In the gameplay of the medieval combat sim titled Kingmakers, players are cautioned that not all firearms, such as tanks and M16s, guarantee success against enemies wielding knives, as "not every bullet will penetrate every enemy type effortlessly."
In the world of medieval strategy games, a new contender is about to make its mark. Kingmakers, developed by Redemption Road, is set to enter early access on October 8, promising an exciting blend of elements from the Total War series and Mount & Blade.
This upcoming game offers a unique hybrid of meticulous strategic command and visceral third-person combat, with a distinctive twist of cross-era warfare. Kingmakers combines medieval authenticity with modern military hardware, challenging traditional historical boundaries and strategy paradigms.
One of the key features of Kingmakers is the seamless switching between perspectives. Players can switch anytime between a top-down RTS-style view, similar to Total War, for commanding forces on a broad battlefield, and a third-person perspective for direct individual combat, offering dynamic control of units and a personal combat experience.
The game features six distinct medieval unit types: Swordsmen, Spearmen, Cavalry, Archers, Berserkers, and Men-at-arms, each having unique strengths and weaknesses. These units are individually controlled by AI, much like in Mount & Blade, and can be upgraded through multiple tiers and enhanced via a skill tree powered by collectible holy relics.
The battlefield includes medieval war machines such as trebuchets, ballistae, and archer towers, which factor into strategic planning and combat. Beyond medieval warfare, the game introduces a chaotic mix by allowing modern weaponry and vehicles, like M1 Abrams tanks, AK-47s, guns, and helicopters, alongside medieval units, creating a unique blend of eras.
Kingmakers allows players to lead armies numbering in the thousands, build their kingdom, and engage in massive real-time simulated battles, either solo or cooperative multiplayer modes. The game also includes a morale system, the ability to take prisoners, and the presence of civilians on the battlefield.
Elite officers in the game will have different grades of armor, making them more difficult to defeat. For those looking for the best gaming devices to experience Kingmakers, the article mentions a list of options, including laptops, PCs, handheld gaming PCs, mini PCs, and VR headsets. Notable mentions include the Razer Blade 16, HP Omen 35L, Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed., Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT, and Meta Quest 3.
Redemption Road has stated that they have more to share about the game in future blogs, promising an exciting journey for strategy enthusiasts and action game lovers alike. Andy Chalk, a writer with a history of covering videogame news, legal disputes, Twitch beefs, esports, and Henry Cavill, has expressed his interest in learning more about the tanks in the game. However, modern emplacements, such as gatling turrets, have not been shown in action in the devblog yet.
As Kingmakers approaches its early access launch, anticipation builds for this innovative blend of strategy and action, promising to redefine the medieval strategy game genre.
- Kingmakers, set to enter early access on October 8, will offer players an exciting blend of elements from the Total War series and Mount & Blade, bringing a unique hybrid of meticulous strategic command and visceral third-person combat.
- One of the key features of Kingmakers is the seamless switching between perspectives, allowing players to switch anytime between a top-down RTS-style view and a third-person perspective for direct individual combat.
- The game features six distinct medieval unit types, each having unique strengths and weaknesses, and these units can be upgraded through multiple tiers and enhanced via a skill tree powered by collectible holy relics.
- Notable gaming devices recommended for the best Kingmakers experience include the Razer Blade 16, HP Omen 35L, Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS ed., Minisforum AtomMan G7 PT, and Meta Quest 3, with more details about the game promised in future blogs.
