time, ranging from rings to helmets, each impacting things like Attack Power or Weight).

    This also is accompanied by an epic story based on real history, about a poor swordsmith's son who fights his way to the top. Voice acting is superb, graphics look amazing, soundtrack is epic. The developers of this game are also very friendly, promising to release future free content. If you want to scratch that RPG itch, this is the game that will satisfy that need. With over 100 hours of content, you really can't go wrong buying Kingdom Come Deliverance. Stick with it and you will find your money's worth.    … Expand
  69. LesPaul
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    This is the best RPG I have ever played, even better than Skyrim or the Fallout 3,4, New Vegas series. Depth of detail in recreating life in Medeival times is great. Melee combat system is most rewarding I have experienced yet at the same time has some problems. I played without HD graphics and was very pleased with the appearance of the in-game environment. Voice-acting was very good, asThis is the best RPG I have ever played, even better than Skyrim or the Fallout 3,4, New Vegas series. Depth of detail in recreating life in Medeival times is great. Melee combat system is most rewarding I have experienced yet at the same time has some problems. I played without HD graphics and was very pleased with the appearance of the in-game environment. Voice-acting was very good, as good as Fallout RPGs. The quest system is the best I have seen, tho not perfect. Impressive how well thought-out the game was. Only experienced minor bugs. The save-game system is not really a problem once you figure out how to implement it. However, inexperienced or passive gamers might find some aspects of game frustrating, thus mitigating their enjoyment of this gem. The game has so much detail and depth that it can be replayed (using a different style) without any problem.… Expand
  70. Blackflunk
    Apr 16, 2019
    10
    Haven't played such an immersive game in a very long time. This is a type of game you really look forward to playing. It takes some time to get used to the game mechanics, otherwise it's super great. I hope M&B Bannerlord will learn from these guys, they sure did a good job in creating this game.
  71. GJA
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Pretty great game with focus on realism. Takes place during the middle-ages with lots of quests and beautiful environment. The developers just released their modding tools which will only make the game last through the ages. 1 point taken because due to financial reasons the game was split in three parts and the story doesn't end with the first game. There's still dozens of hours ofPretty great game with focus on realism. Takes place during the middle-ages with lots of quests and beautiful environment. The developers just released their modding tools which will only make the game last through the ages. 1 point taken because due to financial reasons the game was split in three parts and the story doesn't end with the first game. There's still dozens of hours of content so do not fret.… Expand
  72. Kian8492
    Sep 19, 2019
    10
    This game Is soon underrated I haven't enjoyed a fame since GTA SA advise you to experience it
  73. Relyst
    Sep 26, 2020
    9
    Take Skyrim, subtract the fantasty elements, add in heavy RPG elements and a better combat system, and you've got Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This is a fantastic game. It starts off a bit slow, has a slight learning curve, and is quite punishing. Even if you're wearing the best equipment the game offers, you want to be wary about getting yourself into outnumbered fights.

    These might    Take Skyrim, subtract the fantasty elements, add in heavy RPG elements and a better combat system, and you've got Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This is a fantastic game. It starts off a bit slow, has a slight learning curve, and is quite punishing. Even if you're wearing the best equipment the game offers, you want to be wary about getting yourself into outnumbered fights.

    These might sound like criticisms, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. Overcoming these challenges makes the game all the more rewarding. All of this without even mentioning the excellently written characters. Few games manage to give me the kind of visceral reaction that the Joanna DLC gave me. Won't spoil it but I got an ending that I wasn't particularly happy with and it sparked a murderous rampage that I hadn't indulged in since I was a 12 year old playing GTA.

    If you like Skyrim and The Witcher, and wish those games had some more RPG elements, than this is the game you've been looking for.    … Expand
  74. LoletinAlexis
    Feb 24, 2019
    8
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an excellent playable and audiovisual experience. I look forward to a second part of this great work.

    The main story is very interesting and well told, with a very good rhythm. However, secondary missions, while most are fine, there are some that do not interest at all, creating very forgettable side missions that could have been avoided. The characters    Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an excellent playable and audiovisual experience. I look forward to a second part of this great work.

    The main story is very interesting and well told, with a very good rhythm.
    However, secondary missions, while most are fine, there are some that do not interest at all, creating very forgettable side missions that could have been avoided.
    The characters (most of them) are well developed, and Henry is an excellent protagonist.

    The gameplay has a good base, but it is quite improvable.
    The combat is deficient, it does not work as well as it is painted in the initial tutorials; finally a combat mechanics is created that has to be improved.
    The conversations work correctly, without surprises.
    The speed (in general) of the horse seems right to me.    … Expand
  75. JMGBORO
    Mar 19, 2019
    7
    Good game, finished it. I gave it an 7 because it still has a lot of painful bugs and the performance can go from 80fps to 12fps in quite a few instances. I haven't enjoyed a game as much as this in a long time, a very immersive game. I wish they would fix the core game before releasing all these DLC's though
  76. vikasgames94
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    It's good that I didn't play this game when it was released but in 2022. Maybe the most immersive medieval game out there. From the most annoying game, if you play games for stories on normal difficulty, to the most engrossing game within a few hours.

    What keeps you going in the earlier hours if it's annoying? The believable world. This world can exist without you. Locations are    It's good that I didn't play this game when it was released but in 2022. Maybe the most immersive medieval game out there. From the most annoying game, if you play games for stories on normal difficulty, to the most engrossing game within a few hours.

    What keeps you going in the earlier hours if it's annoying? The believable world. This world can exist without you. Locations are architecturally accurate. The vibe of the past that this game captures, I don't think any other game does.

    One of the best reddit and discord channels. I really wish, we get more games like this, not in terms of gameplay, but the systems and atmosphere. I like the gameplay but I can understand why people won't. Well, you'll love the gameplay once you learn it though........ I mean you do get better in this game... like way better. When you get better, it's satisfying... no game has this feeling.    … Expand
  77. savvym
    Mar 30, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. /TL;DR

    +new interesting characters, good DLC plot, 15 minutes of cutscenes, 3 endings
    +challenging difficulty on low level
    +fights with up to 20 combatants, solving problems and skill checks
    +tracking the bandits, travelling alongside mercenaries, stealing
    +new animations, camp, bed and locations with added stories
    +new study book, fake dice, armor set and other loot
    +side activities add up 1 hour gameplay
    +replaying unplayed and missed parts may prolong experience for 2 hours
    +historical person included, more history about Radzig
    +quests in open world, free to fail the whole DLC and go on other contents
    +previous choices matter, player's history is important
    +great music, appealing voice-overs, funny song and special travelling icon
    +you can go on another patrol anytime during daylight, your pace of progress

    -you may not be able to finish DLC if few essential NPCs die and randomness
    -main quest line takes less than 2 hours
    -you can not loot bastards after they die
    -some graphics in cinematics do not load fast enough and are blurry or missing
    -only playable from the mid-game to late-game

    Rating: 8/10 It is fantastic, more I replay, more I discover, it is still very short but entertaining. I really had to put an effort to find one cutscene after which I liked the ending much more.

    What story? If this was part of the main story, it would enhance the whole Henry main story experience, it is good example how to tell a good story, has interesting parts and characters.
    Great. 5/5 ☑

    Gameplay? Hard start and the combat keeps coming your way. Better bring those horses more often.
    Good. ⅘ ☑

    Replayability? I discovered two endings, there are a few parts which can be resolved quite differently, sometimes missing on a considerable amount of content locked behind an option. Activities included.
    Great. ⅘ ☑

    Graphics? While the game is beautiful, it has issues with blurry textures, especially in cutscenes where it strikes an eye the most. Then there are minor issues with blurry textures by default.
    Acceptable. ⅗ ☑

    Music? ⅘ ☑ The music accompanies DLC in great way, however, the Czech song made me uneasy.

    Hardware requirements?
    Next gen. ☑

    How difficult?
    Normal. ☑

    How long?
    less than 2 hours. ☑ MAIN QUESTS
    2-9 hours. ☑ SIDE QUESTS, ACTIVITY, DIALOGUES, REPLAYING

    /MINOR spoilers ahead

    Before you buy Consider playing the DLC3 only if your Henry focuses on combat, otherwise you will have hard times. Though you personally don't have to kill nobody, you may want to avoid it for the sake of Merciful achievement. You are about to join the Band of Bastards and you need to keep its leader and companions alive to finish all DLC quests. I would recommend to reach level 10 for start. You can combine playing it with other non-DLC related quests or explore open world because it feels like fraction of what could be part of the main quest, however, the story is divided into missions starting during daylight and quests are situated in open world so we can do anything else and possibly fail the DLC. You will be able to play one activity stretched in between the missions or investigate the location in another. Or play two mini games during other mission which do not repeat. Cutscenes and dialogues Bastards will talk to you whenever you rest somewhere, listen to their fantastic stories or continue the DLC whenever you come back. They have their own affairs and talk to each other while you are passive listener. Cutscenes are fun, dialogues are dramatic too, there are some adjustments to the environment locations. Brand new characters, some faces are recycled, new animations and locations. Your horse is finally eating the grass like normal horse but disappears after cutscenes. Bugs and issues It's relatively bug free DLC unless you go on killing rampage and kill some essential NPCs, then you might not be able to finish the last quest. There are few system performance issues during cutscenes and outside with detailed armor and faces which did not load fast enough. It took between 20-40 seconds to fully load details of textures and even after that they would reset (become blurry again) once the camera zooms out. It would look better as pre-baked, however you wouldn't be able to see your unique Henry and his horse. However, I am playing at about 30 FPS on Low or Ultra in cutscenes with mid-range gaming PC. There is not much difference in performance when I set the Graphics to Low or Ultra High. Your energy and nourishment are not depleted while travelling triggered by DLC. The time also does not pass by. Lyrics to the DLC song: “Zástupy děveček, potoky vína Dnes mě nic nesere, jsem mezi svýma Dnes mě nic nesere, dneska se slaví Příteli, pijeme, zbělají nám hlavy Ženská je, příteli, plemeno hadí Pusť si ji k sobě a ona tě zradí Srdce tě bolí, nechceš už jinou Nehledej, příteli, nalej si víno”    … Expand
  78. Aldig
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    As of 2020 I find this game very immersive. Beautifully made and amazing. No crashes or bugs yet encountered, am at Rattay now.
    Game is rough but is a kind of what I waited for soooo looong. Looking forward to HC mode.
    Definitely worth playing and purchasing. Love it so far.
  79. vanderpooldr
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    I have been playing RPG's for decades. This is so the most gripping of them all by far. Sure it had bugs when it was first released; who cares; all the current releases do. When I try; I can't think of any other game that was this good; ever. The only ones that come close are Final Fantasy 7/8, Fallout series, Everquest, Gothic series, Elder Scrolls series and a few others. If you can getI have been playing RPG's for decades. This is so the most gripping of them all by far. Sure it had bugs when it was first released; who cares; all the current releases do. When I try; I can't think of any other game that was this good; ever. The only ones that come close are Final Fantasy 7/8, Fallout series, Everquest, Gothic series, Elder Scrolls series and a few others. If you can get a deal on this game now, its better than anything out there this year by a mile.… Expand
  80. AudioRemedy
    Sep 12, 2022
    6
    This is a much, MUCH better version of the game than the garbage console ports, which I learned the hard way (I ended up buying it twice because of this). That being said, I would still recommend it only to a small demographic - along with some modding which is a MUST (check Nexus, etc). It scratches a certain knightly itch, and it is a relatively accurate representation of the era, but itThis is a much, MUCH better version of the game than the garbage console ports, which I learned the hard way (I ended up buying it twice because of this). That being said, I would still recommend it only to a small demographic - along with some modding which is a MUST (check Nexus, etc). It scratches a certain knightly itch, and it is a relatively accurate representation of the era, but it falls short of many basic expectations and *still* has some major glitches that severely effect immersion. Would only recommend to severe role-players with an interest in the atmosphere/era.… Expand
  81. uxelduxel
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    Great game, bugs now fixed, worth every penny.

    The Story is amazing. The combat feels rewarding. The Progression is not superficial like in some other RPGs.
  82. motionpablo
    Dec 26, 2018
    10
    This is an excellent game!! The story!! The Czech setting! The recreation of medieval life! The stunning graphics! Everything is awesome! I love medieval games, and I never seen a game which such personality it transports you to another place and time. I've played it for 130 hours, and I continue to do so. Medieval life was hard, and so is this game at the beginning, but as you progressThis is an excellent game!! The story!! The Czech setting! The recreation of medieval life! The stunning graphics! Everything is awesome! I love medieval games, and I never seen a game which such personality it transports you to another place and time. I've played it for 130 hours, and I continue to do so. Medieval life was hard, and so is this game at the beginning, but as you progress the reward of learning how to fight with a sword, use a bow, makes you feel very proud!. This game is a bet, a bet for the original, the different, an island of originality in a sea full of uniform RPGs. Hope they make a sequel soon!… Expand
  83. MoogHead
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Historically accurate RPG, which provides a very atmospheric and immersive experience. A game a lot of RPG enthusiasts waited for so long. No bugs at all after the first patch. It's a truly beautiful experience just wandering around and hunting. Also, the representation of the social context and morals of medieval Bohemia is fantastic. Points up for showcasing the conflict with theHistorically accurate RPG, which provides a very atmospheric and immersive experience. A game a lot of RPG enthusiasts waited for so long. No bugs at all after the first patch. It's a truly beautiful experience just wandering around and hunting. Also, the representation of the social context and morals of medieval Bohemia is fantastic. Points up for showcasing the conflict with the Catholic Church and the teachings of Jan Hus and Waldensians.… Expand
  84. Faunymaroo
    Jun 7, 2019
    9
    Incredible game, amazing, authentic world. Can run a little sluggish and it is a difficult game, but boy is it satisfying, and beautiful, and the most incredible achievement. With an enjoyable story mode and a convincing open world, Kingdom Come will satisfy gamers. A mediaeval simulation unlike any other!
  85. Lenivezz
    Oct 9, 2018
    10
    Отличная игра. Одна из тех игр, в которую хочнтся продолжать играть даже несмотря на некоторое техническое несовершенство.
  86. Empereur
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Грамотная игра, как раз именно такого жанра игры давно не хватало. Игра действительно захватывает и затягивает, очень интересно развивается сюжет, особенно в игре очень мощная концовка. По традиции 12/10 от Инждриха.
  87. Jemmer17
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    I have enjoyed playing this game very much, I pre-ordered it shortly before it came out but followed some of the development before that. It first released with some bugs but at this point in time they've fixed all the bugs that I personally had issues with.
    As a historically-correct (Maybe not 100 percent but very very close) story-driven rpg this game really is something special to me.    I have enjoyed playing this game very much, I pre-ordered it shortly before it came out but followed some of the development before that. It first released with some bugs but at this point in time they've fixed all the bugs that I personally had issues with.
    As a historically-correct (Maybe not 100 percent but very very close) story-driven rpg this game really is something special to me. While it may not be as open world as some games, it does what it does very well, the mechanics are intricate and well thought out, but mainly this game is about immersion. If you're the sort of person who likes to immerse yourself in a story/world then this might be the game for you.
    I just love trotting along on the back of my horse through a medieval forest or landscape and just take it all in. I love that you start as a lowly peasant who isn't that good at anything but you can grow your character to be a capable man-at-arms.    … Expand
  88. DimaHrvat
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Many thanks to the developers of this game. The game is truly beautiful 10/10
  89. ElCucuy
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    Far from an ideal game, but still I spent almost 100 hours in it, since I am a huge fan of such RPG. What is good about this game: a very beautiful world, a historical setting without magic (I dreamed of this even in the days of Gothic 1-2), realistic, excellent and varied quests in plot tasks, original battles. It would seem that here it is a game of my dreams, but what is wrong? For meFar from an ideal game, but still I spent almost 100 hours in it, since I am a huge fan of such RPG. What is good about this game: a very beautiful world, a historical setting without magic (I dreamed of this even in the days of Gothic 1-2), realistic, excellent and varied quests in plot tasks, original battles. It would seem that here it is a game of my dreams, but what is wrong? For me personally, there are 2 points, because of which I can not put the maximum rating.

    The combat system is sharpened to a duel, the fight with more than one opponent turns into some kind of torture, it immediately destroys all the pleasure from fighting in this game. By the next part, this problem needs to be solved, it is not necessary to process everything from scratch, the current combat system is beautiful, as an option, you can switch from focus on one opponent (as it is now) to free combat (dark messiah), such switching was for example sekiro or fable.

    Disgusting side quests, 90% of which bring-kill-steal quests. In 2018, this is just a bad tone, you have to get rid of this. Attract outside help, ideally let it be Chris Avellone, at least as a consultant, this will greatly increase the variability and quality of side quests.

    The final score: 8 out of 10. The potential of the franchess is huge. I look forward to part 2.    … Expand
  90. Salvage12345
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    A really fantastic RPG with an engaging story that actually makes you care about the characters. Fun, challenging, rewarding, and innovative combat, combined with a (surprisingly) mostly historically accurate setting.

    The only criticism I can make of it is that, unfortunately, the game still suffers from some bugs, and the DLC have, while good, been very brief for their price point.
  91. Donedart
    Feb 27, 2019
    10
    Изначально меня уже порадовал главный персонаж, противопоставляя себя каким-то избранным из других RPG. Это просто деревенский увалень, который по продвижению сюжета меняет свой взгляд на жизненные вещи и сам этот процесс легко прощупывается, никакого изумления становление героя не вызывает. Хорошо ли это? Это аутентично, за этим куда более интересно следить, чем за очередным безымяннымИзначально меня уже порадовал главный персонаж, противопоставляя себя каким-то избранным из других RPG. Это просто деревенский увалень, который по продвижению сюжета меняет свой взгляд на жизненные вещи и сам этот процесс легко прощупывается, никакого изумления становление героя не вызывает. Хорошо ли это? Это аутентично, за этим куда более интересно следить, чем за очередным безымянным героем, который вначале никем, а после невероятного стечения обстоятельств обретает божественную силу.
    Сам игровой процесс не хардкорный, как предпочитают говорить почему-то большинство, он скорее увлекательный, требующий подхода и какого-то времени, но не потому что тяжелый, а потому что большинство привыкли к более простым механикам. Именно поэтому одним он очень понравится, а вторых будет отталкивать.
    В KCD действительно надо спать, в отличии от серии TES. Осторожно следует питаться и пить, это может привести к пьянству или ожирению/истощению, влияющим на характеристики. Очень порадовала боевая система, состоящая из двух типов ударов: колющий и режущий, их направления (сверху по голове, в торс, слева/справа в бедро или руку), а также контратак и множества комбинаций. Сложна тем, что при драке с 2+ противником возможность выиграть стремительно летит к нулю и это заставляет изощрятся в тактике, особенно в стелс миссиях. В луках нет перекрестия, но после нескольких часов ты привыкаешь к этому и приблизительно угадываешь куда полетит стрела в зависимости от силы натяжение тетивы.
    Воровство, торговля, взлом замков, алхимия - все очень занимательно. Каждый аспект игры требует наличия желания в нем разобраться и немалой усидчивости, чтобы не забросить это все в дальний угол. Отдельное уважение системе алхимии - лучшее, что я видел: строгая рецептура, дозировка и физический процесс готовки невероятно круто выглядят.
    Автосохранений тут тоже нет, есть спасительный шнапс - напиток, который позволяет сохранится в любом месте, но для этого нужно научиться читать (Индро читать не умеет в начале игры, но есть специальный квест специально для этого), выучить рецепт, запастись ингредиентами и только после наварить себе несколько баночек этого напитка. Ко всему этому следует помнить, что злоупотреблять им тоже не стоит, потому что может развиться та самая алкогольная зависимость, что будет очень плохо нерфить характеристики Индро, а по утрам вызывать похмелье.
    В целом мне все очень понравилось, мне было интересно читать исторические сводки по событиям и профессиям в Чехии времен Богемии, мне было интересно фехтовать, варить шнапс, обворовывать бомжей на улице и тусить с Яном Птачеком.    … Expand
  92. Arki
    Nov 18, 2018
    8
    Its a beautiful game, has to much history spread around the game, maybe if you only do the main-quest you feel an empty game.
    The combat is something that has to be learned, how to move, attack, dodge... and could be hard to some people.
    You can be one of many roles in gameplay, assassin, knight, archer... so it's your play stile
  93. pA1N
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Game with the soul. An incredible approach to detail on the level, very atmospheric. Personally for me this is the best RPG of recent years, since the days of The Witcher 3.
  94. Mind87
    Aug 23, 2021
    1
    Graphics are great and the story is well... okay. The dialogues are so boring and mostly long that I don't want to listen to them. The game is very detailed and atmospheric but it is absolutely no fun to play.
    The combat system is the laziest, most complicated and worst I've ever seen in any game. The controls are so ponderous and cumbersome that every fight is an ordeal.
    In addition,    Graphics are great and the story is well... okay. The dialogues are so boring and mostly long that I don't want to listen to them. The game is very detailed and atmospheric but it is absolutely no fun to play.
    The combat system is the laziest, most complicated and worst I've ever seen in any game. The controls are so ponderous and cumbersome that every fight is an ordeal.
    In addition, there are unnecessary things like drinking liquor to save, so that you are tipsy after each save and can hardly save. Picking locks is absolutely stupid, and so there are a lot of unnecessarily annoying little things throughout the entire game.
    I like the setting a lot and would have loved to play it, but in my eyes it's the worst open-world RPG currently on the market.
    I'm so glad I got it for free from the Epic Store, because I would regret every penny I put into the game.    … Expand
  95. beefus
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    I got this game close to release and at that time i would have told you that it had potential but the game breaking bugs made it unplayable. Having recently done another play through they've seemed to fix most of the bugs and the game runs great.
    It's far from perfect and the DLC is questionable at best but the meat of the game will give any RPG fan a very enjoyable 60-80+ hours of game    I got this game close to release and at that time i would have told you that it had potential but the game breaking bugs made it unplayable. Having recently done another play through they've seemed to fix most of the bugs and the game runs great.
    It's far from perfect and the DLC is questionable at best but the meat of the game will give any RPG fan a very enjoyable 60-80+ hours of game play.
    It's a shame that gamers now have to pay retail price to be beta testers these days but consider us lucky i guess because this game actually got fixed.    … Expand
  96. Setox
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Классный сюжет, антруаж средневековья, в меру сложные игровые механики - все это делает игру яркой, красочной, заставляет возвращаться вновь и вновь пока не дойдешь до конца истории.
    В ксд много юмора, крайне советую проходить все побочные квесты чтобы полностью проникнуться
    Графика и звук тоже не подкачали - выглядит приемлемо, звучит отлично. Ставлю -1 только за баги и еще -1 за    Классный сюжет, антруаж средневековья, в меру сложные игровые механики - все это делает игру яркой, красочной, заставляет возвращаться вновь и вновь пока не дойдешь до конца истории.
    В ксд много юмора, крайне советую проходить все побочные квесты чтобы полностью проникнуться
    Графика и звук тоже не подкачали - выглядит приемлемо, звучит отлично.
    Ставлю -1 только за баги и еще -1 за слишком короткие длц    … Expand
  97. hornet2
    Nov 25, 2018
    10
    Best medival game out on the market the story is great and the combat is really good. Mods will make the game even better IMO, but the lack of armours and weapons annoy me as i am a gun nut. I had so much fun with this game i would recommend it to every single medival fan. 10/10 (could use some more armoury :P)
  98. StrifeK7C
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    One of the best RPGs you can play today. I got it with Xbox Game Pass PC and it has become my most played game from the game pass. As a huge fan of role-playing games, KCD truly delivers in terms of character and story. The grounded plot is somewhat refreshing after playing as a world saviour in almost every big RPGs. The game truly shines in making the player feel the sense of growthOne of the best RPGs you can play today. I got it with Xbox Game Pass PC and it has become my most played game from the game pass. As a huge fan of role-playing games, KCD truly delivers in terms of character and story. The grounded plot is somewhat refreshing after playing as a world saviour in almost every big RPGs. The game truly shines in making the player feel the sense of growth along with the game main character Henry, whose journey from a lazy and coward village lad to that of a dependable and brave knight is one of the best I have experienced. Apart from few bugs and lacklustre combat this is a game every fan of RPG genre must experience.… Expand
  99. infin1ty92
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    I've played this game around 300 hours and it has been a joy. Graphically great, but physics could be better. Story nice, but could also have been better. Immersion is great, all in all a fine experience
  100. Psendo
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Visually stunning, historically and physically realistic, fun, story driven, polished and interesting, beautiful open world adventure with selectable missions and side quests. It manages to feel fresh, never felt like a copy of anything else, and it kept me coming back for more. Definitely got value for money, still enjoying it. Swords, armour and superb collectibles, no magic andVisually stunning, historically and physically realistic, fun, story driven, polished and interesting, beautiful open world adventure with selectable missions and side quests. It manages to feel fresh, never felt like a copy of anything else, and it kept me coming back for more. Definitely got value for money, still enjoying it. Swords, armour and superb collectibles, no magic and monsters, stands out as being a quality gem of a game, absolutely check it out!… Expand
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2018
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#5 Most Shared PC Game of 2018

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 60
  3. Negative: 2 out of 60
  1. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    85
    Upon the release the PC version is the only reasonable way to enjoy Kingdom Come. And there’s a lot to enjoy, because historically accurate Middle Ages are an awesome setting. The beginning of the game might not be spectacular, but give Deliverance a chance and it will develop into a unique, deep, gripping experience. [04/2018, p.42]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    A robust RPG deserves your attention not only for its domestic origin. You will easily forgive its smaller mistakes because of a great narration and a complex gameplay. [Issue#283]
  3. Games.cz
    Apr 24, 2018
    80
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a different kind. It's incredibly absorbing in its pace, it amazes with a manically detailed medieval era features and a totally true atmosphere, a series of skillfully built quests and, and when you get used to it, a fantastic combat system. There is a one-too-much cliché in the story arc, but the main problem lies in the technical issues. The game is, however, such a remarkable, huge, different and fresh experience that the occasional bug can be simply ignored.
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