Field of Glory: Kingdoms
Last updated: 2025-05-08
- Improved empire-building with Field of Glory integration.
- Addictive gameplay with historical accuracy.
- Deep, complex mechanics with grand strategy elements.
- Steep learning curve, unintuitive user interface.
- Slow pace and tedious game mechanics.
- Underdeveloped and convoluted diplomacy system.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 256
- Helpful reviews
- 86%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 13%
- Protest reviews
- 1%
- 79%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 21%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 468
- Negative points
- 309
- Gameplay points
- 110
- Perf. points
- 14
- Rec. points
- 172
- Misc points
- 24
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Improved, deep empire-building experience | The game is praised for improving upon its predecessor, Field of Glory: Empires, with better balance, more strategic options, and refined mechanics. It offers a deeper and more nuanced empire-building experience compared to similar titles, with engaging systems and mechanics that work well together. | 96% |
| Seamless Field of Glory integration | A key feature is the seamless integration with Field of Glory: Medieval for resolving battles. This allows players to engage in tactical combat directly, influencing the outcome of wars and adding a unique dimension to the grand strategy experience, reminiscent of Total War but with greater historical authenticity. | 55% |
| Addictive, 'one more turn' gameplay | The game has an addictive quality that keeps players engaged for extended periods. It strikes a balance between planning and opportunistic responses, creating a compelling "one more turn" feeling. | 42% |
| Historically accurate and immersive | The game is praised for its historical accuracy and immersive feel, replicating historical sources and creating an authentic medieval atmosphere. This attention to detail enhances the overall experience and appeals to players interested in historical strategy games. | 39% |
| Unique mechanics, enjoyable multiplayer | The game offers unique mechanics and enjoyable multiplayer, with support for up to 16 players. The random building system is appreciated for breaking the meta and requiring players to adapt. | 16% |
| Well-integrated Authority system | The Authority system is well-received, representing governmental authoritarianism and internal stability. It acts as an anti-blobbing mechanic and fits well with the historical period, adding a layer of strategic depth to empire management. | 7% |
| Many factions, detailed warfare | The game features a huge number of factions to play, each with unique characteristics and gameplay experiences. Warfare is highly detailed, offering a variety of units and strategies. | 6% |
| Clever and engaging trade system | The trade system is clever and engaging, offering a unique and improved economic experience. Though automated, it is implemented in a way that adds strategic depth and complexity to the game. | 5% |
| Intriguing dynastic and character management | Managing royal lineage and nobles adds depth, with the risk of treason and the development of family dynasties. This system enriches the experience, requiring nuanced management of different social classes. | 5% |
| Diverse nations, unique playthroughs | The game offers diverse nations, historical references, and many development paths, ensuring each playthrough is unique. It caters to both intensive micro-management for challenge runs and standard nation playstyles. | 5% |
| Improved, smoother interface | The game's interface is smoother than previous AGEOD games, indicating improvements in quality over time. This contributes to a more polished and user-friendly experience. | 4% |
| Interesting framework, future potential | The game has an interesting framework and gameplay loop, with lots of potential for future content. The core concept is present, suggesting a solid foundation for further development. | 4% |