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Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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game2018

76%

WISE Score

78%

IGDB

A medieval simulator where you start as a peasant who can't read and end up in the middle of a civil war. No dragons, just mud and steel.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance

game

2018

76%

WISE Score

78%

IGDB

A medieval simulator where you start as a peasant who can't read and end up in the middle of a civil war. No dragons, just mud and steel.

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Screenwise Verdict

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is the 'anti-Skyrim.' It doesn't care if you feel like a hero; it wants you to feel like a person in 1403.

For a teenager interested in history, this is better than any textbook. They'll learn about the Holy Roman Empire, the schism of the Church, and how a trebuchet actually works.

But parents need to be aware: this is a raw, adult game. It doesn't shy away from the 'lusty' or 'bloody' parts of the Middle Ages. If you're okay with the M-rated content, it's one of the most intellectually stimulating RPGs ever made. If you're looking for something 'safe' for a middle-schooler, keep walking.

Age Fit

Best for older teens (16+) and adults. The complexity of the systems and the maturity of the themes—including sexual violence references and gore—make it a poor fit for younger kids.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

It's a gritty revenge story set in a brutal time period. While it values justice and hard work, the tone is heavy and definitely not for the 'Saturday morning cartoon' crowd.

Imaginative

The commitment to historical realism is its own kind of imagination. It forces players to think like a 15th-century peasant, from learning to read to managing equipment weight.

Safe

This is a hard Mature-rated experience. You've got realistic gore, frequent 'F-bombs,' and explicit sex scenes with nudity. It's not something you want a 10-year-old walking in on.

Enriching

Basically a playable history degree. The attention to medieval social structures, architecture, and combat techniques is unmatched in gaming.

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Why It Might Be Great

Unparalleled historical accuracy that makes 1403 Bohemia feel alive.
Rewarding progression—you actually have to practice skills like swordplay and archery to get better.
Complex quest design where your choices and even your clothing affect how people treat you.
Zero 'magic' or fantasy tropes, which is a breath of fresh air for history buffs.

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What to Watch For

Frequent strong language and realistic depictions of war crimes/mutilation.
Explicit sex scenes (including nudity) in certain questlines.
The 'Saviour Schnapps' mechanic means your character has to get slightly tipsy just to save the game.
A very steep learning curve that might frustrate players used to easier, more 'arcadey' games.

Conversation Starters

"How different would your life be if you couldn't read or write, like Henry at the start of the game?"
"Why do you think the social classes (lords vs. peasants) were so rigid back then?"
"Is it more satisfying to win a fight when the game doesn't 'help' you with auto-aim or easy combos?"
"How does the lack of modern medicine change the way people in the game view risk and death?"

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