King Arthur: Legion IX

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King Arthur: Legion IX is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by NeocoreGames and was released on May 9, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"King Arthur: Legion IX" is a turn-based RPG set in the King Arthur: Knight's Tale universe, where the Ninth Legion of Rome, led by the fallen hero Gaius Julius Mento, has arrived in Avalon. Explore a new campaign as Mento gathers his lost legion, battling nightmarish monsters and challenging local tribes to establish Eternal Rome in Avalon. This game offers a unique blend of Roman and Arthurian mythology for both new and returning players.

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 484 reviews

story46 positive mentions

replayability2 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 undead Roman theme adds a unique twist to the gameplay, making it an interesting setting.
The game is reasonably priced, offering good value for those who enjoyed the original title.

The voice acting and writing quality have significantly declined compared to the original game, detracting from the overall experience.
Many features from King Arthur: Knight's Tale have been simplified or removed, such as the morality system and character roster management.
The game feels more like a DLC than a standalone title, with recycled assets and a shorter campaign that lacks depth.

story
358 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
84%
3%
The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging at first but ultimately feeling it lacks depth and coherence. Critics point out issues such as repetitive missions, a simplified morality system, and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall narrative experience. While some appreciate the new characters and setting, others feel the story is underdeveloped and resembles more of a DLC than a standalone title, leading to a sense of disappointment compared to its predecessor.
- “The story progressed logically.”
- “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 and if you enjoyed the first game then you might like this one.”
- “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.”
gameplay
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
67%
3%
The gameplay in this title is largely reminiscent of its predecessor, featuring familiar mechanics and combat systems, but with notable simplifications and a reduced difficulty level. While some players appreciate the new storylines and added mechanics, many criticize the removal of key features like the morality system and injury mechanics, leading to a feeling of repetition and a lack of depth. Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience for fans of the original, but it may not meet the expectations of those seeking significant innovation or challenge.
- “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 game play gets old pretty quickly with no new mechanics really added after the first couple of missions.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The graphics in the game are generally described as decent but lacking innovation, with many assets and visuals recycled from the original title. While some reviewers appreciate the attractive art style and quality audiovisuals, others note the absence of new graphical options and improvements, suggesting that the graphics could benefit from updates in the future. Overall, the visuals are considered satisfactory but not groundbreaking, with a score of around 8.1/10 reflecting a good variety of content despite the limited changes.
- “High on style, it's an attractive looking title with quality audiovisuals.”
- “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 game-play and controls were fine, the graphics were decent, but nothing went above and beyond.”
- “Most of the visuals, characters, enemies, and mechanics are recycled from the first game.”
- “Almost no new graphical assets and terrain types.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
22%
14%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during battles. While some noted a slight decline compared to previous titles, the soundtrack remains a standout feature that players continue to enjoy, even outside of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding other aspects.
- “The music, by the way, is excellent.”
- “The soundtrack is brilliant, the Rome 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 the look/feel. It's a big disappointment... less content than the previous game, poor voice over, less detailed decision tree (good/bad). Fine to purchase if you liked the previous game, but expect to be disappointed.”
- “I usually just turn the music off, but I keep it low in the background for Legion and enjoy the atmosphere.”
- “The music, one of my stand-out favorites from KT that I still listen to on Spotify, has some tracks that are about as solid here... perhaps a bit less, but not by much.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as dark and dreary, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the storylines and subplots. Players appreciate the unique ambiance, which feels reminiscent of previous titles in the series, and many find it engaging enough to keep the music on during gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere, combined with solid graphics and character design, contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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 ok, the challenge is also present.”
- “Not only is the atmosphere of this game dreary and dark, but the storylines and subplots are as well.”
- “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, and the price reflects that as well.”
- “It had its own different atmosphere and made me play it.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by poorly executed voice acting and a dissonance between the quippy writing and the grimdark setting, leading to a mismatch that detracts from the overall experience. Many find the humor attempts awkward and ineffective, particularly given the serious tone of the game. Additionally, gameplay mechanics that introduce humor, such as the chain mechanic, are noted but do not significantly enhance the comedic aspect.
- “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.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's replayability is limited, primarily due to a lack of dynamic elements that alter the core campaign experience, with the morality system offering only two sides and no mutually exclusive heroes to recruit. This results in a diminished incentive for players to replay the game.
- “Replay value is low; apart from the morality arc, there are no real dynamic aspects to change up the core experience of the campaign.”
- “Replayability is significantly lower, as there are no mutually exclusive heroes to recruit, and the moral axis is reduced to two sides.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, particularly targeting fans of the original title, which has left many players feeling disappointed despite their initial excitement.
- “Cash grab aimed at the fans of the first game.”
- “I was excited about this game since I loved Knights Tale, but this game is a cash grab.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive battles in the endgame content, which can feel 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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game starts with the potential for a deep and engaging emotional narrative, but ultimately feels rushed, leading to a lack of emotional depth and resolution in the story.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features minimal character development, as it primarily revolves around 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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with multiple users reporting very poor performance issues.
- “Also very poor performance.”
- “Also very poor performance.”

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King Arthur: Legion IX is a role playing game.

King Arthur: Legion IX is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Windows and Xbox.

On average players spend around 100 hours playing King Arthur: Legion IX.

King Arthur: Legion IX was released on May 9, 2024.

King Arthur: Legion IX was developed by NeocoreGames.

King Arthur: Legion IX has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

King Arthur: Legion IX is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include King Arthur: Knight's Tale, Disciples: Liberation, Defender's Quest 2: Mists of Ruin, Expeditions: Rome, Miasma Chronicles and others.

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