Platforms
- PCMar 30, 20108.3playscore7.79 Critics9.795K Players
- PlayStation 4Sep 16, 20167.7playscore7.212 Critics8.98.25K Players
- Xbox OneSep 16, 20167.1playscore6.29 Critics8.43.03K Players
27 critic reviews · 10 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
For a newcomer, there won’t be much to enjoy in Mount & Blade: Warband‘s console release. Mainly, because of how divisive the game is by itself. If you can overcome the game’s obvious technical limitations and control problems though, you’ll find an impressive western role playing game that emulates the older, more classical games in the genre.
Kyle Bradford · Sep 29, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewI really can’t stand talking down about videogames. It’s an industry and hobby that I truly love. That said, I can’t overlook all the issues for the console versions of this game. It feels like very little was done to make it a more streamlined console version. From menus, to font size, controls, and more. It looks extremely dated, like something that somehow got shelved in the early 90’s.
Justin Celani · Sep 23, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewWhile Mount & Blade: Warband hasn't really gained a whole lot in the jump from PC to console, it's great that such a deep and sprawling game has found a home on new platforms after so many years. It looks dreadful, but scratch beneath the surface, and Warband is an enormously rewarding RPG/strategy/medieval warfare sim-type thing that's becomes more and more compelling the more you play. Chaaaarge!
Richard Walker · Sep 16, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewIf you were a fan of the original Mount & Blade, then Warband might be worth a look if only for the solid multiplayer. However, if multiplayer isn’t your concern, Warband does little to expand the Mount & Blade universe, offering few upgrades over the original. The mechanics are still very complex and tough to master for newcomers, making it pretty tough to get into.
Steven Hopper · Apr 29, 2010 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewThe combat is addictive and exciting, with a good number of people crowding onto the servers. While the core of Mount & Blade is still relatively primitive due to its underdeveloped solo campaign and a few limitations with graphics, there is a lot of charm here. The simple fun of smashing skulls with a pike and charging into a gang of enemies atop a fine Arab charger really makes this game stand out in a world of cookie-cutter RPGs.
Brett Todd · Apr 21, 2010 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewCombining hardcore roleplaying with deep combat, and throwing in a Counterstrike-esque multiplayer mode, this sort-of-budget game has more longevity than most full-priced, big-name-studio games. If you can get past the ugly fade, Mount and Blade: Warband is well worth a look.
Nick Kolan · Apr 13, 2010 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewMount & Blade: Warband is a very niche title that requires a great deal of time invested to actually get to the enjoyable parts. It's also filled with flaws that are hard to overlook, the graphics look horrendously dated, the combat controls are clunky, and there's so much repetition here that it will put off the majority of players. A certain subset of players will adore what Mount & Blade: Warband offers, but those that do will likely enjoy this more on PC.
Drew Hurley · Oct 14, 2016 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewIf you like the idea but can’t get past the horrendous presentation, you may be interested to know a sequel is in the works; a bona fide Mount & Blade II. With motion capture and a much updated game engine, we can expect a game which has not only the tactical battles and complex simulation, but one which has the looks and sounds to match.
Mat Cooper · Oct 06, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Mount & Blade: Warband is one of the most unique experiences available on PS4. It's a game that people will overlook due to the slightly out dated graphics, but for those that do take the plunge, a polished and addictive gem awaits them.
Thomas Hughes · Sep 26, 2016 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewWhatever life you decide to live, be prepared to live it for a long time as Mount & Blade has a large world to explore (or conquer). It’s just a shame that this world is bland and difficult to remember. All in all, I can see myself (and many of my friends) playing the game for many hours to come.
Tyler Schurwan · Sep 26, 2016 Reviewed on XB1
Community Reviews
This was the first single player game that I played for more than 1000 hrs. This game is phenomenal and really addicting.
Reviewed on PC> Creates Owen Wilson character and gives him crazy amount of charisma and wow > Spends all of my money on one trained soldier > Names him Vince Vaughn cuz wow > Finds group of looters > Outnumbered 12 to 2 > Uses crossbow to wow the enemies while Vince slaughters them because he is trained to fight > Wins Gets cocky and fights a group of bandits > Because Vince was injured last fight he got killed in one hit > Gets knocked out and captured as prisoner > Escapes and gains wow from a small village by training peasants to fight > Peasants get killed in a bandit raid > Village is no longer sustainable and collapses > Attempts to restart the game but loses Owen Wilson in the process > Wow
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About the game
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Mount & Blade: Warband is the eagerly anticipated stand alone expansion pack for the game that brought medieval battlefields to life with its realistic mounted combat and detailed fighting system.