King's Bounty: Armored Princess Reviews! [Archive] - Official Fulqrum Publishing forum

Nike-it

11-16-2009, 01:00 PM

Eurogamer Germany published the first review of upcoming King's Bounty: Armored Princess (http://www.kings-bounty.com/).
The game scored 8/10!!!
"This game is perfect for long winter evenings" - comments the author.
You can find the full article (in German) here (http://www.eurogamer.de/articles/kings-bounty-the-armored-princess-test).

Mandea

11-16-2009, 01:10 PM

Nike-it

11-16-2009, 02:34 PM

Second Review came from Hooked Gamers.
Armored Princess (http://www.kings-bounty.com/eng/) scored 8.2/10!
"...its gameplay is superb. The turn-based combat is the main component of this game and fortunately its strongest draw. While easy to learn, it is deeply strategic and very satisfying, especially when defeating an army that is much stronger than your own." - summarizes the author.
You can find full text here (http://www.hookedgamers.com/pc/kings_bounty_armored_princess/review/article-475.html).

DGDobrev

11-16-2009, 03:02 PM

That's great. In my eyes, it's 9/10. The only setback in this game is that the heroes are wickedly unbalanced - the Paladin with scapegoat tactics gets the easiest time, closely followed by the Warrior and last, the Mage, who remains rather weak for a major part of the game (until she gets a few decent items and a few decent spells).

Metathron

11-16-2009, 10:59 PM

8?? why not 10? :D

http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.eurogamer.de/articles/kings-bounty-the-armored-princess-test&hl=en&langpair=de|en&tbb=1&ie=ISO-8859-1

a translation with google.

Thanks for that, google translator provides many cheap laughs, this one made me laugh out loud:

Because he is sooooooooooooo süüüüüüüüüß! Und bunt. And colorful.

Nike-it

11-19-2009, 10:22 AM

Resolution Magazine review - 8/10.
"Armored Princess still stands as a strong and genuinely entertaining genre-melter, one that marries traditional role-playing with invigorating tactics to spawn huge heaps of bonkers fun." - comments the author.
Full review here (http://resolution-magazine.co.uk/content/review-kings-bounty-armored-princess/).

Nike-it

11-23-2009, 06:14 AM

Eurogamer review - 8/10!
"Yet the original stands just that bit taller thanks to its extra wildness. If you're going to play a King's Bounty game for the first time, make it The Legend - and I'd say that whether or not it was available so cheaply. If you're all done with that and crave more, then Armored Princess will not do you wrong. It's a mighty, beautiful and highly-polished game, and a welcome presence on any PC. I just hope the mad-as-bat-cheese developers are saving up the crazy they didn't quite unleash here for a full sequel." - comments the author.
Full review here (http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/kings-bounty-armored-princess-review).

Nike-it

11-23-2009, 10:23 AM

Gaming XP review - 88/100!
Full review here (http://www.gamingxp.com/bericht-3040-pc-page1-kings_bounty_armored_princess.htm).

Nike-it

11-24-2009, 08:02 AM

Gamestar.de review - 83/100.
Full review here (http://www.gamestar.de/test/strategie/rundenstrategie/2310771/kings_bounty_armored_princess.html).

Nike-it

11-25-2009, 10:31 AM

Game Informer review - 8.75/10 and "Silver" Rating.
"This is the latest example of the European development community stepping up its game as American PC studios flock to consoles on a seemingly daily basis. Complain all you want about Rage or Call of Duty relegating their PC versions to second-class status. With outstanding creative titles like this coming from the most unexpected sources, I wouldn’t trade my PC for anything." - comments the author.
Full review here (http://gameinformer.com/games/kings_bounty_armored_princess/b/pc/archive/2009/11/24/review-kings-bounty-armored-princess.aspx).

Nike-it

11-25-2009, 10:32 AM

Vandal Online review - 8/10
"King's Bounty The Armored Princess is a great game. It's a wonderful add-on to the original game, and offers few, but interesting new features." - says the author.
Full review in Spinish is here (http://www.vandal.net/analisis/pc/kings-bounty-armored-princes/9710).

Nike-it

11-26-2009, 07:04 AM

Rock, Paper, Shotgun published two articles about Armored Princess.
You can find the here (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/18/kings-wordcountyarmored-princess-pt-1/) and here (http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2009/11/20/kings-wordcounty-armored-princess-pt-2/).

ironfelix

11-27-2009, 11:37 AM

Eurogamer.it review - 8/10
Full review in Italian is here (http://www.eurogamer.it/articles/kings-bounty-armored-princess-recensione_1).

Nike-it

11-30-2009, 07:54 AM

GameOn review - 8.5/10!
The verdict is: "A must buy for anybody who likes their RPG’s with a touch of strategy. "
Full article can be found here (http://www.gameon.co.uk/game/review/pc/kings-bounty-armored-princess-pc-review).

harisbr

11-30-2009, 09:10 AM

"This is the latest example of the European development community stepping up its game as American PC studios flock to consoles on a seemingly daily basis. Complain all you want about Rage or Call of Duty relegating their PC versions to second-class status. With outstanding creative titles like this coming from the most unexpected sources, I wouldn’t trade my PC for anything." - comments the author.

well put i must say, a big yay to european developers :)

Nike-it

11-30-2009, 11:55 AM

Games32 review - 88%!
"If the name King's Bounty rings familiar, but you didn't have the chance to play the original title, then by all means give this game a go because it won't let you down. Armored Princess is slightly better then it's predecessor, with a more attractive narrative and revamped visual effects and just enough new features to make it a standalone expansion. Fans will probably be somewhat disappointed by the overwhelming similarities with the prequel and the scarceness of novelty, but they'll quickly dismiss any complaints once they start playing." - summarizes the article.
Full text here (http://www.games32.com/King-s-Bounty-Armored-Princess-%28PC%29-Reviews/p2000_articleid/1236).

Zhuangzi

11-30-2009, 01:46 PM

Sounds like AP is going to end up with a Metacritic score in the mid-eighties. Currently it is on 84 to TL 79, which shows that it has gone down well with critics. I don't think anyone thinks this is anything less than a full sequel with the same engine. Congratulations to Katauri! :-P

Infiltrator

11-30-2009, 01:54 PM

Totally agreed with the Game Informer quote. MW2 is a console port on PC.

This is the real deal.

hawker

12-01-2009, 01:46 PM

3/5 from RPGamer (http://www.rpgamer.com/games/kingsbounty/kingsbountyap/reviews/kingsbountyapstrev1.html). Oh well, can't please everyone. Looks like she was really bad at this game.:rolleyes:

Nike-it

12-03-2009, 06:55 AM

Best Stuff review - 89/100.
"You have to be either a fan of Strategy Role-Playing Games or enjoyed the first game to have a true appreciation for this title. You do need a fairly strong PC to get the most out of the visuals, but it's still playable on an older PC. Additionally, the music is nice and the gameplay is excellent!" - comments the author.
Full review here (http://www.beststuff.com/blog/2009/11/26/kings-bounty-armored-princess-review.html).

Nike-it

12-04-2009, 09:13 AM

Game Vortex review - 86%
"It's a great RPG. It's simple to get the hang of and fun to play. I recommend you try it today!" - summarizes the author.
Full article here (http://www.gamevortex.com/gamevortex/soft_rev.php/4868/king39s-bounty-armored-princess-pc.html).

Nike-it

12-10-2009, 01:38 PM

4players.de review - 83/100
"Thrilling battles full of tactical options in a charming fantasy world" - summarizes the author.
Please find the full article (German) here (http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/15178/66468/0/Kings_Bounty_Armored_Princess.html).

Nike-it

12-11-2009, 07:10 AM

Gamer.no review - 8/10
Full article here (http://gamer.no/article.php?articleId=31838).

Nike-it

12-14-2009, 06:07 AM

GameShark - 83/100!
"Fact is, I lost a lot of sleep due to Armored Princess, and gleefully played until the wee hours of the morning so despite its familiarity, it’s impossible to not recommend it." - comments the author.
Full review here (http://www.gameshark.com/reviews/3427/p_10/King%E2%80%99s-Bounty-Armored-Princess-Review.htm).

Nike-it

12-15-2009, 05:58 AM

GamesRadar review - 9/10 and "Awesome" rating.
"An insane hex-based strategy RPG sent from Russia with love" - states the review.
Find full review here (http://www.gamesradar.com/pc/kings-bounty-armored-princess/review/kings-bounty-armored-princess/a-2009121417611999047/g-20090406143334216071).

Nike-it

12-15-2009, 09:13 AM

Elpixelilustre review - 9/10
Full article (Spanish) here (http://www.elpixelilustre.com/2009/12/analisis-kings-bounty-armored-princess.html).

Nike-it

12-16-2009, 12:00 PM

GameBanshee review
"Essentially, that's what the King's Bounty experience boils down to. Great character customization options and figuring out ways to improve your combat prowess to continue to get better at demolishing the enemy armies that litter a beautiful world. Armored Princess is a streamlined and more balanced game than the original, making it a must buy for any fan of King's Bounty: The Legend. Newcomers should get the first, first, but everyone should eventually get both if at all interested in RPGs or turn-based fantasy." - summarizes the author.
Full article here (http://www.gamebanshee.com/reviews/96109-kings-bounty-armored-princess.html).

Shega

12-16-2009, 03:48 PM

Brutal Gamer review - 7.5/10
The review gives many details of the game which would be especially helpful for those players who are new to the world of King's Bounty. "I have found myself engrossed in my laptop for the past several weeks because of this game" - comments the author.
Full article can be found here (http://brutalgamer.com/2009/12/16/kings-bounty-armored-princess-review-pc/).

Nike-it

12-21-2009, 11:59 AM

Gameshard review - 8/10
"If you’ve not played The Legend, you’re probably as well to pick that up over Armored Princess- it’s a third of the price now, and offers just as much enjoyment. If however you’ve had your fill of The Legend and crave more, Armored Princess will do the job, but you can’t help but feel a little short-changed, because there simply isn’t enough difference between this and its predecessor. Both are excellent, enjoyable games that will prove adequate time-sinks for anyone who wants to give them a go..." - states the author.
Full review here (http://www.gameshard.net/kings-bounty-armored-princess.html).

Nike-it

12-30-2009, 08:40 AM

PC Gamer review - 86/100.
"If you're not a fan, buy the original, become a fan, then buy this." - states the article.

Mandea

01-05-2010, 01:38 PM

http://www.gamespot.com/pc/rpg/kingsbountyarmoredprincess/review.html
finally :)
I have to disagree, sound may not be much, but the music is excellent, I really like it.

Mandea

01-06-2010, 01:14 PM

another one: http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/kingsbountyarmoredprincess.phtml

Nike-it

01-11-2010, 07:21 AM

Chronicart review - 4/5
Full article (French) here (http://www.chronicart.com/jeuxvideo/chronique.php?id=11599).

Nike-it

01-12-2010, 10:18 AM

FemaleGamers review - 9/10!
"This is a game best played to be appreciated however. From its frankly extremely pretty and eyecatching landscapes, to the very humorous tongue-in-cheek phrasing of the dialogues and quest texts, right through to the music that supports each aspect of the game so nicely, be it exploring or battling, King’s Bounty: Armored Princess is an absolute delight to play. It’s a game that you’ll happily sink hours into (and believe me you’ll need to) and never become bored." - summarizes the author.
Full review here (http://femalegamers.co.uk/index.php?p=2_140).

Nike-it

01-14-2010, 07:53 AM

Ripten review - 9/10
"This game is a must for people who are fans of the series, the genre, or just fun games in general." - states the article.
Full review here (http://www.ripten.com/2010/01/13/ripten-review-kings-bounty-armored-princess-twice-the-princess-half-the-armor/).

Nike-it

01-14-2010, 07:59 AM

RPGWatch review - 4/5
"It's great fun and I recommend this excellent game profoundly" - summarizes the author.
Full review here (http://www.rpgwatch.com/show/article?articleid=142&ref=0&id=363).

Nike-it

01-15-2010, 07:24 AM

Sententias review - 8/10
"Same as its predecessor, the game is not for everyone, but if you find yourself among that handful of special people that like testing their brain beyond eye-hand coordination, then we strongly recommend this game. On high enough difficulty level it will keep you hooked for weeks on end and you will eventually treat every single battle as a unique challenging puzzle with solutions originating only from your own ingenuity and tenacity. We’ve enjoyed the ride and we’re looking forward to next King’s Bounty signed by Katauri Interactive." - summarizes the author.
Full article here (http://sententias.com/kings-bounty-armored-princess-review).

Nike-it

01-19-2010, 07:52 AM

PCGames.de review - 82%
Full text here (http://www.pcgames.de/aid,703274/Kings-Bounty-Armored-Princess-im-Test-Packende-Kaempfe-aber-wenig-Neues/PC/Test/).

Nike-it

01-19-2010, 07:55 AM

GamersGlobal review - 8/10
Full article here (http://www.gamersglobal.de/test/king-s-bounty-armored-princess).

Nike-it

01-19-2010, 07:58 AM

Gamona review - 84/100
Full article here (http://www.gamona.de/games/king-s-bounty-the-armored-princess,test-pc:article,1639416.html).

Nike-it

01-19-2010, 08:06 AM

KGN review - 80%
Full text here (http://www.krawall.de/web/King_%28TM%29s_Bounty_Armored_Princess/review/id,52551/).

Nike-it

01-20-2010, 08:33 AM

Multiplayer.it review - 8.2/10
"Like The Legend, just better thanks to loads of new contents and a more refined balance." - states the article.
Full review here (http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/73583-kings-bounty-armored-princess-grosso-guaio-a-endoria.html).

Nike-it

01-26-2010, 05:59 AM

Computer Times review - Editor's Choice!
“I have been looking forward to this game from almost the moment I finished playing the first one. King’s Bounty: Armored Princess has lived up to all of my expectations, and has already provided many hours of enjoyment.” – summarizes the author.
Please find full article here (http://computertimes.com/kingsbountyarmoredprincess.htm).

Nike-it

01-28-2010, 08:40 AM

Gaming Nexus review - B/A+
"A solid standalone expansion to one of my favorite time-sinks, Armored Princess has enough new goodies and little bits of polish to make for quite an enjoyable time."
Please find full article here (http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Kings-Bounty-Armored-Princess/Page0/Item2509.aspx).

Nike-it

01-28-2010, 08:45 AM

LEVEL (Czech Republic) review - 80/100
"Beautiful and bug-free RPG strategy scores with fairytale graphics, catchy gameplay, gripping quest scenarios, attractive boss fights and a really long life span."

Nike-it

02-18-2010, 12:22 PM

ComputerGames.ro review - 87/100 and Silver Award!
Full article here (http://computergames.ro/en/games/viewitem/id/3450/name/kings-bounty-armored-princess/section/review.html).

rickah88

02-19-2010, 02:00 PM

DGDobrev

02-19-2010, 02:24 PM

let's not forget that all reviews present a certain point of view. I can write right now 2 reviews - one good and one bad and both of them will be accurate :)

-from rpg gamer
+ Attention to detail - right
+ Fixes many problems from The Legend - right
- Overcompensates for problems from TL - how come?
- Depressingly difficult - I wouldn't say so
- Easy isn't anywhere close to "easy" - easy is downright easy
- Flight makes movement trivial - flight was intoduced in the original king's bounty - it was simply transposed here as an option

gamerlimit - they make some good evaluations, I'd say I liked their review. It was a bit biased, but accurate. This is why the designers are working on official mods to improve gameplay and add replayability.

Zechnophobe

02-19-2010, 04:17 PM

http://www.rpgamer.com/games/kingsbounty/kingsbountyap/reviews/kingsbountyapstrev1.html

http://gamerlimit.com/2010/02/gamer-limit-review-kings-bounty-the-armored-princess/

"King’s Bounty: The Armored Princess is just one of those games that seems destined to be over-looked. First off, it is a stand-alone expansion to a game that received little publicity and retail success. Second, it was only released as a download, making it hard to find unless you know where to look"

Mr. Nike-it, please be fair and post ALL the reviews...not just the good ones!

Seriously, you don't want to buy the game digitally, and so you are just trolling the boards thumbing your nose and acting indignant? What's the point? Do you hope that by wailing loud enough you'll get what you want? If 1C is working on a physical release, then they are. If they aren't, one petulant gamer isn't going to change their course.

rickah88

02-21-2010, 02:31 PM

DGDobrev

02-21-2010, 03:17 PM

That remark about the "past warsaw" can be considered quite offensive, you know. It would appear that it is you who's throwing insults and not the rest, because right now you pretty much insulted everyone from the former eastern block :)

Nike-it

03-16-2010, 06:39 AM

RPGfan review - 90%
"King's Bounty is a timeless classic in gaming, and King's Bounty: Armored Princess does it justice. The developers stoke the fires of what made the original great by both adding generous amounts of content while staying true to what makes King's Bounty amazingly fun, even today: the gameplay. And although the style of storytelling isn't going to win any awards, Armored Princess has, indeed, made grand strides toward creating a living, breathing world."
Full review here (http://www.rpgfan.com/reviews/Kings_Bounty_Armored_Princess/index.html).

Aster

03-17-2010, 08:09 AM

Aster

03-17-2010, 09:22 AM

@Zechnophobe,

I'm not thumbing my nose at all, just looking for the simple answer: why?
Not a troll either, obviously I like the game and would like to play it. I don't see why we have to be forced to download it...it's called options. Oh that's right we are dealing with a past warsaw nation, so that would go a little ways in explaining why "our" options are limited.
By all means, though, Mr. Phobe please enjoy your +2 flaming sword mod.
As you can see I started this thread to voice MY opinions. I have not stated anything malicious towards anyone on this site.
So please, sir, get back to me when you have some hard news...and stop trolling. Many thanks!

first of all it is not a troll.
but about options, i think 1C just acted like earlier Nitendo or Macintosh. Fans oriented,who won't bother downloading it even if they don't like download at all. Just some pride which i like it implies that they have something inside shining, they won't please everyone. If you think it does not worth some troubles, maybe you won't really love this game concerning the difficulties not designed for Newbies and random gears and spells setting or some challenges of one's own device.
so you are still lucky. You have always the basic option that you're able to not play it.

Nike-it

03-19-2010, 08:18 AM

GMC review - 8.5/10
The author states that the sequel improves many aspects of the already excellent first chapter of the saga and demonstrates unusually rich, colorful and surreal world.

Nike-it

04-13-2010, 06:18 AM

3D Juegos review - 8/10
"...anyone who enjoyed the original will do well with this expansion, especially bearing in mind that you can get for less than ten euros. Facing the new players, an excellent opportunity to get started in this great series of turn-based strategy games."
Full article (in Spanish) here (http://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/analisis/5473/0/kings-bounty-armored-princess/).