Medieval Delivery is the epitome of casual gaming. Chill vibes, relaxing soundscape, and simple, quest-driven gameplay.
Developed by Mega Game Studios, this is a third-person, delivery simulation game. These new kids on the block were only established in 2022 and are off to a great start! Medieval Delivery was released for early access on September 9th and has, at the time of writing, received only positive reviews! We got the chance to play this casual delivery game, and here are our thoughts.
What Did We Play On?
Medieval Delivery was played on a gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU.
| Component | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i7-10750H CPU |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU |
| RAM | 16GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | SSD and HDD |
Medieval Delivery Gameplay
Medieval Delivery is exactly what it says on the tin. Set in the idyllic town of Thornridge, the locale features distinctly medieval architecture, ye olde fashion, and technology fitting with the time. As in, a lack thereof. Right from the get-go, you are immersed into strong historical vibes, from the environment to the soundscape. Each area of town plays a different theme, but they are very in-keeping with the aesthetic as well individually pleasant to listen to.
Gameplay, itself, is simplistic. You find the person with a quest, accept it, and run your delivery. It is not samey, however, as there are a variety of missions to take on. From basic delivery to recovering items, each job presents its own challenges and ways to fail. This could include not reaching a drop-off point within a time limit (complete with intense music) or even having your goods damaged by the roaming chickens. Guess how I failed my first mission.
What’s more, with a sprawling map filled with people and obstacles, Medieval Delivery is more than charging in a straight line towards the final destination. There are buildings to navigate, walls to jump, and bridges to find. You can’t deliver soggy goods, now, can you? Any time you do collide with an obstacle, be it fence, object, or person, you come to a dead stop – so it’s very important to watch out for your surroundings!
The World of Thornridge
You play as Alistair, a local gent known for his delivering skill. As a small town, everyone seems to know the other residents. Each job you take on, you get to learn just a little bit more of this rich tapestry of people. But there are darker themes at play too, with talk of bandits, hidden pasts, and black markets to add a layer of intrigue to this humble story.
The town, itself, plays home to a cast of professions you’d expect in a medieval town. Visit the carpenter, blacksmith, and even an alchemist – because all games need a touch of magic. Between deliveries, you can kick back in your own home, a sparse cottage that you can decorate to make feel welcoming. Within your home, you have the ability to change the time of day, as certain jobs and items are limited to a time of day. For example, return to the carpenter in the morning or find a specific mushroom at night. This handy mechanic allows you to skip to the time you need and continue your delivery without delay.
Our Thoughts
Medieval Delivery is chill and a great game to play if you’re tired after a long day. It doesn’t take much thinking, which is always a good thing when you just need to unwind, and the ready stream of quests to accept makes gameplay moreish. Oh, just one more quest! Plus, no two deliveries are the same, so the map always feels fresh yet familiar as you learn more about Thornridge. Also, the scenery is absolutely beautiful and gloriously detailed. I was very happy just wandering the map and taking in the views.
As this game is in early access, a couple bugs are to be expected. The fact they occurred after I failed a mission certainly made it feel like they wouldn’t have happened if only I was better at gaming! Still, this aside, I can see the game Medieval Delivery is going to grow into and the niche it fills. Fulfilling delivery after delivery almost took on a meditative quality after a while, and the ambient music certainly helped. (Except on the timed deliveries – that track is intense, man!)
The controls were easy to master and new mechanics were seamlessly introduced, as and when they were needed. There certainly wasn’t an info dump at the beginning to be promptly forgotten. Gameplay and development feels organic and stays very much on brand with the relaxing tone, even as you’re learning new facets of the game.
Medieval Delivery will scratch the itch for lowkey gameplay. It won’t consume your every gaming session, but when you need to switch off from the world, it will be waiting.
What Platform Is Medieval Delivery Available to Play On?
Medieval Delivery is currently only available to play on Steam in early access. It is a single-player adventure and there is partial controller support, if that is your preference.
Medieval Delivery Official Specifications
What does it take to be a medieval courier? Here are the official specifications to play Medieval Delivery:
| Component | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-2300 AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i3-9100 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM | 8GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB AMD Radeon RX 570 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon RX 5600 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 2GB available space | 2GB available space |
Our Best PCs to Play Medieval Delivery
In terms of what hardware is available today, the Medieval Delivery specs aren’t too demanding. (Although, my gaming laptop was only on par for the recommended GPU!) If you are in need of an upgrade before you make your first delivery, we have a selection of gaming PCs and laptops that we think will be great for this casual game. Should none spark joy, we have more waiting to be perused.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
The Refract Gaming Jade is the perfect pre-built PC for your delivery empire. Engineered by our tech team of experts for 1080p and 1440p gaming, this computer is packed with cherry-picked hardware that will bring Thornridge to life in luscious detail. The AMM Ryzen 7 7700 CPU will intelligently manage your workloads thanks to hybrid core architecture and Intel Thread Director. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU will render your games with photorealistic lighting with high frame rates, thanks to real-time ray tracing and AI-enhanced DLSS. Plus, with 32GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB SSD, you can game with fast fetch rates and low latency – leaving you free to focus on your next delivery.
Even better, this is a pre-built gaming PC meaning it is fully assembled, tested, and ready to ship with next day delivery (stock allowing). Plus, it is fully covered by our three year parts and labour warranty, for that extra peace of mind.
Gigabyte AORUS 15 Gaming Laptop
The laptop selection was loosely based on my spec – “loosely” in that I play on older generation tech, so this is the same tier but more up-to-date hardware. Our laptop pick is the Gigabyte AORUS 15. This gaming laptop is equipped with an Intel Core i7-13700H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU, an excellent pair for gaming, work, and creating content. Plus, with 16GB DDR5 RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD, all your applications will run smoothly and quickly. Perfect for those timed deliveries – no one needs lag with five seconds left on the clock!
What’s more, the Gigabyte AORUS 15 harnesses the innovative WindForce Infinity cooling technology. Constructed with all copper, this features two 59-blade fans, five heat pipes, and multiple cooling fins to efficiently draw heat away from your vital components. Keep your cool with every delivery.
OcUK Gaming Radiance Bullet Powered By ASUS PC
Powered by ASUS, the OcUK Gaming Radiance Bullet packs all the performance you need into a Micro-ATX build. This gaming PC utilises an AMD Ryzen 5 5600G CPU with Zen 3 architecture and boost speeds up to 4.4GHz, for highly efficient operation in all your applications. Paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, you can experience high resolution gaming in all your favourite casual titles thanks to Ampere architecture and AI-enhanced capabilities.
What’s more, the OcUK Gaming Radiance Bullet is one of our configurable gaming PCs, meaning you can adjust the base spec to better suit your needs. Customise the PC case, memory, graphics card, and operating system, as well as adding up to three storage drives and an optional WiFi USB adapter. Please note that any changes to the specification may affect the pricing.
Ready For Your Medieval Journey?
Does the chill world of Medieval Delivery call to you? Let us know what you think of this game in the comments below!
PC specs are subject to change.
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Emily Haylock
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Emily is a board and cosy gamer, keyboard obsessive, and content copywriter for Overclockers UK. She has been with Overclockers UK for two years, writing about everything from noblechairs to 8Pack PCs. She writes from within her desk nest with a foster pup at her feet. (What, a desk duvet is a totally normal thing!) In her downtime, she likes to play board games, farming sims, and old-school Final Fantasy. IX to be specific. It is the best, and that is a hill she will die on.
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