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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): $19.99
Current Players: 31k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(87%)
combat system
sandbox nature
visual realism
engaging mechanics
mod reliance
stealth mechanics
game updates
technical issues
underdeveloped features
mod dependency
tedious progression
The general sentiment towards the game is due to its strong foundation in medieval combat and modding possibilities, but the technical issues, underdeveloped core features, and reliance on mods are common points of criticism. Though the game's battle mechanics and immersive setting receive praise, many players feel frustrated by the lack of polished execution and depth in other areas such as diplomacy and AI, which leads to a repetitive experience.

Positive Points

  • The game's combat system, particularly in large-scale battles and sieges, is highly praised for its realism and engaging mechanics.
  • The game provides a wide variety of mods, which significantly enhance and personalize the gameplay experience.
  • The sandbox nature allows players to engage in various roles such as a trader, mercenary, or ruler, offering a breadth of strategic possibilities.
  • The visual and historic authenticity of the medieval world setting appeals to fans of the genre.

    • Negative Points

  • The game is frequently criticized for its numerous bugs, crashes, and technical issues, which detract from the overall experience.
  • Updates from the developers often break mods, leading to frustration within the community and a delay in gameplay improvements.
  • Core systems such as diplomacy, trade, and AI behavior are often described as underdeveloped or lacking depth, leading to a repetitive experience.
  • The progression and pacing, especially in the mid to late game, can become tedious and frustrating.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game has a rich assortment of mods that enhance the experience, dependency on mods for a complete experience is seen both as a strength and a weakness.
  • The introduction of stealth mechanics and other features received mixed feedback, with some players finding them unnecessary or poorly integrated.

    • Common Themes

  • The necessity of mods for enhancing or completing the game experience is a prevalent theme.
  • Players express nostalgia for the game's predecessor, Mount & Blade: Warband, often comparing the two in terms of depth and completeness.
  • The community is divided over the value added by updates and DLCs like 'War Sails', with some seeing them as unnecessary or poorly executed.
    • Updated 6/27/2026, 12:01:43 AM UTC
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