Kingdom Come - Interview @ OnlySP

OnlySP has published a new article style interview for Kingdom Come: Deliverance.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a game firmly rooted in the Middle Ages. “We want to make the game as realistic as possible,” Warhorse Studios’ social media manager Jiri Rydl tells us. “Of course we have to make compromises to keep the game fun. For instance the doors are little bit bigger than in reality, just to be sure player will be able to enter the building. If I visit some historical places and buildings I always hit the door with my head!”

A game about 15th century medieval Europe is an intriguing concept. A time of great conflict for the developers’ home country of the Czech Republic, the 14th and 15th centuries saw the aftermath of Charles IV’s death and the civil war resulting from his two sons Wenceslaus and Sigismund’s claims to the throne. Daniel Vávra, responsible for Mafia and Mafia II and now Warhorse co-founder, had been searching through interesting periods of Czech history when he came across the Bohemian (Hussite) Wars. “We all learn about it at school, but you don’t pay too much attention when you are young.” Rydl explained. Rediscovering the political intrigue of the period inspired the team to create a game set around the bloody civil war.

Within their chosen time period Warhorse are aiming to tell the story of Henry, a poor blacksmith seeking vengeance against those who slaughtered his family. The three acts of the game tell Henry’s story, deeply embedded in the backdrop of actual historical events. Henry’s story reflects the struggles of the people during the Hussite Wars. Rydl explained that “after playing all three parts you can understand the reasons why people wanted to change the way they lived, the way they pray or you find out who will be the king.” Each part can be played separately and still be enjoyed, and Rydl expects a full playthrough of all three parts to take 60-70 hours to complete.