King Arthur: Legion IX

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 405 reviews
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"King Arthur: Legion IX" is a turn-based tactical RPG set in the King Arthur: Knight's Tale universe, featuring a Roman-themed campaign. The game follows the Ninth Legion of Rome's invasion of Avalon, led by the fallen hero, Gaius Julius Mento, who seeks to establish Eternal Rome in the magical realm. This new story offers challenges for both new and returning players to the mythical land of Avalon.

  • PC
  • Windows
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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 405 reviews
story41 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game offers enjoyable turn-based combat with a variety of tactical options.
  • For fans of the original King Arthur: Knight's Tale, this game provides a familiar experience with new characters and abilities.
  • The price point is reasonable for the amount of content, making it a good value for players.
  • The game feels like a simplified version of the original, lacking depth in character management and story complexity.
  • Voice acting and writing quality have significantly declined compared to the first game, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many mechanics from the original game have been removed or simplified, leading to a less engaging gameplay experience.
  • story291 mentions

    The story in this game has been described as superficial and less engaging compared to its predecessor, with a more generic cast of characters and a simplified narrative structure. While the premise of undead Roman soldiers is intriguing, the execution is criticized for poor dialogue and a lack of meaningful choices, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, players find the story to be passable but ultimately underwhelming, with many feeling it could have been an expansion rather than a standalone title.

    • “The storyline was awesome and kept me wanting to know more, this one didn't even really have a story, you just went around and killed everyone as an undead Roman soldier, while your two biggest advisers just bicker against each other.”
    • “The concept behind the story as to whether the demons leaned into their demonic natures or tried to redeem their humanity worked for me and it had effects on both the gameplay and scenarios, which meant it felt foregrounded rather than an excuse or afterthought.”
    • “The story is interesting enough to cause me to want to see more, although not interesting enough to be driven toward.”
    • “The game is incredibly underwhelming; the story itself is actually really interesting, however, it is horribly told.”
    • “The 'story' in regards to the quests barely exists, and quite abruptly comes to an end.”
    • “Just don't bother with the story, because the dialogue is really, truly horrible.”
  • gameplay107 mentions

    The gameplay has been described as a mix of familiar mechanics from the original game with some new twists, but many players feel it has been simplified, lacking depth due to the removal of key features like the morality system and injury mechanics. While the tactical combat remains enjoyable and the game is mostly bug-free, the overall experience is perceived as easier and less challenging, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of innovation and the recycling of content. Despite these criticisms, fans of the original game may still find enjoyment in the core gameplay loop and the new story elements.

    • “Tactical gameplay is still fun.”
    • “The tactical gameplay is similar to the original, but the new classes (with a mix of new and old abilities) and the ultimate system give it a freshness and new depth.”
    • “Fun gameplay, cool characters, good story.”
    • “The combat is just as intriguing and entertaining, but the morality aspects of the game have been removed almost entirely, and so has the heal mechanic.”
    • “Feels like a copy-paste and reskin of the mechanics, with a lot removed.”
    • “The gameplay gets old pretty quickly with no new mechanics really added after the first couple of missions.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and atmospheric visuals, while others note a lack of innovation and recycled assets from the previous game. Overall, the graphics are considered decent, scoring around 8.1/10, but there are calls for improvements and new content in future updates. The tactical combat is highlighted as a strong point, complementing the visual experience.

    • “Neocore games does a very good job with the graphics, and the tactical combat in the original game and this are very good.”
    • “Excellent graphics, Roman style group attacks and defenses.”
    • “The atmosphere and graphics are good.”
    • “The graphics need improvement, but I'm sure there would be a fix for that in the future; it's worth your $$ though.”
    • “Most of the visuals, characters, enemies, and mechanics are recycled from the first game.”
    • “- almost no new graphical assets and terrain types.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting its excellence and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during battles. The soundtrack is described as brilliant and fitting for the game's setting, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some players feel that despite the strong music, the game lacks substantial new content compared to its predecessor.

    • “The music, by the way, is excellent.”
    • “The soundtrack is brilliant, the Roman vibe is good and battles are enjoyable.”
    • “Great game + reasonable price (for me) + great music = priceless.”
    • “Same game as the previous one with new skins/music; they even reused the same maps without changing it. It looks and feels like a big disappointment. Less content than the previous game, poor voiceover, and a less detailed decision tree (good/bad). Fine to purchase if you liked the previous game, but expect to be disappointed.”
  • atmosphere13 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its immersive qualities and strong graphical presentation. It evokes a familiar feel for fans of the series, contributing to a sense of continuity while also offering a unique experience that enhances gameplay. Overall, the atmospheric elements, including music and character design, significantly enrich the gaming experience.

    • “Absolute brilliant and atmospheric turn-based game.”
    • “I usually just turn music off, but I keep it low in the background for Legion and enjoy the atmosphere.”
    • “The story is good, atmosphere is great, combat is pretty okay, the challenge is also present.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is inconsistent, attempting to blend quippy writing with a grimdark setting, which often results in awkward contrasts. The voice acting is criticized for its poor quality, resembling AI-generated performances, and the humor fails to resonate within the game's darker themes. Overall, the comedic elements feel out of place and detract from the intended atmosphere.

    • “The writing tries to be quippy and funny while the background is trying to sell a grimdark universe.”
    • “The voice acting is still as hilariously bad as in the core game.”
    • “Lack of temporary HP and a funny chain mechanic which allows you to kill a unit for free changes a lot even in the very first battle.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game's replayability is significantly diminished due to the lack of mutually exclusive heroes to recruit and a simplified moral axis limited to two sides. This results in fewer meaningful choices and variations in gameplay across multiple playthroughs.

    • “Replayability is significantly lower, as there are no mutually exclusive heroes to recruit, and the moral axis is reduced to just two sides.”
    • “Replayability is significantly lower, as there are no mutually exclusive heroes to recruit, and the moral axis is reduced to just two sides.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive battles in the endgame content, which feels hollow. However, despite these issues, the overall experience remains enjoyable.

    • “The campaign is not long and the endgame content is a bit hollow and tedious, with too many repetitive battles.”
    • “The campaign is not long and the endgame content is a bit hollow and tedious, with too many repetitive battles.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game is reported to be mostly bug-free, with no game-breaking issues, resulting in a smooth gameplay experience.

    • “It's mostly bug-free, with nothing game-breaking, which makes for a smooth gameplay experience.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express disappointment in the emotional depth of the game, noting that while the story and background initially suggested a richer narrative, it ultimately felt rushed and underdeveloped. This abrupt conclusion left many feeling unsatisfied with the emotional journey.

  • character development2 mentions

    The game features minimal character development, as it primarily focuses on a consistent set of party members throughout, limiting opportunities for growth or evolution in their narratives.

    • “It's a party game with the same party members and very little in terms of character development.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with multiple users reporting very poor performance issues.

    • “The game suffers from very poor performance.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay.”
    • “I experienced significant lag and stuttering, indicating poor optimization.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, disappointing fans who were hopeful based on their previous enjoyment of Knights Tale.

    • “I was excited about this game since I loved Knights Tale, but this game is a cash grab.”
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