Mount & Blade

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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. 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.
  2. RobertD.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    Great Game, Must play and possibly the best StrategyRPG of the year!
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. MartyJ
    Apr 13, 2009
    10
    For anyone who likes medieval type era games this is a must. Bought it on a whime and haven't looked back in over 1 week of straight gameplay. Has short term and long term goals worthy of strivig for and constantly challenging you in new ways. If your undecided i can recommend you won't regret it.
  13. MattH
    Apr 26, 2009
    10
    This game is unbelievable to play, especially when using one of the amazing mods for it. As is the case with Oblivion, the mods are getting to be as good as the game, and almost make the game not worth playing without them. I give this game a perfect 10, its really really awesome.
  14. RyanR.
    Aug 1, 2009
    10
    Are fancy graphics what makes games 'awesome' these days? -Yes, they can lead to more appeal towards the game, but I personally didn't mind the lackluster model textures in Mount&Blade. The sheer amount of stupid fun this game generated, was almost overwhelming. -The sick, almost perverted pleasure of bashing a fellow combatant in the head with a giant, bone-cleaving axe Are fancy graphics what makes games 'awesome' these days? -Yes, they can lead to more appeal towards the game, but I personally didn't mind the lackluster model textures in Mount&Blade. The sheer amount of stupid fun this game generated, was almost overwhelming. -The sick, almost perverted pleasure of bashing a fellow combatant in the head with a giant, bone-cleaving axe and having him slowly, but surely slump over and fall off his horse never got old. I would go as far as to say that this game will be treasured in my household for years to come. If you are reading reviews in order to decide whether or not to buy this game, take in consideration that the expansion for M&B will be coming out soon, and the models will be updated/replaced, along with some features of the game play itself. Play the demo, and decide for yourself if this game is for you...… Expand
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. Knazawzome
    Nov 6, 2008
    10
    As a palyer from early BETA stages, I have seen this game rise from the smallest little thing to a massive expansive game. The only problem is that the 'decisions' in the beginning of the game lack to make a diffrence during later gameplay when your a fully-pledged knight or a stealthy assasin. Overall; However, the game is Perfect. I suggest it to all people who love old school As a palyer from early BETA stages, I have seen this game rise from the smallest little thing to a massive expansive game. The only problem is that the 'decisions' in the beginning of the game lack to make a diffrence during later gameplay when your a fully-pledged knight or a stealthy assasin. Overall; However, the game is Perfect. I suggest it to all people who love old school RPGs or slashing up those peaseants sand-box style!… Expand
  18. AaronL
    Nov 9, 2008
    10
    If you can ignore the last decade graphics and animation (slightly exaggarated), this game is easily one of the best rpg games ever. Extremely addictive, and really meets what sandbox stands for. If you have been constantly disappointed by the new over hyped games with nothing but flashy graphics, misleading claims and 3000 good critic reviews (while scoring about 2/5 on amazon on the If you can ignore the last decade graphics and animation (slightly exaggarated), this game is easily one of the best rpg games ever. Extremely addictive, and really meets what sandbox stands for. If you have been constantly disappointed by the new over hyped games with nothing but flashy graphics, misleading claims and 3000 good critic reviews (while scoring about 2/5 on amazon on the users side), then this game is for you.… Expand
  19. Novahawk
    Jul 10, 2008
    10
    It's already a demo and a in beta stage. A wonderful game indeed. RPG in the best sense of it all. Very non linear, you can do just about anything you want; steal, negotiate, barter, fight, fight with your army (well done by the way), rule a kingdom of your own and defend it to the last man and much much more.. As I said in the past, graphics are not the most important thing for a It's already a demo and a in beta stage. A wonderful game indeed. RPG in the best sense of it all. Very non linear, you can do just about anything you want; steal, negotiate, barter, fight, fight with your army (well done by the way), rule a kingdom of your own and defend it to the last man and much much more.. As I said in the past, graphics are not the most important thing for a game, and indeed, you'll note on this here. Highly addicting! Mark my word. Try the demo for yourself. You won't be disappointed at all if you've tried RPG before or not. A must have for RPG avid fans. I ended up buying a digital copy of it instead of waiting for its release.… Expand
  20. BrettF.
    Sep 11, 2008
    10
    The combat model is unmatched, and there is a great mod community available. Hard to believe that this game was pulled off by a very small Indie developer team.
  21. 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
  22. Tom
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    So far this is the best game I've played all year. A lot of really innovative gameplay with a ton of depth and replay value.
  23. TelyS.
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    People who focus on the technical short comings of the low budget this game has (the simple graphics, lack of voice acting and a strong storyline) completely miss the point. Its not Oblivion, nor does it want to be, so please stop the comparisons. Apples and oranges. If its anything, its a medieval version of free form space sims like Escape Velocity or Freelancer. Mount and Blade has People who focus on the technical short comings of the low budget this game has (the simple graphics, lack of voice acting and a strong storyline) completely miss the point. Its not Oblivion, nor does it want to be, so please stop the comparisons. Apples and oranges. If its anything, its a medieval version of free form space sims like Escape Velocity or Freelancer. Mount and Blade has incredibly well-tuned combat that is unlike anything else out there. It also has some of the most useful skills I've ever seen put in an RPG, skills that make leveling incredibly addicting. It can be brutally hard when you are low level, but this only makes your future triumphs all the sweeter. This game is an example why PC gaming will always be at the cutting edge.… Expand
  24. SJT*
    Mar 1, 2009
    10
    Mount and blade, is just perfect. Sure, if you look at the graphics, it might look a little bit outdated, but it's actually still more than decent. The lightning and shadow effects are actually well done, and the textures aren't too bad either. So those who complain about graphics, seriously, please use your eyes. Secondly, this game is excellent in gameplay. The amount of Mount and blade, is just perfect. Sure, if you look at the graphics, it might look a little bit outdated, but it's actually still more than decent. The lightning and shadow effects are actually well done, and the textures aren't too bad either. So those who complain about graphics, seriously, please use your eyes. Secondly, this game is excellent in gameplay. The amount of gameplay it offers really is unexpectedly high. Sure, to some people it may just feel like an extended beat 'em up, but if you take the time to realise how many functions there are in this game, you'll have to admit that a game on this level made by lower resources is still amazing. The physics are also amazing, bodies roll downhill pretty good in comat, which I can't even say of many modern games. So once more, stop complaining about such things because it actually manages to do things really well. It really keeps me wondering, what could Taleworlds produce with a high budget? Because what they show in this game is simply amazing. This game is the most underrated game by official reviews I have seen so far on Metacritic, all reviews rated under 90% are not worthy to be called reviews. If you really play the game fully in all it's functions, every person comes to understanding that the game is more than great. You are truly missing out if you don't play this game.… Expand
  25. SergeT
    Jun 9, 2009
    10
    Mount&Blade features a complete, working, dynamic world with a realistic economy, trade, and political tension. This alone sets it apart from most games. When you get into the combat, mounted or otherwise, you realize that even though this game is from an indy developer, it is on a higher level than 99% of all games out right now. Anyone who would compare it to Oblivion would be an idiot, Mount&Blade features a complete, working, dynamic world with a realistic economy, trade, and political tension. This alone sets it apart from most games. When you get into the combat, mounted or otherwise, you realize that even though this game is from an indy developer, it is on a higher level than 99% of all games out right now. Anyone who would compare it to Oblivion would be an idiot, for Oblivion does not even come close.… Expand
  26. AlvaroH.
    Nov 19, 2008
    10
    I think the reason for that is that the professional critics are only pleased by the standard game industry and don´t like what is new and different. Totally agree with you. Outstanding idea that NO OTHER industry developed game have produced. There are toons of high budget industry games that are much less addictive than M&B.
  27. DanW.
    Oct 12, 2008
    10
    I discovered this game shortly before its official release, and the animations and graphics have only gotten better since then, as well as some aspects of gameplay. It just has so much to offer- battles that feel real, an open living world, and of course EXCELLENT mounted combat. Compare the riding in this game with that of TES: Oblivion- it puts it to shame. There are still some annoying I discovered this game shortly before its official release, and the animations and graphics have only gotten better since then, as well as some aspects of gameplay. It just has so much to offer- battles that feel real, an open living world, and of course EXCELLENT mounted combat. Compare the riding in this game with that of TES: Oblivion- it puts it to shame. There are still some annoying gameplay issues (a rather silly skill system, some buggy sieges) and some features that seem half-implemented (town/castle improvements, rebel factions, wooing ladies) but it's more than just a sandbox game. Definitely give it a try if you're a fan of the escape velocity series (one of my favorites) or if you like completely non-linear games and/or medieval combat.… Expand
  28. NoahM
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    This is probibly the most ground breaking MedEvil game on the market today. If you ahve alot of time on your hands then i would most definatley recommend this game to you guys. The mounted combat is almost perfect. The events in the game are incredible. At any moment any kingdom could wage war with another, of course you can choose (if you want) to join one of them. There are 4 factions This is probibly the most ground breaking MedEvil game on the market today. If you ahve alot of time on your hands then i would most definatley recommend this game to you guys. The mounted combat is almost perfect. The events in the game are incredible. At any moment any kingdom could wage war with another, of course you can choose (if you want) to join one of them. There are 4 factions with lords of all sorts. Very good game, made by a small Turkish family. They did a good job.… Expand
  29. NicholasG.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    Innovative and intense game.
  30. AlexX.
    Sep 23, 2008
    10
    The game has been in development for years so it is certainly not made for a quick buck. Also, the community is not paid to advertise it, the guy who made it has no income other than the sales, which isn't much, so he can't afford that bullshit like big companies can. Reviewers who give it 1 instead of 10 probably just played for a few hours on the easiest settings and thought The game has been in development for years so it is certainly not made for a quick buck. Also, the community is not paid to advertise it, the guy who made it has no income other than the sales, which isn't much, so he can't afford that bullshit like big companies can. Reviewers who give it 1 instead of 10 probably just played for a few hours on the easiest settings and thought all you basically do is find bandit groups to kill so you can buy better stuff for your character. They're simply not smart enough for this game. I'm sure you, dear reader, have higher intelligence. The game has a lot of depth and neat details everywhere, especially in your relations to other NPCs and nations. You'll discover many cool details in how people, enemy parties, potential allies, etc respond to you. Open ended role playing at its finest. Please don't expect Oblivion when you play this. Compare this game ro Sid Meier's Pirates! Instead. Put that in a realistic medieval setting (yes, no magic and elves here, so the LOTR/Oblivion comparisons are stupid) add amazing realistic melee and ranged combat, add a LOT of depth in regards to the things you can do and your relationships to NPCs and nations (imagine if Pirates! allowed you to be a governor, make and break alliances, wage wars, large scale battles and sieges, do interesting quests, and many more things), and you will have a vague idea of this game. Simply? Pirates! but with depth. If Pirates got so good reviews, this should get tenfold that. Anyone who can't see it either didn't give this game a real chance, or has been playing it for way too long and forgot all the cool things now he focuses on just making a super duper character with the optimal exploiting paths he discovered.… Expand
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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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