Mount & Blade: Warband vs The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
Mount & Blade: Warband
Mount & Blade: Warband is hailed as one of the best installments in the Mount & Blade game franchise. This time around, you play as an aspiring leader who has his sights aimed at the currently vacant throne of Calradia. Assemble your army of battle-hardened warriors and dive into the fray as you battle your way up to what you want! The game brings realism to medieval battlefields with a ton of improvements, ranging from the ability to turn thrown weapons into a make-shift close combat weapon when the enemy gets too close to the ability to pick up projectiles off the ground to be used as extra munitions. There plenty of new features as well. You can now marry a lady for political gain or simply because you like her; grant lands to your companions, turning them into your vassals; as well as its incredible multiplayer battles that support up to 64 players and has varying modes. The game's multiplayer aspect is also very well-balanced, so that players will be able to fight each other on a somewhat equal footing.Mount & Blade: Warband is the epitome of the Mount & Blade series and honestly, if you're a fan or even a newcomer looking to give the series a try, this is definitely the game to get. The game is available on both PC and consoles (PlayStation and Xbox).
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings is another award-winning title from CD Projekt Red featuring the enigmatic Geralt of Rivia, professional monster slayer. In addition to the franchise's famous non-linear, realisitc and thought-provoking narration, the game offers players the exciting continuation of the storyline right where The Witcher left off, that is by King Foltest's side marching towards the Baroness La Valette's fortress while his mind is constantly being plagued by the insistent need to discover the identity and origins of the Witcher-like assassin who had been defeated by Geralt and had failed to take Foltest's life.With brilliant graphics and epic soundtracks, the game plunge you once again into its immerse world and storyline where every decision you make matters and will change the world as you progress. The game has also revamped its combat system with smoother controls and animation sequences and added a more dynamic and tactical approach to every battle you encounter.
If The Witcher is a great game for you, then you'll love this much improved version, The Witcher 2. Almost every aspect of the game has been reworked for the better, and even if you have not played any game in the series before, you'll be able to appreciate the game as it is. Of course, the enhanced edition contains a whole lot more goodies that you can also explore once you buy the game.