Kingdom Come: Deliverance
Story-driven open-world RPG that immerses you in an epic adventure in the Holy Roman Empire. Avenge your parents' death as you battle invading forces, go on game-changing quests, and make influential choices. Explore castles, forests, villages and other realistic settings in medieval Bohemia!
Current Players: 2294
Developers: Warhorse Studios
Publishers: Warhorse StudiosDeep Silver
Release Date: Feb 13, 2018
Price (USD): $29.99
The reviews overall reflect a immersive medieval RPG with a rich and detailed world that sets itself apart by focusing on historical accuracy over fantasy elements. However, while there is much enthusiasm for the engaging story and character development, players often note the game suffers from clunky combat mechanics and technical issues, which can detract from the experience. Despite these mixed feelings about gameplay mechanics, the uniqueness and depth of the world offer a memorable journey that is appreciated by those willing to invest time and effort.
Positive Points
Immersive and historically accurate setting with attention to detail in world-building.Strong and engaging storytelling, with memorable characters and a compelling main quest.Rewarding character progression where players start as an inexperienced peasant and can develop skills to become a capable warrior.Visually appealing graphics that enhance the medieval atmosphere, enriching the player's experience.Offers unique and complex RPG mechanics, including a challenging directional combat system.Negative Points
Combat system is often criticized for being clunky, especially when fighting multiple enemies.The game is riddled with bugs, some of which can be game-breaking or deeply frustrating.Steep learning curve that may be unforgiving for new players, requiring significant patience and time investment.Quest bugs and timing issues can obstruct progress, making some quests feel tedious or impossible.Mixed Points
The realistic mechanics, such as needing to eat, sleep, and maintain equipment, are both praised for immersion and criticized for feeling tedious.The monastery quest is a point of contention, with some finding it a frustrating mandatory section, while others appreciate its thematic depth.Lockpicking and alchemy systems have a love-hate relationship with players, being seen as either challenging or unnecessarily complicated.Common Themes
Players express a strong connection to the character of Henry and their journey of leveling up and personal growth.There's a recurring theme of comparison to other RPGs, often being likened to 'Skyrim without the fantasy' and praised for its realism.The detailed and realistic depiction of medieval life offers a distinctive experience in the RPG genre, often valued as a major draw.Many suggest persistence is required to truly appreciate what the game has to offer, with the game being more rewarding in the long run.Updated 5/9/2025, 12:00:54 AM UTC
