Oh, I've replayed and replayed. Started yet another time through a few days ago. Politically, it is very interesting, but the combat is where it shines. It isn't just 'swing until it's dead', rather it is a very intricate affair. I find myself measuring horse speed, timing my blows, planning my approach based on which side I want to swing from, whether it will be full swing or a stab, what sword to use and how I am going to dismount my mounted opponent. And once you get enough money and experience to use the heavy armors and horse, you really begin to understand just why pike infantry was developed; you are the feudal period's answer to the modern tank (Heavy War Horse, Plate Mail, Winged helmet and Morning Star ftw).
I know that you probably know all of that, but I can't help but gush over the game again. It's just so friggin' good.
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