Is Kingdom Come: Deliverance REALLY That Good?!
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With the announcement of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 being locked in for a 2024 launch, there's no better time to take a look at the original than right now. Lock walks us through the history of Warhorse Studios as well as what makes this realistic RPG not just special, but "Skyrim for masochists!"
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Thank you for the kind words! You are a great man and I wish you all the best. I am proud, that the game made your life easier in such hard times. ❤
Naprostá božárna... esence krásy.
Are you THE Daniel Vavra? I just wanna say I'm a big fan :D
@@Hauggyful yup he always interacts
Tak to uz hej ;) Je to osviezujuce vidiet zapadneho zurnalistu ospevovat KCD, zatialco Eurogamer zas zavesil tu svoju sracku o tom, ze Olomouc je na Hodvabnej ceste, a ze tam ma byt smudla na kazdom rohu.
Thanks for the fantastic first game looking forward for KCD2.
"It's Oblivion for adults" is such an accurate description of KCD. Really well made video!
FYI, Dan Vávra posted about your video on his private facebook page. He wrote "You watch a video that kind of pretends that maybe your game isn't good enough, but then it turns out that it literally saved the man when he was going through a terrible life trial. And it's such a strange feeling of great happiness and pride and terrible sadness."
Dan Vávra watches these review videos within a day of them being posted? Yeah, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is gonna be amazing for sure.
@@somm150Fr. Literally every other studio is silent. They say they read the comments under reviews, and message boards sometimes, but they sure don't listen or respond as such.
Dan is for real.
@@waketp420 Civilization devs also do that (Not including games that have their own forums where 7 times out of 10 you'll find the devs or a community interaction manager there ofc), they're also quite great. Gives me a wonderful anticipation for KCD2.
@@somm150they love this game so much man kcd is the definition of a passion project and i just know it’ll shine through in the sequel. so much love for warhorse
Lock, thank you so much for sharing your personal story related to this game. You’re an impeccable storyteller and my heart ached for your situation. Taking care of an unwell parent is a bleak and dire task, and I’m glad you found an escape in this beautifully realized world
Your story really moved me… your father is lucky to have such a loving son, thanks for the awesome review
I usually dislike common mechanics added for immersion that don't really work or are annoying. But damn this is the first game that made me think "I'm meeting an important person, better wash myself and my gear"
Blackpill confirmed
I like the idea of whenever Lock is talking for an extended period of time an overlay of "Where's Matty???" slowly fades in 🤣
“Where’s Marty?” Got me rolling 🤣
YES. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will be amazing.
Is that a JOJO reference!!!😅
@@Trujones never seen it 😭
@@anthonycampbell97 oh NOOOOOOOOOO!!!
@anthonycampbell97 no, garbage sexist ass game
@@iuliuslovin37lol why sexist ? Because it portrays a truthfull depiction of the 1400 hundreds? For having one of the most well written and empowered female characters of the history of videogames aka Theresa?
Sorry to hear about your dad. That's a rough one. KCD has sentimental value for me because it cured an itch I had since I was a little kid. I can't imagine what it must mean to you. I've always wanted a game like KCD but got disappointed every time the pictures on the back of the box didn't reflect what I imagined at all. I remember Morrowind had a screenshot of first person sword fighting on the box and I instantly bought it. Granted I didn't regret that one but it also wasn't really what I was looking for either. Then as an adult checking out new medieval themed releases, gameplay videos and trailers I was constantly disappointed by over the top arcade physics, magic, stupid armour or weapons in looks and or mechanics, a lack of depth or what have you. Nothing quite did the trick. Then KCD came along and just did the thing. Not flamboyant, not turned to 11, not dumbed down or stereotyping, just exactly what it says on the tin: a first person medieval role-play simulator that holds up to the scrutiny of nerds like myself with a good (and even historically based) story on top. I'm literally frothing at the mouth thinking about what KCD2 will bring to the table. I can't wait. Time for another hardcore play-through in preparation :)
Really well presented and complete video, Lock! I loved the history lesson in the beginning, had no idea the Warhorse founder also created Mafia.
It makes so much sense though, now I think about it. The DNA is there.
I love the addition of these videos to the channel’s content! You guys are killing it and working so hard across channels. Thanks for the awesome stuff, these videos in particular have been making my Fridays
So happy to hear that! Thanks for embracing what we’re doing.
Yooooo Lock in the Thumbnail art style is epic. And that voice memo from Matty is killing me 😂😂😂
8:10, the fact that they made that guard's dialogue at all, when most develepors wouldn't even have thought to, tells all
I don't usually like or comment on videos but this video is far more superior than any popular youtuber. Entire video was well explained, with fun details and even the personal life story was relatable. I am new to this channel, I don't know Matty but you have earned a follower
KCD is my favourite game of all time. I’ve never been as immersed within a story as with KCD. The game made me excited to finish work and get home to play which is something I hadn’t experienced since I was a kid.
This is my first time playing it, and I just made it past the prologue, I spent 3 hours reading the codex, and I really feel like I'm in 15th century Bohemia
Amazing review. I teared up when you spoke about your dad. So sorry to hear that. What a masterpiece of a game. KCD2, if it comes up in great technical state and USUK journalists don't whine too much, could be Warhorse's BG3 moment.
Before I start the nightingale patrol, I always put Henry through a daily training regime. Going for runs, hopping fences , bow training and then sword training with captain Bernard.
I do all that in Skalitz so he hits the ground running.
Thank you for telling that story about your dad. This game is special to me too. I played it all during Covid, which is impactful enough because that was such a tough time for us all. But KCD was the recommendation of my cousin Dennis, who replayed the game at the same time I did and we talked almost every day about it. Even after I beat the game, Dennis and I would talk about KCD and our hopes for the sequel. He beat the original game on hardcore mode and made his own videos. Dennis passed away earlier this year. Complications during cancer treatment. It was a tough time but I talked to his family a lot about our love of this game. And now that the sequel is coming out, it’s going to have an even bigger meaning for me. I just wish Dennis could be here to see it for himself ❤
So many good things dropped. First Lock video, hilarious intro, and the surprise that the Mafia game writer is the same for Kingdom Come Deliverance?! Amazing
In Talmberg, you can also assault a guard, get arrested and they'll throw you out of the castle.
More of this guy PLEASE, Matty make it happen❤
This game saved my life during the Covid lockdown, it was the only escape I had for almost an entire year.
KCD2 will be the first game I preorder since RDR2. KCD, at least until the second game is released, remains my favorite RPG of all time and I'm willing to risk a preorder on Warhorse. They've shown that they listen to their fans and genuinely strive to improve and do the right thing, from pricing to bug fixes.
Wow that part at the end was very heartfelt, hope you're a little feeling better now
I have a very similar story to yours. I attempted suicide not long before KCD came out. I lived with my ex who belittled me daily and was going through separation ties with family. I decided one night about 3 days after release (I remember very well) to buy KCD. This game helped me escape from the hell I was living in at the time and I swear I did not touch any other games during that period. This game saved me just as it did to you. And I am SO EAGER for KCD2 because of it. Bless you and I hope everything is going well for you.
Oof that harsh. This game really pulls you in doesn't it, even though hard times (something similar happened here). Hope you're doing better now buddy. KC2 seems like an absolute gem of a sequel, so it's something to look forward at the end of the year alright!
LOVE KCD! Great game! Also sorry to hear about your dad. I can relate, my dad had a similar thing with a bad car crash and permanent severe brain damage when I was 3. He never became violent, but he’s permanently disabled, sometimes paranoid, and has a host of medical problems from it.
It’s one of the best games ever made. It’s in my top 5 best games of all time. Raven’s beak and Bailiff’s mace are still my go-to favorite weapons. After every hiatus, I do several rounds of training with Bernard just to get acclimated with the amazing combat system. I can’t wait for KCD2!
yup same for me. I prefer a metal plated battle axe over the mace but I'm right there with you with the raven's beak. joinking a halberd and absolutely decimating can be fun too lol
Amazing video man, I adore this game too and I’m glad you did it justice with your video! I’m also sorry to hear about your father, huge respect to you for enduring through that, stay strong and I can’t wait for your next videos.
Great video. Your story is also touching... Thanks for sharing it and keep up the great work. I started another playthrough of KCD on my Switch. I mostly play on the go since I don't have time at my home to play. I never experienced the DLCs, so there's some new material for me and I'm loving it so far. Can't wait for KCD2
You’re really great at this, Lock. This was a fun watch!
Such a great game. I definitely gotta replay it before the sequel drops later this year.
Incredibly underrated channel
9:05 - "Skyrim for masochists" ahahaha Best Describtion ever. Also that Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 trailer looked preety dang cool. And all coming out this year?? I might to get on this game before then
Urgh, dislike Skyrim greatly, love KCD
That description is so freaking wrong and so very unfair. Skyrim feels like a cheap, garish children's toy in comparison. KCD is for adults and history nerds instead of fantasy geeks or the traditional gamer
Is it wrong to love both Skyrim and KCD lol they're both great at very different things.
@@BaconDrive perfectly reasonable. taste can't be argued about :) If KCD is a 9/10, I'd place Skyrim at a solid 7 personally.
Lock, this video is incredible! Glad you are doing uploads now too. This is great.
Sir, you are great narrator. And you have such a good taste in games!
I never comment on anything online and this is the first time i come across your channel. But wow i have to give you the truest of the props. You cant describe how hard it is to care for a loved person with dementia… even with two or three people from the family to help you. But you, my man, doing it alone, for a person with even harder consequences than dementia… Thats a fucking MAN right there ladies and gentlemen!! Praying for you and your father…. Fucking legend…….wow!
Well done! This is a very nice video / review / experience you have shared with us. I'm just lost for words. Thanks.
Im soooo glad you did a video on this i just recently heard about this game and want to check it out !
Navigating on the map based on landmarks is some of the most fun I've had in any RPG. Especially because everything is just so beautiful and it just makes me feel good to take a stroll through this incredible depiction of medieval central europe.
As a Romanian, Kingdom Come Deliverance is the game in which I got immersed the most. I felt like I was there each time I played it... The houses, the music (especially the music) and everything else reminded me of how Romania was back in the day. It also reminded me of that cartoon "Hungarian Folk Tales", of which many elements are also seen in Romanian folklore (and vice versa). I don't know, I really loved that game.
Well done! I’m sorry to hear about your dad 😢. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us! I’m downloading now and can’t wait to find out more about myself within the Kingdom 🤴
I don't know who Matty is, but this video was dope! Subbed.
Downloaded it today. Gonna start my adventure tomorrow. Thanks for sharing something so personal. I'll pray for you and your family.
Lock, please read me bed time stories, and tell me it's going to be okay. What a chill voice!
No offense to Maddie but I like listening to your content. I'm old and like old games. I also gotta admit I've grown found of how deep your voice goes om almost ever end syllable of a sentence. Thx!
None taken! That’s why we brought Lock in. He can do many things I can’t 🙏
Great video ! I hope you and your pops are doing well💙
Honestly if Lock made his own channel I'd definitely sub to it!
Fantastic video. So hyped about KCD2, i have to jump in to the first before it releases.
That intro 😂. I love the LSM staff. Y’all are a bunch of best friends giving each other shit and I love it. Great video Lock! I always enjoy you opinions in games and I can’t wait to watch more of you content. I can’t wait for KCD2. Might have to give the first one a replay to prepare. As a history nerd and someone who’s into HEMA, I enjoyed how the developers used real, historical techniques in their combat. I just hope we can use polearms in the next one. The spear was the most common weapon back then, it was kinda weird that the polearm could barely be used and when it was, its like they didn’t what you to have it. Other than that, I loved it!
Also as an archer as well, i appreciated how you needed to level up strength to use certain bows. Thats what most ttrpgs and rpgs get wrong. You need strength to use a bow, not dexterity. It’s one hell of a work out lol.
I just started the video but please tell me Lock will be frequently showing up, he's so charismatic
This review style is so much different from Matty's - I like it. Matty's vids are like kickin back with the homie and gushing about nostalgic memories, whereas this video straight up took me to school
Great story about your dad and how personal it was to you. I can’t wait for KCD2
Seriously Lock, i cannot wait for more of these eps!
Great video Lock, looking forward to more of your euro/pc gaming perspective in future RR videos
This was an epic show of love for KCD and I’m all for it!!
Great History lesson and I’m glad your doing well KCD2 is my second most anticipated game now
Always been curious about this game. The intentionally complex saving/fast travel really reminds me of Dragon's Dogma and how even progressing the game can be a hurdle in itself, which I absolutely adore. Highly tempted to give this a go once I finish off the Plat for DD2. Great video. You're a fantastic addition to the RR team 🤝
Great video about a great great game. I also liked the aspect of personal favourite games you’ve mentioned - everyone has games that hold a special place in their heart due to the time and life events happening when they’ve played it. For me 2018 was one of the best years in my life, I embrace KCD as an enhancment of good memories. Sad to hear what happened to your dad, I’m glad this game helped you keep your head up.
Wow Lock. That story about your dad is the roughest I've heard from anyone. That is such a difficult situation to be locked into. Big respect for you having endured that. And you did a great review and I want to hear more like this! Even better, i'm finally going to try replaying the game now which I gave up in boredom and frustration back when it came out and even later after it improved. I was just too into other games then like Divinity or Prey or something taking away my attention. But now I think Ill be able to get into it finally. I want to before the sequel comes out which looks amazing!
Lock is awesome, great video. Awesome addition to the channel
Great video Matty and Lock
Great and honest review of the game. :)
When I first played this game it felt like the game I'd been looking for my entire life, I still play it a lot just to simply exist in the world as Henry. Recommend to anyone who has felt like they're too powerful too fast in any game before.
Damn. What a review. Especially that last bit with the personal connection. Take my sub and ill be getting this on sale
Great vid, and dry humor, keep it up lock!
He man, thank you for sharing all of that!! I'm will you and I LOVED KCD and in a way saved my life as well. That year I found my wife was cheating on me got divorced, gave up my house and lost all contact to my 2 step daughters that i had helped raise for years. Losing everything you had and starting over with Henry was such a perfect escape for me and eventually I, like Henry, learned to be my own hero.
Great review and a personal one at that thanks for sharing
Bought this game yesterday and looking forward to play this over the weekends!
Just bought this last weekend it was on sale with all the dlc for 4.00. Had it on wishlist for a while. Going to be jumping in it next weekend.
Haha me too. What a great deal. Now all I need to do is get through the 3 years or so of backlog so I can play it.
@@resellingwithjon It's better to play the backlog first. I made the terrible mistake of playing KCD before the backlog. Now, I'm so obsessed with KCD whenever I play something else I just want to go back to Bohemia. 😂
Don't forget to do as much training as possible with the guy at 13:06. Otherwise you will not be able to parry, which makes you super weak. I saw quite few people skip him and then say combat is just button mashing to kill people as soon as possible.
@@AleksiJoensuu haha yup this has been the trap for me for a couple decades. So now I’ve planned out my games to play for pretty much the next 2-3 years so I have some sort of structure. Otherwise I’ll just get distracted by the next shiny thing, again.
@@resellingwithjon I was secretly telling you this game is so good it ruined other games for me a bit :D Not everyone feels the same obviously but for me KCD shot straight up to my best games ever - and I've been gaming for several decades, too. It makes getting through a backlog hard: I played my first playthrough of KCD and was absolutely floored. Then I thought "Okay, I never replay games. I have to do something else." So I played The Witcher 3 from my backlog. When I finished I fired KCD back up straight and smiled for two hours picking herbs because I felt "home". Went on to replay KCD twice after that, for a total of three times, and I still want to go back.
beautiful review! I agree with every part of it. Will be replaying 1 soon 😊
Introducing Danny, while he sits on a toilet, saying he's got big ideas and large ambitions, is pretty GD funny. Lock, your editing and writing is on point. I want moooore!!!
love this vid and the dirty work instrumental!!!
I have yet to see a comment on the Numa Numa song in the bg being played on lute?
I really like Lock in these videos
I've had this sitting in my backlog for a year or more. After your description of the depth involved, I just don't know if I could do it. I'm 44, two children, full time job, plus another job on the side. If I was 20 again, I would be able to hop right into this and sink my teeth into everything it has to offer. I just don't think I can do it anymore. I am glad it was your outlet while going through your family struggles. Those types of games I can imagine stick with you for a lifetime. I still remember playing Lego Batman 2 on the Vita, while I sat in the hospital with my daughter as she battled cancer. It was my momentary outlet that helped release some of my stress and anguish of watching it pick her apart a piece at a time. That game holds a special place in my memory. The day I beat it, was also the day they let me take her home from the hospital. Which was what she begged for the entire month she was stuck there. So, it was a joyous day when I got to fulfill her wish and Lego Batman 2 is linked to that wonderful memory.
LOCK!! These videos are wonderful!
I heard of this game in 2018 and was hype to hear about it back in the day. Only to my horror that the game was bugged as hell. This killed my hype for it as it was waiting for the game to come out. I forgot about it until we had the lockdown in 2020. I remembered the game and saw that the game was now stable and decided to get the Royal Edition that included ALL the DLC and boy was it worth it. I was beyond impressed with this game and how many hours I have put into it. I played it on Console first and put in probably 80 hours. When I decided to build my PC I got the game and I have at least 35 hours into it, I took a break from it. But Now I'm putting in a lot of hours again after KCD2 Announcement and it's still amazing and beautiful. This game is an immersive one of a kind game. I just hope they do not botch the launch again and deliver a seamless experience.
I think it’s a great game but I also think fans have such respect for the effort put into the game which pushes it higher. Buzzing for the second one
Have the game and want to play it as well. Also, ty for your personal story. I appreciate it greatly. Love the video, sir
Great video my dude
That is so funny you mentioned leaving the castle early game, my first playthrough I literally stumbled into the moat half by accident, to see what would happen. Versus my second playthrough i levelled up my sneak and lockpicking in the process of obtaining gaurd uniform, and doing it the longer way
Best intro ever. Also, KCD is one of the best games I've ever played despite the fact that it feels like nobody has ever heard of it. It made my COVID lock down experience more like a holiday than a torment. EDIT: I had no idea it was a Kickstarter project. I can't think of a higher praise for the KS platform.
Hardcore mode with all the debuffs is the way to go. So immersive. Can't wait for the 2nd game 💪
One of the greatest RPGs ever made. The joy I felt seeing there was an announcement trailer for KCD2, I hadn't felt about a game since Skyrim's gameplay reveal. You'd be doing yourself a disservice by not playing through it.
I can echo that sentiment, but with different games. When I was a teenager and into my 20s, I was having a terrible time. Bullied and lost in a world I didn't fit in to, I don't think I would have survived it if it wasn't for video games giving me a chance to escape for a while. Still here and still loving video games.
I have been playing games for 2 decades and this is in my top 5. I have played it at least 4 times with all side missions and DLCs including on hardcore and especially on hardcore it was the best and most immersive game experience one can have. I just loved to live in this beautiful world. Without any doubt KcD 2 will be game of the year for me.
Just bought this on sale for PS4 and I can’t wait to install and play it! Thank you for this video.
Amazing work Lock 🔥🔥gonna give this game another try
Started playing yesterday.... Got addicted to the dice game at the very beginning.. Lost everything.. Shirt....shoes.. Sold it all
As a Czech i'm a delighted
this game has the best lockpicking mechanic ive ever used i LOVE it, and cant believe people shit on it, while its so well designed
I just got this game off of steam last weekend for $7 with all dlcs. I love it!! Still learning the combat but boy is it fun to explore in the game too! Just make sure you take food with you so you don’t die of starvation like I do 😅
I had this game in my steam library for almost 2 years before I downloaded it just bcs i didnt have anything else to play. Few hours in and i fell in love with this game. It can be clunky experience but damn worth playing it. Not for everyone tho.
U telling me that my 2 favorite games had to so with the same guy? Masterfull
Just stared my second play thru. its even better the second time because i know what to do now
Grinding at the beginning and getting rich before the game really starts! I love it 😄
I totally did not know master Dan Varvra actually was a dev for mafia, man that's such a good game, maybe not to this day but the remake sure is.
I’ve been going through a video game lull and this is brining me out of it. After about half an hour, I hated how hard everything was and punishing the game seemed. Spent a little more time with it - you actually get better and level up as you do things more often, like in real life. The world feels real and the game really is a 10/10. All the best to you and your family, thanks for sharing.
Keep doing these:)) love the content:))
I don't know who Matty is but you are a great narrator and I love your video and I love Kingdome come. People who hate the game probably didn't take time to play it at all or just couldn't get over the fact you need to train your character to be any good. I honestly think the sword combat is the best there is (well for 1v1 at least) . Great job and I hope your dad is doing ok.
So happy to hear Lock over on these channels! Didn’t realize some folks were shitting on his addition to the channels so now I gotta offset the man children crying that a different tone is hitting their eardrums.
Amazing review, very powerful personal story, top stuff