Gaming Respawn's Ian Cooper takes a look at the console version of Mount and Blade: Warband, which he describes as one of the worst RPG's he's ever played.
BLG writes: "Some things are better together like french fries and ketchup and of course peanut butter and jam. But this isn’t Masterchef. We talk about games here and recently, we’ve been thinking specifically about games that like to mix things up, specifically, multi-genre games."
Tired of being called to King Harlaus' feasts in the middle of a war? Then check out our list of Mount and Blade Warband mods.
Pre-ordering games is a silly thing to do, and we made a point of noting that every time we cover some sort of pre-order scheme. Usually, we add that you can do whatever you like with your time and money, but waiting for reviews is wise.
wow what trash review is this keep it up and mount and blade 2 won't see the light of day on console and btw next time find someone that knows what he is doing. you can now go back to the brainless console games you play
Well, that's a hard game to understand If you're used to traditional RPGs, but if you like tabletop RPGs or text adventure RPGs, you will find M&B a blast, because it is a combination of this two types of physical games but with a videogame core mechanics.
I've only played this game for little over an hour, but I found it awesome. It reminds me of Conqueror A.D. for DOS. Does anyone remember that game?
Couple quotes that tell all you need to know about this reviewer:
"In these instances, employing would-be companions is simply written. We don’t see a cutscene of a brotherly handshake or the raising of a glass, instead we see text on a blank parchment. Great if you’re a reader, but bummer if you’re not."
Traditional RPGs have always been heavy on text, and a lot of current ones still are. And since when do you get a "journalist" that complains about reading?
"There is no progression system, so winning any of the standardised multiplayer modes usually found in modern first-person shooters such as capture the flag, is pretty much meaningless."
So I guess it's CoD or bust with this guy. Multiplayer is also fun when everyone is on an even playing field at the beginning of every match. Leveling up is not a requirement for a fun multiplayer, nor does it's absence make it "meaningless".