Martynas Klimas
PC InvasionMount & Blade II: Bannerlord review — Glorious return of violence upon horses
Published 10/28/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 10/25/2022
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is the eagerly awaited sequel to the acclaimed medieval combat simulator and role-playing game Mount & Blade: Warband. Set 200 years before, it expands both the detailed fighting system and the world of Calradia. Bombard mountain fastnesses with siege engines, establish secret criminal empires in the back alleys of cities, or charge into the thick of chaotic battles in your quest for power.
- Developer
- Taleworlds
- Publisher
- Taleworlds, Prime Matter
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Critic avg
77
14 scored reviews
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14
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Score range
55–90
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The critic average is 77 across 14 scored reviews, with a 35-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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90–1004 reviews · 29%
80–895 reviews · 36%
70–792 reviews · 14%
Below 703 reviews · 21%
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Fraser Brown
PC GamerMount & Blade 2: Bannerlord review
Published 10/28/2022
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Read originalRobert Webb
DualShockersMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Review
Published 10/27/2022
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85
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Read originalJohn-Paul Jones
PlayStation UniverseMount & Blade II: Bannerlord Review (PS5) - A Jaw-Droppingly Ambitious Strategy RPG Sequel That Is Without Equal - PlayStation Universe
Published 10/24/2022
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