Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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  1. beeji
    Feb 21, 2018
    0
    Incredible amount of bugs ruining a decent open world RPG. Difficulty is very high at start, quickly falls off around mid-game. Abnormally high amount of bugs on PS4 specifically. Recommended on any other platform.
  2. BileMonkey
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    Bugs aside (and there are a few, although they're being rapidly fixed) this is probably the best RPG I have ever played. Easily in the top 3 games of all types I've played in the last decade. It doesn't hold your hand, it doesn't go out of its way to make sure you progress, it just gives you a hyper-realistic world in which to explore, learn skills, and follow a beautifully written (andBugs aside (and there are a few, although they're being rapidly fixed) this is probably the best RPG I have ever played. Easily in the top 3 games of all types I've played in the last decade. It doesn't hold your hand, it doesn't go out of its way to make sure you progress, it just gives you a hyper-realistic world in which to explore, learn skills, and follow a beautifully written (and acted) story through the pages of medieval history. It is truly immersive and truly rewarding. There's a good 100hrs or so of game-play here.… Expand
  3. Ryko616
    Mar 3, 2018
    2
    I often pre-order games, knowing my taste I have never been disappointed by my purchases, until Kingdom Come. I was very enthusiastic about this game, based on how many good games unknown indie and established european developers have made in recent years.

    Basic things, like the story is very bland, at about 15-20 hours into the game I was still waiting for plot to start, something to    I often pre-order games, knowing my taste I have never been disappointed by my purchases, until Kingdom Come. I was very enthusiastic about this game, based on how many good games unknown indie and established european developers have made in recent years.

    Basic things, like the story is very bland, at about 15-20 hours into the game I was still waiting for plot to start, something to happen, anything interesting at least, but soon realized this must be it.
    Once you get to explore the map, it’s all about boring conversations with dull characters, dull questing (very dull side quests), trekking to a quest marker for several minutes while watching posters on your wall because the graphics and the environment are so harsh on PS4. Traveling by foot stamina consumption is a joke, on horse it’s bit faster, until you find an insurmountable tree trunk, or bushes.

    There is realism for sure, but all in the wrong places; seemingly adult Henry needs to be fed and slept far too often, hints for items appear only when you’re close enough (it is fun to lick every corner of every house you come across). Battle system may be somewhat realistic, but the feel of it is more like a bum fight. Perks are irrational, you can teach Henry to consume less food and such.. Right there realism goes though the window.
    Menu system is really non-user friendly. Inhibited saving is a joke also (no wonder a save mod was made within the first week of release for PC) And lockpicking on PS4 controller, really..

    Firewatch on PS store offers you better plot, price and gameplay, if you want a walking simulator.

    This negative review is not to scorn Warhorse Studios by any way, I only wanted to write an honest criticism of an overpriced product which in my opinion should have been 20 euro on PS store.
    I specifically avoid to compare this title to any preceding games, which may have set the standards too high. Kingdom Come pretty much made me wary to pre-order any full-priced first releases from unknown developers. If they believe in their game, give us PS4 users a demo first.    … Expand
  4. fizzlerHD
    Mar 9, 2018
    0
    This is not a "Souls" game, where after many frustrating attempts you finally succeed and be rewarded in some way. No, it's just frustrating most of the time. Even the simplest basic stuff is so annoying difficult, like lock picking. After some hours trying to unlock even one "very easy" chest, I gave up. Games should be challenging, not unplayable.
  5. paulvanjaf
    Feb 28, 2018
    10
    at the beggining i was a litle bit sckeptic about this game. i gave it a chance, i pass the prologue and the game is awesome. guys, its just in his 1.2.5 version, imagine when the mods became avaiable? the graphics are awesome, they just need to be perfected in next updates. the fighting sistem need some polish and the lockpick needs to be redon, but everithing else is awesome. i hopeat the beggining i was a litle bit sckeptic about this game. i gave it a chance, i pass the prologue and the game is awesome. guys, its just in his 1.2.5 version, imagine when the mods became avaiable? the graphics are awesome, they just need to be perfected in next updates. the fighting sistem need some polish and the lockpick needs to be redon, but everithing else is awesome. i hope Bethesda buys this company and make some new games merging styles. can you imagine an Elders Scrolls with the realism of Kingdom Come? i bet you that this game can became a total new master saga of games like Eldes Scrolls or GTA.
    great story. it needs to improve the fact that when you kill or steal someone without anyone else looking, magicaly everybody knows your crimes. thats really frustrating. i think its a bug in this version    … Expand
  6. Ri-Go
    Jun 16, 2018
    8
    This game has technical issues, especially on consoles. Draw distance is bad, the graphical errors and game bugs sometimes ruin the experience. BUT... if you can accept the technical problems, and you love the the historical setting and the big RPG games, then the Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the game of the year for you. This is the most ambitious RPG I ever seen, I love it, and may beThis game has technical issues, especially on consoles. Draw distance is bad, the graphical errors and game bugs sometimes ruin the experience. BUT... if you can accept the technical problems, and you love the the historical setting and the big RPG games, then the Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the game of the year for you. This is the most ambitious RPG I ever seen, I love it, and may be you will too! Try it!… Expand
  7. sampel00
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    one of the best games i have played! loved it from to start until the end looking forward to dlc!
  8. RandomLetters27
    Mar 29, 2018
    2
    I guess Bethesda Studios games really AREN'T all that buggy, by comparison.

    Maybe after another 20 years of experience with the genre, this studio too can get their bugs down to a mere Bethesda RPG level, instead of just the complete mess that they have here. Beyond the constant gamebreaking bugs, some of the systems are so broken on a fundamental level that I doubt patches will be    I guess Bethesda Studios games really AREN'T all that buggy, by comparison.

    Maybe after another 20 years of experience with the genre, this studio too can get their bugs down to a mere Bethesda RPG level, instead of just the complete mess that they have here. Beyond the constant gamebreaking bugs, some of the systems are so broken on a fundamental level that I doubt patches will be enough.

    Oh well. Neat concept, terribly executed.    … Expand
  9. Jako6992
    Jun 5, 2018
    10
    Amazing game and great storyline. the combat is also really good. the developers are also giving away free dlc
  10. NapoMMC
    Jan 4, 2019
    10
    I loved the game from the beginning to end. I really enjoyed most of the things that the game tried to do but then again, I started playing it at version 1.71 .

    I would still love to have motion(gyro) option for the bow tho. It's no excuse for games in this day and age not to have motion controls for things like archery. I understand why many do not like them but I've always used them    I loved the game from the beginning to end. I really enjoyed most of the things that the game tried to do but then again, I started playing it at version 1.71 .

    I would still love to have motion(gyro) option for the bow tho. It's no excuse for games in this day and age not to have motion controls for things like archery. I understand why many do not like them but I've always used them on my Nintendo games/consoles and it feels like trying to split wood blindfolded. Just add an option for the likes of us that do like using gyroscope to make fine aiming adjustments while running and/or on moving targets.

    And sure, there can be many more adjustments made to make the game a lot better but what the developers did here is a jewel. You can just tell how this kind of games are completely lacking for some years now. I still play Mount and Blade to fill this medieval fighting need :) and there are so many of us that crave for a proper medieval RPG.

    KINGDOM COME: DELIVERANCE it the one that fills a lot of this need but it could be a lot better.

    Please don't stop adding content, fixes and DLCs to this game !    … Expand
  11. Maarten95
    Jan 24, 2019
    2
    I can't deny game shows a lot of potential. The storytelling and artstyle are realistic and therefore amazing. The combat is unique. However in its current state the game is just unplayable. Every vine and stone gets in your way. Massive battles result in such chaos and lag that they are unplayable. The game tends to crash a lot, especially if you try to skip an conversation. AlmostI can't deny game shows a lot of potential. The storytelling and artstyle are realistic and therefore amazing. The combat is unique. However in its current state the game is just unplayable. Every vine and stone gets in your way. Massive battles result in such chaos and lag that they are unplayable. The game tends to crash a lot, especially if you try to skip an conversation. Almost everything about the game is poorly explained. How does the upgrade system work? How do I prevent food poisoning? How do I fight multiple enemies? The game never helps you with these things, which causes a lot of frustrations. Another bad thing is the lockpick system, even the very easy lockpicks make me feel like I'm playing dark souls, which is not great for something so simple. Altogether the game feels like a huge disapointment.… Expand
  12. ANAZHTHTHS
    Jun 26, 2019
    10
    It is one of the best RPGs out there. All the bugs have been fixed so you can receive the experience with no problem.
    The strong features of the game are:
    1) Very good narratives. 2) Realistic gameplay (you are not OP) 3) Grate visuals 4) Engaging environment. 5) Most quests are interesting. 6) Value for money (good time spent vs money to buy). The wick features of the game: 1)    It is one of the best RPGs out there. All the bugs have been fixed so you can receive the experience with no problem.
    The strong features of the game are:
    1) Very good narratives.
    2) Realistic gameplay (you are not OP)
    3) Grate visuals
    4) Engaging environment.
    5) Most quests are interesting.
    6) Value for money (good time spent vs money to buy).

    The wick features of the game:
    1) Not so much complexity as it was "promised"
    2) bugs when it was published (not now).
    3) Some quests are very boring.    … Expand
  13. Neoxis
    Jul 5, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game for me. Never tired to play I could spend hours playing I love it!
  14. Jkn89
    Jan 21, 2020
    0
    It seems that the developers of Kingdom Come hate the players and created the game in order to to punish them. There are tons of mechanics that makes the gameplay as annoying as possible. There is the atrocious combat (the worst I have ever seen in a game), especially with multiple opponents, clumsy lockpicking, bad savegame system plus many other aspects that according to the developersIt seems that the developers of Kingdom Come hate the players and created the game in order to to punish them. There are tons of mechanics that makes the gameplay as annoying as possible. There is the atrocious combat (the worst I have ever seen in a game), especially with multiple opponents, clumsy lockpicking, bad savegame system plus many other aspects that according to the developers should add realism to the game yet in fact are not realistic but only annoying. The story is full of cliché with endless and often pointless talking during cutscenes, graphics is fine but with glitches and the loading times are very long. On top of that there are tons of bugs - some of them not fixed even two years after the release as this game is such a mess that it is not fixable.
    So if you are masochist as some fans of this game, play it. Otherwise avoid, there are many much better games. BTW: I tried the game out of curiosity also on friend’s PC and it was similarly bad experience.    … Expand
  15. jrow
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    For me one of the best games ever and unfortunately one of the few first person RPGs in which you fight with swords and co. KCD makes a lot of its modest possibilities: The independent combat system is great fun (the only criticism here would be the combos, which were almost impossible to implement at least for me), the open, beautiful game world is atmospheric and immersive due to itsFor me one of the best games ever and unfortunately one of the few first person RPGs in which you fight with swords and co. KCD makes a lot of its modest possibilities: The independent combat system is great fun (the only criticism here would be the combos, which were almost impossible to implement at least for me), the open, beautiful game world is atmospheric and immersive due to its "realistic" design (completely without volcanoes and other crap, there is still enough to discover), the character system with its perks is super coherent (learning by doing), the quest are well written with hardly any repetitions and several ways to solve and and and and ... What for me as for many others were also very well received: in KCD you are not the designated hero with overwhelming abilities, but you literally have to fight your way out of the gutter and, thanks to the skill system, naturally develop your skills according to your own playing style. If you expect a lot of action, you will be disappointed, KCD is more for "slow gamers" and develops its full fascination over time.
    The start might be a little hard and even contains some light "survival" elements which makes it even more rewarding fighing (or sneaking) you way through it.

    Sure, the technology doesn't blow anyones mind on a normal PS4, which has bothered me, especially with the somewhat stiff NPC movements and the frequent pop-ups of textures, buildings etc. Luckily, many other early issues such as the annoying lock picking with the controller have already been patched.

    With the story you could go a step further here and there, but the variety of the quest design, the many side quest and greats dlcs, the game world etc. are absolutely covering all the technical issues . The anticipation for part 2 could hardly be bigger. This is a real immersive rpg you can spend many hours with. Its not a perfect game but it makes many things different in a positive way than other so called rpgs like Witcher 3 (dont get me wrong, it loved this games as well) which all in all makes KCD a wonderful experience.    … Expand
  16. Jackwill
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Как же мне понравился Королевский Кам. Средневековая игра с максимально возможным удобным для игрока реализмом. Упал с обрыва? Сломал ногу и теперь истекаешь кровью и если не перебитуешься - умрешь. Сьел больше чем нужно? Теперь ты обьелся и похож на свинью. Гениально. 9 из 10 за концовку игры оставляющиеся тебя в легком недоумении(всмысле конец игры? А что дальше будет? А как же меч? АКак же мне понравился Королевский Кам. Средневековая игра с максимально возможным удобным для игрока реализмом. Упал с обрыва? Сломал ногу и теперь истекаешь кровью и если не перебитуешься - умрешь. Сьел больше чем нужно? Теперь ты обьелся и похож на свинью. Гениально. 9 из 10 за концовку игры оставляющиеся тебя в легком недоумении(всмысле конец игры? А что дальше будет? А как же меч? А как же месть?) и оптимизацию на пс4, иногда игра вылетает, а иногда выдаёт не играбельные баги.… Expand
  17. Danirani
    Feb 14, 2022
    0
    Game is just too dumb when it says about "realistic" it means that a wooden club can deal 2 times more damage than sword.
  18. venigv
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Simply the best real historic RPG for hardcore gamers... Beautiful story, amazing world. Must have game!
  19. beewarrior
    Feb 19, 2018
    0
    This is one of the worst games I have ever paid for... it is maybe worth $19 at max! (I wouldn't even buy it at that price if I knew it's like this)
    Nothing is perfect or even okay in this game but you're paying the price for an AAA game with high quality and you get a B/C rated game instead
    There is a loading time for everything you do... want to talk to some one? okay have some    This is one of the worst games I have ever paid for... it is maybe worth $19 at max! (I wouldn't even buy it at that price if I knew it's like this)
    Nothing is perfect or even okay in this game but you're paying the price for an AAA game with high quality and you get a B/C rated game instead

    There is a loading time for everything you do... want to talk to some one? okay have some loading screen... the guy asks you a simple question? oh okay have another loading time before being able to say a simple Yes/No!

    You just stole something and got caught? okay run away from the guards until you get caught again and answer the exact same question from that guard! and then you can run again, and again and every time they ask the initial question like nothing happened and you didn't run away!

    A lot more issues that takes an hour just to write about.

    These are NOT OKAY for the price they are asking!

    0/10 Seriously because they ask $60 for a Pre-Alpha game without even mentioning it's early access (it's even pre-early access if you ask me)!

    I will never pre-order another game again because of this mistake.    … Expand
  20. Tego
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    KCD is trying to create brand new mechanics for the RPG and open world fans here.

    Many rpg's nowadays are very easy , combat is hack&slash, you have detailed maps and quest markers so questing is piece of cake. Well if you're happy and comfortable with these games KCD is not your game. Many negative reviews here are said to be game breaking. No, they are the developers' choices.    KCD is trying to create brand new mechanics for the RPG and open world fans here.

    Many rpg's nowadays are very easy , combat is hack&slash, you have detailed maps and quest markers so questing is piece of cake. Well if you're happy and comfortable with these games KCD is not your game.

    Many negative reviews here are said to be game breaking. No, they are the developers' choices. Combat system, archery, saving mechanics, controls. I am glad to be playing something different.

    Played more than 15 hours, i had to fight 3 times. Am i bored ? Absolutely no.    … Expand
  21. Ombayu
    Feb 19, 2018
    0
    so i fell from my horse and i died, since you can't save the game without sleeping for 12 hours or buying an item for 100 gold (too expensive) i got rollback for about an hour just because no saving feature, i really really wants to punch whoever made this sick game
  22. BoBr99
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kingdom Come is one of the best games i ever played. I play on basic ps4 and i didn't noticed much FPS drops. Bugs are bad, but i hope Warhorse will patch everything soon. Graphics ar amazing, one of best locations i ever seen. First person combat is cool, (idk why someone don't like it). Great fun for this season, i will play it more times.
    10/10 - This game got me.
    Good job Vavra, on that small team.    … Expand
  23. GAmerMan777
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    Lovin it! Haven't been having issues like some people. 1st person only is a little meh but it's not bad!
  24. Kire_92
    Mar 31, 2020
    8
    The games starts you off as a nobody that has no talent when it comes to combat or other useful skills such as lockpicking or stealth. And when I say that you have no talent, I literally mean no talent. In the beginning it’s hard to even open a “very easy” lock and to hit a target dummy with a bow. This might make it seem like the game is broken. But in time your character will get betterThe games starts you off as a nobody that has no talent when it comes to combat or other useful skills such as lockpicking or stealth. And when I say that you have no talent, I literally mean no talent. In the beginning it’s hard to even open a “very easy” lock and to hit a target dummy with a bow. This might make it seem like the game is broken. But in time your character will get better and it’s a great feeling when you start to get good. Other than that the story is engaging, even though its simple, and there is a lot of things to do.

    At release this game had a lot of game breaking bugs, therefor I originally had it rated as a 6, but most of that is now fixed. Even though it’s still quite buggy, it’s nowhere near the level it previously was. However, the game is not as polished as a many other games which is one of the biggest drawbacks with the game. But the atmosphere and immersion this game manages to provide outweighs the games lackluster polish.

    Overall this is a solid game that provided me with much enjoyment and was different enough compared to many other RPG’s to stand out in my mind, much thanks to the games approach to semi-realism. Would recommend to anyone who likes RPG’s with a little slower pace than normal.    … Expand
  25. micdy70
    Feb 13, 2018
    4
    So far the story is good, graphics are mostly good
    but the game have a lot of bugs ( some game-breaking ) and it is apparent it have been designed for PC.
    My attack do not connect, they pass through ennemy like if nothing happen
    Lockpicking is horrible with a controller
    in dialog sometimes faces animation are ugly and eyes are not pretty.
  26. Diablo_rf
    Feb 13, 2018
    7
    The game have huge potential, very addictive, but in current state have a lot of bugs and performance/ optimization issues. It feels like an alpha build.
  27. BladiBlaBlaBli
    Feb 17, 2018
    1
    This game is a useless piece of trash. Full of bugs and practically everything is a pop-in texture. Poor looking and slow playing. Do yourself a favor and don't buy this abandonware.
  28. JimTheKingPon
    Feb 20, 2018
    2
    I work in the games industry for more than a decade and have to say how dare you releasing a game as such, shame on you! I feel scammed having paid 60 Euro. this. The game definitely has a lot of potential but is overflowing with bugs - e.g. characters walking through each-other, textures of buildings or characters popping in when you are 2 meters away, and so can I go on like this.I work in the games industry for more than a decade and have to say how dare you releasing a game as such, shame on you! I feel scammed having paid 60 Euro. this. The game definitely has a lot of potential but is overflowing with bugs - e.g. characters walking through each-other, textures of buildings or characters popping in when you are 2 meters away, and so can I go on like this. Graphics wise (on PS4 pro) it looks okish from a distance but up-close man its like going back to the 90ies. Gameplay wise, the game crashes often, removing your save games, or suddenly character speech disappears and I have only been in it for 10 hours so am going to ask for a refund and would advise you to do the same.… Expand
  29. druout1944
    Feb 19, 2018
    5
    This is a pretty massive disappointment to me and outside of bugs and save game nonsense the worst part is the combat which is absolutely atrocious, exacerbated by awful key stroke input lag and meatbag enemies. Additionally the world is ridiculously empty and devoid of object interaction. Apparently hamlets in the Middle Ages were composed of 12-24 people max.

    Graphics: 8 (Pretty good)    This is a pretty massive disappointment to me and outside of bugs and save game nonsense the worst part is the combat which is absolutely atrocious, exacerbated by awful key stroke input lag and meatbag enemies. Additionally the world is ridiculously empty and devoid of object interaction. Apparently hamlets in the Middle Ages were composed of 12-24 people max.

    Graphics: 8 (Pretty good)
    Setting: 9 (fantastic)
    Story: 5 (mediocre)
    Performance: 7 (decent)
    Combat: 4 (atrocious)
    Controls: 4 (horrendous)
    Gameworld (population, interaction, etc.): 4 (extremely limited and immersion breaking through limited object interactions and a sum populaiton that wouldn't fill out a hamlet)
    Animations: 4 (Truly poor)

    Overall: 5 (as weighting for a FPS melee heavy game is greater on animations, controls and combat)

    Refundability: 10 (reset switch FTW)    … Expand
  30. Pendalf
    Mar 4, 2018
    2
    It might be a great game, but bugs...bugs are everywhere!
    I recommend waiting till it is patched
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 3 out of 30
  1. CD-Action
    May 16, 2018
    65
    It’s an admirably ambitious and atmospheric game that sometimes sparkles like a diamond, but the PS4 version I played was so ridiculously underdeveloped I couldn’t believe someone had the nerve to publish it in such a disgraceful state. [04/2018, p.45]
  2. Worth Playing
    May 15, 2018
    77
    Despite the volley of issues that'll be unique to your experience, committing to the universe that Warhorse has built in Kingdom Come: Deliverance still carries an ultimately rewarding feeling. I wonder how much more I'd enjoy it if it were a little smoother (fast travel is not fast), but the atmosphere doesn't shy away from the brutality of the era, how rugged life was centuries ago as well as the omnipresence of God in their everyday lives, from conversation to action.
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  3. RPG Fan
    Apr 23, 2018
    75
    A much more realistic take on the Elder Scrolls formula which will delight some fans of that series while frustrating others.
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