Mount & Blade: Warbandis a premiumactiontitle for PC coming from developer TaleWorld Entertainment. It is a standalone expansion for the popularMount & Bladewar gameseries. It introducesa new factionfor players to control, more political options to choose from, and online multiplayer gameplay that allows for large-scale battles.
Building upon the core experience that the baseMount & Bladegame offered, the Mount & Blade: Warband expansion is pretty much anupgrade across the board, from visuals to gameplay and the various multiplayer aspects that fans have been asking for.
The first Mount & Blade game came out to mostly positive reviews, with the majority of gamers praising itspotential and replayabilityof gameplay. Many pointed out itspoor production values, which were apparent from its subpar graphics, repetitive levels, and lifeless dialogue. In comes Mount & Blade: Warband, a standalone expansion, and by all intents and purposes, a sequel to the original in all but name.
The game starts witha graphical overhaulthat uses better models, as well as improved textures and detail for its maps. It also introduces a sixth faction to the fray in the form of theSarranid Sultanate. There's a bigger focus on the political aspect of the game, letting establish your own faction, assign vassals, and even take a wife as your queen.
A long-requested feature isonline multiplayergameplay that allows for large-scale battles withup to 64 playerson random maps, with various game modes to choose from like Capture the Flag, Conquest, and more. All that said, newcomers will have to contend with a ratherslow startto the main campaign. The experience can feel a bit dragging at the beginning, which will put off some players.
The things mentioned above justscratch the surfaceof what Mount & Blade: Warband brings to the table. It is a worthy successor to the original game and pretty much addresses a lot of the criticisms that it received. Whether you're a returning fan or a new player, there is something here for everyone. Give it a try and see for yourself. Recommended.
