Game news 86% positive reviews, this hyper-immersive RPG arrives today on Nintendo Switch and you have to give it a chance!
Publié le 15/03/2024 à 19:05
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Today marks the arrival of this medieval game on the Nintendo console. Too often underestimated, it would be a shame if you missed out on this epic nugget!
Hear, hear, noble ladies and brave knights! Come hear the epic of Henry de Skalice, son of a blacksmith, whose destiny will lead him to cross lands infested with perils and mysteries. Armed with bravery and determination, he faces trials with an intrepidity worthy of the most valiant heroes of ancient times, which does not prevent him from running amok in his spare time.
You will have understood, it is Kingdom Come: Deliverance in question, which marks its arrival on Nintendo Switch today, six years after its first appearance. Unfortunately, it did not show itself in its best light when it was revealed in the hands of players. At JV, it only obtained a modest score of 14/20 because of its bugs and technical difficulties, including optimization on PC, which were too omnipresent. Can we blame a team of developers passionate about the medieval world for whom this was their first game? No, and that's why he deserves a second chance to revise judgments that are sometimes too hasty. Warhorse Studios has worked hard to fix bugs through regular updates and is close to its community of players. Now, this title boasts an average of 86% recent positive reviews on Steam. So, if you like open worlds and missed this title, here are the reasons why you should play it!
Summary
A strong identity in its difficulty A rich game overflowing with passion for History A splendid, breathtaking atmosphere
A strong identity in its difficulty
In addition to the bugs and other problems that put off players, Kingdom Come: Deliverance proves very difficult to learn. A choice by the Czech developers, divisive, but which is part of the identity of the game. Fighting, exploring or riding requires much more effort than other open-world medieval titles. However, the players' sweaty hands and the blood covering Henry's rags are necessary for this very reason: immersion. Rarely have we seen a title that immerses so much in its universe. At first glance, the game seems completely hostile, but habits quickly arise and the potential of Kingdom Come: Deliverance finally opens up. These obstacles are in fact a blessing where the smallest detail is important, like not forgetting to drink your savior schnapps to save the game.
Henry de Skalice
Henry of Skalice is not a knight, but he will learn to use the sword and the bow, just like the player who controls this character in the first person. The eyes of this son of a blacksmith are also yours, and you will feel the slightest parry, drawn arrows or even failed lockpicking attempts. To match the harsh life of the adventurous individual of the time, Warhorse Studios therefore chose difficulty, without being punitive..
Every detail counts in the life of a commoner, you will have to feed yourself, wash yourself, put on clothes adapted to the situations you plan to experience. So, there is no question of approaching a bandit camp in full armor and reeking of the smell of stables, because you will be immediately spotted. In the same way, dressing up in beautiful attire will have a positive influence during your interactions with local residents who will tend to respect you, vice versa if you come out of the forest for several days with your sword still dripping with blood.
Neglecting his appearance and the health of young Henry have a direct impact on the gameplay with the appearance of penalties which can of course be attenuated by the acquisition of particular traits relating to the experience that the character gains. Thus, it will be possible for you to become a wandering ascetic at ease in nature or an experienced diplomat who knows how to make himself seen by the nobility.. All these perspectives are integrated into the gameplay, but above all give a strong influence to the “role-playing” dimension where we embody a character forged by our daily life.
A rich game that overflows with passion for history
The map of Kingdom Come: Deliverance
After having acquired the basics of the game, you are ready to experience an epic adventure with many twists and turns. Henry's story is perfectly anchored in a historical context, allowing you to discover the exciting Kingdom of Bohemia, an imperial state of the Holy Roman Empire. More precisely, the player flourishes during a war in Bohemia at the time of King Wenceslas IV, in 1403. In other words, it is the small story within the big one, since everything makes sense in a completely plausible way.
What's more, the scenario manages to be both realistic and captivating, never leaving players indifferent to the characters and the adventures. This open world allows you to make different decisions that will have an impact on the course of events, on Henry's scale. Between the path of strength or wisdom, it's up to you to choose according to the skills you have unlocked during the adventure. In short, the historical dimension is fully exploited, especially since you are not a hero in this universe. At least, not at the beginning of the story, where you're just trying to make something of your life as a lowly person.. Thus, the feeling of 100% embodying young Henry's daily life is brilliantly exploited, whether in his difficult journey, his progress or even his smallest actions which require rigor and discipline.
A splendid, breathtaking atmosphere
Intoxicating is the ideal term to evoke the unique atmosphere of this realistic video game. First of all, the music is simply exceptional. Composed by Jan Valta and Adam Sporka, it is useless to specify that the medieval theme is amply respected, mixing melodies typical of Eastern Europe. They accompany players in the most tragic moments to the warmest in taverns by the fire, and add a calming dimension to the exploration of this rich environment. As for the landscapes, they are ordinary, certainly, but magnified as possible. Getting lost in forests has rarely been so enjoyable in a video game, since they are full of hidden details and are never the same.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance releases today on Nintendo Switch today, which adds a new opportunity to discover a title that is still too underrated. Castles, lush forests, demanding combat and historical fidelity are waiting for you in this video game that is just waiting to be discovered.
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