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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Action
Indie
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Single-player
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Workshop
Partial Controller Support
Steam Cloud
Includes level editor
Remote Play on Tablet
Family Sharing

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.

Developers: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Publishers: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Release Date: Oct 25, 2022
Price (USD): $24.99
Current Players: 17k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
engaging medieval setting
active modding community
combat mechanics
sandbox experience
reliance on mods
AI mechanics
graphics improvements
incomplete game
frequent crashes
shallow late-game
unfulfilled promises
The general sentiment around the game is that it offers a unique medieval warfare experience and has the potential to be extremely engaging with its combat mechanics and sandbox nature. However, it relies heavily on mods to address its shortcomings, such as underdeveloped diplomacy and technical issues. Although praised for its modding community and immersive setting, reviewers feel the game is unfinished with several unfulfilled promises from the developers. Overall, players acknowledge the fun and addictive nature of the game, tempered by a fair amount of frustration regarding its development and support.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an engaging medieval setting with a perfect blend of strategy and RPG elements.
  • The modding community is highly active and enhances the game significantly, offering a wide array of mods that improve gameplay and add new content.
  • Combat mechanics are generally praised and contribute to the overall fun and addictive nature of the game.
  • The game provides a sandbox experience where players can create their own stories and choose different paths like becoming a mercenary, trader, or ruler.

    • Negative Points

  • The game feels incomplete and relies heavily on mods to address its deficiencies.
  • Players experience frequent crashes and technical problems that are often not fixed by the developers.
  • Diplomacy and political systems are underdeveloped, making late-game content feel repetitive and shallow.
  • Despite being out for several years, many features promised by the developers have not been implemented, leading to dissatisfaction.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the sandbox nature allows for creative play, the core game itself is seen as lacking without mods.
  • The AI and game mechanics can feel clunky and outdated, though they contribute to a unique experience.
  • Graphics and visual improvements are recognized, but they do not compensate for the lack of depth in gameplay.

    • Common Themes

  • The game provides a satisfying medieval warfare experience, but falls short in many areas without the aid of mods.
  • There is criticism of the developer's focus on DLC over addressing core game issues.
  • Mods are considered essential by most reviewers for enhancing the base game experience.
  • Long-term players note a lack of depth and repetitive late-game which affects overall enjoyment.
    • Updated 6/21/2025, 12:01:29 AM UTC
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