Mount & Blade

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 569 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 471 out of 569
  2. Mixed: 66 out of 569
  3. Negative: 32 out of 569

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. threeoftendie
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Это одна из первых игр моего детства. И, несмотря на возраст и недостатки, о которых я сейчас узнаю от других, она не кажется мне плохой
  3. nexus151196
    Jul 18, 2021
    8
    Знаковая игра из детства , можно стать - кем угодно. Боёвка и картинка - конечно кривые, но играть - очень интересно.
  4. MatikTheSeventh
    Oct 10, 2020
    8
    One of the best medieval life and battle games out there. Building your own army and fighting alongside it in a real time battle was a great experience. The swordplay and weapons make sense, and are very intuitive.

    While not without its cons, the game is addictive and very fun to play.
  5. Desperator
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра всех времён.Нравится всё в игре.
  6. Makras
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    That was the best strategy game of 2008 in my opinion open world was greate make
  7. Zesu
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    Я играл в эту игру ещё в 2014 уже тогда ночами не спал. Потом попробовал другие модули... Поставили огнем и мечом и опять сон долой.... После был модуль star wars conquest ситуация повторилась.... Прошло несколько лет. И в 2019 захотелось вспомнить былое и вот ещё +70 часов игры. Просто клас. Рекомендую!!!Я играл в эту игру ещё в 2014 уже тогда ночами не спал. Потом попробовал другие модули... Поставили огнем и мечом и опять сон долой.... После был модуль star wars conquest ситуация повторилась.... Прошло несколько лет. И в 2019 захотелось вспомнить былое и вот ещё +70 часов игры. Просто клас. Рекомендую!!!
  8. aralath
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    Very good and addictive game for its time. I do not know how many hours I spent playing it.
  9. Strife32
    Nov 20, 2017
    10
    Ахуительная игра! Скоро выйдет вторая часть, и она тоже будет ахуительная!) Все кто не играл, играть обязательно. Даже спустя 10 лет с релиза она лучше современных высеров игроиндустрии!
  10. JellyBeansJar
    May 4, 2015
    10
    Perfect in almost every way. Deep, rewarding, challenging, plain fun and more. The graphics may be lackluster, but who cares- there are graphic improvement mods. Played this for around 60-70 hours in a month, bought some other games but always came back. Almost guilty I got it free from GOG.
  11. PshycoPatrol
    Feb 17, 2014
    10
    Personally I love the game one of the best I have played. I would say its a must play. The combat is very exciting and full of action.The single player Campaign is really unique and fun and fresh.The rush of joining your men in battle is Awesome. Giving a more interactive experience.I feel that Mount And Blade has Bags full of potential and could make heads turn in the future. I see a bigPersonally I love the game one of the best I have played. I would say its a must play. The combat is very exciting and full of action.The single player Campaign is really unique and fun and fresh.The rush of joining your men in battle is Awesome. Giving a more interactive experience.I feel that Mount And Blade has Bags full of potential and could make heads turn in the future. I see a big future for Mount And Blade and really hope that becomes a reality… Expand
  12. HectorofTroy
    Feb 6, 2014
    10
    Mount and Blade played with some of the best mods is insanely fun! Undoubtedly, one of the best games I have played to date.. This game is a hidden gem of gold. If you like the genre and still don't have it, make no mistake and grab it right now.

    Can't wait for Mount and Blade 2 to come out!
  13. Harlehus
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    Best medieval open-world RPG there is. With a little imagination and love for the Dark Ages you'll play this game for hundreds of hours. There's also an extensive modding community, the best one i've ever encountered.
  14. paradoxon
    Nov 30, 2013
    8
    just recently discovered this diamond amongst indie games and i love it. The by far best mounted combat sim (not RPG) i have ever seen. Don't expect pretty graphics or a compelling storyline, but if you're into realistic medieval combat this is the Game you are looking for.
    I would give it a 10/10 but M&B:Warband is even better and i'm missing a multiplayer mode which allows you not only    just recently discovered this diamond amongst indie games and i love it. The by far best mounted combat sim (not RPG) i have ever seen. Don't expect pretty graphics or a compelling storyline, but if you're into realistic medieval combat this is the Game you are looking for.
    I would give it a 10/10 but M&B:Warband is even better and i'm missing a multiplayer mode which allows you not only to play the combat but also a campaign in coop.    … Expand
  15. Meevious
    Oct 22, 2013
    10
    A truly original, well thought out and polished game. Gameplay is solid, deep and engaging. Combat is visceral and makes sense. The tutorial doesn't cover anything but the basics, so there are a lot of nice surprises. I played for a year before I realised it was possible to control my troops.

    The graphics are barebones, but the design is good. The character generator is without    A truly original, well thought out and polished game. Gameplay is solid, deep and engaging. Combat is visceral and makes sense. The tutorial doesn't cover anything but the basics, so there are a lot of nice surprises. I played for a year before I realised it was possible to control my troops.

    The graphics are barebones, but the design is good. The character generator is without parallel. The weather is well executed. The randomly generated maps are a pleasure to explore and to strategically exploit. There is a lot going on on the campaign map and the battle map, but load times are virtually nonexistent.

    The mod community is the best you'll find anywhere, producing countless excellent full conversions. If you have any minor problem with the game, they've probably fixed it.

    I got this game expecting a low budget Elder Scrolls, but it's original, it's huge and it's brimming with kinds of satisfaction that no other game can offer.    … Expand
  16. KebabRemover
    Sep 27, 2013
    10
    This game is so addicting! it's hard to get bored when you have a world, not to mention all of the mods avaliable for free(there are are of mods to improve gameplay, improve graphics, etc.). This game is fresh, there are not many games to compare this with. Wether you are a RTS or FPS fan, this game is definately worth.
  17. TheGamer31
    Aug 7, 2013
    8
    While this game is a masterpiece, Warband does everything better. But I'm not here to talk about Warband, this game is very addicting and fun in every way from the micromanagement and trade to the fighting and strategy.
  18. Damascus
    Jun 6, 2013
    10
    While this game is a bit limited in scope, it is by far the best first-person medieval combat simulator ever made. It obviously didn't live up to the vision of the designer in terms of making the fiction come alive, but for being best in class (even if it was only one of them) it deserve the highest mark.
  19. 5hassay
    Jun 13, 2012
    8
    Really entertaining sandbox fantasy game for around $10 USD. Sandbox fun. Epic first-person battles. Castle seiges are decent. The persisent aspect is good. Battles with mounted soldiers can be severely annoying and makes you want to turn the game off. One annoying combat bug. Nice RPG aspects. Although a novelty game, its distributed long enough to keep you entertained long enough.Really entertaining sandbox fantasy game for around $10 USD. Sandbox fun. Epic first-person battles. Castle seiges are decent. The persisent aspect is good. Battles with mounted soldiers can be severely annoying and makes you want to turn the game off. One annoying combat bug. Nice RPG aspects. Although a novelty game, its distributed long enough to keep you entertained long enough. Patience is required. Some system bugs (ex. occasionally crashes on exit). Supposedly there are a lot of good mods.… Expand
  20. James9075
    Apr 26, 2012
    8
    this is a great game. the graphics are sub-par even for '08, but the fighting system is so well done it was almost exactly copied by skyrim. the game goes in depth letting you interact with lords and own land, also letting you siege castles, and take prisoners later to be sold. there is a matter of unrealism and finnicky controls to deal with, along with the grinding nature of certainthis is a great game. the graphics are sub-par even for '08, but the fighting system is so well done it was almost exactly copied by skyrim. the game goes in depth letting you interact with lords and own land, also letting you siege castles, and take prisoners later to be sold. there is a matter of unrealism and finnicky controls to deal with, along with the grinding nature of certain quests. the horses simply refuse to speed up/slow down properly and can ride up 60 degree slopes though not without a speed disadvantage which plays a heavy role in the combat system, and one of the quests involves taking 5-7 men at the lowest level and grinding their stats until they become high level seargants. it took me 16 days game time, which is only counted inbetween every 3 sessions, which IRL was about 3-4 hours. it is worth it though if you are trying to become a vassal or gain the favor of a lord.… Expand
  21. DrCola
    Nov 23, 2011
    10
    This game has a unique expierience, hard to get going and learn, a large learning curve, but once you get it going its REALLY COOL. but the problem arises that you can kill entire armys with just an axe and a ladder, then you realize the game consists of the same missions, the same content, the same invasions, but for some reason it never gets old and you continue to massacre endless enemy armys.
  22. Merz
    Oct 6, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Character was the best, xbow skills, bow skills, 2 handed sword skills, riding skills, Reached level 40 and have conquered all but 10 castles/town(s). I only wish one thing, I want a bodyguard that I can customise, but hey they added that kinda stuff in fire and sword so hey.… Expand
  23. DeGreZet
    Sep 29, 2011
    8
    Very good RPG strategy, nice fight system. M&B is very extended game and you can play as you want. Battles in game is no bad bat can be better because sometimes is too boring. I really like this because i like good RPG and goo strategy game, M&B is great connection. Game play is great but game have too many bugs and this have too ugly graphics. I advice this game RPG fans and my rate is 7,7/10
  24. CriticalTrout
    Jul 30, 2011
    9
    Like the majority of users, i dont think this game is half-assed atall. Its momentum based combat system is fast paced and unique, there is a large variety of things to do, if you actually try to raise an army and I dont see the seige mode as a huge problem, because if their archers are taking your men out as they climb the ladder, put it upon yourself to kill them with a bow, and if youLike the majority of users, i dont think this game is half-assed atall. Its momentum based combat system is fast paced and unique, there is a large variety of things to do, if you actually try to raise an army and I dont see the seige mode as a huge problem, because if their archers are taking your men out as they climb the ladder, put it upon yourself to kill them with a bow, and if you dont have a ranged weapon with you, then why are you even seiging a castle? Duhhhhhhh, theres gona be nooooo archers guarding the walls. Get an f'ing clue retards, the game does have many flaws, I admit, but some of the accused flaws are not the games, they are yours. Learn to play.… Expand
  25. Koo
    Jan 31, 2011
    10
    Excellent game, easy to get in to. Mount & Blade had me hooked from the beginning - with its classical hand-drawn artwork and rousing classical music. Also, unlike most games, the training section of the game is superb and well worth playing through. Mount and Blade is a fairly compact game (604 MB download from Steam) and runs stable in 64-bit Windows (e.g. Windows 7 x64 or Vista x64).Excellent game, easy to get in to. Mount & Blade had me hooked from the beginning - with its classical hand-drawn artwork and rousing classical music. Also, unlike most games, the training section of the game is superb and well worth playing through. Mount and Blade is a fairly compact game (604 MB download from Steam) and runs stable in 64-bit Windows (e.g. Windows 7 x64 or Vista x64). While the graphics in M&B are a bit pedestrian, the gameplay and music are thrilling and addicting. If you can look beyond the screenshots, give the demo a try (it's free and a fairly quick download). If you like Strategy RPG's, this might be your new favorite.… Expand
  26. Hubert
    Nov 21, 2010
    10
    I just purchased this game a few days ago and let me tell you, it's amazing. The entire experience is wonderful. The horseback combat is intense. The game is great, trust me I own over 300 games. My review is based on the total package.
  27. WilliamE
    Jan 19, 2010
    10
    Mount&blade has had me hooked for years now whether i am playing the native game or the many mods the community has made
  28. VictorR
    Jan 6, 2010
    10
    Great game! Very entertaining, offering a good mix of strategy and action, but ultimately simply entertaining to play. Well worth more than worth my purchase. Can't wait for the next one!
  29. JulianJ-W
    Jan 3, 2010
    10
    Very good game, even though the graphics are not the best, the gameplay really brings out the best of it.
  30. VictorJ
    Dec 30, 2009
    9
    At first a bit confusing but after messing with the interface, options and a little trial and error, this is a magnificent game. Yeah, the visuals are indeed lacking but the game itself is well made. Well done, Paradox Interactive. P.S. Hopefully they're working on a sequel.
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Awards & Rankings

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#73 Best PC Game of 2008
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
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#13 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    88
    A Medieval action RPG with a great battle system, and there are many ways you can play the game. The game doesn't have a storyline, which is why it becomes a bit boring and pointless after a while, but it does have many good mods and they will keep the game fresh. [Sept 2008]
  2. Boomtown
    70
    A fantastic game. It's hampered by a few problems, but nothing major. It provides ground breaking gameplay that I am sure will be imitated by others.
  3. GamePro
    100
    For a game with such a heavy emphasis on medieval combat, Mount & Blade is just shy of perfection.
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