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Warrior Kings

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81%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 55 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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Warrior Kings is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Black Cactus and was released on April 24, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Warrior Kings" is an epic real-time strategy game set in a 3D medieval fantasy world. Players must restore their kingdom to its former glory through cunning, military might, and research. The game features true 3D graphics, real military formations and tactics, and siege warfare to conquer cities. With 22 levels and over 80 unique quests, players must build up their economic and military power, employ spies and mercenaries, and conduct a massive campaign to emerge victorious.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story7 positive mentions
stability9 negative mentions
  • Warrior Kings offers a unique and deep gameplay experience with a focus on player choice and multiple campaign paths, making each playthrough feel distinct.
  • The game features an outstanding AI that adds depth to battles, with each character exhibiting different personalities and strategies.
  • The GOG edition runs smoothly on modern systems and benefits from community patches that enhance gameplay and fix bugs.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and graphical glitches, which can make it unplayable at times, especially on modern systems.
  • Players often find the tutorial insufficient, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics and strategies.
  • The graphics are outdated, which may deter new players who are not viewing the game through a nostalgia lens.
  • story
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is widely praised for its depth and branching paths, allowing players to make choices that significantly impact the narrative and lead to multiple endings. While some reviews mention technical glitches and a less structured campaign compared to its sequel, the overall consensus highlights the engaging storyline, strong character development, and the inclusion of cinematics and dialogues that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the combination of strategic gameplay and a compelling narrative, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “You set the course for the young hero, and frankly, the story is where this game truly shines in my opinion.”
    • “The storyline is great and the choices you make during the storyline will lead you down different paths.”
    • “Great story, great gameplay with many new ideas for its time, including how your choices changed the story.”
    • “Campaign exists but it's more freestyle than centered on a storyline, a bit like Total War but simpler.”
    • “If you want a stable game that is mostly the same, get Warrior Kings Battles; it doesn't have a main story mode, it has a conquest mode and a skirmish mode.”
    • “The single player story is definitely the selling point for this entry and I absolutely loved its branching endings.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are often described as clunky and outdated, reminiscent of older titles like RuneScape, with notable graphical glitches that can detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic charm and smooth performance at native 1080p, many express frustration over persistent bugs and recommend waiting for patches to address these issues. Overall, the graphics may appeal to those with a fondness for retro aesthetics, but they are generally considered a significant drawback for new players.

    • “If you don't mind the graphical flaws and love various possibilities to conquer your foes with armies (or well-placed fire arrows, hehe) then this game is for you.”
    • “While the game's graphics have probably not aged very well for those not viewing it through a nostalgia-tinted lens, it actually stands up fairly well still (native 1080p, anyone?).”
    • “However, even with its Runescape-type graphics and a sprinkling of bugs, I still have a lot of love for this game and its little quirks.”
    • “I cannot recommend this game until the graphical errors have been patched and this game is very buggy at times.”
    • “- clunky & outdated graphics”
    • “The only downside to this game is the annoying graphical glitching of the units; if anyone can solve that, it would be much appreciated!”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and graphical errors that hinder gameplay, particularly on more demanding levels. While some players find it playable despite these issues, others deem it unplayable due to persistent bugs, especially on older operating systems like Windows 7. Overall, the game requires significant patches to address its stability problems.

    • “However, I believe this game is broken and has a lot of glitches because I have white blurs appearing on my screen when I select units or move the camera sometimes.”
    • “I shouldn't upvote a game that is unplayable because of glitches.”
    • “I cannot recommend this game until the graphical errors have been patched, and this game is very buggy at times.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Warrior Kings is praised for its innovative mechanics and balance, offering a rich experience with multiple story paths and faction dynamics. While the game features high-quality design and engaging elements, it does suffer from occasional glitches and lacks some modern selection mechanics, which can hinder unit management. Overall, it stands out for its depth and strategic choices, making it a noteworthy title ahead of its time.

    • “As for the game itself, the mechanics and balance are very well done.”
    • “Great story, great gameplay with many new ideas for its time, including how your choices changed the story and the addition of upkeep to maintain an army, just like you would have to in real life.”
    • “The quality is high, but the gameplay is something else.”
    • “Keeping track of units can also be a bit annoying as it's missing some selecting mechanics that would be in a newer modern game.”
    • “Warrior Kings was a game released decades before its time, and by this, I mean the entire concept and gameplay.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the recent patch has addressed some of the more tedious aspects of grinding, improving the overall experience by correcting bugs that contributed to the grind.

  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have reported that the game's optimization is lacking, often requiring the installation of mods to achieve smoother performance, as some levels experience stuttering or freezing issues.

    • “I needed to install mods from the WKB pack to get it to run smoothly; some levels would start stuttering or freezing before.”
    • “The optimization is terrible; I experience constant frame drops and lag, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “Even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is incredibly frustrating.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, which is enhanced by an intriguing plot that captivates players.

    • “A very atmospheric game with an interesting plot.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
    • “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is highly praised for its strong replayability, attributed to its excellent strategy and epic story, making it a highly recommended experience for players.

    • “For its excellent strategy, epic story, and strong replayability, I couldn't recommend this game more highly!”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “With multiple endings and character paths, I find myself coming back to this game time and again.”
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Warrior Kings is a real-time strategy game with historical theme.

Warrior Kings is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Warrior Kings.

Warrior Kings was released on April 24, 2014.

Warrior Kings was developed by Black Cactus.

Warrior Kings has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Warrior Kings is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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