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Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion
Medieval: Total War - Viking InvasionConquer Europe as a fierce Viking warlord in epic medieval strategy
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come
Crusaders: Thy Kingdom ComeLead a medieval knight's crusade from Constantinople to Jerusalem in this RTS.
Overview
Description

Lead your Viking clan across the seas and dominate the medieval world in this expansive expansion to Medieval: Total War. Experience deep turn‑based campaign planning combined with massive real‑time battles that capture the brutality and glory of the Viking Age. The expansion adds new factions, units, and a richly detailed campaign map, letting you raid, trade, and forge alliances while mastering both strategic diplomacy and tactical battlefield command.

Set in the darkest century of medieval Europe, Crusaders: Thy Kingdom Come lets players experience the historic first crusade through the eyes of a chosen knight. Command your armies across challenging, mission-to-mission campaigns as you unite rivaling nations to conquer the Holy Land. Developed by NeocoreGames and published by Paradox Interactive, this real-time strategy title challenges you to rise through the military ranks, accumulating power and wealth along the arduous historical road from Constantinople to Jerusalem.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Real-Time Strategy
Best for
Strategy enthusiasts
Strategy gamers and historical RTS fans
Specifications
Specifications
developer
The Creative Assembly
NeocoreGames
publisher
Activision
Paradox Interactive
age rating
ESRB T
PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
81/100+16%
70/100
General
release date
2003-05-06
2008-03-27
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep strategic depth combining turn‑based and real‑time elements
  • Authentic historical factions and units
  • Large, visually impressive battles
  • Robust multiplayer support
  • Engaging historical medieval setting
  • Challenging mission-to-mission campaign
  • Includes both single-player and multiplayer modes
  • Developed by experienced strategy creators
Cons
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Limited modern UI compared to newer titles
  • Occasional AI pathfinding issues
  • Graphics have aged since its 2008 release
  • Steep learning curve for casual RTS players
  • Limited modern community activity
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