Sword combat mechanics illustrated in Kingdom Come: Deliverance video

Warhorse Studios has posted a fresh video for Kingdom Come: Deliverance that demonstrates the sword combat mechanics in the first-person medieval action RPG.

Creative Director Daniel Vavra talks about the inception of the combat mechanics, that gradually let to its current form wherein it stands out from other games, that typically tend to focus on button-mashing, as victory in duels in Kingdom Come necessitate that one utilise skill, timing and precision. We see how various instructors and tons of research help dispel common myths pertaining to swordplay, and aid the team in concentrating on providing a realistic yet fun combat system.

It’s an interesting video to watch as it shows how the team were able to solve issues such as limiting animations due to the thousands of possible combinations, and making it look realistic and authentic.