Field of Glory: Kingdoms

Item: Field of Glory: Kingdoms
Rating: 79
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-05-08

Summary

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 Description 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. Importance 96%	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 Description 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. Importance 55%	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 Description 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. Importance 42%	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 Description 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. Importance 39%	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 Description 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. Importance 16%	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 Description 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. Importance 7%	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 Description 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. Importance 6%	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 Description 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. Importance 5%	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 Description 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. Importance 5%	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 Description 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. Importance 5%	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 Description 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. Importance 4%	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 Description 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. Importance 4%	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%