Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades
- January 26, 2024
- JOTASOFT STUDIOS
Get on Steam"Ancient Wars: Medieval Crusades" is a Real-Time Strategy game with a unique experience, offering five asymmetrical factions and historically inspired campaigns. It includes a customization system for unit equipment, innovative gameplay mechanics, and a multiplayer experience with various game modes and maps. The game boasts beautiful graphics, a huge unit and skill tree, and an RPG system for a deeper strategy experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a surprisingly good RTS with a fun gameplay experience and potential for improvement.
- The remastered version is more polished and playable compared to the original, with unique units and buildings.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and the game evokes nostalgia for old school RTS games.
- The graphics are outdated and the UI is poorly designed, leading to visibility issues and performance problems.
- Some factions, particularly the Byzantine Empire, have disappointing model designs that do not accurately represent their historical counterparts.
- The game lacks a tutorial, has a small map, and suffers from bugs and performance issues, making it feel unfinished.
- graphics8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated and poorly designed, utilizing DirectX 9 and offering limited settings that fail to improve visual quality. Many users express a desire for significant updates to enhance the overall experience, but currently, the graphics are seen as a major drawback that detracts from the game's appeal.
“The UI and graphics are awful, dated, and have poor visibility. I'm looking forward to what the finished product will look like, but I would not recommend buying it for now. I might revisit in the future, but I'm not holding any hopes.”
“To begin with, it uses DirectX 9, and the graphics are extremely outdated.”
“There are only three graphic settings, and none of them seem to do anything.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is currently in early access and lacks depth compared to similar titles like Ancient Wars: Sparta, particularly in terms of factions and mechanics. While there are potential enhancements noted by players, a full review is not yet warranted due to the game's incomplete state. Recommendations suggest waiting for a sale before purchasing.
“I would recommend when on sale, but urge anyone interested to try out Ancient Wars: Sparta as it is more fleshed out in the sense of factions and gameplay mechanics.”
“However, since it’s still in early access, I won’t give a full review just yet, but I have some observations that could enhance the gameplay experience.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting improved performance compared to "Ancient Wars: Sparta," which suffered from frequent desynchronization issues during multiplayer sessions. Overall, players report a smoother experience in this title.
“Performance is pretty good, better than Ancient Wars: Sparta, I would say, as that game I had constant issues with desync when playing with my brother in 1v1 or vs AI.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay.
“The game is too buggy.”
“The game is too buggy.”
“The game is too buggy.”
