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Knightshift
By Reality Pump Studios, released 1 Jan 2003
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
What it is
KnightShift is a 2003 fantasy game by Reality Pump Studios that combines role-playing and real-time strategy, with the option to play those modes separately. Its RPG campaign follows a hero through eight chapters, including dungeons, treasures, companions and opponents. In the strategy portion, Gallus sets out to help return Prince John to his father’s kingdom, with support from loyal subjects. That campaign includes 24 missions; the game also lists skirmish modes for both RPG and RTS and more than 20 additional maps. Its item selection includes more than 2,000 weapons, equipment pieces and magical items. Multiplayer supports companion and competitive matches over LAN and EarthNET. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, PvP, online PvP and cross-platform multiplayer, as well as Steam Cloud and Trading Cards. Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux; the broader platform list also names PlayStation 3. The listed Steam release date is Sep 27, 2013.
What players like, and what they don't
- Includes both RPG and RTS modes.
- RPG campaign has eight chapters.
- RTS campaign includes 24 missions.
- Over 2,000 weapons, equipment and magical items.
- Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux.
- The listed Steam release date is Sep 27, 2013.
- PlayStation 3 appears only in the broader platform list.
- The RPG and RTS campaigns have distinct structures.
Who it suits
KnightShift suits players interested in switching between RPG quests and RTS missions, or playing either mode on its own. Its listed multiplayer modes and platforms may also fit groups looking for LAN or online PvP play.
KnightShift brings two campaign styles together, with separate skirmish modes and additional maps. Players can choose between solo adventures and the listed LAN or online multiplayer options.
