You'll nail headshots mid-gallop while riding through a forest at night. You'll absorb charges in a shieldwall with your men-at-arms. There are zero other games I can think of that really simulate being right in the middle of a gigantic medieval battle. It's a wonder anyone gets past any of these hurdles.Īs someone who has been on the Mount & Blade bandwagon since the ground floor (back when Zendar was the only town in the game), I'm here to tell you that it is absolutely worth it. Consider this: Graphical fidelity has never been what you'd characterize as a priority characters stare dead-eyed at the player during stilted, repetitive conversations the world map is awkward, the economy is obtuse and the battles are brutally difficult.
The thing about Mount & Blade is that it's difficult for people who are just coming into the series to figure out the appeal.
This week we're looking at Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord. Stuck Inside With is a new series where, since we're all stuck inside, we venture off the beaten path to explore other parts of the gaming world.
