1 – Kingdom Come: Deliverance
I had heard a lot about Kingdom Come: Deliverance, but I only picked it up earlier this year, and what an absolute masterpiece this one is, and a proof that in-depth and realistic RPGs have plenty of fans, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is apparently even better, but I’ve yet to play that one. Living the medieval life through the eyes of Henry of Skalitz remains one of the most immersive gaming experiences I’ve ever had. Kingdom Come completely throws out the standard, over-the-top fantasy tropes to give you a gritty, beautifully reconstructed 15th-century Bohemia. What makes this game an absolute masterpiece is its commitment to the day-to-day experiences of medieval life, with all that entails: you start as a completely illiterate peasant teen who can barely swing a sword without falling over. To survive, you have to physically practice, evolve, learn, and become proficient in something you’re interested in. You need to shower, eat, and sleep, and this alone instantly has you planning your day ahead of time, as if you’re dealing with real-life in videogame format. I love it, and I’m still going through its story, and so far, it has been a gripping mix of main and side quests that seldom fail to deliver.
Conclusion
The incredible variety of medieval games dominating the market proves that our fascination with the Middle Ages is stronger than ever, and titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance reaching mainstream levels of success just confirms that this is a highly underrated setting, and hopefully, we’ll see more of it soon.
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