Mordhau

Mordhau's deep melee combat system creates moments of gory multiplayer medieval magic.

Steel meets flesh in this violent but refined take on large-scale medieval combat.

High skill cap melee combat is equally rewarding and daunting, though the archery and support roles could use some work.

If you can push past the steep learning curve, Mordhau's brand of chaos is addictive and hilarious

In the end, Mordhau is a goofy yet realistic medieval combat game that caters to a ton of different players. Many will grind games in order to best perfect their skills with their favorite weapon. Then there's me, who literally runs around the battlefield playing a musical instrument that adds absolutely zero gameplay value to the team. That's the beauty of Mordhau -- the individual moments tend to outweigh any of the design flaws or technical glitches that are present.

Fun and frustration

MORDHAU exhibits flashes of brilliance, but the console port of this four year-old medieval multiplayer game is marred by combat that feels inelegant and dull on a controller.

While there are certain aspects that would love to see improved, I am confident that those who are even mildly interested in it will find plenty to keep them coming back.

Though some enjoyment can get lost in the chaos of battle, it is easily one of the most immersive experiences of the year when players take the time to get familiar with the combat mechanics.

MORDHAU is brutal; it is frantic; it is blood and guts and severed limbs. Above all, MORDHAU is the medieval hack and slash combat game you’ve been waiting to lose your head over.