Celtic Kings: Rage of War
- September 5, 2019
- Haemimont Games
- 250h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- A nostalgic classic that many players fondly remember from their childhood, providing hours of fun and engagement.
- The game features a unique blend of strategy and RPG elements, focusing on combat and unit management rather than base building.
- Despite its age, the gameplay mechanics and story remain enjoyable, making it a worthwhile experience for both new and returning players.
- The game suffers from compatibility issues on modern systems, making it difficult to play without manual configuration.
- Graphics and resolution are outdated, with no widescreen support, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as hero balance and AI difficulty, can feel unbalanced and frustrating at times.
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging and adventurous narrative, centered around a Gaul hero uniting tribes against Roman forces, which resonates well with players. While the main missions are enjoyable and provide a sense of struggle, some users express a desire for more content and mention technical issues that detract from the experience. Overall, it is considered a legendary tale for old RTS fans, offering an authentic RPG-inspired storyline.
“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, 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.”
“I wish there were more missions.”
“You will definitely feel my annoyance with the same bugs that keep pestering me while playing a mission and struggling through the campaign!”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and fun, particularly in solo mode, though players may find it easier to enjoy on lower difficulty settings due to the need to exploit mechanics for success. Despite having only two factions and no building elements, the well-balanced logistics and training systems provide depth, making it accessible for newcomers to the RTS genre. While it lacks native widescreen support, the gameplay remains enjoyable and compatible with modern systems.
“Gameplay and combat - it's fun and engaging.”
“While this RTS only has 2 factions and no building, the well-balanced gameplay mechanics like logistics and training give it depth.”
“- Simple to understand RTS mechanics, perfect for anyone who has never played an RTS game.”
“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 detail and can compete with the AI in terms of speed and decision-making.”
“Sadly, it doesn't have a setting for native widescreen, but the gameplay has stood the test of time, and at least it works on Windows 10.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, reflecting its 2002 release, with some users noting they are comparable to classic titles like Baldur's Gate and Icewind Dale. However, others appreciate the beautifully rendered 2D graphics and attention to detail, suggesting a nostalgic charm despite the limitations. Overall, opinions vary, with some finding the graphics acceptable for the game's age.
“Beautifully rendered 2D graphics with attention to detail.”
“Old game - poor graphics.”
“Graphics are comparable to Baldur’s Gate or Icewind Dale.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its impactful and satisfying quality, with many users highlighting the impressive soundtrack and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
“The music and sound effects are satisfying.”
“The soundtrack of the game is amazing!”
“And the music absolutely blasts!”
“The music absolutely blasts!”
“Oh my god, the soundtrack of the game!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional freezing issues during the opening logos, but a simple workaround of alt-tabbing can resolve the problem. Overall, stability appears to have minor hiccups but is manageable.
“If your game freezes at the opening logos, just alt-tab and then alt-tab back in; you'll be good.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
