Software:Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword

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Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
Developer(s)
  • Snowberry Connection
  • Sich Studio
  • TaleWorlds
Publisher(s)
Paradox Interactive
SeriesMount & Blade
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Release
  • RU: December 4, 2009[1]
  • NA: May 3, 2011
  • AU: May 4, 2011
  • EU: May 13, 2011
Genre(s)Action role-playing, strategy
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword is a stand-alone expansion for the action role-playing video game Mount & Blade. The game is developed by Sich Studio and TaleWorlds and was published by Paradox Interactive in Europe. The game and its storyline is loosely based on the novel With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz, depicting Poland 's 1648–1651 war against the Khmelnytsky Uprising in present-day Ukraine , and its sequels dealing with the invasion of Poland by Sweden and with Polish wars against the Ottoman Empire.

Gameplay

The gameplay is based on that of Mount & Blade, with similar controls in regards to melee and archery. Like its predecessors, With Fire and Sword is an action role-playing game. This installment allows the player to fight for one of five factions in an effort to control Eastern Europe, however only three have a proper storyline. The game is set in a later, more modern period than earlier titles with access to pistols, grenades, and other equipment of the post-medieval era. Unlike other installments of the game, With Fire & Sword does not allow you to play as female, only being allowed to play as male.[2]

Factions

The factions are:

  • Kingdom of Sweden
  • Cossack Hetmanate
  • Polish Commonwealth
  • Muscovite Tsardom
  • Crimean Khanate

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic68/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Edge6/10[4]
Eurogamer6/10[5]
GameSpot7.5/10[6]
GameTrailers5.8/10[7]
GameZone7/10[8]
IGN7.5/10[9]
PC Gamer (UK)40%[10]
PC Gamer (US)82%[11]
PC PowerPlay7/10[12]
411Mania7.5/10[13]

With Fire & Sword received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[3] GameZone said, "Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword is the right fit for anyone interested in sweeping historical epics as well as incredibly complex and realistic RPGs. A fantastic entry for fans of the genre."[8] However, many players complained about the aiming mechanics, and some players on Steam complained that Mount & Blade: With Fire and Sword was "more like additional content for classic mode than its own game".[citation needed]

References

  1. ↑ "Mount & Blade. ОГНЁМ И МЕЧОМ". http://games.1c.ru/mountnblade2. 
  2. ↑ Thomsen, Michael (January 24, 2011). "Mount and Blade: With Fire and Sword Preview". Ziff Davis. http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/01/25/mount-and-blade-with-fire-and-sword-preview. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword for PC Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/mount-and-blade-with-fire-and-sword/critic-reviews/?platform=pc. Retrieved April 30, 2012. 
  4. ↑ Edge staff (May 16, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire And Sword Review". Edge (Future plc). Archived from the original on May 18, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110518030302/http://www.next-gen.biz/features/mount-blade-with-fire-and-sword-review. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  5. ↑ Stone, Tim (May 11, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-11-mount-and-blade-with-fire-and-sword-review. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  6. ↑ Todd, Brett (May 13, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mount-and-blade-with-fire-and-sword-review/1900-6313670/. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  7. ↑ "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword Review". Viacom. May 11, 2011. Archived from the original on May 17, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110517050754/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=14403. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Gesualdi, Vito (May 19, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword Review". Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120527161811/http://pc.gamezone.com/products/mount-blade-with-fire-and-sword/reviews/mount_blade_with_fire_and_sword_review. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  9. ↑ Kolan, Nick (May 20, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 23, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110523173128/http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1169798p1.html. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  10. ↑ "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword". PC Gamer UK (Future plc): 98. July 2011. 
  11. ↑ Lahti, Evan (August 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword review". PC Gamer (Future US): 68. https://www.pcgamer.com/mount-blade-with-fire-sword-review/. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 
  12. ↑ "Review: Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword". PC PowerPlay (Next Media Pty Ltd) (191): 64. July 2011. 
  13. ↑ Osorio, Vince (May 20, 2011). "Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword (PC) Review". Archived from the original on May 27, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110527013207/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/186798/. Retrieved May 30, 2018. 

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
  18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628. 
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