Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: NeoCore Games
- Publishers: Paradox Interactive
The King’s Crusade: New Allies (2011)
The King’s Crusade: New Allies is a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed by NeocoreGames and published by Paradox Interactive. It is the second game in The King’s Crusade series, and was released on October 18, 2011.
The game is set in a medieval fantasy world, and follows the story of King Richard the Lionheart as he leads his army on a crusade to reclaim the Holy Land from the Saracens. Players take control of Richard and his army, and must battle their way through hordes of enemy soldiers, siege castles, and defeat powerful bosses.
New Allies introduces several new features to the series, including new units, heroes, and content. Players can now recruit a variety of new units, including crossbowmen, pikemen, and cavalry. They can also choose from a roster of new heroes, each with their own unique abilities. Additionally, New Allies includes a new campaign, new maps, and a new skirmish mode.
The game was generally well-received by critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and story. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult, and the AI to be too aggressive.
Gameplay
The King’s Crusade: New Allies is a real-time strategy game in which players take control of an army and must battle their way through hordes of enemy soldiers, siege castles, and defeat powerful bosses. Players can choose from a variety of units, each with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. They can also recruit heroes, who are powerful units that can turn the tide of battle.
The game features a variety of missions, including escort missions, siege missions, and boss battles. Players must use their wits and strategic skills to overcome each challenge.
New Features
New Allies introduces several new features to the series, including:
- New units: Players can now recruit a variety of new units, including crossbowmen, pikemen, and cavalry. Each unit has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, and players must learn to use them effectively in order to succeed.
- New heroes: Players can also choose from a roster of new heroes, each with their own unique abilities. Heroes are powerful units that can turn the tide of battle, and players must use them wisely in order to get the most out of them.
- New campaign: New Allies includes a new campaign that follows the story of King Richard the Lionheart as he leads his army on a crusade to reclaim the Holy Land from the Saracens. The campaign features a variety of new missions, new maps, and new challenges.
- New skirmish mode: New Allies also includes a new skirmish mode, in which players can battle against AI opponents or other players online. The skirmish mode features a variety of maps and game modes, and players can customize their armies to suit their own playstyle.
Reception
The King’s Crusade: New Allies was generally well-received by critics, who praised its graphics, gameplay, and story. However, some critics found the game to be too difficult, and the AI to be too aggressive.
Overall
The King’s Crusade: New Allies is a solid RTS game that offers a lot of content and replayability. The new units, heroes, and content add a lot of depth to the game, and the new campaign and skirmish mode provide plenty of challenges for players of all skill levels. If you’re a fan of RTS games, then you should definitely check out The King’s Crusade: New Allies.
Score: 8/10
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