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Review of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on PS4

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Feb 2018
Cover image of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on PS4
Gamefings Score: 7
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 13 Feb 2018
Genre: Action Role-playing
Developer: Warhorse Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver

Introduction

Imagine if your life was a medieval soap opera, where every decision is a life-or-death situation, horses are your best friends, and you can't afford to eat a giant turkey leg without worrying about the effects on your bulging farmer's physique? Welcome to *Kingdom Come: Deliverance*, a game that manages to turn an RPG into a medieval sitcom starring the world's most reluctant hero. Our protagonist, Henry, is just a commoner thrust into the chaotic world of 15th-century Bohemia, and let me tell you, the drama is as juicy as a ripe apple on a summer's day.

Gameplay

The gameplay mechanics in *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* are about as realistic as they come. You'll wake up every morning worrying about your hunger and exhaustion levels instead of gathering loot and defeating dragons. You can unlock skills through actual usage. So, if you want to become a sword master, you better be ready to swing that blade and keep your hands off the bow and arrow for a while. Miss the target five times? Well, too bad, your archery skill just went down faster than a turkey at Thanksgiving dinner. The open world is filled with NPCs who have daily routines - yes, they actually sleep, eat, and even visit the local brothel. Expect to engage in quests that require more than just smashing buttons, as your diplomacy skills will come pretty handy, unless you prefer fighting every problem like a true medieval chap. Also, save your game often, because if you die without saving, it's like hitting the reset button on your social life.

Graphics

*Kingdom Come* boasts visuals that evoke 'wow' moments better than your average Instagram feed. The environments are lavishly detailed, adorned with castles, towns, and that breathtaking greenery that would leave even Mother Nature green with envy. However, consider this: while the graphics are impressive, they occasionally morph into a patchy canvas of bugs that remind you you're still playing a game created by mere mortals. Horses may get stuck on invisible walls, and you might find yourself talking to someone who has decided mid-sentence to take a nap. Technically speaking, the issues can drive a person mad - mad enough to scream, 'This is not a realistic fantasy game, this is a buggy mess!'

Conclusion

To summarize, *Kingdom Come: Deliverance* is like trying to find your way through an intricate maze while blindfolded. It has genuinely captivating quests, characters you could watch in a medieval drama miniseries, and a world that wishes it could be that summed up in a desktop wallpaper. Yet, it also comes with the frustration of needing to eat, sleep, and sometimes feel horrified by an NPC's sudden need to trot off into the wild instead of engaging with your riveting narrative. If you fancy hack-and-slash with a sprinkle of realism, and don't mind struggling through the save system like an old person trying to use TikTok, then hop on that horse! From dazzling sword fights to steed-taming adventures, this game serves up a grand medieval adventure, one awkward moment at a time.

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