Summary
- Release Year: 2015
- Genres: Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Slitherine Ltd.
- Publishers: Gothic Labs, The Lordz Games Studio
Sovereignty: Crown of Kings (2015)
Sovereignty: Crown of Kings is a grand strategy game developed by Paradox Development Studio and published by Paradox Interactive. It was released on May 19, 2015 for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux.
Sovereignty is set in a fictional world inspired by the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. The game features a large number of playable factions, each with its own unique history, culture, and playstyle. Players can choose to play as one of the major powers of the world, such as the Boruvian Empire or the Caliphate of Cordoba, or they can choose to play as a smaller, less powerful faction, such as the Duchy of Brittany or the Kingdom of Scotland.
The game’s map is divided into a number of provinces, each of which can be controlled by one of the game’s factions. Players can conquer new provinces by military force, or they can use diplomacy to form alliances and trade agreements with other factions.
Sovereignty features a number of different ways to play. Players can focus on building a large and powerful empire, or they can focus on developing their economy and culture. Players can also choose to play the game in a more role-playing style, by developing their characters and completing quests.
The game has been praised for its depth and complexity, as well as its historical accuracy. However, the game has also been criticized for its steep learning curve and its lack of a tutorial.
Gameplay
Sovereignty is a turn-based grand strategy game. Players take turns controlling their faction, and they can perform a variety of actions, such as:
- Moving their armies and navies
- Building new units and structures
- Conducting research
- Forming alliances and trade agreements with other factions
- Declaring war on other factions
The game’s map is divided into a number of provinces, each of which can be controlled by one of the game’s factions. Players can conquer new provinces by military force, or they can use diplomacy to form alliances and trade agreements with other factions.
Players can also choose to play the game in a more role-playing style, by developing their characters and completing quests. The game features a number of different character classes, each with its own unique abilities and skills. Players can develop their characters by completing quests, gaining experience, and spending skill points.
Setting
Sovereignty is set in a fictional world inspired by the late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. The game’s world is divided into a number of different regions, each with its own unique history and culture.
The game’s map is based on the real world, but it has been modified to create a more interesting and challenging gameplay experience. For example, the game’s map includes a number of mountain ranges and rivers that can be used to block enemy armies and navies.
Factions
Sovereignty features a large number of playable factions, each with its own unique history, culture, and playstyle. Players can choose to play as one of the major powers of the world, such as the Boruvian Empire or the Caliphate of Cordoba, or they can choose to play as a smaller, less powerful faction, such as the Duchy of Brittany or the Kingdom of Scotland.
Each faction has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. For example, the Boruvian Empire has a powerful army and navy, but it is also vulnerable to attack from its neighbors. The Caliphate of Cordoba has a strong economy and a large population, but it is also divided by religious and ethnic tensions.
Reception
Sovereignty has been praised for its depth and complexity, as well as its historical accuracy. However, the game has also been criticized for its steep learning curve and its lack of a tutorial.
Overall, Sovereignty is a well-made and enjoyable grand strategy game. It is a complex and challenging game, but it is also rewarding and fun to play. If you are a fan of grand strategy games, then you should definitely check out Sovereignty.
Review Score
8/10
Pros:
- Deep and complex gameplay
- Large number of playable factions
- Historically accurate setting
- Beautiful graphics and music
Cons:
- Steep learning curve
- Lack of a tutorial
Review Score
8/10
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