King's Bounty: The Legend
Release Date: April 25, 2008
Steam
King's Bounty: The Legend (formerly Battle Lord) is a relatively complex title that combines many different game genres, although strategic and cRPG elements come to the fore. This production in many ways resembles the cult saga Heroes of Might & Magic.
Battle Lord is an adventure game with tactical turn-based battles and role-playing elements. In a fairy tale fantasy world of fearless knights, evil mages, wise kings and beautiful princesses the player controls a hero. Leading their character through the game world, exploring it, commanding armies in battle and accomplishing various quests can mean great reward or huge defeats.
Gameplay is divided into two major sections: adventure mode and battle mode. While playing in adventure mode the gamer controls their character in real-time. With several classes available at the start of a new game, the player moves through the adventure map seeking various treasures, fighting monsters and accomplishing quests tasked to him by the local stewards. Once in battle mode the gamer assumes the role of a war chief, leading his troops in tactical turn-based combat. Battles take place on land or sea, in dungeons or castles or even in some items! The hero himself doesn't participate in the combat, but can assist his troops by casting spells or summoning different creatures.
Classic real-time (adventure) meets turn-based (battles) gameplay
Rich fantasy setting, storyline with a lot of twists and an unexpected ending
Three types of characters to choose from – Warrior, Paladin and Mage. Each of them with unique characteristics and abilities
Huge game world with dozens locations and battlefields – both on the surface and in the dungeons
The game world isn't static - enemies don't just sit and wait for the hero to arrive, they pursue their own aims and try to get into the player's way
Last updated on August 14, 2015
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The main pros of the game
- Fun Battles: Many users enjoyed the tactical turn-based battles, finding them engaging and enjoyable.
- Replayability: The game has a high replay value due to random looting and different playthrough experiences.
- Challenging Difficulty: The balance of difficulty is well-received, with many players appreciating the challenge it presents, especially on harder settings.
- Graphics and Design: The game's graphics are described as charming and modern, contributing to an immersive experience.
- Rich World and Quests: Players appreciate the diverse world, numerous side quests, and the overall coherent game universe.
- Humor and Atmosphere: The game has a light-hearted tone and humor that adds to its charm.
The main cons of the game
- Grindy Gameplay: Several reviews mention that the game can become repetitive and grindy, particularly in the later stages where a significant number of battles are required to level up.
- Limited Classes: Some players expressed disappointment with the limited number of character classes available.
- Weak Main Story: The main storyline is perceived as poorly executed or lacking depth, leading to a feeling of monotony in the later stages of the game.
- Reading and Memorization: The game requires a lot of reading and memorization of quests, which can be overwhelming for some players.
- No Steam Achievements: Some users noted the absence of achievements on Steam as a drawback.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- More Character Classes: Players desired additional character classes to enhance customization and gameplay variety.
- Improved Main Quest: A more engaging and well-developed main storyline was suggested as a needed improvement.
- Additional Late-Game Content: Users mentioned a lack of quests or engaging content in the later phases of the game.
- Better Localization: Some reviews pointed out issues with translations, particularly in the Italian version, suggesting that localization could be improved.
Summary
- Overall, while "King's Bounty: The Legend" is praised for its engaging gameplay and charming design, it also faces criticism for its grindy nature and limitations in class variety and story depth.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 2188 votes. 52 players anticipated the game.
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Game Series
King's Bounty Series
Set in fantasy realities, the game series combines elements of turn-based strategy and RPG. The brand was started by New Line Computing, then resurrected and developed until 2014 by Katauri Interactive studio with publishing support from 1C Company. In 2021, the series was brought back to life again with the former publisher taking over as developer.
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King's Bounty: The Legend Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Developer: Katauri Interactive
Publisher: Fulqrum Games / 1C Entertainment
King's Bounty: The Legend System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Pentium 4 3 GHz, 1 GB RAM, graphic card 256 MB (GeForce 7600 or better), Windows XP/Vista
King's Bounty 2 on PC and Consoles Has Been Announced
1C Entertainment announced King's Bounty 2, a classic turn-based fantasy strategy with RPG elements, the first installment was released in 2008. The game will be launched next year on PCs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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Michael Kulakowski
August 15, 2019