King Arthur: Legion IX

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 207 reviews
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  • graphics
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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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Reviews

69%
Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews
story21 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The game retains the enjoyable turn-based combat mechanics from King Arthur: Knight's Tale, providing a familiar experience for fans.
  • The new characters and their unique abilities add a fresh twist to the gameplay, making battles engaging and strategic.
  • The game is priced reasonably, offering good value for players looking for a shorter, streamlined experience.
  • The voice acting and writing are significantly worse than in the original game, detracting from the overall immersion and enjoyment.
  • Many features from the first game have been simplified or removed, such as the morality system and character management, leading to a less engaging experience.
  • The game feels more like a DLC or expansion rather than a full sequel, with recycled assets and a lack of new content.
  • story148 mentions

    The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it convoluted and lacking depth compared to its predecessor, "King Arthur: Knight's Tale." While some appreciate the new characters and premise, they criticize the simplified morality system, repetitive missions, and poor dialogue, leading to a less engaging narrative experience. Overall, the story feels underdeveloped and fails to deliver the immersive and impactful choices that players expected.

    • “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 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 story is interesting enough to cause me to want to see more, although not interesting enough to be driven toward.”
    • “The story doesn't make any sense either.”
    • “The 'story' in regards to the quests barely exists, and quite abruptly comes to an end.”
    • “The game is incredibly underwhelming; the story itself is actually really interesting, however, it is horribly told.”
  • gameplay55 mentions

    The gameplay retains much of the core mechanics from the original King Arthur game, offering a familiar experience for returning players, but it has been criticized for being overly simplified with the removal of key features like the morality system and injury mechanics. While the tactical combat remains engaging and some new elements have been introduced, many players feel that the overall experience lacks depth and innovation, leading to a sense of repetition and ease compared to its predecessor. Despite these drawbacks, the game still delivers enjoyable gameplay and an interesting story, appealing to fans of the series.

    • “To be clear - I love the game and the gameplay loop, combat, character progression, everything.”
    • “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.”
    • “More great King Arthur gameplay, with some new surprises and interesting mechanics.”
    • “Most of the visuals, characters, enemies, and mechanics are recycled from the first game.”
    • “A large amount of mechanics have been removed, the writing and voice acting are noticeably worse, and almost all the maps are copy-pasted from the first game.”
    • “The gameplay gets old pretty quickly with no new mechanics really added after the first couple of missions.”
  • graphics12 mentions

    Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the art style and atmosphere while others noted a lack of innovation, as many assets and mechanics are recycled from the previous game. While the visuals are generally considered good, improvements are still needed, and some players feel that the graphics do not fully match the tactical depth of the combat.

    • “Excellent graphics, Roman style group attacks and defenses.”
    • “Neocore Games does a very good job with the graphics, and the tactical combat in the original game and this are very good.”
    • “The atmosphere and graphics are good.”
    • “Most of the visuals, characters, enemies, and mechanics are recycled from the first game.”
    • “Almost no new graphical assets and terrain types.”
    • “The art style hasn't changed.”
  • atmosphere7 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with many players noting its immersive qualities that enhance the overall experience. It effectively captures the essence of the series while providing a unique environment, complemented by strong graphics and engaging sound design. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout feature.

    • “Absolute brilliant and atmospheric turn-based game.”
    • “I usually just turn the 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.”
    • “It had its own unique atmosphere that kept me engaged.”
    • “I am not very far into it, but it feels like the other game in the series in terms of atmosphere and UI, making it feel more like an expansion. The price reflects that as well, but this is not a negative.”
  • music7 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its excellence and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players enjoying the soundtrack during gameplay. However, some reviewers noted that while the music is a highlight, the overall content and innovation in the game may not meet expectations 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 their look/feel. It's 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.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by poorly executed voice acting and a disjointed writing style that attempts to blend quippy jokes with a grimdark setting, resulting in a mismatch that often falls flat. Additionally, some gameplay mechanics, like the lack of temporary health and a peculiar chain mechanic, detract from the overall comedic experience.

    • “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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game's replayability is limited due to the lack of mutually exclusive heroes and a simplified moral axis, which diminishes the incentive to replay the game for different outcomes.

    • “Replayability is significantly lower, as there are no mutually exclusive heroes to recruit, and the moral axis is reduced to just two sides.”
    • “The lack of diverse choices and outcomes makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly due to repetitive battles in the endgame content, which can feel hollow. However, they still regard the overall experience as enjoyable despite these shortcomings.

    • “The campaign is not long, and the endgame content is a bit hollow and tedious due to too many repetitive battles.”
    • “Grinding feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the game.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay motivated to continue playing.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, the game is reported to be mostly bug-free, providing a smooth gameplay experience without any game-breaking issues.

    • “It's mostly bug-free, with nothing game-breaking, which makes for a smooth gameplay experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players express that while the game initially sets up a potentially deep emotional narrative, it ultimately feels rushed, leading to a lack of emotional depth and resolution in the story.

  • character development1 mentions

    The game features minimal character development, as it primarily focuses on a consistent set of party members without significant growth or evolution throughout the gameplay.

    • “It's a party game with the same party members and very little in terms of character development.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of backstory and depth in the character arcs.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for its poor performance, leading to a subpar experience for players.

    • “The game suffers from very poor performance.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops.”
    • “The game runs poorly even on high-end hardware.”
  • monetization1 mentions

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

    • “I was excited about this game since I loved Knights Tale, but this game is a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra money.”
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