That’s been improved somewhat and players can now pursue marriage for love or power, manage estates and seek political alliances.īut battle is the main attraction. The original game offered players a “sandbox” style environment without any main storyline and quest. The player can navigate throughout the world map and encounter a vast ensemble of other NPC groups such as peasants, deserters, friendly warbands and hostile raiders.

In single-player mode, players receive a “birds-eye view” of the world of Calradia, complete with vast deserts, snow-covered mountains and lush forests.

Keep an eye on the ever-changing balance of power-don’t attack an allied caravan by mistake! The different factions make war with each other, negotiate truces and engage in trade. Players can align themselves with several different historically inspired factions such as the Nords (Vikings), Sarranid Sultanate (Arabs) and Khergit Khanate (Mongols), and others. Mount & Blade: Warband gives players the long-awaited chance to test their mettle against other heroes.įor those unfamiliar with award-winning independent game, Mount & Blade and the new Warband expansion focus on the fictional medieval world of Calradia. Many players choose to focus on mounted combat because they enjoy the thrill of crashing into enemy hordes. Passed inspection: New multiplayer functionįailed Basic: Little improvement in graphics

Mount and Blade: Warband – PC Game Review By Paul Glasser