Mount & Blade Review

The editors at WorthPlaying finally managed to set aside some time for TaleWorlds’ Mount & Blade, and they seem to have liked it quite a bit despite some flaws. A score of 7.5/10 goes with this conclusion:

Mount & Blade boasts solid battles and the eventual freedom to fight whoever and whenever you want while maintaining a kingdom, and it’s a powerful draw. Some people with an inclination toward Civilization-era strategy and a well-honed trigger finger will find a lot of joy in conquering the lands of Calradia. The community surrounding the game proves that, and thanks to them, most people can conquer the otherwise impossible learning curve present at the beginning of the title. It’s a concept with a lot of flaws and not much in the way of variety, but an indefinable charm spurs you to continue improving your character and roaming the land.