King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 694 reviews
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  • graphics
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In "King's Bounty: Warriors of the North," players lead an army of northern warriors in a quest to defeat the undead and reclaim the kingdom of Darion. With new heroes, units, and spells, players must navigate a richly detailed world, engaging in strategy-based tactical battles and making choices that affect the game's outcome. This hassle-free RPG adventure takes players on an epic journey, full of mythical creatures and strategic challenges.

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 694 reviews
story58 positive mentions
stability44 negative mentions
  • Engaging tactical combat system with a variety of units and spells.
  • Rich and immersive story with interesting quests and characters.
  • Great graphics and atmospheric music that enhance the gameplay experience.
  • Frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, requiring players to save often.
  • Repetitive quests and enemy encounters that can lead to a tedious experience.
  • Lack of significant innovation compared to previous titles in the series, making it feel like an expansion rather than a standalone game.
  • story234 mentions

    The story in "King's Bounty: Warriors of the North" is generally regarded as an improvement over its predecessors, featuring a rich and immersive narrative that captivates players, despite some criticisms of repetitive fetch quests and a lack of memorable characters. While many players appreciate the engaging quests and humor, others find the plot to be somewhat bland and formulaic, often revolving around the familiar theme of battling undead foes. Overall, the game offers a solid storyline that enhances the tactical RPG experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking deep narrative complexity.

    • “✔️ Rich and immersive story.”
    • “I found myself completely immersed in the story and couldn't put it down until I had conquered every challenge.”
    • “Waiting on King's Bounty 2, I decided to revisit this one; I still absolutely love it - fun, good story, great humor, awesome mix of RPG and strategy.”
    • “The main story is like a train ride; you just ride along, and other story quests may have only 2 options or outcomes. I usually like to save before so I can choose the good outcome.”
    • “The story is fairly boring and the characters aren't very memorable or ones you'll want to connect with.”
    • “The quests are boring and the game is too long and drawn out.”
  • gameplay104 mentions

    The gameplay of King’s Bounty: WotN is a blend of classic turn-based combat and resource gathering, reminiscent of its predecessors, with some new mechanics like runes and valkyries. While many players appreciate the engaging combat and RPG elements, some criticize the repetitive nature and pacing issues, compounded by bugs and crashes that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a familiar yet enjoyable experience for fans of the series, though it may feel outdated to some.

    • “The gameplay is fun as heck.”
    • “That old style gameplay, that is a mixture of classical Might and Magic and Heroes of Might and Magic series, is awesome.”
    • “Good graphics, smooth gameplay, nice music, interesting difficulty (I played on impossible and every battle is a struggle until 4-5th island later that it eases up a bit), basic plot and nice quests.”
    • “Many times the game just crashes and the autosave is from hours ago, causing me to lose a lot of gameplay.”
    • “The game is an abhorrent mess of bugs and glitches that constantly interfere with the gameplay experience.”
    • “This game is way overdue for a complete overhaul in both gameplay mechanics and general game engine, and even though I love this style of game probably way more than most people do, I don't think I'll be able to drum up much excitement for yet another stab at the same old thing.”
  • graphics76 mentions

    The graphics in the King's Bounty series are generally described as decent, with many reviewers appreciating the colorful visuals and atmospheric music, though some note that they feel outdated compared to newer titles. While the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are considered adequate for the gameplay, with some entries criticized for having less appealing visuals due to rushed development. Overall, the graphics are seen as fair to good, contributing positively to the engaging combat and storytelling, despite occasional glitches and a lack of significant updates over the years.

    • “The visuals are pure soul and the gameplay is engaging.”
    • “✔️ Beautiful graphics and atmospheric music.”
    • “Good graphics, smooth gameplay, nice music, interesting difficulty (I played on impossible and every battle is a struggle until 4-5th island later that it eases up a bit), basic plot and nice quests.”
    • “The graphics of King’s Bounty: Warriors of the North are, once again, the same as the other games, but because of the rushed development they feel less appealing than the previous installments.”
    • “Also, how is it that this newer game has graphics that are worse than the last games?”
    • “The graphics, what a complete mess, and if you try to play this on anything like a widescreen then forget it, nothing like that is supported; it is really an amateur game.”
  • music74 mentions

    The music in *King's Bounty: Warriors of the North* receives mixed reviews, with many praising its atmospheric quality and beautiful compositions, while others criticize its repetitiveness and mismatched themes during gameplay. Some players enjoyed the new tracks, but felt that the overall diversity was lacking for a lengthy playthrough, and noted instances of inappropriate music choices during battles. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is generally appreciated for its quality, contributing positively to the game's immersive experience.

    • “King's Bounty: Warriors of the North is a tactical RPG that features excellent storytelling and superb music.”
    • “There is fine exploration and adventure spirit and absolutely beautiful music.”
    • “Great music, colorful visuals, cheeky writing, and plenty of new units, spells, and strategies to play with.”
    • “The music disappointed a little.”
    • “Like I said, the fact that random soundtracks were playing during random events disappointed me.”
    • “Also, it seems that the devs decided that music in the game makes no sense anyway, so now you will hear peaceful themes during the battles.”
  • stability46 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players have noted improvements over time, many still encounter persistent issues, particularly in the endgame. Despite these problems, fans of the series may find it worth playing, albeit with the expectation of a bumpy ride.

    • “After 473 hours of gameplay, I still enjoy it; now it is mostly bug-free.”
    • “After 473 hours of gameplay, I still enjoy it; now it is mostly bug-free.”
    • “The game is an abhorrent mess of bugs and glitches that constantly interfere with the gameplay experience.”
    • “Tl;dr, the endgame is insanely buggy and completely killed my impossible, no loss completionist run.”
    • “It's a buggy unfinished pile of crashes, missing text, copy and pasted content from previous games, loot that's impossible to reach and placeholder complaints.”
  • grinding34 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and tedious, particularly due to the lack of variety in combat and quests. While some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially with the frequent need to backtrack and the limited shortcuts available. Overall, players recommend the game for its story and charm, but caution that the grinding can become a significant drawback.

    • “The grinding is boring since it's quite repetitive, as enemies tend to have the same army, and the same goes for you.”
    • “There are few shortcuts, so this means endless, tedious walks to different parts of the world for replenishing your units or completing a quest.”
    • “It was slow and boring, revisiting and grinding the old stuff over and over.”
  • humor12 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with many jokes suffering from poor translation that renders them less effective for non-Russian speakers. While some players find the broken text amusing in a "funny mess" way, others feel that the humor does not match the quality of previous installments. Overall, the game offers a bit of humor amidst its gameplay, but it may not resonate well with all audiences due to translation issues.

    • “The translation is a mess, a funny mess.”
    • “A basic TBS game with good looks, plenty of playing time, and a little humor.”
    • “If you're not... well, I believe that you're here just to find some funny reviews.”
  • replayability12 mentions

    The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players highlighting its extensive content, diverse character builds through three skill trees, and a wide array of units, spells, and items. Many users report investing years into the game without feeling fatigued, and the overall game length of around 40 hours adds to its replay value. Overall, it is praised for its near-limitless opportunities for experimentation and enjoyment.

    • “Endlessly replayable, near limitless new content and new armies to experiment with - I have been playing this game for years, and I see no sign that I'm going to burn out on it anytime soon.”
    • “The variety of units, spells, and items to choose from allow for much diversity, replayability, and most importantly: fun.”
    • “Game is extremely long; it took about 40 hours to beat. Replayability is also quite strong despite all negatives.”
    • “Has three skill trees to build your character, thereby offering replayability, similar to prior King's Bounty games.”
    • “Where it excels the most is in the replay value.”
  • atmosphere10 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful graphics and atmospheric music, creating an immersive experience that surpasses previous titles like Crossworlds. Players appreciate the distinct Viking setting, which enhances the overall feel without detracting from gameplay.

    • “Beautiful graphics and atmospheric music.”
    • “I was okay with it, as I like the gameplay, the setting, and the overall atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The whole feel and atmosphere of this game just works far better than it did in Crossworlds, which I wasn't that big of a fan of.”
    • “I understand that the developers tried to create a special Viking atmosphere in their game, but it feels lacking.”
    • “While I appreciate the effort to create a unique atmosphere, it ultimately falls flat and doesn't immerse me in the experience.”
  • character development4 mentions

    The reviews highlight strong character development, emphasizing a diverse range of units, spells, and skills that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth and variety in character progression, contributing to engaging gameplay.

    • “Nice character development and a great variety of units, spells, skills, etc.”
    • “Great character development”
    • “Great character development”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players note that while the game lacks marriage options, the inclusion of unique valkyrie maidens adds an emotional layer, albeit with somewhat flat personalities. The valkyries are appreciated for their distinctiveness and utility, though they may not evoke strong emotional responses.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly in relation to the Ice and Fire DLC, which many players feel adds little value for the price.

    • “Long story short, it's a shameless cash grab, especially if you buy the Ice and Fire DLC as well.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with players experiencing significant lag even on systems that previously handled earlier titles in the series without issues.

    • “The overall game feels extremely unoptimized and will lag even if you previously had no problem running 'The Legend' or 'Armored Princess'.”
    • “The overall game feels extremely unoptimized and will lag even if you previously had no problem running 'The Legend' or 'Armored Princess'.”
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Play time

68hMedian play time
53hAverage play time
30-80hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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