Mount & Blade: Warband

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  1. zsweat
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    This game is a bit rough around the edges, but this kind of gameplay is something I really haven't found with anything else. A fitting description for this game might be "Medieval simulator" or something like that. It is EXTREMELY addictive and I can't see myself putting it down anytime soon despite my already countless hours. Would highly recommend to any strategy or Medieval lover.
  2. shatti
    Apr 20, 2019
    10
    this game targets a specific kind of people that even with super outdated graphics it's just the best game of all time for us
    10 out of 10 for ever
  3. InsaneCarduelis
    Sep 24, 2014
    9
    Good rpg for novice in this grade. But I think there is not enough things to do for longer play. So game is exciting for first 20 hours, later you must download mods or get fun on cheats.
  4. Carpra
    Oct 25, 2014
    10
    Mount & Blade: Warband is by far the best medieval battle simulator. It is not like other battle simulators where you command a bunch of minions to attack eachother and watch closely how your troops die. No, it is not. You will actually be fighting yourself. Take a bow, sword, pike, crossbow; mount yourself to a horse or fight on foot; command your troops to attack with you or stay backMount & Blade: Warband is by far the best medieval battle simulator. It is not like other battle simulators where you command a bunch of minions to attack eachother and watch closely how your troops die. No, it is not. You will actually be fighting yourself. Take a bow, sword, pike, crossbow; mount yourself to a horse or fight on foot; command your troops to attack with you or stay back while you will be the hero. All of this is possible in this wonderful game. But that's not all; it is not just about fighting. You can recruit your own swordsmen, mercenaries, archers, pikemen - level them up, garrison them into your freshly won castle, or even a town. Ride around the Calradia, be a part of politics, trade commodities, look for the love of your life, and eventually marry her. Yes, you can even marry in this game.
    And if you get bored of slaughtering your enemies alone, you could join one of the many multiplayer servers. The skill cap is insanely high and you will always be able to get even better. Also there are many mods with multiplayer features also to keep you entertained.
    So, what are you waiting for, GO and get that game. You won't regret it!
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  5. iceiceice
    Oct 30, 2014
    10
    i like this game except the repetitive quest and battles and some map bugs. Really unique from all other medieval or rpg games i played. There are still work to be done in strategic aspects. Like in Crusader Kings II where you have many choices that can impact the outcome of your dynasty and not repetitive quests and battles.
  6. iiivaloiii
    Feb 11, 2015
    10
    Warband is one of the best games I've ever played and I play games since the early 90's. As long as you have half a brain I can wholeheartedly recommend it. Get also the mod 'Anno Domini 1257' coz this one even made performance in larger battles perfect (somehow?) while I was struggling with FPS in Vanillia.
  7. martimus1
    Sep 18, 2018
    10
    In 8 years still not beaten by any fighting/war game today!
    Mount and Blade is one of the best War games in wich you can become anything that you want to be!
    You can try and be just a bandit or if you like you can conquer the world, help your king or just be a mercenary! The Singleplayer is just everything you want to see in a medival war game! You can attack castle, you can get it for    In 8 years still not beaten by any fighting/war game today!
    Mount and Blade is one of the best War games in wich you can become anything that you want to be!
    You can try and be just a bandit or if you like you can conquer the world, help your king or just be a mercenary!
    The Singleplayer is just everything you want to see in a medival war game!
    You can attack castle, you can get it for your self or get it for a king to become a prestige warrior for your nation!
    The combat is simple but also something really fun and that you can controll an entire Army makes it even better! it is very easy to control you army though some commands!
    There are also other warroirs that are not only skillable or can be leveled but also can become your next lord under your raign!
    Ok the Graphic is not the best but the gameplay is too good to be just tossed aside for this simplistic reason!
    The best part is also the Multiplayer wich is still active with about 30-50 people on one server!
    you either defend a castle or attack it and it is just a blast because it isnt like for honor with a not so well designed combat system and only npc there everyone is a player like in chivalry only more and more variety to it like horses and different Armor types and weapons!
    Then also the Mod scene of this game is fantastic if you like game of thrones you can get right into it by getting the mod and you will get many differnet armors and people out of the series and ofcourse the map! And there are many more where this came from!
    All in all it is maybe not the best looking game but still the best gameplaywise no one can even get to their level!    … Expand
  8. tonyman97
    Mar 4, 2015
    8
    While the graphics aren't exceptional, this game is great overall. Multiplayer 9/10. Singleplayer 6/10. The one problem with singleplayer mode is that there is nothing that really grabs you, the quests and main plotlines aren't interesting enough to keep you playing for more than a few hours (at least for me). I did enjoy the open world, though, and the weapons and armors are really cool.While the graphics aren't exceptional, this game is great overall. Multiplayer 9/10. Singleplayer 6/10. The one problem with singleplayer mode is that there is nothing that really grabs you, the quests and main plotlines aren't interesting enough to keep you playing for more than a few hours (at least for me). I did enjoy the open world, though, and the weapons and armors are really cool. Multiplayer is the BEST part of this game (IMO), and I have spent countless hours playing online (my favorite mode is siege). I would DEFINITELY recommend this game, if only for the multiplayer, believe me, it's worth it...… Expand
  9. rd1349
    Jun 26, 2015
    9
    Mount and blade does everything wrong. And does it right.

    In a world of triple A games shelling out the same thing each year with minimal change this game goes against the conventions that have been set as of late. It's a refreshing change of pace to everything else out there because there isn't anything out there that does this. The game is a medieval sandbox where you start out as    Mount and blade does everything wrong. And does it right.

    In a world of triple A games shelling out the same thing each year with minimal change this game goes against the conventions that have been set as of late. It's a refreshing change of pace to everything else out there because there isn't anything out there that does this.

    The game is a medieval sandbox where you start out as a peasant with nothing but the clothes on his/her back and a sword or other assorted pointy object. The world is is chaos. The isolated kingdom of Calradia is in a state of civil war and everyone wants the throne. You do as you want in this world. Hunt bandits, be a mercenary in the war, a merchant establishing a global monopoly on bread or if you have a taste for that sort of thing try to sneakily establish yourself as one of the major power players in the war with the possible final goal of taking the throne for yourself.

    The games graphics are not special. In fact they're down right awful but it doesn't really get in the way of gameplay which is quite the acheivement.

    Combat isn't very complex but it can be quite difficult to master.

    And the thing that really makes this game that good is... mods. The moddabillity of this game is astounding. it's so easy that with no idea about programming even I was able to get into the files (and promptly create a rouge race of supersoldiers...oops.). This is reflected in the community with some mods being so large they are bigger than the base game. One in fact landed getting sold as DLC by the developers.

    The multiplayer. I don't normally do multiplayer. In fact I didn't even enjoy this multiplayer section of the game yet it must be said that it exists and for many is the main attraction of the game. The battles can be huge and chaotic and an all round blast if you can get into it. However I didn't manage too for very long due to being squashed by seemingly everyone (obviously I suck at this game). The DLC adds a lot to the multiplayer and if that's why you're buying the game I suggest picking them up.

    Final verdict; 9 out of 10 (with mods)
    This game seemed to scratch an itch I didn't know I had and will go down in my favorite game list no doubt. There isn't much else to say other than it's ridiculously cheap and if you're feeling like... scratch that whatever you're feeling mods probably have it covered. Without mods it would have probably only scored a 7 out of ten so make sure to get them. (especially the 1000 man battle mod because that stuff is crazy)
    Go buy this game.    … Expand
  10. panzerboy39
    May 19, 2015
    9
    To the Guy who gave the game a zero, please stop writing reviews. No game is a zero. I gave this game a 9 because it captivated my attention for over a month and rewarded my time with a really engrossing RPG experience. It is not perfect, graphics are not great and for beginning players you can feel really lost and I could see some dropping out because of this. But for those who stickTo the Guy who gave the game a zero, please stop writing reviews. No game is a zero. I gave this game a 9 because it captivated my attention for over a month and rewarded my time with a really engrossing RPG experience. It is not perfect, graphics are not great and for beginning players you can feel really lost and I could see some dropping out because of this. But for those who stick around and give it a go, it is very rewarding. I actually stopped playing because I realized how much more time was required to make it to the next steps of actually becoming a major player in the game. I will go back though, that is for certain. just after my GTA 5 addiction subsides......… Expand
  11. abialper
    Nov 27, 2015
    10
    Amazing game you should buy. I played this game 390 hours
    You might ask yourself whether Warband is worth its money. The answer to that are your personal preferences, since there are a lot of great things in the game, but also things that will anger you till you tilt, especially because you will - at that point - know that the game has a huge potential which seems to be not used. The PROs    Amazing game you should buy. I played this game 390 hours
    You might ask yourself whether Warband is worth its money. The answer to that are your personal preferences, since there are a lot of great things in the game, but also things that will anger you till you tilt, especially because you will - at that point - know that the game has a huge potential which seems to be not used. The PROs include The best fighting system there is. You are in control of your attacks and blocks, the direction, the timing, the distance and the speed. The fights are intense.    … Expand
  12. Cech
    May 16, 2017
    9
    Mount & Blade: Warband - шикарная игра.

    Я бы назвал её одной из лучших в этом жанре, и есть за что. Положительные стороны - Шикарная боевая система, одна из лучших в играх данного жанра (только направление ударов считаю не очень удобным); - Мультиплеер до 200 человек. Спустя 7 лет он живее всех живых. Со скорым выходом второй части упадёт, но не умрёт уж точно; - Большой мир    Mount & Blade: Warband - шикарная игра.

    Я бы назвал её одной из лучших в этом жанре, и есть за что.

    Положительные стороны
    - Шикарная боевая система, одна из лучших в играх данного жанра (только направление ударов считаю не очень удобным);
    - Мультиплеер до 200 человек. Спустя 7 лет он живее всех живых. Со скорым выходом второй части упадёт, но не умрёт уж точно;
    - Большой мир одиночной игры, простор для фриплея;
    - Рыцарские турниры;
    - Коняшки;
    - Осады замков и куча гринда, который по необъяснимым причинам не надоедает;
    - Каждое изображение в достижениях претендует на выставку в галерее, не видел такого отношения к ним в играх;
    - Больше сотни полноценных модов с поддержкой Workshop'а от мира Властелина Колец до Звёздных Войн.

    Отрицательны стороны
    - Высокий порог вхождения, игра не обучает ничему (кр. боёвки). Хотя исследование этих моментов можно назвать интересным.
    - Стоит ли относить сюда графику? - спорно, т.к. игра, очевидно, старая, но для любителей текстурок запишу.
    - В игре нет режима, где есть сюжет с рассказываемой Вам историей. Всё познаётся в фриплее и всё решаете Вы. Мне не хватило историй и "ведения за ручку", но что почитать Вы обязательно найдёте.

    8,5/10    … Expand
  13. basilhare
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    Over the years, I looked at this game a hundred times on steam without knowing what it really is all about. I finally bought it in late 2014. Wow! I am glad that I did. I have never played a game that does what this game does. Would you like to rise from a nobody to a Lord over your own kingdom, all played out in a light rpg/strategy/tactical/kindgond management setting? If yes, this gameOver the years, I looked at this game a hundred times on steam without knowing what it really is all about. I finally bought it in late 2014. Wow! I am glad that I did. I have never played a game that does what this game does. Would you like to rise from a nobody to a Lord over your own kingdom, all played out in a light rpg/strategy/tactical/kindgond management setting? If yes, this game is for you. Buy and find the Prophecy of Pendor Mod for the game. It will provide scores of hours of fun. You will be basically writing your own novel and living it as you play this game. Dont get turned off by the outdated graphics. The battle scenes still look decent. This game is all about the journey. Take time to learn the unintutative interface. you wont be sorry!… Expand
  14. BigDukeSix
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    I must have lived off the grid , not buying this game till recently. What a masterpiece of gaming goodness. I rated it ten, but really a 9.8 for lack of gore, but it such a minor gig that it really doesn't matter. This game is endless amounts of fun.
  15. macro_zorki
    Sep 6, 2015
    10
    I cannot write what is great in this game, because you have to experience it yourself. This is one of my most favorite games. And i played it for endless hours. If you like an open game, where you can develop yourself without leading story, you are right with this game.
  16. RikiChy
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    One of my favourite games, really. A great game using some rpg aspects and its a really good medieval simulator but on a fantasy continent: "Calradia". Lords, Kingdoms, Wars, Great battles, different troops and a loooot of mods, game of thrones mods, strategy mods, europe mods... Try it, what are you waiting for?
  17. CheeseSteakJim
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Hidden gem. When you stop playing, you will keep thinking about it..
    The developer has created something unique and very special. Blend of sandbox RPG, tactical world map with a great 3rd person combat system to compliment it. Immersive in so many ways!
    Add this one to your collection guys. A must buy
  18. GoldenKnight582
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Mount & Blade: Warband is an EXCELLENT game. It takes place in a medieval setting, in the fictional world of Calradia (though the different kingdoms have obvious real world counterparts). Basically if you've ever fantasized about being a knight, or a lord, or even a king, this is the game for you. It's a sandbox where you can choose to do whatever you want. You can recruit new units toMount & Blade: Warband is an EXCELLENT game. It takes place in a medieval setting, in the fictional world of Calradia (though the different kingdoms have obvious real world counterparts). Basically if you've ever fantasized about being a knight, or a lord, or even a king, this is the game for you. It's a sandbox where you can choose to do whatever you want. You can recruit new units to your party at villages, win big money in tournaments, join up with a kingdom and lay waste to their enemies, or become a bandit yourself and burn down any village you choose. Your character in the game is created and customized by you, and he (or she) levels up through killing enemies and completing quests given by lords, guild masters, or village elders. When you level up you give points to your attributes, your skills, and your weapon proficiencies. Obviously one of the highlights of Warband is the ability to form your own kingdom and be a king yourself, although you will usually need to put many hours into the game, building up your army and your relationship with other lords to make them allies, to do this successfully.

    This game has no real story, character development, or any ending at all, which may turn off some. But for me the all the things you can do in the game are well worth the current $20 price on Steam. Now, Warband is basically an updated version of the original Mount & Blade, and it contains some new features (such as marriage), so I recommend skipping the original and just getting this. There's also another game, titled Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword, which takes place farther in the future with guns and all that, but I never really got into it. However, there is a real sequel coming later this year which I am very excited for called Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord.

    The last things I would like to mention are the two DLC modules for this game, Napoleonic Wars, a very good multiplayer mod I would highly recommend, and Viking Conquest, which switches the game to a viking setting and actually has a plot to it, which is very cool. Also, there is a TON of mods that have been released for this game, so for $20, you really are getting a lot. In conclusion, I would say Warband is near perfect (though one negative I can mention is that the graphics are a bit dated), and it's well worth it's price and more.    … Expand
  19. Dco326
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    Zanimljiva je igrica i dosta stvri mi se svidja ali je preeeeeeeeeespoooooooooraaaaaaaaaaaa i prerepetativna to je jedini razlog zasto sam prestao da je igram
  20. ThatUDLegacy
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    One of my favorite games of all times, 7 years old and still has over 5k players, just shows its play ability, have over 700 hours of gameplay, a must buy for me.
  21. Ezio_Traditore
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This game is awesome. There is a great modding community, and the downloadable contents are really good. The good thing about this game is, the whole story is on your hands. You are writing the story. You can do whatever you want. Game isn't saying to you to doing something. You can be ruler of the entire Calradia or you can just play as a merchant. Everything is on your hand.
  22. AlexanderDM
    Oct 30, 2017
    8
    Warband is an ambitious project that earns the highest marks on its foundation. The scope is perfect, the mechanics are generally well-designed, and I find myself immensely satisfied with both success and failure in the campaign. Unfortunately, almost none of the foundation is fully realized. As you reach kingdom-scale gameplay, weapon skills, management of minutia (grocery shopping,Warband is an ambitious project that earns the highest marks on its foundation. The scope is perfect, the mechanics are generally well-designed, and I find myself immensely satisfied with both success and failure in the campaign. Unfortunately, almost none of the foundation is fully realized. As you reach kingdom-scale gameplay, weapon skills, management of minutia (grocery shopping, personally recruiting, etc), and relationship management fizzle into chores and meaningless numbers. The visuals are admittedly atrocious, but the game inspires enough imagination to fill in the blanks.

    I just want to hand the design docs to a AAA studio; every part of this game is on the right track, but just needs more attention.    … Expand
  23. boredboredbored
    May 20, 2017
    9
    I am embarrassed to admit the number of hours I've sunk into this game. It scratches a nice itch for medieval simulation, even if the simulation aspects are a little superficial and the available mods don't expand on it much. Also, lacking a structured narrative can throw you a bit. Nonetheless, the mix of first person melee, real-time tactics, and strategic level micromanagement will keepI am embarrassed to admit the number of hours I've sunk into this game. It scratches a nice itch for medieval simulation, even if the simulation aspects are a little superficial and the available mods don't expand on it much. Also, lacking a structured narrative can throw you a bit. Nonetheless, the mix of first person melee, real-time tactics, and strategic level micromanagement will keep you engrossed for months.… Expand
  24. Poetie
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    Mount & Blade Warband... I have no other words for this game then ''Masterpiece" this game is everything a medieval fan can dream of. It so deep and you never get bored! i gave it a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 because of the lack of gore/graphics but try to ignore the graphics, you will have so much fun playing this its also been released on consoles i bought it and loved on console aswel sameMount & Blade Warband... I have no other words for this game then ''Masterpiece" this game is everything a medieval fan can dream of. It so deep and you never get bored! i gave it a 9/10 instead of a 10/10 because of the lack of gore/graphics but try to ignore the graphics, you will have so much fun playing this its also been released on consoles i bought it and loved on console aswel same M&B feel! Alot of people say ''Download mods to get the real expierince" While i find my self playing the standard game the most? I suggest playing Native first and then start with the mods, anyway great game! would recommend!… Expand
  25. MrWax
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    30 years of gaming,countless games played, no game has ever been as addictive, fun or replayable as M&B Warband! Heroin for gamers, so it should come with a warning. Wonderful moddingcommunity for the game also, really gives it years more of replay-value (and I am the kind of guy who plays a game, finishes it one time, and move on to the next.

    It is many games in one, but the two main    30 years of gaming,countless games played, no game has ever been as addictive, fun or replayable as M&B Warband! Heroin for gamers, so it should come with a warning. Wonderful moddingcommunity for the game also, really gives it years more of replay-value (and I am the kind of guy who plays a game, finishes it one time, and move on to the next.

    It is many games in one, but the two main "games" is the overlay map where you travel, do diplomacy and manage your army/property. Few compareable games for this part really, at least that has nailed that same wonderful of sense of neverending neverrepeating gameplay, maybe Sid Meiers Pirates had some of it.

    The other part is the battlefield, which is really just an awesome knight-generator.

    Stay away from this game if you value the rest of your sparetime, or stuff like friends, family and loved ones, and career ... Still, just try it once... You'll manage to quit, I promise ;)    … Expand
  26. Strizldizl
    Jul 31, 2017
    9
    I love this game as much as I did many other games, it's packed full of excitement, happiness and even frustration. Yes this game can truly make you cry if you did the wrong decision and you lose half your men to some filthy bandits. It's beeing played in the medieval century where you have a little choice of what kind of past you had, for example: a peasent who then served as an assistentI love this game as much as I did many other games, it's packed full of excitement, happiness and even frustration. Yes this game can truly make you cry if you did the wrong decision and you lose half your men to some filthy bandits. It's beeing played in the medieval century where you have a little choice of what kind of past you had, for example: a peasent who then served as an assistent in on a market or a noble boy who then got to be a squire. You start of with nothing more than: a horse, sword, shield, crossbow, armor and a bit of gold.… Expand
  27. javaprof
    Sep 14, 2017
    10
    this is not one of the best madiavel game this is best mediavel game.there is a lot of people play this games single player over 1000 hour ı only play 200 hour because ı dont like mods ı want to bannerlord.
  28. UncleEd
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    Many people were introduced to Mount & Blade with the Warband standalone expansion. However, there are a lucky few who have played and appreciated the -at that time- obscure gem titled Mount & Blade. The first time you play Mount & Blade, it will blow your mind. It will give you that [insert your first MMORPG or first Souls game] effect, because it is extremely immersive and there isMany people were introduced to Mount & Blade with the Warband standalone expansion. However, there are a lucky few who have played and appreciated the -at that time- obscure gem titled Mount & Blade. The first time you play Mount & Blade, it will blow your mind. It will give you that [insert your first MMORPG or first Souls game] effect, because it is extremely immersive and there is nothing quite like it. It is also a purely sandbox game, where it truly lets you play it the way you want to play and write your own story.

    Mount & Blade: Warband was the title which managed to reach much wider audience, despite receiving mixed reviews from the critics. Yes, it is very rough around the edges, but for those who are prepared to see past its imperfections, it an extremely deep medieval simulator. To further elaborate, I am an avid reader of history and Mount & Blade helped me to visualise complex history books. The only reason I don’t consider Warband a masterpiece is the fact that I have seen this before. There are some minor improvements, yes, but in my opinion, there isn’t enough to justify a standalone release, as far as the single player parts are concerned. A newcomer will find a masterpiece here. But I felt like Warband was the full release of the “early access” version, the vanilla Mount & Blade.

    It could be my luck but, in my campaign, my faction was rarely in war with another faction and there was too much down time. I know I can start a war, but for roleplaying reasons, chose not to.

    Warband adds another aspect, that is the multiplayer. Combined with Mount & Blade’s satisfying combat and interesting theme and different modes to choose from (Siege, Deathmatch etc.), Warband multiplayer is great fun, especially considering its release date. I would argue it is now surpassed by the likes of Mordhau and Chivalry. Despite its pretty toxic community (definitely less toxic than Chivalry), multiplayer is pretty good given the limited options you have for a medieval multiplayer game.

    If you have already played the original Mount & Blade, I believe Warband doesn’t offer much extra except the multiplayer. If you are a newcomer to the series, Bannerlord may be the right choice as being pretty much the same game with enhanced graphics. If Warband was your first Mount & Blade game and you have played it prior to Bannerlord’s release, lucky you. I bet Warband was a special game for you.    … Expand
  29. YusufBey1453
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    realistic combat mechanics are still the best in the world. I am training in the sword fight and I can say that I get the best sword satisfaction in this game.Although there have been many years passed, no game has caught this success
  30. bastobasto
    Apr 15, 2018
    10
    Do you like medieval games ? Do you want a complex yet easy to play game ? Mount & Blade : Warband is here for you ! In my opinion, Mount & Blade : Warband is one of the best game I have ever played. I can surely say that over my 1000+ hours of gameplay.

    In Mount & Blade, you start a commoner in the fictional medieval world of Caldaria. You can then slowly get higher in the social    Do you like medieval games ? Do you want a complex yet easy to play game ? Mount & Blade : Warband is here for you ! In my opinion, Mount & Blade : Warband is one of the best game I have ever played. I can surely say that over my 1000+ hours of gameplay.

    In Mount & Blade, you start a commoner in the fictional medieval world of Caldaria. You can then slowly get higher in the social scale. You can marry yourself, try to conquer Caldaria in a whole, and many more. Also, You can become a mercenary company leader, a king, a noble ( who is vassal of a King ) and many more.

    I will now explain why I personally find the game interesting. First, the party system is revolutionary. Indeed, you need to pay and nourish your soldiers, unlike most game that I personally know of. After, we can talk about the fact that unlike most video game, you are never '' safe ''. Indeed, you can lose everything if you do not play well. Even if you have thousands elite soldiers, you never know when two enemy kingdoms can do a alliance and throw 2000 troops, which then overwhelm your army, destroying it, giving the enemy the path to your castle, making your empire slowly fall. Sure, if you are one of those persons that do not like to lose, it may be bad, but personally, I love it. Now, we can talk about how the weapon and fighting system are pleasant. Indeed, it is innovative for the time and is quite amusing. However, out of these points, Mount & Blade still have it's downfall. It's biggest one is obviously it's outdated graphics. But atleast, Mount & Blade : Bannerlord is coming, which will add a lot of functionalitttes and far better graphics.

    In conclusion, Mount & Blade is subjectivly a almost perfect game. If you think that the graphics are not good enough, you should wait for Bannerlord. But if I was you, I couldn't wait to play this beautiful game !

    P.S A lot of the bad review are just people purposivly giving bad rating. When you click on their account, you can see that most of them just gave 0 on a bunch of games.    … Expand
  31. shadowpoker
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Really one of the most enjoyable sandbox games I have played. With mods the game experience is getting even more interesting. Maybe not a perfect game (like the lack of siege equipment, and quite a static surrounding in the basic game without mods) still, with all it flaws it is much better than anything else I have seen in the sandbox world. It have room for development.
  32. Bathie
    Aug 9, 2018
    9
    Absolutely fantastic Medieval sandbox. Initially I was taken aback by how low quality a lot of the textures and models were but soon found myself lost in the depth of the world and options for advancing my character. The combat initially is extremely difficult but one you get the hang of parrying etc it becomes very gratifying. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is a fan of the RPG genre.
  33. Gelaos
    Sep 20, 2018
    7
    Certainly not a game for mainstream players. Deep character development, good weapon and armor upgrading, really complex micromanagement of army/town/kingdom, the economic-political model and interactions of factions is also something that you won't see anywhere else. The combat is truly innovative and makes you more immersed into the tough medieval world of Warband. And if the game startsCertainly not a game for mainstream players. Deep character development, good weapon and armor upgrading, really complex micromanagement of army/town/kingdom, the economic-political model and interactions of factions is also something that you won't see anywhere else. The combat is truly innovative and makes you more immersed into the tough medieval world of Warband. And if the game starts to bore you, there are thousands of mods from community.… Expand
  34. BarsockIII
    Oct 4, 2018
    10
    I was first slightly put off buying the game due to the graphics and overall low budget 'indy' look, but It was on sale on Steam so I took a chance with it... And man I'm glad I did. Probably one of the most immersive, rewarding and enjoyable game experiences I've ever had.
  35. MetaCthulhu
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    One of the best games ever made: Combat system is almost perfect, world is well made and immersive, NPC interaction, sidequests and 'story' are fun.
  36. Leoisepik
    Nov 1, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fantastic game with a addicting campaign and fun multiplayer and amazing content from the mod community. it might be a little bit old but any one can run it and is unbelievably fun… Expand
  37. Amorph0us
    Jan 7, 2022
    8
    I never expected melee combat could be done that well. For this reason I consider this groundbreaking for the genre and worthy of the high scoring.
  38. Tilt1k
    Feb 5, 2019
    9
    This game is really repetitive and always the same. Still i have spent like 100 hours in it. Why? i really don´t know its just too much fun. I love the big-ass crazy battles 200vs200 men at once. It has really many flaws from boring quests to earning all your money in tournaments which is like infinity money generator simulator. The mods for this game are also some great quality stuff.
  39. rezo_21
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    ====================IIIIIIIIII GAME SCORE : 98 IIIIIIIIII====================
  40. Soullex
    Nov 29, 2022
    8
    Kendine has dövüş sistemiyle bir efsane. Daha sonra pek çok oyun bu dövüş sistemini aldı.
  41. onehitok
    May 26, 2019
    9
    Absolute Masterpiece. You can ride a horse, use a sword or a bow, find companions, build your army, make your name.
  42. Youngdaggerdick
    May 26, 2019
    10
    This game is really masterpiece you can rule your army command in fight and married with ladies
  43. Lowilder
    Jun 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Turkish Game ! *Tamamen reflekse dayalı, responsive,kılıç kullanma hissini dibine kadar yaşatan müthiş bir combat sistemi
    *Yaratıcı ve çeşitli oyun modları
    *Ordu yönetme mekanikleri
    *Askerlerin kondisyonlarından tut da karakter geliştirmelerinin savaşı etkilemesine kadar tonlarca detay
    *Yürütülebilecek politika, aile ilişkileri, lordlarla ilişkiyi etkileyen tonlarca faktör
    *Seni dilenciden krala çıkartabilecek muhteşem rol yapma ögeleri
    *Seni kraldan dilenci yapabilecek bir sandbox
    *Oyunda stratejist,savaşçı,doktor,ikna kabiliyeti olan karizmatik bir lider olabilme imkanı sunuyor
    *Elde ettiğin arsaların var bunları yönetiyorsun fethetmeden önce hem burayı alabilir miyim diye düşünüyorsun hem de alsam yönetebilir miyim diye
    *RPG codex oynanış açısından en iyi oyunun Mount and Blade olduğunu söylüyor.
    *PC Gamers dünyanın en iyi 20. Oyunu seçti.    … Expand
  44. Legitplayer
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    Great game, It is like skyrim but more combat&strategy involved and there is no main story you make your own.
    If you want to play this game beware of the cancerous bandits that attack you every 3 mins in the early game and when to just give them cash and run
  45. Shimmeywill
    Mar 11, 2020
    6
    A decent time role playing as a general knight, gets repetitive after a while.
  46. CDannyZ
    Nov 22, 2019
    10
    This game Is must play. Its on many many hours, And there Is always something to do
  47. BoomerZoomer
    May 7, 2022
    10
    There isn't another game like that and it was created by a small Turkish studio
  48. Emrgkk
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Kale savunma rol yapma aksiyon ne istersen onu yap kafana göre takıl ister lord ol ister haydut ister ticaret ister yağma bu alandaki tek rakipsiz oyun
  49. medgang
    May 6, 2020
    8
    Great role playing game graphıs are playable still in 2020. if you spend 5-10 hours in this game you can enjoy very much
  50. MeinWein
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This game is definitely awesome. Second game of MB is in EA now. But even in Early Access it is awesome like Warband. When I think about Warband, it is just like RPG. You can be whoever you want in this open-world. You can roleplay. You can fight till end and you can build your kingdom. You can be a merchant and trade. You can be a looter and gather your own party. You can do whatever youThis game is definitely awesome. Second game of MB is in EA now. But even in Early Access it is awesome like Warband. When I think about Warband, it is just like RPG. You can be whoever you want in this open-world. You can roleplay. You can fight till end and you can build your kingdom. You can be a merchant and trade. You can be a looter and gather your own party. You can do whatever you want. Combat system is pretty good and funny. Dialogues are beautiful. So the game is awesome. You must really try it if you like RPG games.… Expand
  51. GHOSTBASS69
    Apr 15, 2020
    10
    very interesting concept. I am sad that game has a bad graphic but is's ok for this game with little amount of budget. great game I liked gameplay a lot
  52. Nowitzer
    Feb 25, 2021
    10
    Sen çok güzel bir oyunsun. Çok daha fazlasını hakediyorsun. Türklerin yaptığı en iyi oyun serisi Mount & Blade'dir.

    WARBAND alın, aldırın ve oynayın. Taleworlds gurur kaynağımızsın.
  53. rasul32113
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Уникальный геймплей, и огромная реиграбельность за счет модов
  54. Deadshot159
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    10/10 no doubt. I growed up with Mount and Blade series and its an amazing game. Combat is well made, easy to learn but hard to master. At first glance Mount and Blade warband looks very simple, get army, fight some opponents, get better equipment and start conquering. But there is soooo much more. Extremely realistic economics that keeps changing? Checked. Politics? Checked. Big variety10/10 no doubt. I growed up with Mount and Blade series and its an amazing game. Combat is well made, easy to learn but hard to master. At first glance Mount and Blade warband looks very simple, get army, fight some opponents, get better equipment and start conquering. But there is soooo much more. Extremely realistic economics that keeps changing? Checked. Politics? Checked. Big variety of quests? Checked. Ton and ton of mods? Checked. Multiplayer? Checked. Being able to custom your character? Checked. Upgrading skills? Checked. Factions that mirrors real historic faction (such as Vikings, Germans, Arabs etc)? Checked. Being able to do some random stuff through cheats? Checked. Complex relationships with other lords and kings? Checked.
    Mount and Blade Warband offers so many things and you can be pretty much anybody you want to be.    … Expand
  55. THESPEED
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Pros:

    1. Extremely high replayability 2. Combat system is pretty good 3. Story is well-flushed 4. Town management system was simple 5. Community mods basically are new games by itself and are in every way unique Cons: 1. NPC blocks gets frustrating 2. Bugs 3. Graphics I'd give a 10/10 base on my own bias, but this is a neutral review. It's THE game for    Pros:

    1. Extremely high replayability

    2. Combat system is pretty good

    3. Story is well-flushed

    4. Town management system was simple

    5. Community mods basically are new games by itself and are in every way unique

    Cons:

    1. NPC blocks gets frustrating

    2. Bugs

    3. Graphics

    I'd give a 10/10 base on my own bias, but this is a neutral review. It's THE game for medieval fans who wants an open world and open-ended game, you can be a bandit, you can be a king, you can be a vassal, you can be a tradesmen. While it has outdated graphics and it's not fully open world, TalesWorld with its small budget did an amazing job.    … Expand
  56. Hyakkimaru
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
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  57. Desperator
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра всех времён.Нравится всё в игре.
  58. JohnyBananaman
    Jul 4, 2020
    8
    Rather untaken approach to game design, there isnt a main story you are in a world that is reactive and where things unrelated to you will happen. The story is yours to create, has immense role play potential but the lack of substantial quest line can leave people wandering around sometimes.
  59. Yusufomer
    May 27, 2021
    10
    There are very few games give pleasure eleven years later. A legend. Definitely buy.
    Game doesn't end because there are a lot of variant mods.
  60. YigidOx2
    Mar 2, 2021
    9
    It is nice to wander through the lands of Calradia, to conquer, to chase bandits and even to be captured. The mechanics are fun and easy to get used to. Using the points where each nation is good and bad adds strategy to the game. Definitely, both native and modes are very enjoyable. The best Turkish game (Until the full version of Bannerlord is released, of course). cCc
  61. JCtheLegend
    Jun 30, 2020
    9
    Pretty close to a perfect game. It has RPG elements, top down strategy with some RTS. A must have for any fan of medieval games
  62. kreml2
    Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Легендарная игра,настоящий прорыв своего времени,не одна сотня часов была потрачена в этом шедевре.
  63. 2ran
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    You can play this game for many years. You can play this game for many years. You can play this game for many years.
  64. Deasley
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    I have 140 hours in the game and i thing what a perfect medieval game, so i suggest u play this game
  65. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    May 29, 2023
    9
    This game has provided me with a countless number of hours of fun. The gameplay and mechanics are basic but the insane amounts of well made mods provide a lot of additional content story and campaigns.
  66. bigreview122
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Very Very addicting and fun game, the Base game has a huge amount of content ( I haven't even scratched the surface myself). As well as the base game content being huge there is a wealth of Overhaul mods that add a ton of content, in fact, these overhaul mods are more like separate games than mods some of these mods are just that good :). I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoysVery Very addicting and fun game, the Base game has a huge amount of content ( I haven't even scratched the surface myself). As well as the base game content being huge there is a wealth of Overhaul mods that add a ton of content, in fact, these overhaul mods are more like separate games than mods some of these mods are just that good :). I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys games like Total war, Elder scrolls, and the medieval era in general :).
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    The Cons
    .Graphics are a bit outdated
    .Game is slightly buggy sometimes

    The Pros
    .Good combat
    .Cheap for what you're getting especially on sale :)    … Expand
  67. kajt
    Sep 4, 2020
    9
    Just pick random version of mount and blade and go play it for a week. If you like rpgs and strategy games you will understand why we love it. You can play RPG and strategy AT THE SAMETIME. What more you want?:D
  68. nexus151196
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Хорошее продолжение идей, разные локации по стилистике, вариаций прохождений - тьма. Моды ставишь - и балдеешь еще сильнее. Уникальная игра.
  69. HammudHabibi
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    This game better then bannerlord. Game DLC's is very good especially napelonic wars. You can play napelonic wars in multiplayer its very funny.
  70. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  71. bar0yka
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    senaryo olsa çok daha iyi olur saatler harcanan bi oyun modlamaya da çok müsait
  72. Gorbunov2004
    Mar 25, 2021
    8
    Эта игра очень даже неплоха а особенно то, как она сочетает в себе ролевые игры, средневековую войну и экономику. В этой игре вы можете быть почти кем угодно рыцарем одиночкой или собрать свой отряд или армию также можете быть бродячим торговцем или вообще можете даже быть бандитом в грабящим караваны или создать собственное королевство. Конечно у неё есть проблемы например управленияЭта игра очень даже неплоха а особенно то, как она сочетает в себе ролевые игры, средневековую войну и экономику. В этой игре вы можете быть почти кем угодно рыцарем одиночкой или собрать свой отряд или армию также можете быть бродячим торговцем или вообще можете даже быть бандитом в грабящим караваны или создать собственное королевство. Конечно у неё есть проблемы например управления лошадью, И также очень отстойно реализована Осада замков. Но эту проблему уже исправили во второй части.… Expand
  73. CelilShn12
    Jan 2, 2021
    10
    As someone who has spent about eighty hours on this game, I say that the game is great. There is a sharp combat system. Really good quality. Over the years, it manages to be a playable game.
  74. Can170
    Nov 27, 2020
    8
    The game is good but sometimes it is boring because you are doing the same things. The best thing is you can play more than 600 hours. It is a long game. If they could do more content in it, this game could be maybe one of the best game ever.
  75. Relenea
    Jul 11, 2022
    8
    Kale kuşatmaları, dev orduların çarpışmaları ve daha fazlası. Kendi tarihinizi yazmanıza fırsat veren bu oyunun, birçok oyuncu tarafından deneyimlenmesi gerekiyor.
  76. EmirhanSahin
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    Shot, I love this game. I played it like 500 hours. It is like combine of strategy and action with great harmony. Battles (especially siege battles) are exciting and enjoyable. It feels like you can be whatever you want in that world but in the end, you always became a lord and fight for the crown of caldaria.
  77. Torgall
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Without mods that game would be way worse. The graphics are clunky, plot non existent and game itself seems very raw, somehow unfinished. But it's great in what it tries to offer you - basically army commander simulator where you can beat the crap out of hundreds of enemies. Sieges are raw like the rest of the game, but it doesn't change the excitement when you cower behind a shield,Without mods that game would be way worse. The graphics are clunky, plot non existent and game itself seems very raw, somehow unfinished. But it's great in what it tries to offer you - basically army commander simulator where you can beat the crap out of hundreds of enemies. Sieges are raw like the rest of the game, but it doesn't change the excitement when you cower behind a shield, trying to avoid merciless barrage of arrows.… Expand
  78. Foxtrotss
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Games in this category usually boring in the late and mid-game but this game is being better and better every hour. Great RPG game with a fantastic mod variety and quality.
  79. EnesUgw
    Mar 11, 2021
    8
    Perfect game.But graphics is bad for 2010 and scenario should have been stronger.
  80. elefsar
    Apr 22, 2021
    9
    A very new game play and wonderful system. Old game but a legend. Who hasn't spend hours.
  81. Bushido95
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    В своё время это было что-то действительно амбициозное и у неё были все шансы, чтоб стать одной из самых значимых игр в истории.
    Большая карта, огромные по масштабу сражения сопоставимые с серией Total War, но в отличии от неё ты лично принимал участие в бою.
    Много часов было проведено в игре и я был бы рад поставить игре 9 баллов, но множество багов и не доведенные до ума механики, а    В своё время это было что-то действительно амбициозное и у неё были все шансы, чтоб стать одной из самых значимых игр в истории.
    Большая карта, огромные по масштабу сражения сопоставимые с серией Total War, но в отличии от неё ты лично принимал участие в бою.
    Много часов было проведено в игре и я был бы рад поставить игре 9 баллов, но множество багов и не доведенные до ума механики, а также баланс который со временем ломался сильно подпортило впечатление.    … Expand
  82. 34m2121
    Jul 3, 2022
    8
    Warband has a special place in turkısh players heart. Is this game has a good scenario? NO. Is this game has a good main quest? NO it doesnt have.However. Warband is a wonderful sandbox game. You can do whatever you want.You can create your own kingdom or can o join a kingdom if you want, you can be trader. what about combat system? even combat system is very simple its satisfying evenWarband has a special place in turkısh players heart. Is this game has a good scenario? NO. Is this game has a good main quest? NO it doesnt have.However. Warband is a wonderful sandbox game. You can do whatever you want.You can create your own kingdom or can o join a kingdom if you want, you can be trader. what about combat system? even combat system is very simple its satisfying even today its not feels bad.… Expand
  83. Attila16
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    Excellent game, the possibilities are almost limitless. Probably one of the best role playing games.
  84. JackPlack
    Jan 14, 2022
    9
    Mods + conversions + mods + next conversions + (...) = hundreds or thousands of hours.
    Game is not perfect but many ways better and unique than other games.
    Only m&b2 could be better, but for now i miss a specially hi fantasy conversions.
  85. IdleSpace
    Apr 21, 2022
    7
    Песочница, которая могла бы быть отличной, если бы не целая куча недоработок всех планов.
    А так, гнилая цыпленок снизила мораль всего отряда.
    УПД на 100 часов: ИИ просто невыносимо туп... Собсно, он и отбил окончательно желание продолжать играть.    Песочница, которая могла бы быть отличной, если бы не целая куча недоработок всех планов.
    А так, гнилая цыпленок снизила мораль всего отряда.
    УПД на 100 часов: ИИ просто невыносимо туп... Собсно, он и отбил окончательно желание продолжать играть.
  86. Another_Moon
    Dec 25, 2021
    10
    Сколько часов в ней проведено.. Всё сделано довольно хорошо и интересно. ten of ten
  87. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !
  88. GameGamers
    Jan 31, 2022
    10
    Gameplay and mechanics are good but graphics can be improved.Mods are good.The game likes a story. 100.
  89. PYTH00
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Year 2023 but the game is still perfect if you install 1,2 mods on it, it would be a perfect game, both system friendly and a game that does not age according to years
  90. 44yigit1905
    Jun 17, 2022
    10
    A legendary game that can make lovers of politics, war and medieval times addicted to it.
  91. umutlb
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    kitlesi eskimiş ve azalmış olsa da hala türünün en iyisi ve taş gibi bir oyun(allah)
  92. ZID346
    Apr 2, 2023
    7
    I understand what was the budget and size of the company that created this game, but the graphics definitely did not look like from 2010. The combat and mission system, as well as the idea itself, is very interesting and innovative. Good game.
  93. DiabloMbleHater
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    The first game I downloaded to the computer, the game of my childhood, I still enters in play multiplayer sometimes, I love you mount & blade...
  94. krlwarkrl
    Jul 16, 2022
    10
    10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 point !
  95. Erenst
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Fight 10/10
    Mechanics 6/10
    Battle 8/10
    Siege 9/10
    Graphics 10/10
    Lord's 4/10
    King's 7/10
    mod's 10/10
  96. PenetratorGod
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Many years after its release, it's still a much better game than Bannerlord. As long as this game exists, it's unlikely that Bannerlord will really get a chance. The developers are so visionless and lazy that the game they made in 2010 still looks better than the game they made in 2022, and that's a serious problem. I don't think I'll be excited about any other game from Taleworlds afterMany years after its release, it's still a much better game than Bannerlord. As long as this game exists, it's unlikely that Bannerlord will really get a chance. The developers are so visionless and lazy that the game they made in 2010 still looks better than the game they made in 2022, and that's a serious problem. I don't think I'll be excited about any other game from Taleworlds after this, and they probably won't even try to develop another game, because Bannerlord took them 10 years to develop, and the result is a mediocre game that relies on mods to fill it out. But what they forgot is that the same was true for Warband. The developers also never bothered to write a story for the single player campaign in Bannerlord. Their only concern was to make an online game. But that's also true for Warband. In short, everything Bannerlord has to offer, Warband already gave to players years ago.… Expand
  97. Multeciisavar
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    If your computer is bad and you want to play medieval game, this game is perfect. But if your computer is good, you should play Bannerlord.

    Eğer ki bilgisayarınız kötüyse ve ortaçağ oyunu oynamak istiyorsanız bu oyun mükemmel. Ama bilgisayarınız iyiyse Bannerlord oynamalısınız.
  98. mucahitduran19
    Nov 9, 2022
    10
    My childhood favorite game . Oh man this game is awesome because maybe the first RPG-Action- Strategy of game world. Thank you for everything . Also this game of Turk's game.
  99. speeq
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well
  100. arllda
    Feb 4, 2023
    6
    I played a lot with crack, but I bought it from steam to support game makers. My pc is bad, but it's not enough to get 10fps from warband, you still get it from steam, maybe it's a problem with my pc
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#53 Best PC Game of 2010
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#11 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#7 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. PALGN
    80
    Although there is still room for improvement, Warband's excellent combat system, respectable multiplayer and a lifespan that will prove to be a total timesink means that the game is well worth the USD$29.99 price tag on Steam. Fans of the action RPG genre and medieval games in general would do well to pick this one up.
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  2. RPG Fan
    80
    All in all, Mount and Blade: Warband is a great game, even despite its flaws. The overall concept is satisfying, and with a more heavyweight publisher behind the team at TaleWorlds, this is one game that could be absolutely great.
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  3. GameStar
    68
    On the one hand, there are the open world and the freedom to do what you want to do, on the other hand, the world is lifeless. It's a great game for some people, but the opposite for most.
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