Info about Kingdom Come: Deliverance:

Official game description:
Game:
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You're Henry, the son of a blacksmith. Thrust into a raging civil war, you watch helplessly as invaders storm your village and slaughter your friends and family. Narrowly escaping the brutal attack, you grab your sword to fight back. Avenge the death of your parents and help repel the invading forces!
Story:
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Bohemia – located in the heart of Europe, the region is rich in culture, silver, and sprawling castles. The death of its beloved ruler, Emperor Charles IV, has plunged the kingdom into dark times: war, corruption, and discord are tearing this jewel of the Holy Roman Empire apart.  
One of Charles' sons, Wenceslas, has inherited the crown. Unlike his father, Wenceslas is a naive, self-indulgent, unambitious monarch. His half-brother and King of Hungary, Sigismund the Red Fox, senses weakness in Wenceslas. Feigning good will, Sigismund travels to Bohemia and kidnaps his half-brother. With no king on the throne, Sigismund is now free to plunder Bohemia and seize its riches.  
In the midst of this chaos, you're Henry, the son of a blacksmith. Your peaceful life is shattered when a mercenary raid, ordered by King Sigismund himself, burns your village to the ground. By bittersweet fortune, you are one of the few survivors of this massacre.  
Without a home, family, or future you end up in the service of Lord Radzig Kobyla, who is forming a resistance against the invasion. Fate drags you into this bloody conflict and shoves you into a raging civil war, where you help fight for the future of Bohemia.
Features:
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*   **Massive realistic open world:** Majestic castles, vast fields, all rendered in stunning high-end graphics.  
*   **Non-linear story:** Solve quests in multiple ways, then face the consequences of your decisions.  
*   **Challenging combat:** Distance, stealth, or melee. Choose your weapons and execute dozens of unique combos in battles that are as thrilling as they are merciless.  
*   **Character development:** Improve your skills, earn new perks, and forge and upgrade your equipment.  
*   **Dynamic world:** Your actions influence the reactions of the people around you. Fight, steal, seduce, threaten, persuade, or bribe. It’s all up to you.  
*   **Historical accuracy:** Meet real historical characters and experience the genuine look and feel of medieval Bohemia.

Release date: Feb 13, 2018

Categories: Action RPG, Open-World Exploration, Historical Simulation, Character Progression, Non-linear Story, Skill-based Combat, Survival, Choice-based Narrative


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging Combat System (weight 0.58): The game features a deep, challenging, and rewarding combat system that integrates well with RPG elements. Players highlight its realism, strategic depth, and satisfaction after mastering mechanics, making victories feel earned.
- Immersive Medieval Setting (weight 0.46): The game excels in creating an authentic and historically accurate medieval world, with attention to detail in architecture, NPC routines, and daily life. Players praise its realism and lack of fantasy elements.
- Strong Story and Characters (weight 0.36): The narrative is well-crafted, emotionally engaging, and features rich character development. Players appreciate the believable protagonist growth, historical intrigue, and morally complex choices.
- Historical Authenticity (weight 0.35): The game’s meticulous attention to historical detail (e.g., clothing, customs, architecture) enhances immersion. Players appreciate the educational value and unique engagement with the medieval era.
- Meaningful Quest Design (weight 0.22): Quests are well-designed, non-repetitive, and offer multiple solutions (e.g., persuasion, stealth, combat). Players appreciate the freedom, humor, and depth in side quests, which often have meaningful consequences.
- High-Quality Presentation (weight 0.21): The game features excellent graphics, sound design, and voice acting. The soundtrack enhances immersion, and the visuals are detailed, with realistic lighting and environmental effects.

Common complaints:
- Clunky and difficult combat (weight 0.96): The combat system is unintuitive, unbalanced, and poorly explained, especially in group fights. Mechanics like lock-on, hit detection, and stamina management are frustrating and require significant time to master.
- Buggy and unpolished gameplay (weight 0.7): The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and technical issues that disrupt immersion and gameplay. These include game-breaking bugs, frequent crashes, and poor optimization, even years after release.
- Repetitive and tedious quests (weight 0.63): Quests are often repetitive, poorly designed, and involve excessive backtracking or fetch mechanics. Some quests are buggy, lack clarity, or feel like time-wasting chores.
- Unintuitive mechanics and controls (weight 0.62): Controls, horse riding, lockpicking, and archery are poorly implemented and lack proper feedback. Mechanics like stealth, combat, and navigation feel clunky and frustrating, especially for beginners.
- Poor early-game experience (weight 0.59): The early game is overly difficult, punishing, and lacks proper guidance. New players face steep learning curves, unfair difficulty spikes, and repetitive deaths, leading many to quit before progressing.
- Disrespects player time (weight 0.56): The game includes time-wasting mechanics like long animations, forced waiting periods, and repetitive tasks. It prioritizes extending playtime over providing a smooth or enjoyable experience.
- Unbalanced difficulty and progression (weight 0.54): The game's difficulty is inconsistent, with enemies often being overpowered or unfairly skilled. Progression feels slow, and some mechanics (e.g., alchemy, combat skills) require excessive grinding to master.
- Poor NPC and AI design (weight 0.09): NPCs behave unrealistically, with repetitive models, poor pathfinding, and illogical reactions. AI quirks, such as enemies detecting players through walls or ignoring obvious threats, break immersion.
- Limited player freedom (weight 0.04): The game restricts player freedom through linear quest design, forced combat, and limited customization. Open-world exploration is hindered by main quest constraints and repetitive side content.

Gameplay feedback:
- Living, dynamic open world (weight 0.29): The medieval Bohemia setting is richly detailed, with NPCs following daily routines, reacting to player actions (e.g., theft, reputation), and creating spontaneous encounters. The world encourages exploration without excessive hand-holding.
- Realistic character progression (weight 0.27): Players start as an inexperienced peasant and gradually develop skills (e.g., combat, reading, alchemy) through practice and training. Progression feels organic, with no instant leveling or superhuman abilities.
- Immersive quest design (weight 0.24): Quests feel like real-life tasks with multiple solutions (e.g., persuasion, theft, combat) and consequences. Side quests often tie into local history or moral dilemmas, though some fetch quests can feel repetitive.
- No fantasy elements (weight 0.16): The game avoids magic, dragons, or superhuman abilities, focusing on historical accuracy and grounded storytelling. Combat and progression rely on realistic medieval systems.
- Skill-based interactions (weight 0.15): Non-combat skills (e.g., lockpicking, alchemy, speech) must be learned through practice. Dialogue choices and persuasion mechanics often require specific skill levels, adding depth to role-playing.
- Restrictive save system (weight 0.11): Manual saves are tied to in-game actions (e.g., sleeping, drinking savior schnapps), preventing save-scumming but adding tension. This design choice reinforces survival mechanics like hunger and fatigue.
- Survival and realism mechanics (weight 0.11): Realism extends to food spoilage, equipment degradation, and hygiene. Players must manage hunger, sleep, and health, with mechanics like bowstring injuries or armor weight impacting gameplay.
- Challenging archery mechanics (weight 0.06): Archery lacks a reticle, requiring players to rely on feel and practice. Improving the skill demands kills, and competitions add a unique gameplay layer.

Performance notes:
- Widespread gameplay-breaking bugs (weight 0.15): Numerous players report game-breaking bugs, including falling through floors, quest progression failures, and NPC glitches. These issues often result in lost progress and require workarounds, significantly disrupting immersion and gameplay.
- Combat and physics-related bugs (weight 0.15): Combat suffers from hitbox issues, clipping, AI problems, and physics glitches (e.g., falling from ladders, getting knocked off horses). These bugs often force players to replay sessions or reload saves.
- Improvements over time but issues remain (weight 0.13): Post-launch updates have reduced bugs and improved performance, but many issues (e.g., crashes, texture glitches) persist. Players note that the game is more playable after tweaking settings or applying mods.
- Minor but persistent jank and AI issues (weight 0.13): Players report occasional soft-locking, stiff animations, and AI quirks (e.g., NPCs getting stuck). While not game-breaking, these issues contribute to a less polished experience.
- Frequent crashes and technical instability (weight 0.12): Random crashes, including those causing lost progress (e.g., dxgi_error_device_hung), are a major issue. Players with capable hardware still experience crashes, particularly on console versions, leading to frustration and interrupted gameplay.
- Poor optimization and performance issues (weight 0.08): The game suffers from performance slowdowns, input lag, and long loading times, especially on weaker PCs or during specific conditions (e.g., rain). Poor optimization exacerbates crashes and frame rate drops, even on mid-range settings.
- Graphical and animation glitches (weight 0.07): Players encounter texture-streaming issues, pop-in problems, stiff animations, and NPC behavior glitches. These issues persist even on SSDs and high-end hardware, breaking immersion and visual consistency.
- Performance varies by hardware (weight 0.04): While the game runs well on low-spec or high-end PCs (e.g., RTX 4080), performance is inconsistent. Some players achieve 60 FPS on 'potato PCs,' while others struggle with crashes or FPS drops on mid-range hardware.
- Steam Deck compatibility (weight 0.01): The game runs at 45 FPS on Steam Deck with medium/high settings after tweaks, though performance may vary. This highlights its adaptability to handheld devices despite broader optimization issues.

Recommendations:
- Ideal for RPG and medieval fans (weight 0.26): The game is highly recommended for fans of immersive RPGs, medieval settings, and story-driven experiences, particularly those who enjoy titles like *The Witcher* or *Red Dead Redemption 2*. Its historical authenticity and deep role-playing mechanics appeal to enthusiasts of the genre.
- Challenging and niche experience (weight 0.22): The game is tailored for patient, hardcore players who enjoy realism, deep mechanics, and a steep learning curve. It is not recommended for casual gamers or those seeking fast-paced, frustration-free gameplay due to its demanding systems and lack of instant gratification.
- Frustrating combat mechanics (weight 0.08): The combat system is ambitious but often criticized for poor execution, including clunky controls, RNG-based dodging, and unbalanced difficulty. Players suggest watching tutorials or training early to mitigate these issues, as mastery requires significant effort.
- Mods enhance enjoyment (weight 0.07): Players frequently recommend using mods to address quality-of-life issues, such as unlimited saves, combat improvements, and visual enhancements. Mods are often considered essential for a smoother or more enjoyable experience, particularly for those frustrated by the game's jank or limitations.
- Best purchased on sale (weight 0.05): Due to its flaws, bugs, and niche appeal, the game is widely recommended for purchase only during sales or at a significant discount. Its depth and replay value are acknowledged, but the price is a common barrier for many players.
- Worth playing despite flaws (weight 0.04): Despite its bugs, combat issues, and niche appeal, the game is widely regarded as worth experiencing for its story, realism, and rewarding progression. Players often highlight its strengths in atmosphere and depth as reasons to overlook its shortcomings.
- Play before sequel for story (weight 0.03): The game is recommended for players who plan to experience the sequel (*KCD2*), as the story and character arcs carry over. However, some players suggest skipping the first game if the sequel is the primary focus, due to its flaws.
- DLCs enhance experience (weight 0.03): The game is best enjoyed with its DLCs, which add content, improve visuals, and expand the overall experience. The *Royal Edition* (base game + DLCs) is frequently recommended for players seeking the full package.
- Early-game difficulty tips (weight 0.01): The game's early stages are particularly challenging, and players suggest strategies like leveling via hunting or focusing on specific skills to ease progression. These tips help mitigate the steep learning curve.

Other player notes:
- High-quality Japanese voice acting (weight 0.01): Players frequently praise the Japanese dubbing and voice acting for its authenticity and quality, enhancing immersion. This feature is particularly valued by those who prefer native-language performances.
- Educational historical content (weight 0.01): The game is praised for its cultural and historical depth, such as teaching players about Bohemia’s role in the Holy Roman Empire. This adds value for players interested in learning while gaming.
- High PC performance demands (weight 0.01): The game requires powerful hardware for optimal performance, which may exclude players with mid-range or older systems. This feedback is frequent among PC gamers.
- Guides needed for mechanics (weight 0.01): Many players suggest using external guides to understand game mechanics or quests, indicating a steep learning curve or unclear in-game instructions. This feedback highlights a potential area for improved tutorial systems.
- Large storage requirements (weight 0.01): Players note the game’s significant storage demands, which may limit accessibility for those with limited hard drive space. This is a common concern for modern open-world titles.
- Mods enhance accessibility (weight 0.01): Mods are highlighted as a way to improve gameplay for non-professional gamers, suggesting the base game may be too challenging or lack customization options. This reflects a strong modding community.
- Kickstarter pre-order mentions (weight 0.01): Some players reference pre-ordering the game via Kickstarter, indicating early community support. However, this feedback is niche and lacks direct gameplay relevance.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.31): Players frequently cite the game's combat mechanics as a major source of frustration, describing them as clunky, difficult to master, and poorly explained. Bugs, crashes, and performance issues further exacerbate this, with many reporting lost progress due to a restrictive save system, softlocks, or game-breaking glitches.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.14): Once players overcome the steep learning curve, the game becomes deeply rewarding, particularly due to its realistic combat system, immersive progression, and engaging story. Mastery of mechanics like Master Strike or alchemy, along with hard-won victories in tough fights, contribute to a strong sense of accomplishment and long-term engagement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.1): Many players felt the game failed to meet expectations due to poorly designed quests, repetitive tasks, and unpolished mechanics. Issues like stiff animations, unbalanced combat, and developer oversights (e.g., missing gamma settings) detracted from the experience, leaving players feeling their time was wasted despite the game's potential.
- Immersion (weight 0.06): The game's realistic medieval setting, attention to historical detail, and dynamic NPC interactions create a deeply immersive experience. Players often highlight the first-person perspective, synchronized weather, and organic world-building as key factors in making them feel like a part of the game's world.
- Appreciation (weight 0.05): Players admire the game's commitment to historical authenticity, attention to detail, and the effort put into creating an immersive medieval experience. The depth of storytelling, character development, and world-building are frequently praised, even when other aspects of the game fall short.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): The game's realistic and strategic gameplay, combined with its immersive open-world exploration, generates excitement among players. Many express anticipation for the sequel, citing the depth of the narrative, combat mechanics, and the unique survival elements as key drivers of their engagement.
- Admiration (weight 0.04): Players admire the game's ambition, historical fidelity, and attention to detail, particularly in its realistic combat system and immersive world design. The courage to deviate from conventional RPG tropes and deliver a grounded, authentic medieval experience is frequently highlighted as a standout achievement.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Despite its flaws, players find enjoyment in the game's immersive world, engaging side quests, and the sense of freedom it offers. The beautiful landscapes, rich historical detail, and the satisfaction of character progression contribute to a fulfilling and often fun experience.
- Amusement (weight 0.03): The game's humorous and chaotic moments, such as drunken antics, unintentionally funny dialogues, and absurd situations (e.g., defecating in homes without consequences), provide unexpected amusement. Players often laugh at the protagonist's awkwardness or the game's quirky mechanics.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Players express anger over the game's poor design choices, such as restrictive save systems, unrealistic enemy behavior, and game-breaking bugs. Some feel the game's advertised features were misleading, leading to wasted time and frustration, particularly when progress is lost due to technical issues or unfair mechanics.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.01): The game evokes nostalgia for older RPGs, with its slow-paced, immersive gameplay and rich storytelling. Players often draw comparisons to childhood gaming experiences or classic titles like Skyrim, appreciating the game's ability to recapture the magic of those memories.
- Relief (weight 0.01): Players experience relief after overcoming early-game challenges, discovering mods that improve gameplay, or finding strategies to bypass difficult sections. Mastering combat mechanics like Master Strike or resolving NPC issues (e.g., serving jail time) also provides a sense of accomplishment and relief.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Minor but persistent annoyances, such as the Mutt's frequent howling, poorly designed animations, or janky AI behavior, pile up and detract from the experience. Time-limited quests, forced controls, and environmental design flaws (e.g., impassable bushes) further contribute to player irritation.
- Awe (weight 0.01): The game's graphics, world detail, and historical accuracy inspire awe in players. The immersive and fully realized medieval world, with its attention to realism and atmospheric settings, leaves a lasting impression on those who appreciate its depth and authenticity.
- Joy (weight 0.01): Players find joy in the game's immersive world, engaging quests, and the sense of progression. The rich story, memorable characters, and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges contribute to a deeply enjoyable experience, often accompanied by laughter and emotional investment.
- Curiosity (weight 0.01): The game's unique world, historical setting, and hidden quest triggers (e.g., dice rolls) spark curiosity among players. Many are drawn to explore the story further, research historical details, or uncover the consequences of their choices, leading to a deeper engagement with the game.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Players are often surprised by the game's unexpected mechanics, such as food poisoning or explicit sexual content in quests. Some express surprise at how much they enjoyed the game despite initial skepticism, particularly due to its immersive storytelling and unique gameplay elements.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players develop a strong emotional attachment to the game, particularly due to its immersive world, engaging narrative, and the protagonist Henry. The game's atmosphere, storytelling, and the sense of personal growth within the medieval setting foster a deep sense of love and connection.
- Gratitude (weight 0.01): Players express gratitude for the game's immersive qualities, the effort put into its development, and the impact it has had on their gaming experience. Mod authors and crowdfunders are also acknowledged for their contributions to improving or creating the game.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): The game's immersive gameplay, reactive world, and compelling quest design keep players deeply engaged. The consequences of choices, dynamic NPC interactions, and the sense of being part of a living medieval world contribute to a highly engaging experience.}