Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

by TaleWorlds Entertainment

The Developer Says...

A strategy/action RPG. Create a character, engage in diplomacy, craft, trade and conquer new lands in a vast medieval sandbox. Raise armies to lead into battle and command and fight alongside your troops in massive real-time battles using a deep but intuitive skill-based combat system.

Players Like...

❤ Open-World Adventure

Players carve unique paths from penniless wanderer to potential emperor. You might start as a tournament fighter in the Aserai deserts, then gradually build a mercenary company, recruit companions, and eventually establish your own kingdom. The game drops you into Calradia with minimal guidance, allowing you to define every aspect of your character's trajectory.

❤ Combat Dynamics

The directional combat system offers unprecedented depth. Players actively control their character's weapon strikes, choosing precise angles and timing. Battles range from 50-soldier skirmishes to epic 1000-unit conflicts, where terrain like narrow mountain passes or wide river valleys dramatically influences tactical decisions. You can personally participate in battles, leading troops from first or third-person perspectives.

❤ Character Progression

You develop skills through active practice: archery improves by landing shots, trading by completing merchant contracts, leadership by commanding increasingly larger armies. Each character background - whether merchant's child, noble heir, or mountain tribesman - provides unique starting advantages and narrative potential.

❤ Strategic Complexity

Diplomacy becomes a nuanced chess match. You can propose laws in your kingdom's council, spend influence to sway political decisions, arrange strategic marriages, and negotiate complex inter-clan relationships. Economic systems allow deep customization, from crafting unique weapons to establishing trade routes.

❤ Emergent Storytelling

No two campaigns unfold identically. One playthrough might see you executed for treason; another could result in you becoming a legendary warlord who unites warring factions. Players report creating personal narratives that feel more compelling than scripted storylines.

❤ Technical Evolution

While still refining mechanics, developers consistently release patches addressing player feedback. The game improves weekly, with AI behaviors, battle dynamics, and economic systems becoming progressively more sophisticated.

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