In any case, to return the favor, do feel free to check out Mount & Blade if you haven't already. It's a rather well-known name these days in many communities and it is indeed a really well-made game.
It's basically a medieval roleplaying/simulator kind of game for those that are unfamiliar with this game. Create a character, modify it a bit and then set off to a war-torn world and..well, survive and make a name for yourself and stuff. Hire troops, raise an army and then wage war with whoever you feel like. Join factions, siege castles, defend against sieges, hmm, what else...well, there's quite a bit and when you get tired of the vanilla game there are tons of mods available, many which are really well-made.
The strongest point of the game is in fact the mounted combat and combat in general. I am yet to see a game which can really rival it.
Well, in any case, go check it out
http://www.taleworlds.com
