Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a medieval role-playing action game set in a fully open world with a first-person view. You will take on the role of a blacksmith's son named Henry, who, due to circumstances arising from a civil war, has lost his family and is now forced to seek revenge on his enemies. You can expect a nonlinear story that allows you to choose to be a hero or a villain, a revolutionary combat system based on inverse kinematics developed with the help of experts in medieval martial arts, the ability to choose and mix skills from several character classes, and much more.

An open-world first-person role-playing game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance sends players to the Middle Ages during a brutal civil war for the throne. The developers have tried to bring the game world, story, and gameplay as close to reality as possible, using historical and geographical data. The project features an unusual dialogue system, alchemical potions, mini-games, and multiple ways to complete quests.

The game world of Deliverance is the kingdom of Bohemia, inspired by real places in modern-day Czech Republic. The territory available for exploration is larger than Oblivion, featuring all types of terrain: mountains and rivers, meadows and fields, dense and sparse forests. Human activity corresponds to the era: there are a couple of cities and large settlements, while the rest is wilderness with a few inhabitants.

The events of the game begin in 1403, after the death of the King of Bohemia, Charles IV. The legitimate heir, Wenceslaus, did not manage to ascend to the throne due to the schemes of his half-brother Sigismund, who wanted to rule himself. He invaded Bohemia with an army of mercenaries, kidnapped Wenceslaus, and began plundering his lands. This met resistance from the population and local feudal lords, who gather an army to find Wenceslaus and place him on the throne.

The story is told from the perspective of a typical "little man" who cannot influence events and must adapt to them. Henry, the son of an ordinary blacksmith, thirsts for revenge: his family was killed by Sigismund's marauders, their home was looted, and he miraculously survived. Serving a feudal lord, Henry must serve faithfully, but later he realizes that life is not so simple and the fate of his homeland depends, among other things, on his actions.

Like in other old-school RPGs, the game can be completed in various ways: hiding behind the backs of your companions who will do the dirty work; not participating in side events, only in the main ones, or being involved in every situation. However, there is no career progression: Henry will start the game as a servant, a weak, lowborn boy, and will end it the same way, with no attempts to claim the throne or gain a title scripted in the story.

In Kingdom Come: Deliverance, there are three character classes: warrior, bard, and thief, but you can develop all branches of skills and abilities, it's not necessary to choose just one. Completing quests and helping NPCs grants experience, but some abilities can only be improved through their use, such as lockpicking or eloquence.

The combat system is extensive and complex, closely resembling reality, so you won't be able to chop down a dozen enemies with a single swing. Each opponent must be dealt with individually: first, you select a target, then you attack. There are six points for strikes with cold weapons, and the game itself chooses which animation to play. If a bow is selected, it's more difficult — there is no target indicator, you have to shoot randomly. Players note that in Deliverance, each weapon is different, and the perception of its use changes significantly, whether it's a sword, axe, mace, or bow.

The reputation system monitors all the player's actions and misdeeds. If you fail to complete a quest or deceive someone — you will receive a penalty, which will affect how NPCs perceive you. The consequences of previous decisions, mistakes, and victories influence subsequent events.

Many game mechanics simulate reality, such as horseback riding or weapon wear;

A full simulation of life: NPCs go about their business, react to crimes, take breaks to rest or drink in taverns, and go to sleep;

Survival elements: you need to hunt and prepare food, avoid fatigue by sleeping, and monitor health; otherwise, the character will start losing attributes;

The character's persona is shaped by the player throughout the game. It is entirely up to you whether Henry becomes a hero or a renegade;

One of the few games that can be completed without killing anyone, thanks to the power of your eloquence;

Incredible realism in the details and beyond.