The Kings Crusade
- October 8, 2010
- NeoCoreGames
Get on Steam"The King's Crusade" is a real-time strategy game set in the Third Crusade . Choose to play as Richard the Lionheart or Saladin and lead your army in epic battles while managing resources and expanding your realm. Two single-player campaigns, Crusader and Saracen, are available with the goal of completing objectives and collecting relics.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful and atmospheric maps that enhance the medieval experience.
- It incorporates RPG elements, allowing players to upgrade units and engage in tactical battles.
- For hardcore strategy fans, the game offers a unique perspective on the Third Crusade, making it an interesting alternative to the Total War series.
- The game is plagued by frequent crashes and runtime errors, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- It has been criticized for being a poor imitation of Total War, lacking depth in its campaign and gameplay mechanics.
- Many players report that the game is not compatible with modern systems, particularly Windows 10, leading to significant frustration.
- story13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is marred by significant technical issues, primarily crashing and runtime errors that prevent players from progressing beyond the first mission. While the narrative seems promising, the inability to complete missions due to these bugs severely hampers the overall experience, leaving many players frustrated and unable to engage with the campaign.
“In King Arthur 1, it's the bizarre campaign design that lets you get 10 to 20 hours into the game before you realize that you did the quests in the wrong order and can't complete the campaign.”
“Luckily, the missions don't take longer than an hour, at least not so far.”
“By the time you are 5 missions into either campaign, the crashing becomes unplayable.”
“It looks like a good game, but unfortunately after the first mission, there is a major bug where you get a runtime error.”
“Unfortunately, the game is utterly broken and you can't get any further than mission 1; then the game crashes...”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features RPG elements and resembles a "Total War" style, but suffers from technical issues, a steep learning curve, and an unconventional control scheme. While some improvements have been made, the overall experience is described as stale and lacking depth, leading to suggestions for its removal from gaming libraries.
“Gameplay has some RPG elements.”
“Very 'Total War' like in its gameplay.”
“It's essentially the same game mechanics with a few new improvements.”
“It was not all that bad, but given the technical problems, the harsh learning curve, the dated nature of the game with an unconventional control scheme and mechanics, and weird content such as Saracens from outer space, you start to see the wisdom of removing this title for library declutter.”
“Gameplay is kinda stale; it had some stability issues.”
“It's kind of an RTS with no real base mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their superb quality and intricate detail, reminiscent of titles like King Arthur, while also showcasing a unique blend of Southwestern Asian and Eastern European influences. Players note that the game runs smoothly, although a powerful computer is recommended to fully appreciate the visual experience.
“The game runs smoothly (powerful computer preferred) and the graphics are superb.”
“The same depth of detail is present as with King Arthur; the graphics are beautiful, the sound and music are top-notch, and the history virtually drips off the screen.”
“The history is there, and the graphics are strangely different, blending Southwestern Asian and Eastern European influences.”
“The graphics are strangely inconsistent, blending elements from Southwestern Asia and Eastern Europe in a way that feels disjointed.”
“The visual quality is disappointing, lacking the polish expected from a modern game.”
“The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the immersive experience the game tries to create.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong medieval atmosphere, enhanced by beautifully designed and expansive maps that contribute to an immersive experience. Users appreciate the concept of multiple regional units for both sides, which further enriches the overall ambiance.
“Great concept, multiple regional units for both sides, strong medieval atmosphere.”
“The maps are very beautiful, atmospheric, and very large.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized for performance, running smoothly on powerful computers while showcasing superb graphics.
“The game runs smoothly (powerful computer preferred) and the graphics are superb.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even in high-intensity scenarios.”
“I appreciate how well the game scales on different hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, complementing the beautiful graphics and enhancing the immersive experience of the story. Reviewers note that the sound design is top-notch, contributing significantly to the overall atmosphere.
“The graphics are beautiful, the sound and music are top-notch, and the history virtually drips off the screen.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's world.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, adding emotional depth and making every moment feel significant.”
