Forge of Empires vs Mount & Blade: Warband
Forge of Empires
Forge of Empires is a very unique MMORTS game developed by Innogames that spans across generations of human civilizations and era, from the Stone Ages right up to the future. Being a strategy game, you'll need to develop your city, the crucible of your empire; advance technologies to usher in a new age, and amass a formidable army. Command your troops to expand the boundaries of your empire by conquest through an exciting turn-and grid-based combat... or you could just buy them out via negotiation. The world in Forge of Empires can be a very hostile one - are you a strong enough leader to not only safeguard your people from invasions but also to help them achieve prosperity?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).