Deal | Realism instead of fantasy: Authentic medieval RPG at 80% discount in Steam Sale

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, players take on the role of Henry, the son of a humble village blacksmith who loses everything when his home is attacked. Set in war-torn Bohemia, the game follows his journey to regain control of his life. Unlike typical fantasy RPGs, Kingdom Come avoids dragons, elves and magic, focusing instead on historical realism. Henry must maintain personal hygiene, care for his clothes and armor, and even learn to read with the help of a scribe. Saving progress is also rooted in realism – players can only save by sleeping or drinking special alcoholic brews called “Saviour Schnapps.”

This commitment to realism is also Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s greatest strength. In its review, the German gaming magazine GameStar praised the game for its authentic and richly detailed portrayal of medieval Bohemia. Players can hunt in the forest, relax in bathhouses, transcribe texts in the monastery or march into battle. For combat, historically accurate weapons like swords, axes, maces and bows are available. The fighting system emphasizes precision, requiring well-timed and well-aimed strikes. However, this is also where the game falters. Battles against multiple enemies can feel frustrating due to clunky controls and sometimes unfair enemy behavior. On this point, both GameStar and many players seem to agree.

In the end, GameStar gave Kingdom Come: Deliverance a solid 85 out of 100. Steam user reviews show a similar trend, with 83% of over 125,000 players rating the game positively. On Metacritic, the reception is slightly more reserved, with a Metascore of 76 and a user score of 8.0.

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