Mount & Blade

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 569 Ratings

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  1. RobertD.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Great Game, Must play and possibly the best StrategyRPG of the year!
  2. GergelyB
    Dec 8, 2009
    8
    As many have said it, this game can be bland at times (towns / villages / castles / quests after a while get really repetitive), there are small problems with the engine (collision bugs, and the famous "mountain-climbing horsemen") However, the combat system still really shines. The excitement of riding into battle knowing that all it takes are 2 or 3 "lucky" hits from your opponents to As many have said it, this game can be bland at times (towns / villages / castles / quests after a while get really repetitive), there are small problems with the engine (collision bugs, and the famous "mountain-climbing horsemen") However, the combat system still really shines. The excitement of riding into battle knowing that all it takes are 2 or 3 "lucky" hits from your opponents to take you out is unparalelled. The castle siege is bland, indeed. I mean, who in their right mind would attack a castle with just one siege tower or ladder? To the complaints about this however. You call yourself gamers, but can't adapt to a simple challenge that a game offers to you? Maybe try using your head a bit. You know, charging up that ladder headlessly isn't the only option - here's a tip: get a force weighted towards archers, tell them to hold position, get a crossbow / bow yourself, shoot down most of the defending army's archery force and THEN storm the walls. I guarantee, you won't be slaughtered like ducks then. I reckon most of those who gave this game a bad review didn't even try to work around it's flaws, while it's entirely possible. I recommend!… Expand
  3. JetLi
    Mar 30, 2009
    6
    The game came out as a barebone; bland without salt n pepper. I'd have loved it with fish sauce and more chili sauce to it, but alas. It lacks several important things such as diplomacy which is very weak, story which is almost nonexistent, good graphics which is aging, multiplayer which has none of that for a strategy game or even roleplay. The most frustrating area of this game is The game came out as a barebone; bland without salt n pepper. I'd have loved it with fish sauce and more chili sauce to it, but alas. It lacks several important things such as diplomacy which is very weak, story which is almost nonexistent, good graphics which is aging, multiplayer which has none of that for a strategy game or even roleplay. The most frustrating area of this game is the sieging process. Helplessly getting slaughtered and butchered while trying to fight at the wall on a one ladder is no amusement. The only strength of the game lies with its cavalry gameplay, but still, the excitement fades rather quickly. For an indie, it offers a well deserved entertainment to the new player, but for us more experienced gamers, little. Credits should go to the well talented modders NOT the makers as the game strongly relies itself to the modding phase.… Expand
  4. VersusT.
    Jan 3, 2009
    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.
  5. MarkE
    Feb 2, 2009
    9
    Great game. There's actually a fair degree of depth to the game as you learn it but it presents it in a fun easy to enjoy way. It's been a while since I've played a game that could reproduce that time travel affect where you check the clock and wonder where the heck those 6 hours just went. It's definitely not a game for everybody though, if you don't want to be a Great game. There's actually a fair degree of depth to the game as you learn it but it presents it in a fun easy to enjoy way. It's been a while since I've played a game that could reproduce that time travel affect where you check the clock and wonder where the heck those 6 hours just went. It's definitely not a game for everybody though, if you don't want to be a character in a medieval world than don't play it. If you're looking just for a hack and slash don't play, it's a big part of it but the rest will drive you nuts, if you're looking for an rts it's probably not for you also. It's very nice. That said the quality is there, they're not super advanced graphics but they're done well enough and the animations are bang on which is so much more important. The audio is great also. I love this game and for the amount of fun I've gotten from it I almost feel bad for having got it on sale on steam.… Expand
  6. Hinotori
    Oct 2, 2008
    6
    The phrase "niche title" was created to define games like this. Mount and Blade has already achieved a cult following, and, like many other cult classics, features some amazing features along with some crippling issues. Of all the positive things that could be said about Mount and Blade, the titular mounted combat stands out above the rest. Nowhere else will you find mounted combat The phrase "niche title" was created to define games like this. Mount and Blade has already achieved a cult following, and, like many other cult classics, features some amazing features along with some crippling issues. Of all the positive things that could be said about Mount and Blade, the titular mounted combat stands out above the rest. Nowhere else will you find mounted combat handled this well and as entertainingly. On the negative side, the game contains a relatively bland and harshly unforgiving environment (proponents will cite this as "realism") as well as some mind-blowingly unintuitive mechanics. Mount and Blade is extremely newbie-unfriendly, as there is little to no indication as to how dangerous many of your enemies are. An inexperienced solo-adventurer without troops is guaranteed to have a short life. Some mechanics are curiously inconvenient, like the inability to sleep in a town if one is not a nobleman. Others are downright maddening, like the frequent inability of one's character to withdraw completely from combat even if the character is mounted and his or her opponents are not. The openness is a double-edged sword. On one hand, the freedom can be invigorating, with several potential avenues for success including trading, looting, participation in the arena, and vassalage. The openness can be completely overwhelming to a newcomer, however; a new character enters the world with literally no objectives whatsoever. I have been following the game since .6-.7 and while it has improved greatly in many areas (most notably the graphics which are fantastic for such a low-budget indie production), other areas have remained completely stagnant. As it has now finally reached gold, it is unlikely to change drastically and will remain a quirky, enjoyable title to get out whenever one feels a craving for what it does best.… Expand
  7. ChrisS
    Sep 21, 2008
    9
    If you look at the game as an RPG and not a hack n slash, it's well worth your time.
  8. MaxF
    Sep 21, 2008
    8
    The most remarkable thing about this game is that it was created by two people, a husband and wife team. This game exists because of their passion for game design and their many, many hours of hard work. I am not affiliated with the company, mind you, I just know the backstory because a friend of mine interviewed them for GamerGod/OGX a few years ago, and was so energized by the The most remarkable thing about this game is that it was created by two people, a husband and wife team. This game exists because of their passion for game design and their many, many hours of hard work. I am not affiliated with the company, mind you, I just know the backstory because a friend of mine interviewed them for GamerGod/OGX a few years ago, and was so energized by the earnestness and grassroots nature of their effort that he evangelized the title to everyone he knew. It worked. I gave it a whirl and, graphics not withstanding, was very impressed. No, it's not Oblivion. No, it's not Titan Quest. If you are disappointed by that, then you are probably under the age of 25 and have no context for your critique. The fact of the matter is that Mount and Blade pulls off mechanics that millions of dollars worth of market research and computer sciences have failed to produce (for one reason or another) in twenty years. If there is any justice in the world, the man and woman responsible for this will be hired by Bethesda and made Game Directors for Oblivion Online (the game I dream about at night). Sadly, there is little justice in the world and this will likely never happen. Instead, the ignorant (like some of my contemporaries here in the comments section of MC.com) will likely ignore this title because it is "ugly" and continue to play the same game over and over (read: Warhammer Online or Diablo, or whatever). I'm giving this game an 8 because it is not perfect. Obviously, it would have been nice to see an Unreal Engine used or something of that nature, but I fully understand why this wasn't possible. Nevertheless, I like to vote on an absolute and objective scale and not one that makes allowances for situational data. That said, the fact that everything aside from the graphics is so amazingly engrossing and well-thought out still warrants a very, very high rating.… Expand
  9. IulianM.
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    For an indi game, Moun and Blade deserves praise, there for I give it a 10 out of 10. The sheer splendor of the mounted combat surpasses every big budget game to date, and it's been doing so since the first beta release in 2005, when Bethesda was trying to come up with reasons that Oblivion will not have mounted combat. Mount and Blade is well worth the 22 Euros it costs, and the For an indi game, Moun and Blade deserves praise, there for I give it a 10 out of 10. The sheer splendor of the mounted combat surpasses every big budget game to date, and it's been doing so since the first beta release in 2005, when Bethesda was trying to come up with reasons that Oblivion will not have mounted combat. Mount and Blade is well worth the 22 Euros it costs, and the people that got it for 15 while it was still in beta got just about the best deal for a game they could ever get.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. SergioG
    May 20, 2009
    9
    Played the demo of this game to test it out, I have to say at the beginning I thought it was just another fail RPG. But the game made me change my mind. In this game you are just thrown into the world and do as you please. Be it helping people to hunting down bad guys to doing arena matches. There is just so much to do in this game and as sad and anti-social as it sounds it just feels Played the demo of this game to test it out, I have to say at the beginning I thought it was just another fail RPG. But the game made me change my mind. In this game you are just thrown into the world and do as you please. Be it helping people to hunting down bad guys to doing arena matches. There is just so much to do in this game and as sad and anti-social as it sounds it just feels like your really inside another world. This game isn't for everyone how ever, there is alot of reading to do since there isn't any talking in the game apart from those funny taunts from enemies. Graphics are just fine, I prefer gameplay over graphics and this game is just what I've been looking for. A real legendary RPG, if you're like me... you'll be buying this game after the first ten minutes of the demo.… Expand
  12. HunterB
    Aug 2, 2009
    9
    It's actually most like the Total War series, without the campaign mode, and where you actually play one of the characters on the field during battles. Most fun I've had in a game in ages. Game review sites have overlooked this game because it's graphics are a little ordinary...I didn't see anything difficult getting into this game at all. The AI's a little It's actually most like the Total War series, without the campaign mode, and where you actually play one of the characters on the field during battles. Most fun I've had in a game in ages. Game review sites have overlooked this game because it's graphics are a little ordinary...I didn't see anything difficult getting into this game at all. The AI's a little retarded, though...like running into walls/invisible walls on side of map and get stuck...altho those make great for a crouched lance mwaha.… Expand
  13. 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.
  14. ClementiS.
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    This game is incredible. IT is so new and different from any other RPG I played. My personal game of the year.
  15. krazyJ
    Nov 8, 2008
    8
    The graphics, lack of interesting quests and lack of any storyline at all, really weighs the game down. but the awesome combat system and the constantly changing world in which you are playing in weighs out the ugly parts and brings the game to shine.
  16. PatrickClemmensen
    Dec 2, 2008
    10
    Its an awsom game, iv played it almost from the time were they start making the game, and i have seen the improvements to the game. its really worth buying.
    I would go as fare to say its one of a kind, Before i startet playing this game i was always complaining about ther wasent a game like this with that much freedom.
    Enjoy it.
  17. Temujjin
    Oct 2, 2008
    9
    For what it is, this game is amazing. Sure the AI can be horrible and the graphics are dated, but when a game is this fun and addictive who cares. I've been playing the game for about a year now and have been able to see it grow and expand under the development of its large fan community and it's relatively tiny development team. Yes, this game is an independent game that pretty For what it is, this game is amazing. Sure the AI can be horrible and the graphics are dated, but when a game is this fun and addictive who cares. I've been playing the game for about a year now and have been able to see it grow and expand under the development of its large fan community and it's relatively tiny development team. Yes, this game is an independent game that pretty much just got picked up by Paradox as a publisher. The combat is both fun and challenging to master (especially horse archery), the overall game play is addictive, and there is a gargantuan host of modders who have been working with this game for a few years and will help to improve it even more. If you're looking for a fun game to last you a long time, want to try something new or just want to help independent game developers out then definitely check this game out.… Expand
  18. JoelBem
    Dec 9, 2008
    8
    Great game, hopefully the developers can get support and upgrade this game even more. Gameplay is awsome prob one of the best, but there is 2 major flaws which are noticable. First of is the Story well there is none, which some people may like as you can create the story, making this one of the most free roaming games ever. But some people need some guidelines or what not. The second downGreat game, hopefully the developers can get support and upgrade this game even more. Gameplay is awsome prob one of the best, but there is 2 major flaws which are noticable. First of is the Story well there is none, which some people may like as you can create the story, making this one of the most free roaming games ever. But some people need some guidelines or what not. The second down fall is sometimes the game can go slow and also say if you have a party of 50 and you get defeated, and get takin prisonier well, your 50 men are gone unless you think you can take on the army again and get them back its impossible to get them.
    But enough with the flaws. The high point is the combat its fun, and sometimes with mods you can have up to 1000 men on a screen in your right in the middle. Also there are plenty of mods    … Expand
  19. EricH.
    Oct 7, 2008
    9
    Kaarel got it right. Not a pretty game, but real role playing. Be a toady for the lords or be a bandit. The story doesn't lead you. You must make the story. A bad choice in combat means losing what you've spent hours building up. What other game has a level of reality like that. The combat has to be experienced. It cannot be explained. Try the demo.
  20. Josh
    Oct 8, 2008
    10
    Incredibly addicting and the large community based around the game gives you ample opportunities to find some of the incredible mods for the game.
  21. RegG.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    Probably the best PC game I have ever played. The combat just doesn't get boring, and while the rest of the game may just be an excuse for the combat, it has that playability and fun factor that just seems missing from most modern games. If only other developers focused on producing good gameplay first and foremost, and worried about graphicssoundother cosmetics once the gameplay was Probably the best PC game I have ever played. The combat just doesn't get boring, and while the rest of the game may just be an excuse for the combat, it has that playability and fun factor that just seems missing from most modern games. If only other developers focused on producing good gameplay first and foremost, and worried about graphicssoundother cosmetics once the gameplay was right, we'd have much better games across the board. But then maybe we'd be too busy playing to buy new ones ?… Expand
  22. KelR.
    Sep 20, 2008
    10
    I love the game! Thank You TaleWorlds for making a medieval RPG without: magic, witches, warlocks, dragons, trolls, elves, fairies, goblins, ghouls, and all that GARBAGE. I've waited 20 years for someone to make this game and it's finally hear! Bravo, community SUPPORT THIS GAME!
  23. WidowMaker
    Sep 20, 2008
    8
    The ratings of 1 and 10 so far on this game, are both wide of the mark somewhat, in my opinion Whilst M&B does not boast superb Graphics, brilliant AI or cutting edge gameplay...it is fiendishly addictive, and with the modding community thriving, I can see myself playing it for a while yet. Quite how Orion can comment on 'Empires Total War' when only a trailer or two has been The ratings of 1 and 10 so far on this game, are both wide of the mark somewhat, in my opinion Whilst M&B does not boast superb Graphics, brilliant AI or cutting edge gameplay...it is fiendishly addictive, and with the modding community thriving, I can see myself playing it for a while yet. Quite how Orion can comment on 'Empires Total War' when only a trailer or two has been made available, is quite beyond me, although I am also looking forward to that. As an indie release, M&B is quality, but not anywhere near as polished as a large gaming company release (which is to be expected of course!).… Expand
  24. AlexV.
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    Terrific fun, a bit like elite it gives you freedom to do as you wish, and the combat is excellent. Swear fealty to a king or back an usurper, or even try to carve out your own kingdom. My favourite moment was holding off an enemy siege on my castle and ending up completely covered in (the enemies) blood.
  25. DrokDrok
    Sep 22, 2008
    10
    Rpg, medival tactical battel, trade simulation, best combat simulation since severance bod, absolutely free world, party-member interaction etc. etc. etc... what can I say: finally somebody didn't bother coming up with the hottest latest best fancy whatsoever grafical cinematic wonder cgi that is outdated 3 month after release but instead took the time of development to create Rpg, medival tactical battel, trade simulation, best combat simulation since severance bod, absolutely free world, party-member interaction etc. etc. etc... what can I say: finally somebody didn't bother coming up with the hottest latest best fancy whatsoever grafical cinematic wonder cgi that is outdated 3 month after release but instead took the time of development to create something more persistent: this will be played when no one remembers shadermodel 3 or GeForce9x ... Its about gameplay and fun, not about a mindless hardware stresstest! Perfect!… Expand
  26. StuR.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    If you can get past the 2005-esque graphics you'll find some of the best gameplay mechanics to grace the PC. Truly a victory for Indie devs everywhere this game has truly come through to provide one of the most addictive and exciting games ever. In terms of the medieval combat system M&B has no peer, it requires a huge amount of skill and timing, but it pulls it off beautifully, If you can get past the 2005-esque graphics you'll find some of the best gameplay mechanics to grace the PC. Truly a victory for Indie devs everywhere this game has truly come through to provide one of the most addictive and exciting games ever. In terms of the medieval combat system M&B has no peer, it requires a huge amount of skill and timing, but it pulls it off beautifully, giving the player far more control and a far greater challenge than any other game of its type. It really puts the combat in Oblivion to shame. Although the game itself is a tad buggy, doesn't have a true central-story, and is perhaps a little lacking on the graphics side of things, the overall experience of this truly open sandbox is amazing. I've been with it since the beta and loved every minute of it. Ps - if in doubt try the demo, its essentially the whole game, but you'll be capped to level 8 until you purchase a key, this should give you plenty of time to see if the game is for you and you won't have to d/l anything extra if you decide to keep playing.… Expand
  27. Kaarel
    Sep 30, 2008
    9
    Got it on Friday. Next thing I remember, is waking up on Monday morning. Don't know what happened but it was awesome! Highly addicting, I mean HIGHLY! It is awesome riding with your king's party battering down foes, capturing enemy lords and demanding ransoms from their families, being assigned a lord of a poor, small hamlet in a war-torn border region, slowly building it up Got it on Friday. Next thing I remember, is waking up on Monday morning. Don't know what happened but it was awesome! Highly addicting, I mean HIGHLY! It is awesome riding with your king's party battering down foes, capturing enemy lords and demanding ransoms from their families, being assigned a lord of a poor, small hamlet in a war-torn border region, slowly building it up into a prosperous village. Even the inevitable loss of your entire army in a hopeless battle and you being imprisoned can be fun, traveling around the kingdom looking for recruits to refill your army and seeing them advance day by day is a nice refreshment. This all however, pales in comparison to the combat. This is hands-down the BEST medieval-style combat I know. It feels even better than Might&Magic Dark Messiah (even though the game was overhyped, melee combat did own), and a lot better than Oblivion. It just feels so nice riding with your lance down among your fellow knights, breaking the line of advancing footmen. Archery is also pretty awesome, if you know how to do it. The emphasis is of course on mounted combat, as that was the main style in medieval Europe. Why do so many games of that time focus solely on infantry? There are some bugs, the graphics are weak, quests are monotonous, but all of these can be changed by modding. Overall, I highly recommend it (not if you have to write a paper and the deadline is somewhere in the next month, of course).… Expand
  28. IeuanS
    Oct 27, 2009
    9
    An awesome game and won with great gameplay and relitavly good graphics. you ca do what you want without some stupid computer turning round and stopping you. A brilliant game to play to just waste however. However that is what it is. A time waster game, if you are buying this because you are looking forward to an action packed fun filled game I wouldn;t bother. This is purely a game to An awesome game and won with great gameplay and relitavly good graphics. you ca do what you want without some stupid computer turning round and stopping you. A brilliant game to play to just waste however. However that is what it is. A time waster game, if you are buying this because you are looking forward to an action packed fun filled game I wouldn;t bother. This is purely a game to play when you want just a bit of fun or your bored or even that you don't want to play really intense gaming. But overall I recommend the buy.… Expand
  29. PavelShekurov
    Feb 3, 2009
    9
    The feel of medieval combat is so smooth and intuitive, it's amazingly addifcting. Yes, the storyline is thin and kinda boring after a while, but the tactical combat is so exhilarating, you'll be looking for battles just for the heck of it. A bargain for the gaming value.
  30. Damian
    Mar 3, 2009
    9
    This game has something called awesome gameplay, which a lot of pretty games lack these days. And the graphics are not bad at all, they could be improved but I find them good. and it has a lot of graphical configurations that can be adjusted. I have played oblivion a lot, and in my opinion this game is so much more fun, the complex dynamics of the battles completely hooked me up. They did This game has something called awesome gameplay, which a lot of pretty games lack these days. And the graphics are not bad at all, they could be improved but I find them good. and it has a lot of graphical configurations that can be adjusted. I have played oblivion a lot, and in my opinion this game is so much more fun, the complex dynamics of the battles completely hooked me up. They did a good job, and they are still working to improve it. Also there seems to be a big modding community working on great mods.… Expand
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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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