Kingdom Come: Deliverance

 Xbox One
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
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  1. AusGamers
    Mar 26, 2018
    74
    With an expansive story and memorable mechanics, it’s hard not to view Kingdom Come: Deliverance as one of the most interesting RPG releases in years. One where the difficulty is often a barrier to progress and some of the design choices become frustrating experiences in repetition or flat out giving up and moving on to another activity. Or reloading an earlier save to do more sword training. Rough around the edges sure, but the ambition often shines through.
  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 3, 2018
    70
    A huge action RPG that is bursting with love and detail. And a fair few bugs, too.
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  3. GameGrin
    Feb 23, 2018
    70
    Offers up a decent, if predictable, story with interesting characters, beautiful scenery, and ambitious concepts but falls short with numerous glitches, annoying mini-games, and a lack of player immersion.
  5. God is a Geek
    Feb 23, 2018
    60
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance is vast and ambitious, but won’t please everyone no matter how hard it tries.
  6. Game Informer
    Feb 28, 2018
    58
    Ultimately, Kingdom Come feels a bit like homework. If the historical setting and focus on realism appeal to you, then the deep gameplay systems and methodical pace are worth learning. If you'd rather be a magic-wielding wizard or the unequivocal hero, on the other hand, the source material will bore you almost instantly.
  7. ZTGD
    Feb 27, 2018
    50
    There are a ton of problems with this game. While some will find enjoyment in its dedication to realistic combat, I found the majority of the massive adventure to lack lasting appeal. Had I not been reviewing the game, I would have quit after only a couple hours and counted my losses. I respect new ideas and takes on genres, lord knows we need some fresh blood, but not at the cost of actual enjoyment. There are a billion other fantasy RPGs out there, and most of them I found much more enjoyable than Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
  8. Xbox Achievements
    Feb 27, 2018
    50
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance is not completely awful. It’s just not very good. Sure, it does have some good ideas and some interesting mechanics, but for every good idea, there are ten that are just bloody bewildering. Warhorse seems to have valued realism over fun and enjoyment with Deliverance, but to be honest, it’s not even that realistic. It’s just a bloody boring buggy mess of a game, but one that isn’t completely terrible. Every cloud and all that.

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 358 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 259 out of 358
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 358
  3. Negative: 70 out of 358
  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 15, 2019
    8
    Kingdom Come: Deliverance I’ve had interest in since I heard of it and I’ve been waiting for. Fortunately it was worth the wait. The story IKingdom Come: Deliverance I’ve had interest in since I heard of it and I’ve been waiting for. Fortunately it was worth the wait. The story I find to be a very important aspect in every game of this nature, an this is doesn't disappoint. The story is very well written and there is historical pieces throughout which keeps things interesting and immersive. The gameplay experience is also a very immersive experience and when each different mechanic combines it is without a doubt a joy to play. What the game has in an abundance is realism. For the most part enjoyed it, but I admit that the realism can be a bit over the top at times and this can harm the "fun factor" at certain times. The realism when it comes to the combat is something I felt was spot on. The combat is adrenaline filled and the excitement of it is present throughout. This makes the game have a unique feel over other game’s in the same genre. In terms of content, the game has plenty to offer you. The best thing is that none of the content is boring because the world feels alive at every turn. The game doesn’t suffer with very many issues and my only real gripe comes down to the technical issues. Every now and then you will notice a few problems and while none of these are major they can be irritating at times. Without a doubt one of my favorite parts about the game is the presentation side of it. Visually the game looks absolutely stunning at times, and the world has definitely had a lot of thought and effort put into it. The soundtrack is also just as well done and the music and voice acting really deliver an immersive experience. Kingdom Come: Deliverance was worth the wait. All important aspects that make a successful RPG are present, and this creates an enjoyable experience that keeps on giving throughout your time with the game.… Full Review »
  2. sjanickova
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    This game is great. Guys from Warhorse put lots of effort into this game and shows in every single aspect of the game.
  3. venigv
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Simply the best real historic RPG for hardcore gamers... Beautiful story, amazing world. Must have game!
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