Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy
- Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Slitherine Software UK Ltd.
- Publishers: Slitherine Software UK Ltd.
The History Channel: Great Battles Medieval (2011)
The History Channel: Great Battles Medieval is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by Slitherine Software and published by Matrix Games. It was released on September 27, 2011, for Microsoft Windows. The game is based on the Hundred Years’ War, a series of conflicts fought between England and France from 1337 to 1453.
Players can take control of either the English or French forces and lead them to victory in a variety of historical battles. The game features a detailed campaign mode that follows the course of the Hundred Years’ War, as well as a number of standalone battles that can be played separately.
Great Battles Medieval received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its historical accuracy, detailed graphics, and solid gameplay. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult and repetitive.
Gameplay
Great Battles Medieval is a traditional RTS game in which players control units in real-time to defeat their opponents. The game features a variety of unit types, including infantry, cavalry, and archers. Each unit has its own strengths and weaknesses, and players must carefully manage their forces in order to succeed.
The game’s campaign mode follows the course of the Hundred Years’ War, from the English victory at Crécy in 1346 to the French victory at Castillon in 1453. Players can take control of either the English or French forces and lead them to victory in a series of historical battles.
In addition to the campaign mode, Great Battles Medieval also features a number of standalone battles that can be played separately. These battles include some of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years’ War, such as Agincourt, Poitiers, and Orléans.
Historical Accuracy
One of the strengths of Great Battles Medieval is its historical accuracy. The game’s developers worked closely with historians to ensure that the game accurately reflects the events of the Hundred Years’ War. The game’s units, weapons, and tactics are all based on historical research.
The game’s campaign mode also follows the course of the Hundred Years’ War closely. Players will experience some of the most famous battles of the war, and they will learn about the key historical figures who shaped its course.
Graphics
Great Battles Medieval features detailed and realistic graphics. The game’s units are well-modeled and animated, and the battlefields are rendered in stunning detail. The game also uses a variety of visual effects to create a realistic and immersive experience.
Sound
The sound design in Great Battles Medieval is also top-notch. The game’s music is stirring and epic, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive. The voice acting is also well done, and the characters sound like they belong in the world of the Hundred Years’ War.
Overall
The History Channel: Great Battles Medieval is a great RTS game that lets you relive the Hundred Years’ War. The graphics are great, the gameplay is solid, and the historical accuracy is top-notch. If you’re a fan of RTS games or history, then you should definitely check out Great Battles Medieval.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
7/10
