Kingdom Come: Deliverance

In short, this is an amazing game with great writing and characters, and now is the best time to play with a direct sequel coming soon.
I was put of from playing it for years because some of its mechanics seemed to be an insane waste of the player's time, like needing a potion to make a save and having to brew said potion, but it turned out to be a misconception I got from hearing other people talk about the game (I though the potion is the only way to save).

A great story-rich medieval game with combat system unlike any other.

I really wanted to continue playing this as the graphics, the world,the story and realism are top notch, but DEAR GOD! is the combat is just abysmal, you can't fight more than one enemy at a time even full plate that means nothing to them if you are full plated, because guess what, when you take damage you lose health and stamina which means no attacking or dodging, so you are forced to use archery and stay on horse most of the time or stealth killing and worst of all is auto locking is awful, combos are useless and pointless and yeah master strikes are no fun but they're a necessity to survive fights with more than 1 person since the camera lock is so bad and you will rage a lot of the combat system.

Again, I really wanted to enjoy this but I cannot for the life of me enjoy the combat and how awful the aiming mechanic as i cannot block or evade even if I press the right direction, I almost smashed my keyboard because of the frustration, but I guess it was fun for 8$ or 6$ and imo though I actually recommend the second game than the first but I rather wait for more info on improving the combat system instead of pre order it in Day 1.

There are not any magical or fancy things here in this game; only an ordinary dude whose destinies are shaped by players' decisions.

To picture this game, think about The Witcher 3, but there are no monsters, no magic, no mystery secrets, no whatever that cannot exist in the real world you are living in now. Also, the main protagonist has no fighting skills as he is just a normal dude trained to be a normal blacksmith in the town; so, if you are expecting to have a cool warrior swinging his sword like a pro, forget about it.

That said, the quests are plain, dull and repetitive—talk to person A, then B, then C, or walk across the city just to ring a bell. Some are even worse, like going on a hunt with a noble's son because his dad uses his status to command you to. Numerous quests feel like chores rather than adventures.

You are going to spend 70-80% of your time following NPCs and listening to their dialogue, with no skip and no way to rush, just to understand each narrative. You cannot do anything but press 'W' to keep walking with them. If you're a fan of immersive gaming experiences that truly make you feel like you're the character, you will like this game as it would feel like they are talking to you; but if you do not care about other people's opinions or stories, well, this game is gonna be a nightmare.

I don't remember when was the last time I had to think about the game that much from attacking to finding shovels every time. Game is more punishing for players like me - Hobby players who have 1-2 hours max per couple days so don't go into it If you dont have the time for it.

Otherwise story, settings, graphics and music are amazing and I mean it and would love to play the game but I dont want to play prologue for 2 hours because I did not know about some "easier" setting for lockpicking which was barely doable on my controller and keyboard with mice.

Do I enjoy aspects of this game? Yes. It's cool and has historical accuracy.
But the combat is utter bullshit. A farmer armed with a club can parry like a knight. Everyone is able to parry and dodge, and the combo mechanic is useless. It's ridiculous.

I could get lost in this game. Amazing game design all around, and the historical period is something refreshing compared to this game's contemporaries. The combat can get a bit jank when you're fighting more than one person but other than that it's fun.

A real A+ experience. I'm psyched for the sequel.

Early game: Why the fuck can't this useless wank kill a single guy?!

Late game: *Slaughters an entire camp* "I feel quite hungry"

Good game people who complain about the combat and muh difficulty struggle to comprehend that you are allowed to wait on missions and train for stuff

It can be very frustrating at first, especially the combat, its a little awkward with groups of enemies. But once you get used to the game you will enjoy it, i like how realistic the game is, and how its based off real history. I have never been a fan of history, but playing this makes me want to learn a bit about it.

So to sum it up, if your ok getting past the minor frustration at the start of the game, you will enjoy it more and more as you play.

Love this game, i like it a lot better than cyberpunk. Eat that CD Project Red

Second time buying this game

10/10 experience but you should get an achievement for beating Kunesh's ass by yourself.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is one of the most immersive RPGs I’ve ever played. The world feels alive, the story pulls you in, and the combat is so realistic that I spent most fights looking like a confused toddler swinging a stick. But let me tell you, the save system drove me insane. Having to drink some fancy schnapps or find a bed just to save? Who thought that was a good idea? Nothing beats the pain of losing an hour of progress because some random bandit turned into a medieval John Wick. I love the game, but man, the save system made me question my life choices more than Henry ever did.

Perhaps the best game of all time. Not so much "objectively" I guess, but for me personally. It's a niche game for sure, especially on hardcore, but it's precisely my kind of niche. Thank you so much for this experience, Warhorse Studios.

I got this game for $3 and I overpaid.

It has probably the most fundamentally moronic combat system I have ever experienced. The Combat tries to have directional combat, it tries to have blocks, it tries to have feints. But none of it matters. None of it. Zero. Not long into the game, you unlock a parry. If you Press the block button at just the right time, you take no damage, lose no stamina, and DO damage to the attacker. This one ability renders the entire combat system irrelevant. Worse, enemies can do this parry as well, meaning that every time you attack, you're risking damage. The only exception is for the magical super parry you can do, which cannot be parried... so not only is it a super ability that bypasses the whole combat system, doing literally anything else in combat is actively and constantly punished. The direction system doesn't matter, feints don't matter. Enemies can parry everything, and so can you, so just do that.

So yeah, 1v1 combat is pointless and stupid. Even at low levels once you have the parry, you're basically invincible in 1v1s once you master it...which isn't fun. Luckily that's not a problem because enemy encounters are always 5v1 ganks. The game has basically no way to combat multiple enemies that isn't just doing 1v1 combat while running backwards across the planet, so still bad. It's a nightmare just trying to have the game change the target it automatically locks you onto. The controls for combat outside 1v1 are just pure misery.

People insist that the game is focused on "realism". But all I can see are inconsistencies. Henry is not supposed to be a master swordsman out of the gate...but he is. With the super parry I was kicking the teachers butt within an hour, and all my stats are still low. Those things literally don't matter. I've also had scripted events where towns people walk up to me have have some sort of conversation with me....but I happen to be miles away from town in the woods. How did that person get all the way out here? How did they not get killed by the 5v1 gank squads? Is this realism? The game is just too silly for how seriously it takes itself. I don't buy the "realism" argument at all.

Bonus. The game basically uses Resident Evil Ink ribbons for saves...so yeah... Better hope it doesn't freeze on a loading screen (it does). Better hope you don't randomly find a 5v1 gank squad going to a quest marker from literally the first side-quests possible (you will). Really, a big problem with this game is that it doesn't let you play through your mistakes. You just kind of die. The only way to make real progress in this game is to just avoid most of it. Play it safe. Appearently you can eventually make the ink ribbons...so why have them in the first place? Just to make the early game even worse? The early game didn't really need any help in that department.

Everyone online says the game eventually gets better when you get used to it. I'm 19 hours in, and I only found glaring and unenjoyable problems. Maybe it's worth it if you can see past those things, but honestly I don't recommend anyone try. I can see that there are diamonds in this rough, and I wanted to get to them, but a soon as I mastered the parry and realized their combat system was ruined, I lost all faith.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands as a Remarkable achievement in the realm of video gaming. Its Commitment to historically accurate setting, combined with intricate game play mechanics, creates an immersive experience that captivates players. The meticulous attention to detail and the depth of it narrative compels one to engage continuously ,making it true masterpiece in it own right.

I went out around 2 AM to go to 7-Eleven and get meself some snacks & stuff when suddenly a hobo appeared from a nearby waiting shed and blocked my path while asking me for a minute of my time. With my vast knowledge and experience of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, I began to analyze the situation and put my skills to the test! I kept my distance, carefully circled back to scout & sneak behind the shed and it's just as I expected! I saw a group of crackheads crouching and ready to jump me at a moment's notice! I whistled as hard as I can to summon my Horse, Gonzalo Rodrigo! I mounted ma horse via somersault and ran down those crackheads! It was a no-brainer! They never stood a chance, especially when I came ready equipped with a Halberd(Mod)

And now that we are done with the preamble, here comes the best aspect of the game!~

Gameplay:

9.5 out of 10

Every man dies, not every man truly lives
~ William Wallace from Braveheart

There's too much of a focus on being historically accurate over being a fun video game. Tutorials are next to useless; "we'll kill you til you figure it out" is very un-fun, especially when the saving mechanism is gated behind item usage. Unexpected cutscenes really hurt the pacing of the game.

Quest waypoints are less than useless due to arbitrary obstacles in the game. Unbeatable fights are a sin. If you're throwing a hard-coded immortal being at me, just make it a cutscene instead.

I can't really find a positive thing to say about this game. Imagine Skyrim, but most aspects are either removed or made considerably worse. I wish I had those 4 hours of my life back not playing this frustrating experience.

I definitely recommend not getting this game. I don't often say this, but I will say that this is actually a bad game

Can't believe this game was made by such a small team. Extremely detailed in every way with phenomenal writing. It's a true RPG where your choices actually matter a lot, where they become intertwined with many quests. There are so many ways to tackle a quest which actually affect other quests, it's so immersive and reactive. RDR2 is the only game that can boast of having more detailed NPCs and towns (2500 devs worked on it compared to 100 of KCD!). The environments and towns are built so well, the forests are some of the best I've ever seen in a game. The combat is very intuitive and fun, a breath of fresh air from other RPGs that have mindless button mashing combat. The only negative about the combat is that it's janky and when you face multiple enemies it becomes very frustrating. The voice acting is some of the best I've ever seen which is then paired with extremely well written dialogue.

Overall, it's a highly immersive, reactive RPG which puts the "role playing" in other RPGs to shame.

JESUS CHRIST BE PRAISED!

One of the best games I've played. Even despite it's flaws (glitchy quests and an often annoying combat system) it had way more content than i expected. In terms of storytelling, immersiveness and design it's a 10/10. But by far my favorite detail was the religious icons and frescos.

"Kingdom Come: Deliverance" is a masterpiece that immerses you in a historically authentic medieval world like no other. Its commitment to realism—be it in combat mechanics, the lack of handholding, or the intricately crafted world of 15th-century Bohemia—creates an unparalleled gaming experience.

I love this game for its depth and detail. The story pulls you in with its blend of personal revenge and broader political intrigue, told through well-developed characters. The combat system, while challenging, feels rewarding once mastered, as it replicates the complexity of medieval swordsmanship. The absence of magic and fantasy elements grounds the game, making every success feel earned and every failure a lesson.

Exploring the lush countryside, stumbling upon hidden quests, and making choices that have real consequences adds layers of richness to the journey. The atmosphere, bolstered by stunning visuals and an authentic soundtrack, makes it a joy to simply exist in this world.

"Kingdom Come: Deliverance" is a game that respects your intellect and patience, rewarding you with an experience that feels as alive as the history it portrays.

About 20 years ago I got into ES IV: Oblivion and I fell in love with it. I obsessed over that game. The world, the mechanics, the vibe. I adored it then and I adore it now. Nothing has come close to it since.

Until Kingdom Come Deliverance. I feel awful for having slept on this game for 6 years. It's an absolute banger and worth your time. Especially since it goes on sale for like $3 regularly. That's just an insane price for such an amazing game. Sure, it has performance issues and the combat has a high learning curve, but stick with it. It's worth your time. Practice the combat a bunch and you'll get the hang of it. Once you do, it's tons of fun.

I cannot wait for the second game next year. Easily my most anticipated game of 2025 now.

Played this game and finished it 2 times on Epic games
When it went on sale for 3€ i had to buy it and play it,
One of the best games i have played and props for the devs,
An indie game that feels more AAA than most games today,
It can be janky sometimes but it's forgivable,
Would recommend anyone to play it!!!

I really wanted to continue playing this as the graphics, the world,the story and realism are top notch, but god almighty is the combat dreadful, you can't fight more than one enemy at a time or you get wrecked even full plate, because guess what, when you take damage you lose health AND stamina which means no attacking or dodging, so you are forced to use archery and stay on horse most of the time or stealth killing.

Again, I really wanted to enjoy this but I cannot for the life of me enjoy the combat and how awful the aiming mechanic as i cannot block or evade even if I press the right direction, I almost smashed my keyboard because of the frustration, but i guess it was fun for 6$.

Game does not even try to be enjoyable (save mechanic, combat mechanic, shooting with a bow sucks) and on top of that it does not respect your time at all.

I rly tried to like the game because I love open world and rpg and the story is very good at some points but at some point I always ragequit out

it took me 50 hours of play time to learn that this game has perks. 10/10 best 50 hours of my life

I like many things about this game, but........ There are SO MANY bugs that it frequently is a PAIN to play it. And I don't want to support dev teams that don't fix their bugs. Period.

- "wanted" status (with no additional details) appearing at random (yeah, at random, like after a fast travel or after a night in a bed), sometimes leading to guards arresting you and telling you "I'm keeping that stuff", although you didn't have ANYTHING stolen in your inventory...
- caught in the act by God knows whom... There is NO ONE in the area, but I am still "caught in the act"...
- enemies head-shotting me at 150 meters in the dark, with no torches, during the night, and my stealth at top level + bonus for crouching + stealthy outfit, whereas I can barely see them even with a "nighthawk" potion
- enemies turning towards me when I'm crouching, but they "did not see me", yeah yeah... reminds me of Blood Money
- enemies who could hear/see me when I am at sound=0 and stealth++ (potion) during the night and crouching with all bonuses in the Stealth skill... and I lost SO MANY hours of gameplay because of these bugs... and SO MUCH frustration!!!!
- enemies who could hear/see me put a few drops of poison in their cauldron during the night whereas no one was even watching the said cauldron (I seriously don't know how it could be possible to do what was asked in a stealth way, without having to waste every single bandit first...)
- 70% of HP lost because my horse rode... I don't know at which angle of the road... I did not fall or anything, just my HP dropped all of the sudden because my horse was walking funny for a few meters
- walking "head on the bottom and feet on top" (the view was reversed, the sky was at the bottom) when falling from horse in a slope... had to mount the horse again to get back to normal (but until then, I could run in the prairies, with the sky at the bottom and the grass on top)
- enemies with strange movements (halberd men running towards me and turning around me like they are trying some pathfinding)
- the bow is PAINFUL to use, there is no "assist" like there is with melee combat, no crosshair, nothing... sometimes you can aim at a guy who is like TWO METERS away from you, who is not moving, and still miss the target somehow... also it is EXTREMELY slow to reload which makes no sense because experienced archers are actually quite fast with bows
- impossible to repair items below 60% durability even at the highest skill level
- no bedroll FFS
- guards arresting you because you don't bear a torch at night, whereas 100% of the population is NOT bearing one either
- people getting mad at you for no reason (not trespassing or anything, but somehow you are still doing something suspicious enough... go figure)
- some people can't be stolen properly of their clothes and other stuff (e.g. the Locator, of whom I wanted the nice hat)
- sometimes you get teleported to a very inconvenient place after a cutscene and/or dialogue (e.g. when stealth-discovering Runt's camp, you get teleported in front of guards after a cutscene... nice... or if caught in the act of trespassing in town, even if you run away from the place but you are caught afterwards, you get teleported back inside the "trespassing" area after the dialogue)
- losing health when falling down even just one meter or something (you have to pick a talent to prevent that, at least partially)
- also a VERY VERY VERY FRUSTRATING issue: bushes can't be walked through!!! and the same applies to some other places like the sides of a small stream: it is only 30cm high but you can't jump it and your horse can't either... and as for the bushes, you can get stuck in them, and if you succeed jumping above them somehow (on a horse) and there is a slope, be ready to get seriously hurt when you land
- many things don't work as expected, e.g. applying a "sleep potion" to your arrows is supposed to drain the enemy stamina to zero, but the guys could still run faster than me and multi-strike me with no respite
- enemies with surprisingly greater stamina than mine, even when they are wearing full plate and I'm only wearing some black pants ; also they can strike you 3 to 4 times in a row very rapidly, whereas when you want to strike, your character takes a couple of seconds to land a single lousy strike that they easily block
- some painful things, like having to follow the Locator when building things, or the freaking hunt mission with Capon that takes ages and is boring as hell because first I don't want to hunt bunnies and also how on Earth are you supposed to aim at a 20cm target with in mind what I said above about the bow (I even went to another city to do some other stuff because of how long it was)
- the bow angle is very limited when on horse, it is painful to use...
- you can't talk to people while on a horse
- from time to time I got a message "your reputation decreased" just while walking the streets or picking some flowers, I don't even know what happened
- having to drink alcohol to save the game makes no sense, it breaks the fun
- sometimes there are some reaaaaaaaally slow loading times when "fast traveling" to a city (slow like 20 to 30 seconds) ; it feels random
- some guy went into the bed of an already sleeping girl (in the bathhouse) and I don't think it was meant as a funny way of saying they were going to "share a bed" ; in the same manner, sometimes there are two guards in the exact same pixel-perfect position (although their animation may vary) (e.g. at the front "door" of Rattay)
- you can't stop a fast travel (or I didn't find out how)
- you can however stop a sleep session, but to my knowledge it prevents the save from happening
- some enemies disappearing all of a sudden, or re-spawning all of a sudden
- when a named enemy holding important information surrenders after a fight, you can't interrogate him to get the needed information, because it was not scripted that way, which makes no sense
- I am the bailif of a city, and the guards are warning me that I can't bear a weapon
- I wanted my character to be faithful to his lover, but it was apparently not scripted that way
- pickpocketing is WAY (!!) too much random: sometimes you get caught when just pressing the key (in that case I hope for your sake that you saved not too long ago), sometimes you get a full 15 seconds of "time", and sometimes only 3 seconds... it should clearly be more consistent, depending on the player stealth, and the state of the "victim" (sleeping, unaware, walking, etc.) ; because sometimes, even a sleeping vagrant caught me when I just pressed the key, which makes not much sense
- my companion guards (when attacking a bandit camp) not moving an inch because it was "my job" to waste some archers... so they stood still, even when getting shot at
- the UI is not quite convenient (e.g. when trying to compare armor/clothes for a specific area of the body, or when looking for a specific item, or to mark stuff as "garbage to sell", etc. also you can't "store in horse" directly when looting, which makes the process painful)
- loading a game is very painful (and I mean "the most recent save"), it requires at least 5 keystrokes + clicks, or 8 keystrokes if only using the keyboard ; and because you are going to load a savegame quite regularly because of bugs, it makes the process painful

And I'm beginning to feel really dozy, so I'll stop there, but I'm quite sure there is more that I should/could have jotted down and written here...

The game has great potential: sure there are potions, but other than that it is somewhat realistic (which feels nice from time to time), it features beautiful scenery, interesting lore, etc. and don't misunderstand me: it is refreshing!

But honestly there are WAY too many bugs that they should have fixed (and I don't want to support lazy devs), which makes the game painful to use... and which in turn makes me somewhat masochist I reckon!

After 120 hours of gameplay . I just finished the story for the first time. This game is one of the top 5 games I've played in my life. It's a game where you need to spend some time for it (not much though) and it takes time to master it. I spent many many hours just doing side quests . None of them are the same and every time there's a new story with it flows.
Some times the game becomes funny and you will laugh hard at it ( Myself I had many funny moment in the game ).
The main story is amazing and very good. The fact that all the things in this game are scientifically and historically are accurate makes it 10 times more enjoyable. Artworks and drawings are amazing. The combat is very different than other sword games like Chivalry. The game is realistic in many ways that you can't imagine. For example the armour you wear makes a difference in how people act around you or Even you can receive some buffs in conversations. If I want to give rating as numbers I would go with this ---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
* Teens
* Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
* Fast
* Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☑ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
* Significant brain usage
☐ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☑ Can get annoying
☐ CyberBUG 2077
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☐ 7
☐ 8
☐ 9
☐ 10
* 11

---{ Graphics }---
☐ You forget what reality is
☑ Beautiful
☐ Good
☐ Decent
☐ Bad
☐ Don‘t look too long at it
☐ MS-DOS

---{ Gameplay }---
☑ Very good
☐ Good
☐ It's just gameplay
☐ Mehh
☐ Watch paint dry instead
☐ Just don't

---{ Audio }---
☑ Eargasm
☐ Very good
☐ Good
☐ Not too bad
☐ Bad
☐ I'm now deaf

---{ Audience }---
☐ Kids
☐ Teens
☑ Adults
☐ Grandma

---{ PC Requirements }---
☐ Check if you can run paint
☐ Potato
☐ Decent
☐ Fast
☑ Rich boi
☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

---{ Game Size }---
☐ Floppy Disk
☐ Old Fashioned
☐ Workable
☑ Big
☐ Will eat 10% of your 1TB hard drive
☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it
☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data

---{ Difficulty }---
☐ Just press 'W'
☐ Easy
☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
☐ Significant brain usage
☑ Difficult
☐ Dark Souls

---{ Grind }---
☐ Nothing to grind
☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks
☐ Isn't necessary to progress
☑ Average grind level
☐ Too much grind
☐ You'll need a second life for grinding

---{ Story }---
☐ No Story
☐ Some lore
☐ Average
☐ Good
☐ Lovely
☑ It'll replace your life

---{ Game Time }---
☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
☐ Short
☐ Average
☑ Long
☐ To infinity and beyond

---{ Price }---
☐ It's free!
☑ Worth the price
☐ If it's on sale
☐ If u have some spare money left
☐ Not recommended
☐ You could also just burn your money

---{ Bugs }---
☐ Never heard of
☐ Minor bugs
☑ Can get annoying
☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs

---{ ? / 10 }---
☐ 1
☐ 2
☐ 3
☐ 4
☐ 5
☐ 6
☐ 7
☐ 8
☐ 9
☑ 10

One of the best games that i have ever played, i enjoyed every little detail about this game starting from being a peasant in Skalitz to becoming a nobleman in Rattay.
The story line is filled with plot twists that makes you want to play this game more and more without stopping, i have spent 120 hours on this game, it was the best 120 hours i have ever spent.
the fighting system is a bit hard at first but after a while you will find it really easy and really enjoyable.
about the saving system its a bit annoying specially when you forget to drink a saviour schnapps and then lose all your progress.
The game is incredibly enjoyable, even the side quests are fun to finish.
I cant wait for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2!

I really love the atmosphere the dialogs and the quests that this game is offering. But I have a big issue with the combatsystem. Fighting 1v1 is fine but 1v2 or more is impossible unless you´re onehitting each and everyone of them. I even tried drinking a whole bunch of potions before a fight with multiple enemies and the only outcome was that they were able to swing at me for a lot longer. And since the bow is practically useless the best thing you can do when you see multiple enemies coming at you is just turning around and run.

And honestly the whole combat story ruined the fun at this game for me way to many times hence i am giving it a thumbs down.

One of the only few games I willingly bought more than once. Despite all its existing jank and unrealized visions, it remains one of my favorite open-world RPGs to exist. If KCD2 is basically a fully realized version of this, then that game is already en route to being my favorite game ever.

I can't wait for imminent the sequel.
Please never stop being based and unapologetic with your artistic vision, Warhorse.
Henry has come to see us!

I had high expectations for Kingdom Come: Deliverance, but unfortunately, the game left me disappointed. The biggest issue is the disastrous combat system. The fights are unintuitive, unnecessarily complicated, and often frustrating. While the game aims for realism, the result is a clunky and unenjoyable experience. It feels more like fighting the controls than the enemies. This flaw overshadowed any potential enjoyment from the game's story and atmosphere.

enjoyable and fairly long game. it does have some close to game breaking glitches, but most of the time you're able to salvage it.

Why Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a Great Game
One of the most defining aspects of Kingdom Come: Deliverance is its dedication to historical accuracy. The game is set in Bohemia during the Middle Ages and eschews the magic and myth of fantasy RPGs for a grounded portrayal of life in the 1400s. Warhorse Studios conducted extensive research to recreate landscapes, towns, and castles as authentically as possible. The architecture, clothing, weaponry, and even social dynamics reflect what life would have been like in that era. This commitment to realism draws players into a world that feels tangible and alive, offering an immersive experience not often found in other RPGs.

Players can explore vibrant forests, towns bustling with daily activity, and the stunning, rolling countryside of Bohemia, all meticulously crafted to match the historical records of the time. By prioritizing historical immersion, Kingdom Come offers an educational yet thrilling experience, making it appealing to both history buffs and casual gamers alike.


Unlike any other game the combat system in Kingdom Come: Deliverance sets it apart from other RPGs. Inspired by real-life medieval fighting techniques, it’s designed to be challenging and rewarding for players who invest time in mastering it. Unlike many games where combat relies on repetitive button-mashing, Kingdom Come requires precision, timing, and tactical thinking. Players can target specific parts of an enemy’s body and must manage stamina, armor weight, and positioning to gain the upper hand in combat.

Additionally, the game’s weapon system emphasizes realism. Swords, maces, and other weapons have specific strengths and weaknesses depending on an opponent’s armor, making the choice of weapon and approach a strategic consideration. This complex system enhances the sense of accomplishment, as players genuinely improve over time. The difficulty and depth of the combat reflect the brutal reality of medieval warfare and lend authenticity to the gameplay experience.

3. Character Development and Moral Complexity
Unlike many RPGs that give players the power to create and shape their character from scratch, Kingdom Come puts players in the role of Henry, a blacksmith’s son seeking revenge and purpose after his village is destroyed by a foreign invasion. Henry starts as a relatively inexperienced character, mirroring the average person rather than a born hero, which makes his journey all the more relatable and rewarding.

Henry’s moral choices are rarely black and white, allowing players to explore a morally ambiguous world where decisions have lasting consequences. Side quests and interactions often challenge players to think critically about ethics and survival, especially in a time when justice was far from fair or forgiving. This depth in character and decision-making strengthens the narrative, giving players a complex, immersive experience that feels both personal and meaningful.

4. Detailed Progression System and Realistic Survival Elements
In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, skills don’t improve simply by leveling up; they require practice. For instance, if Henry wants to become a better swordsman, he must train with his sword. This grounded approach to character progression makes each achievement feel earned. Players learn from mistakes, building Henry’s skills and knowledge as they encounter the various challenges of medieval life.

The game also introduces survival elements, adding layers of realism to Henry’s journey. Players must manage hunger, exhaustion, and hygiene, making choices that directly affect Henry’s health, stamina, and reputation. These survival mechanics don’t feel intrusive; rather, they deepen the experience by immersing players in the daily hardships and decisions faced by people in the medieval period. Eating, resting, and even maintaining one’s armor are essential aspects of staying alive and being effective in combat, adding to the game’s realism.

5. Innovative Storytelling and Quest Design
While many RPGs follow a straightforward quest structure, Kingdom Come: Deliverance offers players dynamic and open-ended missions that can be completed in a variety of ways. Players are given choices not just in dialogue but also in how they approach situations. This flexibility allows for creativity in solving problems, whether through diplomacy, stealth, or brute force.

The main storyline is compelling, with plenty of emotional stakes, and the side quests are just as engaging. Side quests are not simple filler; they offer intricate narratives, unique challenges, and insights into the characters and world of Bohemia. The choices players make in these quests can have ripple effects throughout the game, creating a world where actions truly matter.

6. An Appreciation for Patience and Thoughtful Gameplay
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is not a game for players looking for fast-paced, action-heavy gameplay. It rewards patience, strategic thinking, and careful planning. Whether learning the ins and outs of sword fighting, navigating intricate dialogues, or finding one’s way through the dense forests of Bohemia, players are rewarded for their attentiveness and problem-solving skills. The slower pace invites players to savor the details and become fully immersed in the world. For players who appreciate a slower, more deliberate RPG experience, Kingdom Come is a rare gem that delivers a deeply satisfying adventure.

Conclusion
In an era where many RPGs rely on fantastical elements to engage players, Kingdom Come: Deliverance offers a refreshing, historically grounded experience. With its intricate combat system, richly detailed world, complex storytelling, and realistic survival mechanics, the game sets a new standard for immersion in the RPG genre. By prioritizing realism and depth over convenience and spectacle, Warhorse Studios has created a game that encourages players to step back in time and experience the world as it was, not as we might wish it to be. For players who crave a challenging and authentic RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is an exceptional choice that stands out for its commitment to delivering a truly immersive, thoughtful gaming experience.

One of the best RPGs of all time. Epic story, hours of content. Endless modability. If you're into medieval history or RPGs or just open world games this game is perfect for you.

Fun game with a realistic combat and a story based in real history and places, although a bit buggy as you get stuck in steps or trees sometimes but nothing major.

the concept is great, ambiance, detailles, realism, etc. But the combat system itself is bullshit. it doesn`t matter what is your gear or experience, it's just a bully simulator, where you are being just bullied by the NPC.

the intro was really cool, too bad the save mechanic is shit. saving is really limited and so is the autosave, so if you like doing the exact same things more than one try this game. ive played dark souls and elden ring, but those games never got to me. and thats because your actually learning, while in this game when you make a small brawling mistake, you get sent back to your last autosave (which was most likely 10 minuts ago)and lose everything you got and earned up into that autosave. great game, SHITTY save mechanic

Challenging sword play that sets this game apart to most other games for me. Love the struggle of it being both rewarding a frustrating.

The story is great. The setting is good And I love the Historical accuracy. But what I dislike the most is how slow everything is. You gotta wait for A specific time of day for everything which makes it painfully slow. Also the combat very confusing. And slow. Not just how long combat takes, but how Unresponsive Henry moves. It all just causes me grief and makes me not want to play It.

Good story, good game. ABSOLUTELY TRASH COMBAT. AI BLOCKS EVERY ATTACK, THE GAME STALLS YOU FOR 15 MINUTES IN A 1V1 BECAUSE THE AI WONT ATTACK BY ITSELF IT JUST COUNTERS YOUR ATTACKS

A great and very unique rpg, sure it can feel pretty clunky at time and some of the quest are pretty tedious but overall i would recommend you give this game a try

If you're searching for a truly immersive experience that transports you to the heart of the medieval world, Kingdom Come: Deliverance stands out for its remarkable realism, making you feel as though you're living in a richly detailed medieval landscape. The attention to historical accuracy is impressive, from the architecture and clothing to the dialogue and customs, all crafted to reflect the era authentically.

The gameplay mechanics further enhance this immersion. You won't find a magical fantasy world here; instead, the combat and survival elements require careful planning and skill. The sword fighting feels visceral and strategic, with a focus on timing and technique that makes each encounter challenging and rewarding. Whether you're engaging in a skirmish or trying to sneak past guards, your choices matter, and every action has consequences.

One of the game's highlights is its open world, which is teeming with life. You can explore sprawling villages, dense forests, and picturesque landscapes, each filled with side quests and unique characters that add depth to your journey. The day-night cycle and dynamic weather systems also contribute to the feeling of living in a living, breathing world.

Moreover, the narrative is engaging, with a storyline that draws you in and connects you to the characters and their struggles. The combination of individual character arcs and significant historical moments ensures that the experience remains engaging and impactful.

Combat was a little struggle at first with PC controls, but easy enough to master with time, and naturally as your character levels up. Story is top tier, one of the best single player games I've played in a while.

This game is almost a really great game. The combat is infuriating. Dogs are the most overpowered combat mechanic.. they can grab your mf arm and let the others wail on you without you being able to do a damn thing. That huge horse that you ride around on? As you ride, it gets stuck on the smallest rock, or slight incline ... so good luck using it to fight baddies with.

The best part is if you fall through the map, you cannot fast travel out. If you haven't saved in an hour, you're just SOL.

The second best part is, if you have issues sleeping at a tavern because nobody seems to be offering you a bed, so you decide to go to a bathhouse to bath, sleep, save, etc ... the game may freeze on you :)

Its unplayable without cursing and restarting from saved games over and over and over. I think I paid about $5 for this game, at that price ... maybe I would buy it again but not for full price. I would 100% never buy this game at full price

I've only played 30min and I hate it... the mele system is a total joke and the game doesn't teach you how to use it... I can't even progress the story

COMBAT is a pain in the ass. Ok, I knew it before buying it, but I said: -`it's a realistic RPG, there will be other ways to finish the quests...- The answer is NO, even in the main quest you are forced to fight. The saves are limited and when you die you have to redo km, as if it were a soullike. I understand the attempt to make a game realistic, but it too often ends in frustration. Add to that the fact that a good part of the quests are really boring. I like the setting and the story and I reserve the right to update the review when I have done more hours, but for now I find some choices of the developers too castrating.

Don't let my low playtime here fool you, I love this game. I played it to death on PS4 and had to own it again here on Steam. It's an incredible and unique experience, especially for kids who grew up wanting to be knights in medieval realms.

Don't bother. This game is not worth the aggravation it will cause. Combat is an unintuitive mess because almost every encounter is a group of enemies. Every minigame you deal with; either lockpicking, or pick pocketing is god awful regardless of your choice of controller or keyboard. They might as well have added that you must manually breathe by pressing both joy sticks or both alt key's every couple of seconds.

Fast travel; while there, you shouldn't bother with it either - because you'll die before the load screen ends after notifying you of your options on what you happen to run into. You can't run from encounters because every enemy regardless of what they're equipped with can run forever, and hits you do take chunk your stamina into oblivion further making it impossible. Ultimately any and all combat is worthless to pursue outside of 1v1 duels because well - you are alone - and have the survivability of an infant freshly thrown into a meat grinder. Btw said 1v1's are like Halley's comet. You'll see it once.

I gave this game a fair shot, but there's up hill battles and then there's this shit show. Did I mention the only way to save is at 'specific' beds, inns, or if you're in the mood to pay 130+ gold/gresche or w/e the fuck its called a piece for a "Savior shnapes" which lets you save anywhere? I get not wanting a save scum community, but jfc when you make the main character so laughably bad a *living* or doing remotely anything, courtesy of a well known and accomplished father who's apparent first intelligent thought was teaching his only son fuck all. Oh, scratch that - he taught him the 'forge'. Which starts at 0 too. So nothing actually.

-10 out of 10. Shit, maybe the developers should add in zero save files, infections and realistic wounds. Won't be able to fast travel, much less walk with an amputated leg. How bout getting hit with a rock or clipped with an arrow or sword and lose half the screen because your eye was damaged? Keep the stupid mechanics coming. I'll laugh at my housemate who defends this games terrible design from the sidelines.