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Knights of the Crusades

Knights of the Crusades

PC
Early Access

Release Date: May 5, 2025 Early Access

Singleplayer

A real time strategy set during the First Crusade, containing additional grand strategy and city builder mechanics. In Knights of the Crusades we lead an order of the knights in order to protect the Christians from the Islamic invaders. The religious themes are not only a part of the narrative, but they also influence the gameplay.

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Knights of the Crusades is an independent RTS combining city builder and grand strategy elements, in which we participate in the First Crusade. The game was developed by the Canadian Reverie World Studios, which created Kingdom Wars representing a similar genre.

Gameplay

We start the game as a humble knight to become the founder of a knightly order. We can conduct large-scale military operations, simultaneously managing resources in expanding provinces and dealing with trade and diplomacy.

The explored map extends from Western Europe to the Holy Land and is rich in sieges, naval battles, and changing alliances. In addition to Christians and Muslims, Slavic pagans are also fighting for control over key regions. Knights of the Crusades allows us to develop our territory even after the end of the main campaign.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

Developer: Reverie World Studios

Publisher: indie.io / Freedom Games

Age restrictions: 16+

Similar Games:

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign

Kingdom Wars: The Plague

Medieval II: Total War

Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Knights of the Crusades Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz, 3 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 530 / Radeon HD 6570, 5 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 2.4 GHz, 5 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 550 Ti / Radeon HD 6790, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Knights of the Crusades Video Game.

85%

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All Reviews: Positive (34)

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The main pros of the game

  • Nostalgic Experience: Many players appreciate the game's throwback to classic RTS games from the 2000s, highlighting its nostalgic charm and engaging gameplay reminiscent of titles like *Age of Empires* and *Total War*.
  • Historical Accuracy: s enjoy the historical setting of the Crusades and find the theme of knights and warfare immersive and appealing.
  • Engaging Gameplay: The game offers a blend of RTS, city-building, and sandbox elements, allowing for various play styles. Players appreciate the strategic depth, resource management, and tactical battles.
  • Visual and Audio Quality: The graphics and soundtrack are noted to be satisfactory, with some players praising the voice acting and overall presentation.
  • Replayability: The game provides multiple ways to approach gameplay, keeping it engaging and allowing players to lose track of time.

The main cons of the game

  • Bugs and Crashes: A significant number of s report frequent crashes, particularly after battles, making the game frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
  • Outdated Mechanics: Some players feel that the game has not evolved significantly from its predecessor, *Medieval Kingdom Wars*, leading to a perception of outdated gameplay mechanics.
  • Interface Issues: s have pointed out difficulties with the battle interface, including issues with selecting units and executing commands, which can detract from the tactical experience.
  • Simplistic Tech Tree: The tech tree is described as linear and lacking depth, with many upgrades feeling like placeholders rather than meaningful enhancements.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

  • Improved Tutorial: Players suggest that the tutorial could better explain game mechanics, particularly the relationship between town storage and world map resources.
  • More Complexity in Tactics: s express a desire for deeper tactical options in battles, such as flanking bonuses and varied unit interactions, rather than straightforward combat.
  • Centralized Resource Management: Some players recommend adding a central treasury system to streamline resource management between towns and the world map.
  • Enhanced Diplomacy and Infrastructure: There are calls for more robust systems for diplomacy and infrastructure management, as some players feel they haven't had the chance to explore these aspects due to crashes and gameplay limitations.

Summary

  • Overall, while Knights of the Crusades has captured the interest of many players with its nostalgic and engaging gameplay, it faces significant criticism regarding technical issues and gameplay depth that could hinder its long-term appeal.

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