Mount & Blade is a series of action role-playing video games set in a medieval world. Players create a character and navigate an open world, engaging in battles, trading, and building relationships with various factions. The game emphasizes both strategic combat and character development. The series features a unique blend of real-time combat and tactical gameplay, allowing players to lead troops in large-scale battles. Players can choose to become mercenaries, lords, or even kings, shaping their own destinies in a dynamic environment influenced by their choices and actions.