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A fantasy 4X strategy game developed by Stardock Systems (the creators of the Galactic Civilizations series). The game takes place in a realm that was almost completely conquered by the titular Sorcerer King. A small group of nations stands on the villain’s way, trying to restore the old order while the evil King is looking for magic crystals that are the key to the complete destruction of the realm.
Videos and Screens
[1:29] Sorcerer King trailer
[1:17] Sorcerer King Early Access trailer
GAMERS Score
Average score from 35 votes. 21 players anticipated the game.
Sorcerer King Description
Sorcerer King for PC is the third attempt of Stardock Systems (the creators of Galactic Civilizations series) at creating a fantasy turn-based 4X strategy game.
Plot
The realm in which the game takes place isn’t a nice place to live in – it was almost completely conquered and ravaged by the titular Sorcerer King. The villain, filled with lust for power that would make him equal to gods, now tends to devastate all the conquered realms. A group of countries rising in areas where the influence of the evil hegemon is smaller, are standing in his way.
Mechanics
The game starts when a “normal” strategy game would end – when one of the participants had conquered the world by defeating his opponents. Because of that, there is an asymmetry of strengths and goals among both sides of the conflict – the player is trying to destroy the Sorcerer King in order to restore order (or take the place of the ruler) while the artificial intelligence-controlled tyrant is looking for magic crystals that are the key to completely destroying the realm in which the game takes place. The faster he completes his objective (which is determined by how much the player is interrupting him), the faster the game will end in player’s failure.
There are six characters available: a Wizard, a Warlord, a Ranger, a Priest, a Warrior and a Tinkerer. Each of them has different units to recruit, development tree and spellbook. The general mechanics are similar to typical fantasy 4X games – the player explores the magic world, completes various quests, gathers resources (including magical items), builds cities, recruits armies and equips them with various items, recruits powerful champions, fights monsters and the forces of the Sorcerer King and shapes his relations with other countries that are also trying to expand while the hegemon is busy someplace else. The last of the mentioned aspects is especially important since the cooperation is the key to defeating the titular opponent. Every time an ally is eliminated, the chances for the victory are drastically reduced.
Technical aspects
Sorcerer King for PC offers three-dimensional graphics. The level of detail isn’t impressive, but the vivid colors and cartoonish style of the visuals of the game can be liked.
The game offers only singleplayer mode – as part of the story campaign and single scenarios (sandbox mode). The title lacks any multiplayer modes.
Last updated on September 4, 2016
Sorcerer King Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
Sorcerer King System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8800 GT or better), 5 GB HDD, Windows Vista(SP2)/7(SP1)/8/8.1
Game Expansions for Sorcerer King
Sorcerer King: Rivals
Expansion
Strategy
September 15, 2016
A stand-alone expansion to Sorcerer King, a turn-based 4x strategy. Similarly to the basic version, the expansion was created by Stardock Corporation. This time, the players assume the role of a mortal ruler whose goal is to achieve immortality. Sorcerer King: Rivals introduces two new factions (King Bazzar’s dwarves, and necromancers, led by Archmage Velemor), each with their own technologies, spells, and troops. The expansion marks the return of the Sorcerer King, who recruited three new lieutenants. As a result, the enemy armies can use up to five commanders, with two of them randomly chosen by the game before the beginning. Additionally, new items and resources are waiting to be discovered, as well as bonus content created using newly-implemented mission editor. The expansion can also be bought as a cheaper DLC.