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King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame
King Arthur: The Role-Playing WargameUnite war-torn Britannia in a unique blend of real-time strategy and role-playing.
The Kings Crusade
The Kings CrusadeCommand historical armies as Richard the Lionheart or Saladin in epic crusades.
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King Arthur: The Role-Playing Wargame is an innovative fantasy strategy title that merges grand-scale tactical warfare with deep role-playing elements. Players step into the shoes of young Arthur as he pulls Excalibur from the stone, gathers the legendary Knights of the Round Table, and sets out to conquer the mythical and monster-filled lands of Britannia. Blending turn-based empire building with epic real-time tactical battles, the game challenges players to make profound moral choices that alter the fabric of their realm. Command mystical units, shape your kingdom through faith and turning points in history, and lead your armies to glory in a vivid medieval fantasy setting.

Step into the turbulent era of the Third Crusade and reshape historical events through strategic warfare and tactical brilliance. As Richard the Lionheart, you will lead the crowned heads of Europe to re-conquer the Holy Land, managing massive armies and resource logistics across hostile territories. Alternatively, you can assume the role of the great Saladin to defend your homeland, outmaneuvering the invading forces and protecting your people through cunning battlefield maneuvers. Developed by NeocoreGames and published by Paradox Interactive, this title blends real-time strategy with deep role-playing elements. Players must manage troops, capture strategic settlements, and make pivotal narrative choices that influence the outcome of the campaign. Featuring both single-player historical campaigns and multiplayer modes, it offers a comprehensive medieval warfare experience for history enthusiasts and strategy gamers alike.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Strategy and RPG enthusiasts
Strategy gamers and history enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2009-11-24
2010-10-08
Specifications
developer
NeocoreGames
NeocoreGames
publisher
Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
72/100+3%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique blend of RTS and RPG mechanics
  • Engaging Arthurian lore and moral choices
  • Deep turn-based empire management
  • Challenging real-time tactical battles
  • Engaging dual-perspective campaigns featuring Richard the Lionheart and Saladin
  • Deep blend of real-time strategy and role-playing mechanics
  • Historically inspired units and tactical combat scenarios
  • Includes both robust single-player content and multiplayer options
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Dated graphics by modern standards
  • Occasional balancing issues in multiplayer
  • Steep learning curve for players new to classic RTS games
  • Graphics and interface show their age compared to modern strategy releases
  • Pacing can feel slow during extensive resource and logistics management phases
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