Posted on: November 6, 2013

Silverhawk170485

Gry: 2838 Opinie: 28

Mostly underrated game

Yes this game has it's flaws like a graphic which was even dated when it was released in 2001 and the pathfinding of the units is not so good but if you can look over that you'll get a really nice game. A lot of people compare it with Settlers which is in my opinion wrong . The main reason why a lot of people dislike this game is in my opinion, that they may have red somewhere that this game can be compared with Settlers and start playing it with the wrong expectations. Yes, there is a citybuilding part in this game like in Settlers but there is also a huge focus on the warfaring part. While in Settlers you simply overrun the enemy with the pure amount of you soldiers. In Knights and Merchants you'll find a high tactical gameplay in which you can win a battle with the right tactics even if your troops are outnumbered. There is an importace of knowing the strenghts and weaknesses of you units, how they are postioned, their formation, the terrain they are fighting on and so on. You'll immediately get punished if you try playing it Settlers like. This mixture of Settlers like gameplay and high tactical warfare makes this game unique, which is also beloved by it's fanbase. The fanbase is also very active today in 2013. They are still releasing unofficial patches and are programming a remake of this game. By the way: If you are buying Knights and Merchants on GOG by using the link on the remake webpage, a part of the money goes to the development of the remake.

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Posted on: December 13, 2017

Kazumi724

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Gry: 1117 Opinie: 1

Nostalgic feeling

When this game released in 1998 i was just 7 years old, now this nostalgic feeling about it. It was year when even Settlers 3 released and to say true i liked this K&M game more. Preffered to use K&M Remake upgrade as this is old game and not really supporting new resolutions and had some problems with running it. Review: KaM is typical 2D RTS, from gameplay perspective i would say influenced by Settlers 2 as its one of few RTS using this road connecting building structure. First time seen in Die Settlers (1993). This game is recreation of Middle Ages around 1200. Geography of game is fictional so you wouldnt find any current cities or mountains. Technology tree is based on buildings connections (you cannot have butcher if you dont have pig farm). When im mentioning buttcher you need to know that everyone will get hungry in this game so you need to have food (Wine, sausage, bread,*fish) for all of them and they will visit INN if they will not eat they will die. *Fish is available only with The Peasant rebellion Now to gameplay: Game is for those who like Strategy and have some time at hand, in this release you have two campaigns 1. The Shattered Kingdoms (20 campaign missions) 2. The Pessant Rebelion (14 campaign missions) Both feels quite good. At the beggining you are quite limited with what you can build in campaign, not to mention specific missions with just soldiers. In those missions you will need to think more tactically and use tactical advantages like higher points for archers etc. with limited accces to them from sides as army you are against is always bigger than yours. From this point of view it is one of the best RTS from 1998/1999. Results of Review: Nostalgia 5/5 Graphic 4/5 - as its quite old game Gameplay 4/5 - based on quite hard missions with soldiers only i didnt like that Story 4/5 - well the story is quite basic but still fun Music 5/5 - It have really great soundtrack that will make you want to have it at least at the beginning

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Posted on: September 7, 2020

InquisitorX

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Gry: Opinie: 2

Nice Settler-like Simulation

For all that are looking for a less complex economy-simulation than the settlers, which doesn't consume to much time K&M is just the thing. The city-building aspect is nicely done the economy structure is clear and quite forward. Other than in the settlers series you can't look up productivity tables or assign a certain area to work on for the production houses. Also the delivery lines for goods can't be altered too much. The lurning curve therefore is not very steep and you find quickly into the game. The strategic aspect of battles is not very refined so, you can basically win each scenario with the same tactics. But the battles are fun to watch. All in all it's a nice little game for those who don't have to much time for playing, as I do. I already enjoyed it when it was first released in 1998 (Yeah, that's right. It was released 1998 and not 2001) and it hasn't lost it's charm over the years.

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Posted on: August 24, 2009

Gixugif

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Gry: 283 Opinie: 3

Some parts good, some parts bad

Many years ago I had a demo of this game that I just loved playing. I always found it so much fun to just build up a small little town. When this game appeared on GOG I got so excited that I'd finally be able to play it again, and the full game even. It's definitely a load of fun, but not all the elements of the game are amazing. First things first though, the town building. In order to build buildings, you need three things: Serfs, to move materials, laborers, to do the building, and the materials for the actual building. Once a building is built you'll also usually have to train the correct person at a school in order for the building to work. It's all very simple and fun. Unfortunately, the building up of your town is just means to an end. Usually the objective of a map means defeating enemy soldiers, and combat just is not any fun. Order soldiers around is very clunky, the fighting is slow, and seems a bit difficult. I really find it no fun at all. Improving upon this wouldn't have taken very much. It's a real shame it is how it is because I just enjoy everything else so much. Regarding the presentation, the graphics are actually pretty nice. They do carry a certain charm with them. The music isn't anything special, but it fits the game well and while it doesn't stand alone well at all is nice to listen to while playing.

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Posted on: March 27, 2015

soldatrlz

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Gry: 523 Opinie: 4

KaM Remake dude! 8/8

Knights & Merchants has problems. Enough problems to make the game not enyojable. Fortunately there is solution! kamremake.com - KaM rewriten with great features and less problems. It's still not the best game in the world but I have no problem with sinking countless amount of hours. Try it : 3 :/

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