To name a couple, players are now able to chain attacks together (allowing for quick follow-up blows to catch enemies off guard), or even take advantage of shield bashing to keep their enemies on their toes. Taleworlds has said that they drew inspiration from many historical tacticians such as Alexander the Great when developing these systems.Ĭombat itself has also seen a number of improvements. For example, players can now take advantage of advanced battle formations such as shield walls and complex cavalry charges.Įnemy (and allied) commanders have also received significant AI overhauls - they are now capable of executing the same complex tactical maneuvers that the player can, creating much more intense encounters. In addition to the commander system, several other improvements have been made to the battle system in-game. Throughout the video, the commanding lord in question can be seen shouting out on-screen commands for the player, who can then choose to follow them or make their own decisions. The gameplay showcases two full-scale field battles, with the player acting as a 'sergeant' in the command of another medieval lord. Fans of medieval combat simulators (or RPGs) will be pleased to know that one of the most highly-anticipated games in the genre - Mount & Blade: Bannerlord - has received two all-new 6-minute gameplay videos at E3 this year.
