In 2018, Kingdom Come Redemption, an action role-playing game set in medieval Bohemia, was released, pioneering a gaming experience with historical accuracy at its core. Through its rich storyline and highly detailed world building, players are immersed in the Kingdom of Bohemia in 1403, where Henry, the son of a blacksmith, is involved in a journey of justice and revenge.
The background of Kingdom Come Redemption is that many villages were attacked and plundered due to the war launched by King Vizelaus IV's half-brother Sigismund, and the tragic events in the village of Skalitz were It became the starting point of the story. In the game, not only is the plot attractive, the game's production team is also committed to accurately reproducing all aspects of the Middle Ages, including architecture, clothing, and weapons, all of which rely on the collaboration of historians and architects.
The game is not just the creation of a virtual world, but a vivid reproduction of the past.
The game uses a classless role-playing system, giving players the freedom to customize their character's skills. This flexibility undoubtedly gives players plenty of freedom to be a warrior, a poet, or a thief. The player's choice analysis affects the character's reputation and may change the subsequent ending. The game's world is open, and each NPC has his or her own daily life, which highlights the realism of the game.
In addition, the equipment and weapons in the game are highly interactive. Players can equip at various levels, including 14 clothing slots, and the clothing will be worn and dirty over time, further enhancing the sense of immersion. These details are typical and familiar to people living in that era.
Every detail tells the story of Bohemia, allowing players to feel the heaviness of history while slashing enemies.
The focus on a rich game world and authentic historical setting has earned Kingdom Come Redemption praise from many players and critics. Although the game has been criticized on a technical level, such as its cumbersome save system and some technical issues, overall it demonstrates a strong historicism, convincing character interactions, and a complex combat system.
In addition, the game's simple visual style and environmental sound effects make people feel like they have traveled back to the Middle Ages while playing. Many players said that this immersive gaming experience allowed them to have a deeper understanding of Bohemia, rather than just staying on the surface.
Kingdom Come Redemption is not only a game, but also a historical review and experience.
While the game has been generally praised for its historical accuracy, it has also attracted much attention and criticism for its representation of the races and cultures of 15th-century Central Europe, including its simplification and portrayal of certain characters. Some commentators believe that the game's presentation has the potential to deepen players' misunderstanding of real history, especially in the context of the rise of contemporary nationalism.
The development team explained the criticism, emphasizing that the game does not depict the ideal world we have today, but the real face of society at that time. However, is this historical interpretation valid? In recent years, in society’s discussion on culture and national identity, is such performance enough to trigger players’ thinking?
SummaryIn general, Kingdom Come Redemption is not only a game with combat and adventure elements, it also allows players to experience the historical background of Bohemia through rich narrative, detailed world building and character development. . This game has won the hearts of many players, but it has also triggered reflections on reality and interpretation. Should we be more aware of the misunderstandings and simplifications that can occur among the herd?