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King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame
By NeocoreGames, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
King Arthur II: The Role-Playing Wargame is a 2012 real-time tactics sequel from NeocoreGames, published by Paradox Interactive for Windows. It blends role-playing and strategy in a dark fantasy story set after Arthur’s rise to power. Arthur is now the Maimed King, working to repair a broken land while trying to heal himself. Play across a large 3D campaign map with quests and special events, and face powerful enemies in boss fights and large real-time battles with soldiers and flying fantasy creatures. The game also puts choices at the center of progression: decisions can unlock content, spells and units. Major heroes bring their own extraordinary powers, while opposing forces use distinct tactics and magic. Single-player features include Steam Achievements and Family Sharing. The listed release date is Jan 27, 2012.
What players like, and what they don't
- Combines role-playing and real-time tactics.
- Large 3D campaign map with quests and events.
- Choices unlock content, spells and units.
- Single-player includes Steam Achievements and Family Sharing.
- Listed for Windows only.
- Single-player only; no multiplayer feature is listed.
- Metacritic score is 66.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player mix of fantasy role-playing and real-time tactical battles. Its campaign, hero abilities and choice-based unlocks may appeal to players who want quests alongside large-scale fights.
King Arthur II combines a dark fantasy campaign with tactical battles, boss encounters and progression shaped by player choices. It is a Windows single-player game with quests and large-scale fights.
