Much like its predecessor, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's defining ingredient that separates it from fantasy-fuelled RPGs is its commitment to historical realism. Whereas The Witcher 3 may be based on Polish culture and folklore, Warhorse's first-person action RPG is about immersing you in 15th century Bohemia where the characters you meet aren't just based on real figures but your actions feel just as believable and consequential as in real life, rather than a typical power fantasy.
While that often means progression can be a more pedestrian affair, having the patience to meet the game on its terms makes for a more genuine form of role-playing, where drawing your sword is rarely the first choice for solving a problem. Which isn't to say Kingdome Come: Deliverance 2 has a slow start, instead thrusting you in media res into a full-scale castle siege.
