Kingdoms Rise and Fall

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Kingdoms Rise and Fall is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game. It was developed by Little Dreams Games and was released on August 28, 2023. It received negative reviews from players.

Kingdoms Rise and Fall An engrossing real-time strategy game with grand strategy elements that embarks players on an epic journey through various historical eras and beyond. This sprawling game offers an in-depth experience that spans various historical eras, from the distant past to the far future. In Kingdoms Rise and Fall there are: Over 200 military units operating on t…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a unique premise and captures the essence of real-time strategy, reminiscent of classic titles like Empire Earth.
Recent updates have significantly improved performance, reducing long loading times and frame rate drops, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The game features a diverse range of units and strategic possibilities, with engaging naval gameplay and a captivating balance between survival and expansion.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it unplayable for many, with issues like freezing during loading and units behaving erratically.
User interface and camera controls are poorly designed, leading to frustration when trying to navigate and manage buildings and units.
Despite its potential, the game requires extensive polishing and optimization, as many players report lag spikes and unresponsive AI, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay in "Kingdoms Rise and Fall" has significantly improved with the latest update, enhancing smoothness and overall experience. Players appreciate the naval mechanics and expansive maps that encourage exploration, although some criticize loading times and the disease mechanic as drawbacks.
- “The newest update worked wonders to address these technical issues, making the overall gameplay experience much smoother.”
- “One of the standout features in Kingdoms Rise and Fall is the naval gameplay, reminiscent of the classic Rise of Nations.”
- “The expansive maps provide hours upon hours of gameplay, with exploration being a key element.”
- “The game has an interesting premise, but I believe the loading times and the disease mechanic bring it down.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent glitches and freezes, particularly during loading and unit movement. While these bugs are common in EA titles, they detract from the overall experience despite the game's strategic depth and variety of units.
- “The game is very buggy and glitchy; units will be in boats and move really slow for no reason.”
- “Loads of glitches, which is expected in an EA title.”
- “Freezes on creating.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for frequent lag spikes and loading issues, even on high-end systems like a 7th gen i7 with 16GB of RAM and a 3070 GPU. Reviewers indicate that there are still significant bugs and optimization problems that need to be addressed.
- “The game has great potential, but it still needs some optimization to enhance performance.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, there are noticeable lag spikes that disrupt the experience.”
- “There are still a few bugs and optimization issues that need to be addressed for a smoother experience.”
- “Performance-wise, lag spikes happen a lot, and sometimes games don't load.”
- “Possibly not optimized very well, as I have a 7th gen i7 with 16GB of RAM and a 3070, and was still having issues later in the game.”
- “So obviously, it still has some bugs and optimization issues to iron out.”
music
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The music in the game is criticized for being excessively loud, leading to discomfort and headaches for players.
- “The music is ridiculously loud and my ears and head hurt.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere at all, which detracts from the overall experience.”
graphics
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The graphics in the game are criticized for their poor loading performance, with land and water often failing to appear, leading to bizarre visual glitches like floating fish. Additionally, the day and night cycle is noted to progress too quickly, further detracting from the overall visual experience.
- “There is a day and night cycle that goes way too fast, and most of the graphics (land and water) never load in. I had fish just floating around in the sky.”