Does Kingdom Come Deliverance Hold Up In 2025?! Well…

[@BoomstickGaming]

*How would you pitch Kingdom Come Deliverance to a non-fan in just ONE SENTENCE?!* -BoomstickAlex

[@aarondonald1611]

You don't even know how to read when you start the game. Now that's an RPG right there.

[@panzer00]

Henry's come to see us.

[@westtxmutt]

If you want unrealistic combat that has dodge roll (somersaults) go play Elden Ring. Just imagine a man doing dodge rolls back in medieval times. 😂

[@UnclePengy]

This isn't fantasy hack-and-slash where you're automatically the Prince/Chosen One/Magical Hero: You're a nobody, a small fish in a big pond, and this is an immersive fight for survival.

[@UnclePengy]

Honestly, how many games do you know where you can chill by a hearth on a rainy evening next to a simmering pot of stew, and just read books?

[@Stinkyremy]

Play it, get so far insoon as it clicks and you understand the realism and what you really need to do, restart and do things the right way.

[@Toshiro_Mifune]

what? Real men restart 8452 times in hardcore mode.

[@neluuuuuu2850]

Nah not if youre employed

[@cosmic_gate476]

@@neluuuuuu2850 Just don't sleep

[@gomezgolf]

I have 1,200 hours in this game and I'm still finding new stuff every playthrough. if you stick with it for atleast 5-6 hours you will respect and appreciate what it is, and maybe eventually love it.

[@emptyfueltank]

Fellow hidden dialogue hunter

[@aviator2252]

I found a traffic cone in a hunting stand, and I'm not the same anymore

[@AMaleDaG]

how? its not THAT deep.. Do you not skip the endless god grant you health and bartering dialogues?

[@gomezgolf]

@@AMaleDaG depends how play, try a 0 deaths hardcore save, it makes combat far more intense

[@Knightstwins]

@@AMaleDaGdude, hardcore mode removes fast travel. Trust me, you can get lost, and all kinds of crazy stuff in that version. On the plus side, I know now half of the map by heart. (At least how to get from Rattay to Ledetchko, Thalmberg, Utzitz, and even Sassu….

This was the first proper open world game I played, and damn was it (and still is) special.

[@FordzyS]

Try other openworld RPGs with similar open ended gameplay, Fallout New Vegas, Oblivion, The Vampire Masqurades Bloodlines. If you dont have problems with even older games, then Morrowind, Gothic 1 and 2.

[@westtxmutt]

Is more of simulator/ rpg. Comparing it to Skyrim or Witcher games is like apples and oranges

[@adamjohanssonn]

the sound is so amazing in this game, it really makes you feel like youre there when youre in the woods, the music is amazing, the sound of all the animals and vegetation

[@darkerdenim]

I just started playing this game when it was released by epic for free about 4 days ago. I admit I quit within the first three hours but this makes me feel less frustrated, I thought I just sucked. I love your videos Boomstick!

[@darkerdenim]

I love your descriptions of the environments, the personal flair you add to these videos keep me coming back every time!

Just got it for 4.99$ Played for 80 hours so far. First game in a long time where you literally feel yourself 'getting good'. The first time you take on an armored opponent and just man handle them feels so earned. It's not done with stupid power scaling either where they just add a bigger HP bar and go SEE it's harder. 10/10....well 9/10 because of some stuff but it was amazing.

[@Andy1989]

Its an amazing feeling. Was doing the band of brothers DLC and My Henry was buzz sawing through them when a few hard practices with captain Bernard ago he was getting his ass handed to him by the lowest of enemies.

[@BenMyattt]

Never heard of this game (but it’s everything I look for in a game). Just started playing it and with the 2nd one on the horizon. I’m stoked I started when I did.

[@casediedwell5094]

Not sure why The Algorithm decided to start showing me KC:D vids (like this was the 4th or 5th one today, only one I've clicked on tho) but you talked me into it.

[@xntt-xo5qi]

The algorithm knows what you need

[@Lancer_Lott]

You neglected to mention that along with every reason you did comment on it is also worth it for the epic sound tracks and score. I would also say that there is a second place to find horse armour where you don't risk tumbling to your death trying to parkour your way down that cliff. Enjoyed the video Alex, cheers.

[@danl1545]

I just bought the first one for 8 bucks on sale. SO WORTH IT. The story writing and immersion is so good!!

[@TheCouto11]

Gonna be honest, I had no idea what this game was, I just went why not ? So I downloaded and went Pure blind reaction... I went for bronze I left with gold bro, this is game actually really good

[@KBHFD]

The GOAT

[@Gworan]

I got the game 5 days ago. I played about 35 hours so far. I can say that I like the game, BUT mainly because I really wanted to like it. I had to be very stubborn and almost force myself, but I got there. There are things that I really dislike, the camera during combat is giving me motion sickness, there have been some really infuriating bugs making me redo a lot after having to load a previous save. I've lost equipment for no reason, items just disappear (not stolen items). The game is (still) rough around the edges, and that's putting it mildly. It's got the jankiest combat in any game I've ever played (and I don't mean difficult, after you practice and learn it it's not that difficult). Animations keep clipping, I attack an enemy from behind, but it turns around and parries in an instant (without any animation), the target lock when fighting multiple enemies is a complete joke. I like the game, I like the story, I like the setting, I like the immersion, but there are lots of buts. You can get used to a lot of the bad stuff but if you really want to. It just doesn't come naturally, at least not in 2025. Also, playing it on highest settings is asking for a lot, considering how dated the graphics are. The game is pretty, I'm not denying that, but compare it to other games from 2018 and you will quickly see how it falls behind, while still having higher hardware requirements. I really really hope KCD2 is better.

[@Sparkypark]

The night before the Tournament you can steal all the clothes, shields and weapons of the sleeping competitors. Certainly makes your tournament a lot easier.

[@thehaffytaffy]

I mastered the combos today and I felt awesome, 😂 Give it a chance and be patient with it , you’ll get there in the end 💪🏽

[@geoffreycannon2197]

Speaking of the moments a game’s combat clicks, the first time I ever experienced that feeling was in the second Gothic game, from Piranha Bytes back in the early 2000s. Still one of my favorites, even with all the clunkiness of the interface. Looking forward to the Gothic Remake coming soon (this year, hopefully).

[@Cynane27]

Hey Boomstick, what armour are you wearing at 6:43? Great video btw

[@kivan6891]

I discovered it just few weeks ago. Cannot believe how good it still is !! Already lost hundreds of hours in it since and can’t wait number 2 !!! ❤❤❤

[@IgWannA2]

I'm 10 hours in and loving it. Hoping to finish the main story before the sequel comes out in a couple weeks.

[@panzer00]

Yes; the answer is yes.

[@SergioR00]

I really loved this game - (played a few years after release) - and I highly recommend it. So excited for the sequel

[@witters85]

I wanted to love this game. I gave up early. I just couldn't get the hang of it. Plus there were some horrible bugs at launch. I may give it a go again at some point. I know there's something great there.

[@jseigle_]

I started and stopped 5-6 times over the years. I started again in December and now I’m 75 hours in. The game is really amazing once it clicks

[@ShakaTechie]

The limited saving system and the high learning curve with lockpicking are the things to overcome. If you can figure out how to deal with these systems, there is a ton of fun to have.

[@forestmullins761]

The lockpickinf gets easy once you level it up it’s a good system for me on console

[@cians1234]

You didnt talk about combo attacks or master strikes when talking about combat i hope you got to use some of them as they make combat a lot more enjoyable

[@BoomstickGaming]

Yea, do some of both in the footage. Helpful, but not required

[@Kras_Mazov-i4l]

Ive played it on pc and xbox, both are good but lockpicking with controller is tough. I enjoyed the combat but i feel like its just a little off from being great.

[@LazyMcGrady]

I bought KCD recently on sale. I want to keep playing it but the audio not syncing during cutscenes is throwing off the immersion smh. Is this only an issue for me? I'm on Series S.

[@dilpreetsingh6948]

"Jesus Christ be Praised"

[@martinmyggestik292]

I walk in this game... It is that good.

[@Steve-xh3by]

I've been gaming since the 1970's. I have never shied away from hard games (like the original Dark Souls lineup). However, i got so frustrated with the combat system and the minigames in KCD, I gave up. The combat system didn't feel like a "get good" learning curve where you just need to hone your skill. It felt like it was hard to even understand what you were supposed to do with the mechanics. It felt awkward and clunky. The minigames were overly hard also and unfun to engage with (I hate minigames in general). And then their is the absurd saving system. I don't like redoing things. Allow manual saves for those who want them. A real shame because this game has EXCELLENT worldbuilding, dialogue, atmosphere, etc.

[@Nyxtroos]

I would argue that since the game automatically saves after you do something important it’s fine. Saving constantly in Witcher 3 for fear of being taken down easily killed the magic to a small degree for me

[@Steve-xh3by]

@@Nyxtroos As someone who worked as a software engineer for my career and in the gaming industry for part of it, I will never understand design choices like this. If you want to play "hardcore" you can always just NOT save. But, if you want to save and the developer implemented some wonky system that prevents you from doing so, you lose customers. Why narrow your customer base due to design choices. This is the same argument I have for difficulty settings. It is so easy to implement robust difficulty settings. Why not do that so each player can adjust the difficulty to their comfort zone? Rigid difficulty just means less potential customers. You may still have enough customers, but why limit yourself as a business?

[@Nyxtroos]

@@Steve-xh3by so I don’t want to touch on the difficulty because that’s another story. But I’ll say that I haven’t really experienced any major discomfort regarding game save. If it’s a real issue you can play on pc and mod the game to save anytime.

[@garudanathanael5257]

Yes of course. Currently I'm replaying while waiting for KCD2 and I still finding out things like quest I missed years ago.

[@axioushextor1510]

You don't need stealth for camps. If you look carefully at the perks, one of them improves your fighting abilities on horseback, another makes you less likely to be dehorsed. There's a reason for that. Hint: make sure youre charging, not just walking near them. 😉 It's one of the few ways to ensure one hit kills in the game...and yes, it takes ALOT of practice. 👍

[@neluuuuuu2850]

Game is only hard to play when you think its a hack and slash (well, at the beginning). Start the game by progressing through the story , at least till you get to the mill at the start and start learning pickpocketing and lockpicking. Start saving your game, steal schnapps or just save and exit to menu then start the game again, its a cheat in a way but not everyone has the time. Your stealth is the best weapon at the start, make sure no one sees you whne u do something, or hears you lockpicking, turn your armour off when stealing too, use repair kits for getting maintenance xp, pickpocket, kill, but make sure u dont kill the npcs with a name. The game gets easy after

[@otakarschon]

The double learning curve is steep and turns off more people than would be ideal... That said, KCD is the most rewarding game I have ever played in my 35 years of gaming... The story and settings are incredible and the music... Only Witcher 3 comes close on the soundtrack department

[@boblee8069]

The stealth is really unique disguuses amd dark clothing

[@EvilContainment]

U get it for free yesterday?

[@222tg_]

Only played it earlier in this past year, and it was one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. And i do play quite a lot of games. I couldn't recommend this game enough.

[@Gan-ErdeneChinbayr]

you can tell where the budget cut off in the main story when there is steep quality drop, this game thrives by its side missions and immersive aspects. dang you're so good with the bow though

[@user-if9pp4vg7g]

There was nothing wrong with the main story what are you on about?

[@Gan-ErdeneChinbayr]

@user-if9pp4vg7g Objectively speaking the narrative is cliche, there isn't as much depth in the main story as the side quests. Both of the raid scenes and the trebuchet part are sub-par, I get that it's because of the budget and that's what I exactly said

[@PunkarellaOG]

Hopefully the quest marker designer for KKD2 was drinking as much vodka as KKD1 was. But i lived in the czech rep fir 10 years and I Getting PTSD!

[@neilmusicvlog]

Now im playing that

[@tjtj7161]

I should give it another chance because i thought it was pretty dry the first time i played.

[@kenzielynne7078]

I'm trying to enjoy this game, but at the moment, it's more frustrating and a chore to play.

[@Fergusnoot]

The first time I played I immediately fell in love with the game for the weirdest reason… I realized how many actors were also in ArmA 3, at the time my favorite game.

[@cuto1172]

Amazing video man, KCD is one my favorite games ever can’t wait for KCD2

[@patrickduvall6855]

sold, ill buy the first to support them while I wait for the second.

[@andreasrosenberg9317]

Best RPG ever! =)

[@mostroman7058]

What did not click was trying to lock pick with controller 😩😩😩

[@ShakaTechie]

I am pretty sure there is a "click" when the pick breaks....^_^ Joking aside, it was hard for me kb/mouse at first but then got use to it eventually as I leveled up.

[@afiiik1]

Did you turn on the simplified lock picking?

[@jseigle_]

Simplified lock picking in the settings and the perk for sturdier lock picks at level 3. I haven’t failed a lock pick in 70 hours of game time

[@Grandtemplar305]

Just reinstalled it again after I kept dying in the beginning I didn’t know I was pose to just get on my horse and leave 😂

[@Lucius.Quintus]

I mean... it DOES say "Run!" The hallmark of this game is that you aren't the Chosen One, the Dragonborn, or anything like that - Henry's just a somewhat loutish layabout kid. Treat the game as carefully and sensibly as if you really had to try and survive, and you'll do fine. And spar with Captain Bernard.

[@MrBinTheCleaner]

Bought it last week and am already 30+ hours deep. It's absolutely amazing! Combat is still kicking my butt despite a str build and good gear.

[@kodaxmax]

im not gonna waste 3hours of my life on the unlikely chance that combat somehow feels better with more skills unlocked. If the core gameplay isn't solid, then extensions of it arn't going to be either.

[@BoomstickGaming]

It's not more skills unlocked. YOU get better.

[@kodaxmax]

@@BoomstickGaming I know what thats suppossed to feel like. ive thouroughly enjoyed games with a learning curve like dark souls series, witcher series, chivalry, mordheim etc.. But their combat felt good and enjoyable even when i was bad at it and losing most fights. If ontop of ingame stat/skill rpogression you also as the player need to have good technical skills to apreciate it, thats a negative, not a positive. I know what that feels like too, with 3000 hours in dota 2, hundreds of hours of both mount blade games, games like arma/dayz etc.. The combat systems and controls just wern't intutive or enjoyable and dumping time and effort into them didn't fix them.

[@MikeVieira]

I wish it was 60fps on the series X.

[@Outcome-1]

really wanted to play after epic games gave it away for free but my pc isnt good enough

[@Maggai]

Wow, really called me out in the intro there 😂. I fell off it in the first few hours. The combat never clicked, and it felt clunky. Was really disappointed I couldn't get into it, I thought I would love it. Seemed like a more hardcore, realistic Oblivion. After watching this fantastic video, I do want to give it another try. Only issue is time, or the lack there of.....

[@8Paul7]

The combat is somewhat clunky when fighting against multiple opponents, but when you learn the mechanics (and have Henry train with Bernard to learn all the ingame skills), it becomes great fun. It still requires being careful and using right weapon for right situation (e.g. when opponents are heavily armored, mace or hammer will be more useful than sword). Also, the game counts with the player being sensible and, say, running away when getting their ass kicked.

[@sydgerald]

I'm at 180 hours in game, and I just made it inside the monastery. Sure it has a bit of a steep learning curve, but once you invest some time to learn the game's mechanics, it becomes a great experience. I'm really looking forward to KCD2

[@DAZzler3K]

"And I did the right thing... I kept it for myself." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@breathnac92]

I really enjoyed just hunting game and selling meat and hides in town. Quite enjoyable sin to zone out to.

[@larsmuldjord9907]

I installed a console mod or something that allowed me to mark enemies and instakill them with a command. I'm not embarrassed to say that this completely changed my attitude towards the game. The stories / quests alone makes this game a 10/10 for me! I love how even the mundane everyday tasks are sometimes a quest in this game. I love that!

[@thegheymerz6353]

Hell yes it does. Playing it on modern hardware has been a treat.

[@Flavius-Timasius]

fav game

[@failurexd3954]

let me stop you at the start of the video.. YES IT HOLDS VERY WELL this is me coming from experience hahhahaha

[@ungesehenwinter]

I hate the combat system. I managed to finish the game but never got a grasp on it. IMO its terrible and It's not realistic, It's just different.

[@jasonwilberg6731]

A game that should have been game of the year that I probably wouldn’t have voted it to be. Did I win a cookie?🤪

[@BoomstickGaming]

Yes! You gotta find me first tho!

[@bgwarior]

It was bad back then and it will be bad in the second part. Worst combat I remember.

[@myplatinumlife]

I’m one of the people who gave up quickly, but it was more due to map and UI. Really struggled with it

[@8Paul7]

most beautifully drawn map ever put into a videogame, how could you struggle? I played it in hardcore mode (which removes GPS Henry icon from the map, as well as compass) and had great fun - being able to get lost at night in a forest was a surprisingly refreshing experience in a game!

[@bobbrock4221]

It absolutely holds up, especially on PC. It's visuals still amaze me to this day. One thing that I would like to do is an honorable hardcore run with all negative perks and zero crime.

[@iamcarlito9071]

Same thing with me except I’m a Long Sword user and this is one of my favorite games next to Chivalry 2

[@machoalright]

KCD best RPG ever (at least for me)

[@wb6930]

Pc yes, consoles no

[@gregsutton2400]

on a pre sequel play through after playing through in 2019. Yes its fun. Still do not understand the special strikes in melee combat.

[@MatusSilhavy]

You can buy horse armor in Pribislavic

[@BoomstickGaming]

The head piece armor?

[@hugesmjfan8073]

You can’t, the horse armor slot in the inventory is meaningless. Horse armor doesn’t exist in the game

[@aligmal5031]

skyrim combat is pigs playing in the mud not even checkers

[@user-lj8yl7ts9x]

If you are busy in real life, then this game really sucks. It takes forever to accomplish anything. The save mechanics, the janky movement, lifeless environment, constant character maintenance, tedious travel system. It's more annoying than fun. I could maybe enjoy this game if I had no job, no kids, and all the time in the world. But unfortunately I don't.

[@tomeyyy5157]

I playing IT right now for the First time and i love IT

[@Ichuanam]

Every time i play another game i get bored and start kcd over again. Ive lots count of how many play throughs ive done now

[@tylerbryanhead]

As someone who is playing through it for the first time, yes.

[@JonasGrumby]

I came when I played Kingdom Come.

[@ColeRobertson-il3vd]

This game is one of the greatest RPGs ever made. It’s immersive, unforgiving and it doesn’t help you hardly much at all. I literally just beat the main story this morning. After 170+ hours I finally beat the main story along with many side quests. I’m so excited for two! I listened to the reviews from when it came out and it caused me to push off playing this masterpiece. There are still some minor issues with bugs (and I mean MINOR) but the bugs don’t make the game unplayable or unenjoyable. It’s worth it, I bought it for six dollars about a year ago and I regret not buying it sooner. Don’t let this one slip by, if you’re a fan of elder scrolls then this game is everything that you’ve ever wanted elder scrolls to be. P.s.- I’m speaking from the perspective of a ps5 player so experience may vary depending on the platform you’re using.

[@axioushextor1510]

One of the few games where the DLC is definitely worth the price!

[@Dia_tribe]

Idk man. I feel people want to seem "unique" so they choose a game like this and say its good. The combat is objectively bad and the lockpicking isnt anything to brag about.

[@ujayet]

I want the dog but people saying the dlc for it isn’t good,, they need to give a dog dlc just a dog with nothing to else in it..

[@jseigle_]

You don’t need to do the DLC for the dog. Just talk to Theresa about the dog and she gives it to you. Also, the DLC missions aren’t bad, just weird not playing as Henry. Especially if you do it after you’ve been playing a while and going back to being shitty at combat again

[@ujayet]

@ thank you, so I should get the DLC but don’t do the mission and only talk to Theresa for the dog correct?.

[@jseigle_]

@ that’s up to you. You should be able to get the Royal edition for really cheap that comes with all the DLC, not just A Woman’s Lot. That DLC was interesting for some additional backstory. But if you’re not interested in doing it you certainly don’t have your, unless you want the trophies/achievements

[@DanielMoisley]

MODS. The mods available not only fix annoying bugs/features, they bring a lot more realism from graphics to NPS. With the mods that I am using, I could easily pass this game off as a AAA 2024 RPG.

[@sukiddowerks6061]

to be absolutely clear here: kcd will deliver some euro-junk as expected, but its good old rpg gamejunk (first one be my witness), no new modern audience style forced here, just true and hard-core role gameplay

[@Andy1989]

YES. Yes it does. Started another replay and its a sometimes (rarely now) flawed masterpiece.

[@ValosarX]

I quit about 10 hours in because I grew to realize how much I hated the game and its limitations. The combat was the only thing keeping me going through all the bugs and immersion breaking bullshit with the guards and crime.

[@KBHFD]

What limitations do you mean? There are so many ways to solve the quests and shape your playstyle.

[@Zigeuninja]

I played for about 40 hours before dropping it and honestly idk what even kept me playing for that long. The combat is great, sure but pretty much everything else feels like it's designed to be as tedious and unfun as possible. The story and characters are also incredibly uninteresting imo, I just couldn't bring myself to like Henry as a character.

[@yxon1ph]

@@Zigeuninjabasically real life

[@Zigeuninja]

@@yxon1ph Wow that's so cool. I love playing games that are boring and unfun because uuhhh realism I guess? Yea great argument.

[@RumblesBettr]

Just tried it for the first time since it was free in epic. The combat is god awful feeling.. like skyrim bad

[@BoomstickGaming]

It feels like that at first for everyone. You have to practice with it more until it "clicks", then your hooked on it

[@RumblesBettr]

@ guess i was expected/hoping it felt more like mordhau or chivalry

[@westtxmutt]

What was your weapon level?

[@HandyDandy6]

Did you ever go back to train with captain bernard? I recommend doing that several times until you can beat him, then doing the tournaments and you will find it much easier

[@spookysandwich1355]

@@RumblesBettr mordhue is so hard with its fakery attacks and bs fainting , ithough m pretty decent with spear , and a god with a bow ,but swords i suck so hard haha never played chiv was told its so much easier than mord

[@denissh9478]

The only thing was putting me off is that you can't create your own character

[@theflyingirishman4135]

They didn’t give us 3rd person so screw them. Game is trash makes people dizzy. TRASH GAME BRO

[@AnimaTriste]

I hate this game with a passion. Still regretting every red cent that I spend for it. I can't wait until bad reviews start to pour down on second because it's utter trash like the first one.

[@MichaelBurbano]

HELLLLLL NO! lol I tried to play this game multiple times. The story is great so is the narrative, love it, but the mechanics are disgustingly horrible, especially the lock picking. Deleted it for the last time

[@martinmyggestik292]

Henry is new to lockpicking, so he is unable to lockpick very well. Practice and he will get better. The game lets you live as Henry and feel his frustration too 😊

[@stephanmarcouxdrums4877]

I disagree, I can't put this game down since 3 days.

[@LokeEnglund-s4t]

Skill issue

[@Silkestrond]

you must move the slider in a circle at the same speed and in the same direction as the lock is turning. the skill's learning curve increases even with a failed unlock attempt.

[@MichaelBurbano]

@LokeEnglund-s4tlmfao this time yea.