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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

October 25, 2022
Taleworlds Entertainment LTD
4.3/5.0(11,000 reviews)
~20h playtime
Metacritic 78
Role Playing Games

Xbox One · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · PC

Good

Overall, player feedback for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is predominantly positive, with many players enjoying its depth, combat mechanics, and freedom within the game. However, there is notable criticism towards technical issues, especially related to modding and AI performance, leading to a mixed experience for some players.

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About This Game

Immerse yourself in the medieval world of Calradia in Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, where strategy and action-RPG mechanics blend seamlessly. Create a character, gather followers, and engage in brutal battles to establish your legacy amidst a backdrop of civil war and political intrigue.

Highlights

  • Explore a vast open world with endless freedom and replay value.
  • Engage in realistic, skill-based combat with hundreds of units on screen.
  • Build and manage your own clan through diplomacy, trade, and war.
  • Experience a fully simulated economy that reacts to player actions.
  • Choose between singleplayer and multiplayer modes with diverse gameplay options.

Themes

medievalwarepicexplorationpoliticalsurvivaldarkfriendship

Mechanics

open-worldreal-timecombatresource-managementcharacter-creationlevelingskill-treesparty-basedtradingeconomyinventory-managementpuzzle-solvingexploration

Platforms

Xbox One
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series S/X
PlayStation 4
PC

Multiplayer

Online Players:64

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish (Mexico)Turkish
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Good

Overall, player feedback for Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is predominantly positive, with many players enjoying its depth, combat mechanics, and freedom within the game. However, there is notable criticism towards technical issues, especially related to modding and AI performance, leading to a mixed experience for some players.

Pros

  • • In-depth gameplay and mechanics
  • • Fun and addictive combat
  • • Ultimate freedom in an open world
  • • Strong modding community
  • • Lengthy playtime with replay value

Cons

  • • Technical issues and crashes reported
  • • AI performance in battles criticized
  • • Stealth missions seen as frustrating
  • • Some users miss features from Warband
  • • Late game content and kingdom management can be lacking

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord worth playing?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord has a good reception from players, holding an average score of 4.3 out of 5 across 11,000 reviews.
Is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord single-player or multiplayer?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord includes multiplayer. Online play supports up to 64 players.
What platforms is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord available on?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord release?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord released on October 25, 2022.
What is Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord's age rating?
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.