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Genres: Action, Role-Playing, Strategy, Historical
Platform: PC
Publisher: Paradox Interactive
Developer: Taleworlds
Release Date: May 3, 2011
System Requirements:
OS: XP/Vista/Windows 7
Processor: 2.1Ghz or higher
Memory: 1.2 GB
Hard Disk Space: 900 MB
Video Card: 128 MB+
Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
DirectX®: 9.0c
Processor: 2.1Ghz or higher
Memory: 1.2 GB
Hard Disk Space: 900 MB
Video Card: 128 MB+
Sound: DirectX Compatible Sound Card
DirectX®: 9.0c
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Desura
World:
It was one the most romantic, cruel and dramatic episode of the Europe history. The game features distinct political forces: The Tsardom of Russia, Sweden, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Rzeczpospolita), Cossack Ukraine and the Crimean Khanate. The entire game world where the main action takes place is divided between these powers. Each of the factions has its own national units, like Polish hussar cavalry or Don Cossack as a Russian unique fighter.
Gameplay:
Based on the original gameplay of M&B, With Sword and Fire is an action-oriented role-playing game with emphasis on mounted combat. Players are able to join one of the 5 battling factions, fight as a mercenary and bring his faction to dominate Europe. Quest system is very close to Sid Meier's Pirates! player can switch to sand-box or to story mode at any point.
Setting:
17th century is barely represented by other games and is usually passed over. On the other hand, a positive example of successful products on this subject are Cossacks: European Wars, Corsairs and Sid Meier's Pirates!, which proved the audiences interest in this period. Moreover, this game will allow history-lovers and/or ill-wishers to accomplish what they have dreamt of, but could not undertake under the present circumstances. Player will get an opportunity to create a Russian Empire, having conquered every singe province or else, side with Poland and enthrone the Polish King in Moscow, or build the Swedish Kingdom from the Baltica to the Urals. Therefore, this historical setting will not only spark the interest of history fans, but also tickle the national pride of players in general, present them with a game world in which they can voice their disagreement in, and rewrite the history of, their respective people to ones heart content.
Key Features:
- A storyline based on the cult novel from Nobel-prize winner author Henry Sienkiewicz.
- A new century of warfare that brings pistols, muskets, grenades, and other advanced weaponry to the battlefield.
- Fully customizable armies; players can outfit their soldiers with each piece of weaponry & armor.
- Additional quest types. More political intrigue with colorful factions. More adventure in a new land.
- New economic system, which includes village / town development, a banking system, & new trade options. Players will have the opportunity to loan money, keep money on deposit, and arrange caravans.
- Multiple endings to sustain player's interest and increase replayability.
- Deeply researched historical component encompassing every aspect of the game's assets.
- Ferocious new multiplayer action, bringing players the thrill of pitting old technology against the looming threat of firearms.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need to own 'Mount&Blade: Warband' to play 'Mount&Blade: With Fire & Sword'?
A: No. 'Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword' is a standalone expansion, which means it can be bought and played without Warband.
Q: Is it the same game that was released in Eastern Europe?
A: Quote from Mikail Yazbeck: "It was actually released twice over there. The most recent release is this new version of the game thats been made in the Warband engine(which weve since polished even more for the international release). And the first release was inside of the Mount & Blade 1 engine and was released in between M&B 1 and M&B:Warband, but only in Eastern Europe. That older version of course didnt have all the features that this version has, but was demanded enough for us(and by us I mean Sich Studios/Snowberry along with TaleWorlds) to want to remake it using the Warband engine and bring to an international audience."
Q: Is it basically just a mod? It looks like a mod.
A: It uses the Warband engine (with some alterations), so it will look like a mod. The difference is the professional level of work, the large amount of content with fully fleshed out singleplayer and multiplayer, which includes a new game mode dedicated to commanding. Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether you want to buy the game or not.
Q: Is there a manual I can download?
A: Yes, download it here or here.
Media:
Announcement trailer
Official trailer
Siege trailer
Promotional soundtrack with 30 free tracks from Mount&Blade Warband and With Fire and Sword. | Direct download
The Infantry Primer - A great tutorial if you want to step up your game.
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Metascore: 67 out of 100. (User score: 6.5/10)
AtomicGamer - 7/10
Edge Magazine - 6/10
Eurogamer - 6/10
GameSpot - 7.5/10
GameTrailers - 58/100
Handheld Heroes - 8.9/10
IGN - 7.5/10
IncGamers - 5/10
WTF is Mount and Blade : With Fire and Sword? - Detailed YouTube preview by the Cynical Brit.
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