Celtic Kings: Rage of War

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Celtic Kings: Rage of War is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Haemimont Games and was released on September 5, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Celtic Kings: Rage of War" is a strategy game that combines elements of real-time strategy and role-playing. Players can control a Celtic or Roman faction, build and manage their resources, and engage in battles with AI or human opponents. The game features a single-player campaign, multiplayer mode, and a map editor for creating custom scenarios. The game's story revolves around the struggle between the Celts and Romans in ancient Europe.

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story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players, making it a beloved classic from childhood.
It features engaging gameplay mechanics that focus on strategy, unit management, and combat without the need for base building.
Despite its age, the game still runs well on modern systems and offers a fun experience for both new and returning players.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including resolution issues and unresponsive controls, which can hinder gameplay.
The graphics are outdated, and the game lacks modern conveniences such as widescreen support and customizable controls.
Some players find the campaign unbalanced and the AI to be overly challenging, leading to frustration during gameplay.

story
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The story is generally well-received, featuring an engaging narrative that follows a Gaul hero uniting tribes against Roman forces, evoking feelings of adventure and struggle. While some players appreciate its historical setting and RPG-inspired elements, others find the quests uninspiring and note technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, it is considered a legendary tale for fans of classic RTS games, though some desire more mission variety.
- “As for its story, it was interesting at the time, following your Gaul hero trying to unite all other Gaulic tribes against the Roman menace.”
- “For its time, a truly legendary game for old RTS players (outside of C&C/RA or Warcraft/Starcraft) with a very interesting story that gave you the feeling of adventure, misery, and struggle.”
- “The story is really good and hooks you from the beginning.”
- “The story isn't historical despite its historical setting.”
- “Unfortunately, the story and quests here are pretty uninspiring.”
- “I wish there were more missions.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is engaging and fun, with a mix of strategic depth despite the limited number of factions and absence of building mechanics. Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the old-school RTS style, while the mechanics like logistics and troop training add layers of strategy. However, some suggest starting on easier difficulty to fully enjoy the experience without needing extensive knowledge of the game’s mechanics.
- “Gameplay and combat - it's fun and engaging.”
- “While this RTS only has 2 factions and no building, the gameplay mechanics like logistics, upgrades, and training give it more than enough strategic depth.”
- “The gameplay is fairly simple, but stood the test of time, as it still feels unique.”
- “The adventure in the game is fun, but I suggest playing on easy difficulty since you have to cheese the mechanics to win unless you know exactly every possible information and can compete with AI in terms of speed and decision-making.”
- “Celtic Kings: Rage of War is a really old-school real-time strategy game that has the nostalgic looks of RTS games from the 90s and also the gameplay, albeit a bit less polished, of a typical game of its genre back in the day that's set in the time period where the Gauls and the Romans are embroiled in a war.”
- “There are even some different mechanics like your troops slowly losing health once they are out of your camp, and you can train them up by fighting each other, but this costs health, so you then need to spend time healing.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game, released in 2002, are generally considered outdated, with some users noting they are comparable to titles like Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. While the visuals may not meet modern standards, they are described as "beautifully rendered" with a decent level of detail, and many players still find them acceptable for the nostalgic experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a charming aspect of the game's old-school appeal.
- “Old-school graphics that still look pretty okay today.”
- “Beautifully rendered 2D graphics with attention to detail.”
- “Old game - poor graphics.”
- “Graphics are comparable to Baldur’s Gate or Icewind Dale.”
- “+ old-school graphics that still look pretty okay today.”
music
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The music in the game is highly praised, with users noting its powerful presence and satisfying sound effects. The soundtrack, in particular, receives enthusiastic acclaim, highlighting its quality and impact on the overall experience.
- “The music and sound effects are satisfying.”
- “The soundtrack of the game is amazing!”
- “The music absolutely blasts!”
- “OMG, the soundtrack of the game!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous frustrating bugs and glitches that can be game-breaking, prompting some players to abandon the tutorial. While there are workarounds for certain freezes, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems.
- “Well, the game is pretty buggy - the game-breaking kind - forcing me to just ditch the tutorial halfway through and hop right into the first campaign.”
- “Frustrating bugs and glitches, some of which can be game-breaking.”
- “If your game freezes at the opening logos, just alt-tab and then alt-tab back in; you'll be good.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by a nostalgic charm, as it playfully guides players through familiar concepts that many might take for granted, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences.
- “It's quite funny playing this title because it walks you through things that we all assume everybody knows these days, so it truly feels like a throwback to the golden days.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd scenarios and witty puns to create a lighthearted atmosphere that makes every moment enjoyable.”
replayability
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game's skirmish mode, suggesting that it offers significant value for its price.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse character choices and dynamic environments.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and multiple story paths available.”
- “Considering the replayability value of its skirmish mode, the price is right!”
- “The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”

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Celtic Kings: Rage of War is a role playing game with fantasy, warfare and historical themes.

Celtic Kings: Rage of War is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 250 hours playing Celtic Kings: Rage of War.

Celtic Kings: Rage of War was released on September 5, 2019.

Celtic Kings: Rage of War was developed by Haemimont Games.

Celtic Kings: Rage of War has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Celtic Kings: Rage of War is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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