Strategy Informer writes: "Mount & Blade was one of the silent stunners of 2008. A quaint little game, the fantasy-based medieval sandbox title was a breath of fresh air. The fact that it also came from a little known indie developer gave off a 'rags to riches' feel that just made the game appealing to a fairly wide audience. Sure, it wasn't perfect, but considering its origins, it did a damn sight better then games from more high-profile studios."