King's Bounty: Warriors of the North

1C Company

Rank: #4 / 16
Released: 2012
Studio: 1C Company
Genre: tactical role-playing game

At a glance

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North is a standalone tactical RPG from 1C Company, released in 2012 and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Set generations after the events of King's Bounty: The Legend, it follows Olaf, a Viking warrior defending Endoria from an advancing undead army. The campaign takes him through the northern land of Nordig, icy islands, strongholds, and territories affected by war. Exploration unfolds in real time across a hand-crafted world, while battles use turn-based tactics. Positioning, morale, unit synergy, and preparation matter as encounters become more dangerous. Rune Magic lets units spend runes for temporary battle bonuses, adding another tactical choice. Olaf's campaign is aided by five Valkyries. Steam lists a single-player mode, achievements, trading cards, cloud saves, leaderboards, and Family Sharing. The game is listed for Windows and macOS, with RPG and Strategy as its Steam genres.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player fantasy campaign with real-time exploration and turn-based tactical battles. Fans of army preparation and battlefield positioning may find its combat systems especially relevant.

What is good

Standalone campaign follows Olaf in Endoria
Exploration takes place in real time
Battles use turn-based tactics
Rune Magic grants temporary battle bonuses
Listed for Windows and macOS

What to know first

Steam features list single-player
The campaign centers on an undead invasion

Verdict

Warriors of the North tells a focused Viking campaign through a mix of exploration and tactical combat. Rune Magic, morale, and unit synergy give preparation a central role in battles.