Kingdom Wars

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Kingdom Wars is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Reverie World Studios and was released on April 1, 2013. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Kingdom Wars" is a real-time strategy game set in a fantasy world with humans, elves, and orcs. Players build and manage their own kingdom, gather resources, and train armies to fight in battles against AI or other players. The game features a single-player campaign, multiplayer modes, and a detailed graphics engine for immersive gameplay.

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Audience ScoreBased on 958 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

graphics42 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of kingdom management and real-time combat, providing a fun and engaging experience.
There are multiple races and classes to choose from, allowing for diverse strategies and tactics in battles.
The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates and improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including lag and pathfinding problems.
Graphics are dated and do not meet modern standards, which can detract from the overall experience.
The game has a slow progression system, with long wait times for building and unit training, which may frustrate players.

gameplay
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its strategic depth and mechanics, but criticizing its slow pace, bugs, and pay-to-win elements. While some find the core gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others are frustrated by issues like poor unit pathfinding and tedious waiting times for upgrades. Overall, the game offers potential for fun and engaging strategy, but significant flaws hinder the experience.
- “Found myself not only liking this game but to invest too much time in it, a mix of OGame and classic RTS with a fantasy setup and most of all different factions with different mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is fun, building a castle and marching your army on others; just an overall great game.”
- “The graphics aren't top notch, some issues here and there, but overall, the gameplay is awesome and the customization of armies is brilliant.”
- “The gameplay is horrible with the UI not even updated to look crispier as well as the texture of the overall game, and gameplay just isn't right. If you want a good game like this, just go with Total War; it's got a massive scale of army and more dynamic features to it.”
- “The gameplay is buggy, the pathfinding on units is atrociously bad. They can easily get themselves killed, so you can't really command them to go one way and then quickly manage other units elsewhere, since they'll likely get themselves killed with their own poor pathfinding.”
- “Ok, it comes down to for PvP who has the most elite units. It doesn't matter how many units you have at a city when a player attacks; the computer decides out of your 150 unit type army which 50 are going to defend while the other 100 different unit types can do nothing. This game is completely unrealistic and has poor unit mechanics.”
graphics
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as outdated, clunky, and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some players noted that the visuals are acceptable for a free-to-play game, they generally fail to meet modern standards, often leading to frustration with gameplay and unit visibility. Despite occasional praise for certain graphical elements, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall aesthetic experience.
- “I've only been playing for a short while but it seems like a fun game and it has beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics, performance, and the gameplay itself have gradually improved over time, with updates coming out frequently enough for a game you only pay for once.”
- “Better than average graphics considering the size and scope of the game.”
- “The graphics are dated, the script isn't great, and it just appears to be something from the early 2000s, if not older.”
- “The graphics are so poor you sometimes can't pick out smaller units from the terrain.”
- “Graphics are severely dated, sound works about half the time and the game itself runs super slow (dx9 running at 23 fps on gtx 760).”
story
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The game's story is described as having an interesting lore and engaging quests that keep players occupied, though some feel the main narrative is incomplete and lacks clarity in quest objectives. While the sandbox nature allows for diverse scenarios and player-driven storytelling, the quest system is criticized for poor explanations and user interface issues. Overall, players appreciate the thematic elements and the potential for immersive gameplay, but many express disappointment over the lack of a fully realized storyline and the presence of pay-to-win mechanics.
- “There's a rather involved lore in the game, and it's often very nicely attached to the characters you interact with while playing the main quest line.”
- “As you go through the main quest of your faction, you're tasked with defending your homeland, your kingdom, and waging war against the two other factions in the game, and often also your own.”
- “Each faction has a very generous quest line which I estimate to be around 30+ hours worth per side, not counting replayable missions.”
- “I enjoyed my time with the game, but with no real challenge and a weak storyline that actually may not have an ending, it's hard to say 'yes' or 'no' to the game.”
- “The quest system is also very poor at explaining what you need to do.”
- “A lot of the quests I did I had to fumble my way through as the directions aren't very clear and there's again no explanation on how it's done.”
stability
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Players frequently encounter problems such as freezing, poor pathfinding, and unresponsive quests, leading many to describe the experience as frustrating and unplayable. Overall, the consensus is that the game suffers from severe stability issues that detract from its potential enjoyment.
- “Honestly, just about any other strategy game is preferable to this buggy mess of a game.”
- “I have played the game for quite a few hours, spent around $60 on in-game crowns, and the moment I got to a quest with any large amount of things going on, the game FPS drops to 0 and freezes, making the game unplayable.”
- “The gameplay is buggy, the pathfinding on units is atrociously bad (they can easily get themselves killed, so you can't really command them to go one way then quickly go to manage other units elsewhere, since they'll likely get themselves killed with their own poor pathfinding).”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often requiring hundreds of hours to progress, primarily through repetitive farming for in-game currency. While some enjoy the strategic elements of troop management and resource gathering, many feel that the gameplay becomes monotonous, especially after building their castle, leading to a lack of engaging content. Overall, the grind is seen as a significant drawback, despite the game's potential for fun once players adapt to its mechanics.
- “Instead, I reinstalled it and found it's nothing but slow, tedious gameplay or microtransactions.”
- “So yeah, have fun farming for hundreds of hours just to get anywhere in this game.”
- “Most of your battles will be farming the same area of the map repeatedly for 'crowns,' a currency you can farm or buy from the shop.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions that can lead to a pay-to-win scenario, particularly in PvP. While some appreciate the removal of microtransactions in certain aspects, others feel that the gameplay is hindered by the need to engage with these purchases to progress effectively. Overall, the presence of microtransactions detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “With a game this amazing, you'd think that it would use microtransactions so players could pay-to-win.”
- “As such, there are no longer microtransactions possible, removing any pay-to-win brand the game could possibly have had.”
- “Price $20 with microtransactions.”
- “Instead I reinstalled it and found it's nothing but slow, tedious gameplay or microtransactions.”
- “PVP side I wouldn't recommend it since it has an in-game store which breaks it. People can buy a chest and become a pain in the ass more or less right away. It boosts people up since you need a resource called crowns, which you get from quests and other means, but you can also get a lot by doing in-game purchases.”
- “So like 35 hours and you'll have to use microtransactions.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally criticized for being repetitive and monotonous, often failing to engage players beyond the initial setting. While some appreciate the unique soundtrack associated with specific elements, like the orc's theme, many recommend turning off the in-game music in favor of personal playlists to enhance the experience. Overall, the music is seen as lacking variety and depth, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I love the orc's soundtrack, and the lore is very unique.”
- “They put a lot of effort into the music, lore, and landscape.”
- “The combat noises follow a similar suit to the voices and the music as the sounds repeat frequently and almost to a definable rhythm.”
- “Music-wise, I would not applaud in any case. The music has the feels for the setting, but it seems to drag on and on with the same simple tune, only to randomly change once you engage in combat or go to a different city.”
- “The combat noises follow a similar suit to the voices and the music, as the sounds repeat frequently and almost to a definable rhythm.”
- “The game has its nice shiny bits; just don’t be afraid to turn off the music, dim the in-game sound a bit, and crack your music player to something that won’t either bug you or put you to sleep.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has seen gradual improvements through frequent updates, enhancing graphics and gameplay. However, users report significant performance issues, particularly on the Steam version, including lag spikes and second-long freezes that can hinder playability. The choice of region and traits also significantly impacts strategy performance.
- “The graphics, performance, and the gameplay itself have gradually improved over time, with updates coming out frequently enough for a game you only pay for once.”
- “New units, new buildings, better performance, vassals, and unit balancing (and that's just the tip of the iceberg).”
- “The Steam version is reported to have second-long freezes which lead to an unplayable performance.”
- “Performance issues: lag spikes during gameplay further detract from the overall enjoyment, making it a less-than-smooth experience.”
- “Either way, your choice of region and traits will play an immense factor in the performance of your strategies.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a decent level of replayability due to its diverse factions and play styles, with each faction providing around 30+ hours of quest content. However, some players feel that the overall replay value is lacking compared to other titles, and the quest lines may not be engaging enough to encourage multiple playthroughs. Active developer support suggests potential improvements in the future.
- “Each has their own strengths and defenses, which means a variety of different play styles, thus giving the game replay value if you ever wish to restart.”
- “Each faction has a very generous quest line which I estimate to be around 30+ hours worth per side, not counting replayable missions.”
- “There is still a lot to do for making the game more playable for a larger public, but the developers are active or at least seem to be active.”
- “Each faction has their own strengths and defenses, which means a variety of different play styles, thus giving the game replay value if you ever wish to restart.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is highly praised for its immersive atmosphere, with players noting it as one of the most atmospheric real-time strategy titles they have experienced.
- “One of the most atmospheric RTS games I've played, and I've played a lot.”
humor
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The humor in the game is characterized by amusing interactions, particularly when players engage in fights that are abruptly ended by disconnections, creating a comical and frustrating experience. This recurring theme of playful conflict adds a layer of levity to the gameplay.