King's Bounty: Armored Princess

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King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a single player role playing game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Katauri Interactive and was released on November 19, 2009. It received positive reviews from both critics and players.

"King's Bounty: Armored Princess" is a fantasy role-playing game with strategy elements. As the armored princess, Amelie, players explore a vast world, complete quests, and engage in turn-based battles to prove their worth. This sequel to "King's Bounty: The Legend" offers new creatures, spells, and items, as well as an expanded storyline filled with intrigue and adventure.

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story38 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

Engaging turn-based combat system that offers depth and variety, reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic.
Charming graphics and whimsical storytelling with humorous dialogue that adds personality to the game.
The addition of a pet dragon as a companion introduces new tactical elements and enhances gameplay.

The game can be overly difficult, especially for new players, leading to frustration and potential loss of interest.
Repetitive backtracking to recruit troops and complete quests can feel tedious and detracts from the overall experience.
Technical issues, such as crashes and poor camera controls, can hinder gameplay and enjoyment.

story
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
56%
6%
The story in "King's Bounty: Armored Princess" is generally considered basic and somewhat derivative, often relying on standard fantasy tropes. While the main narrative may lack depth, it is complemented by humorous and engaging side quests that provide a unique twist on genre conventions. Players appreciate the balance of lighthearted storytelling and tactical gameplay, though some find the quest structure repetitive and the overall plot lacking in memorable elements.
- “Despite the relative simplicity of the main storyline, the writing manages to strike a pleasant balance between earnest and satirical, often poking fun at genre conventions without undermining its own sense of wonder.”
- “The story comes satisfyingly full-circle in the end, with a victory of the now fully-developed hero over the enemy who had threatened destruction in the beginning of the game.”
- “This carries on the story from King's Bounty: The Legend... despite your victories in the previous game, the world is now plunged in darkness as an old foe lays waste to everything, and so starts the adventure... playing as the heroine Amelie now, you find yourself whisked away to a new world being plunged into a chaos of its own, and must get through a lot of quests and enemies as you look for your old mentor.”
- “The story is barely there; the 'characters' are just a portrait with no narration, and there's almost no actual role-playing possible.”
- “The story itself is mediocre, with the typical text-based fairy tale adventure of elves, orcs, and dwarves.”
- “There are multiple fetch quests that take away from your primary mission of finding a friend and saving your village, more so than Final Fantasy, and none of the side quests relate to the storyline and barely connect to other NPCs.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay retains the core mechanics of the original game while refining them for a smoother experience, appealing to both veterans and newcomers. Players enjoy a mix of exploration, strategic battles, and RPG elements, with the addition of new mechanics and a dragon companion adding freshness to the lengthy campaign. Despite some criticisms regarding depth and graphics, the overall gameplay is described as addictive, rewarding, and filled with hours of engaging content.
- “While it retains the core mechanics of the original game, it also refines them, creating a smoother, more focused experience that appeals both to returning fans and newcomers to the series.”
- “The battle gameplay is still rock solid and very rewarding.”
- “Its turn-based gameplay is surprisingly deep and varied, and in between battles you have the freedom to explore the map and hunt for treasure.”
- “The core gameplay is straightforward: explore the world, find that one army that you're barely able to defeat at any given point, and beat it.”
- “Shallow gameplay with very little you can actually do, as the battleground is 8x6 hex and several hexes are covered by obstacles.”
- “Gameplay-wise, not much has changed between Armored Princess and the last King's Bounty game.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
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The graphics of "King's Bounty: Armored Princess" are often described as vibrant and charming, with a whimsical fantasy aesthetic that remains appealing despite being somewhat dated. While some players note technical issues and a lack of modern graphical requirements, many appreciate the colorful visuals and character designs, which contribute to an engaging gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, enhancing its turn-based tactical elements and immersive atmosphere.
- “Vibrant graphics, an excellent combat system, and a sneaky sense of humour.”
- “This game is really quite charming-- cute colorful graphics, nice animations-- but also fairly challenging.”
- “Challenging and rewarding gameplay.. light humor and witty quests and characters.. intriguing story that delivers.. gorgeous visuals.. and a superbly orchestrated soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are dated by our standards, sure, but the gameplay is still wonderful.”
- “I sadly have to rate my favorite game a thumbs down due to technical reasons; after it hard crashed so badly on the graphics, I could only get back to my desktop by restarting. I was able to continue by lowering the graphics down to poor.”
- “After that, I got pretty far, but now it does the same graphical crash when randomly loading any map for battle. The game seems to keep picking one battle map it just can't load and won't let you tab out of, so I have no way of turning off the game without hitting restart.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
15%
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The music in the game, composed by Mikhail Kostylev, is widely praised for its beautiful orchestral themes and catchy regional melodies that enhance the game's atmosphere. While some tracks are carried over from the previous installment, the overall soundtrack remains captivating and memorable, with many players expressing a desire to leave the game running just to enjoy the music. However, a few reviewers noted that the music can become repetitive during extended gameplay.
- “The soundtrack, composed by Mikhail Kostylev, is also a highlight, blending sweeping orchestral themes with catchy regional melodies that help reinforce the game’s unique tone.”
- “The music is so beautiful that I left the game on just to listen to it.”
- “Challenging and rewarding gameplay, light humor and witty quests and characters, intriguing story that delivers, gorgeous visuals, and a superbly orchestrated soundtrack.”
- “The music has some new tracks, and like I said in my review about King's Bounty: The Legend, it is beautiful.”
- “Story is pretty light, music's good but can get repetitive after a lot of battles.”
- “I kind of like the graphics - even if they can be bland sometimes, I like the character design - even if it's like a 10 minutes job and I even like the horribly repetitive music - it's so chilly and thank god they only seem to have 2 tracks anyway so the good one almost always plays.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted dialogue, quirky characters, and absurd situations that create a whimsical atmosphere. Players appreciate the witty writing and irreverent jokes, often finding themselves laughing at the absurdity of the scenarios, such as calling an owl a "stupid chicken." Overall, the blend of humor with engaging gameplay and charming visuals contributes to a delightful gaming experience.
- “Amelie’s tale is told through lighthearted dialogue, quirky characters, and bizarre encounters that add flavor and humor to the game’s world.”
- “The writing is weird and funny and actually really great.”
- “There is a sarcasm and a cynicism about government authority and an irreverent sense of humor throughout.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the challenge it brings and believe it maintains a steady pace, many express frustration over the necessity of grinding for bonuses and the lack of meaningful engagement, especially for those with limited time or patience.
- “It's not tedious.”
- “The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I love how the grind leads to meaningful progress in the game.”
- “It feels tedious and meaningless.”
- “Here's the but though, if you're not someone who has a lot of uninterrupted time and patience, this game becomes tedious.”
- “It does get tedious and boring after a while because this is all you do.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, particularly for players who enjoy challenges and trial-and-error gameplay. With numerous difficulties and extensive playtime, it provides significant replay value, reminiscent of classic titles like Heroes of Might and Magic. Overall, players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.
- “As a game, it's very replayable if you like a challenge and trial and error.”
- “Replayability is good, and the highest difficulties are relatively challenging.”
- “Tons of playtime plus huge replay value equals a win.”
- “The game offers a lot of playtime, but the replay value is lacking.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Character development in the game is noted for its battle-oriented focus, lacking castle upgrades, but it features a simplistic and somewhat generic character design that some players find appealing despite its blandness. While the graphics and music received mixed reviews, the overall character design was criticized for being standard and uninspired.
- “This game has a horrible character design.”
- “Homm kind of battle-oriented gameplay without castle upgrades but with character development.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its enchanting atmosphere, characterized by a captivating soundtrack and appealing art style that enhances its fantasy elements.
- “Lovely game with an amazing soundtrack, appealing art style, and a captivating fantasy atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a beautifully crafted world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and enchanting atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its excellent optimization, delivering flawless graphics performance even on older computers, ensuring a smooth gaming experience across a range of hardware.
- “The superb, flawless performance in graphics allows the game to run smoothly even on older computers.”
- “The optimization is impressive, making the game accessible to a wider range of hardware.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs; it feels optimized for both high-end and low-end systems.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized as being overly aggressive or exploitative, leading some users to feel that it detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and heavily favors players who are willing to spend money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall experience and makes it feel more like a cash grab.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling a sense of integrity and authenticity in their experience, as using cheats evokes feelings of guilt or discomfort.

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54h Median play time

54h Average play time

28h Main story

74h Completionist

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King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a role playing game with fantasy and historical themes.

King's Bounty: Armored Princess is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

The main story can be completed in around 28 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 74 hours to finish. On average players spend around 54 hours playing King's Bounty: Armored Princess.

King's Bounty: Armored Princess was released on November 19, 2009.

King's Bounty: Armored Princess was developed by Katauri Interactive.

King's Bounty: Armored Princess has received positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

King's Bounty: Armored Princess is a single player game.

Similar games include King's Bounty: The Legend, King's Bounty: Warriors of the North, Heroes of Might & Magic V, Eador. Masters of the Broken World, King's Bounty: Dark Side and others.

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