Tordenskiold

I really enjoy playing this marvellous grand strategi game. So much so, that I don't want my game to end in a looong time. This gem of a grand strategy game is rock solid, very accesible although a game you must discover through gameplay. To be able to play you don't need a manual or Wiki, just read the built in tutorials and tips and try things out. Since I have played historical grand strategy games for 20 years I feel I can compare Knights of Honor with many games. One might describe KoH II as a combination of Crusader Kingss 3 and Medieval Total War, Although I prefer to view it as a totally unique consept,. That is what it is in my opinion. A concept that can be used for so many games in the future. So, what is great about it? The AI works very well., which make singe player great fun. A game should be challenging, and so this is. I find myself constantly using diplomacy to be able to keep good relations, make sure no neighbour grow too strong, and getting needed goods. If you declare war other countries reacts upon you according to their view of the faction you attack. Building the right buildings and importing the right goods is a interresting part of the game. It iis a clrear connection between what yourself can build and what you are able to produce. Some goodsyou have to import and for that you need merchants and good relations with countries producing the goods. To rule your empire successfully you have to keep the different population classes happy, and sometimes you have to convert people to your religion. One provinces that lacked a churs suddenly converted to Islam. Perhaps not realistic but albeit fun. Even though I already love this game I have a small wishlist: 1. The possibility to zoom a little bit more both on the campaign and battle map. (Love the possitility to reduces speed on the battle- and campaign map btw) 2. For fun and immersion I would like to be able to rename my characters. As for the other parts of the game I can't say morebefore I have played at least twice as many hours, another faction, and on Hard difficulty. Historical grand strategy games deserve thorough play through imo before giving it a verdict. But for now I can say - it got me hooked! A clear 9/10. 10/10 with a couple of adjustments.

First of all, I like the limitation of eight knights. Less is often more, to put it that way. And it makes things more interesting and manageable. It is not realistic either to have five armies instead of say a maximum of three. Historically each realm had few armies, often just one main army. Which I think is well reflected in the game. About other parts of the royal court I would enjoy renaming kings/queens and princes/princesses, and be able to give them historical names.

A very good idea !

Name/Handle: Tordenskiold Country: Norway Games I like to play: Ceasar III, Europa Universalis, CK2 and 3, Victoria 2, Hearts of Iron, all Total War games. Ageod, Civilization, all strategy in short. Pets: non

How to you get that impression? I have played 20 some hours and always played out the battles in the beginning. Now, the armies are larger and thus it is very difficult to control the battles. ThereforeI try to increase the quality of my troops using some mercenaries of good quality as an addtion to the best troops I can recruit. From what I have experienced better quality troops win against for example a eight unit archer army. (The AI seem to prefer archers in armies). So yes, size matters and quality of the unit matters. I think marshall skill mattes too, although I can't verify it without more gameplay.

This game is so much fun! Playing "similar" games (Paradox, Ageod, Activision and more) for 20 years I must say that you have found an uniqe recepie. This game is both challenging and relaxing at the same time., and I have to say, more accesible and addictive than most other games I have played. In my opinion the people behind this game are geniuses on the level of those making the above mentioned games. Which means that the game is challenging, well balanced, and you can win a war against a mightier enemy. The AI acts sensible most of the time, and does not outsmart you in an unrealistic way. The diplomacy has flavour you probably never have seen before, when the AI insist that you give them a hand in a crisis.:) This game concept is a winner. I am 100% convinced that you can make all kinds of strategy games on this platform. I will certainly buy and play all of them. My recommendation: Buy!