Indie developer Kraken Studios has launched its fantasy strategy game, Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero on PC via Steam. This game brings a board-game aesthetic to the digital realm, inviting players into a rich, hex-based world of strategic conquest and adventure.
Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero offers players a multifaceted gameplay experience. On the hex-based map, you must establish a robust economy, develop a formidable military, manage diplomatic relationships, and engage in battles with rival kingdoms. Whether your passion lies in conquest, exploration, or kingdom-building, this game provides diverse paths to victory.
The game features six unique scenarios, each presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities. You will manage resources carefully while keeping a close eye on enemy movements. As you embark on these adventures in parties of six, you can leverage each hero’s distinct abilities to confront various threats. Throughout your journey, you will uncover magical items and artifacts, bolster your attributes, and strive to enhance your kingdom’s power. Acquiring gold and precious shards from these expeditions will allow you to purchase additional resources, facilitating your rise from explorer to conqueror to lord of an expansive realm.
Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero offers a highly customizable experience, allowing players to tailor their campaigns to their preferences. You can review your activities with detailed summaries of battles, trade achievements, and research progress. The game also introduces random events and an unpredictable weather system, challenging even the most seasoned strategists. The in-game editor enables players to create custom maps, monsters, adventures, heroes, and magic items, adding a personal touch to each campaign.
Key Features of the game include:
- Ready-to-Play: Challenge friends in PBEM (Play by Email) co-op or test your strategic skills against a computer opponent.
- Risk and Reward: Negotiate alliances with other kingdoms or impose your will through military might.
- Naval Challenges: Hidden fleets will test your skills in piracy, interception, and evasion.
- Heroic Missions: Dispatch your heroes on missions to hunt down your kingdom’s greatest enemies.
- Multiplayer Mode: Invite friends to join your campaign with the game’s multiplayer mode, utilizing the traditional play via email format to remind players of their turn.
Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero provides a deep, engaging strategy experience with its blend of fantasy and wargame elements. Whether you are a fan of meticulous resource management, thrilling battles, or immersive world-building, this game has something to offer. With its combination of ready-to-play scenarios and extensive customization options, Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero promises countless hours of strategic enjoyment.
Kingdom, Dungeon, and Hero is out now on Steam and if you are interested in jumping into the game, you can head over to its official Steam page and start playing it right away. For its launch week, you can get a 10% discount on the purchase price or if you prefer, try a free demo of the game as well to get a feel for it before purchasing it. If you want to play it later, consider adding it to your Steam wishlist.
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