The WhatsNext verdict
For Turn-based tactics fans who want a grim Arthurian campaign with RPG choices and a base to develop: Lead a party of knights through tactical battles, shape the campaign through choices, and rebuild Camelot while pursuing Mordred’s hunt for Arthur. Tradeoff: The deliberate, turn-based battles and campaign management leave little room for fast, action-focused play.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
strategy
turn-based strategy (tbs)
fantasy
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What you are walking into
King Arthur: Knights Tale mixes an XCOM-style turn-based battle system with traditional RPG mechanics, including character development, choices that impact the direction of your campaign, and upgrading your home base of Camelot. The story follows Sir Mordred, who travels with a band of knights across Avalon in search of King Arthur. This is already an interesting twist on the classic legend, as Sir Mordred is King Arthur's nemesis, traditionally shown as the king's traitorous nephew. In this version of the tale, Mordred has actually mortally wounded Arthur, and is now stalking him through the isle of Avalon to finish the job on command of The Lady of the Lake.
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