Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword

Release Date: December 10, 2010

RPG, books, action RPG, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

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An enhanced version of Mount & Blade that takes the mechanics of the sandbox RPG by TaleWorlds into the reality of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, clearly drawing inspiration from the famous novel by Henryk Sienkiewicz. The gameplay still combines elements of action, strategy and role-playing games and is divided into two parts, so to say.

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Technical aspect

Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword for PC is an enhanced version of Mount & Blade. It introduces a number of gameplay improvements and, first and foremost, a multiplayer mode.

Plot

The story takes place in the 17th century and its events and quests are inspired by the novels by Henryk Sienkiewicz and their movie adaptations. The gameplay combines elements of action, role-playing, and strategy games. First, we operate in the map mode where we control our army, and once a danger is encountered, we control our avatar in the action mode. In the latter case, we control a character in the first- or third-person perspective view and the game resembles a true action title.

Mechanics

In comparison with the original, Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword for PC offers an enhanced artificial intelligence of the computer-controlled soldiers. Bugs such as the AI confusing paths of the soldiers, making them motionless or going to the wrong place are mostly eliminated. Apart from several improvements of variable significance, a number of various new quests were introduced. Thanks to this, the game takes more time to complete by providing additional gameplay.

The biggest novelty is the multiplayer mode, which the original was clearly missing. This time, the game does not end after the completion of the single player campaign. The title’s lifespan is lengthened by the possibility to fight battles with our friends. Various gameplay options ensure more than simple skirmishes to win.

Technical aspect

Although the graphics are still mediocre, they were slightly improved in comparison with the original.

Last updated on April 2, 2016

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[1:35] Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword GDC trailer #1

[1:12] Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword GDC trailer #2

88%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (10,759)

STEAM

User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Sandbox Freedom: Players appreciate the open-world environment that allows for exploration, diplomacy, trading, and warfare.
Deep Strategy Elements: The game combines real-time combat with strategic planning, making every action impactful.
Interesting Combat Mechanics: The introduction of firearms alongside traditional melee weapons adds variety to the gameplay.
Historical Setting: Set in 17th century Eastern Europe, the game appeals to those interested in historical combat and themes.

The main cons of the game

Bugs and Technical Issues: Many users report that the game has numerous bugs, including crashes and broken gameplay, making it hard to play.
Less Polished than Previous Titles: Players feel that this expansion is not as refined as earlier installments like Warband, leading to disappointment.
Difficulty and Micromanagement: The game is noted for its high difficulty and the need for extensive micromanagement, which can be overwhelming for some players.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Polished Gameplay Experience: Users express a desire for a more polished experience, similar to Warband.
Improved Faction Diversity: Some players feel the factions are not as engaging or well-developed as they could be.
Controller Support: There are requests for PC controller support, indicating that some players would prefer a different input method.
Better Quest System: Users mention bugs in the quest system, suggesting a need for improvement in this area.
Story and Depth: Some reviews indicate a lack of depth in storyline and character development compared to other titles in the series.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024

8.7

GAMERS Score

Average score from 1250 votes. 97 players anticipated the game.

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Game Series

Mount & Blade Series

A series of action-RPG games with arcade and strategy elements. The brand was created by Turkish studio TaleWorld with publishing support from Swedish company Paradox Interactive.

5 video games

Mount & Blade Game Series