History is so packed with intrigue, incredible stories and excessive violence that you sometimes wonder why more role-playing games don't do away with all the witchcraft and sorcery, and focus instead on recreating an authentic historical experience. Deliverance does just that, offering us a realistic vision of medieval central Europe, complete with the strife, dodgy gender and racial politics, armours, weapons and combat techniques that were actually prevalent in those times. Players won't be confined to a starting class, instead honing their skills as the game goes on towards being a warrior, bard, or whatever medieval profession they fancy (that's at least vaguely skilled with a sword, mace or axe). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkd-Lmmcb4 You will wander the medieval open world, carrying out quests, while seeing to your own basic needs such as eating and sleeping. The physics-based combat in the game looks particularly visceral, as players will need to master blocking, counter-attacking and dodging with the heavy weaponry of the time. Mis-hits can slide off armour or cause you to stumble, and one wrong move can see you skewered like a wild boar. The first Act (there are three in total) of Kingdom Come is likely to be released around August 2016 for PC, then in September for consoles. What game are you most looking forward to in 2016? Let us know in the comments!
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I'm a writer-editor hybrid whose writings on video games, technology and movies can be found across the internet. I've even ventured into the realm of current affairs on occasion but, unable to face reality, have retreated into expatiating on things on screens instead.
