Разработчик: Fulqrum Publishing
Описание
- Фантазийный мир в неповторимой атмосфере мифов трех великих народов: славян, скандинавов и византийцев;
- Шесть героев на выбор - суровые воины и прекрасные воительницы;
- Десятки квестовых заданий;
- Богатые возможности ведения боя, дополнительные удары, возможность сражаться с оружием в двух руках;
- Многие виды оружия - арбалеты, кастеты, двуручные мечи, топоры, дубины;
- Создание собственных боевых магических бонусов;
- Возможность передвижения по воде при помощи корабля;
- Управление поселениями.
Поддерживаемые языки: english, russian, bulgarian
Системные требования
Windows
- ОС *: Windows XP/7/8
- Процессор: Pentium II 400 MHz
- Оперативная память: 64 MB ОЗУ
- Место на диске: 500 MB
- Место на диске: 500 MB
Отзывы пользователей
One of my favourite game by far. Wish we have more games like Konung. And if possible bring Konung: Blood of titans on steam. Thank you for your hard work.
Konung 2 is the second game in a niche RPG series rooted in Byzantine, Slavic, and Viking mythology. This isometric fantasy RPG is really rough around the edges. I played the first game as a kid and picked up this one and the third during a sale, curious to revisit the series. There is no tutorial and the manual is very basic, leaving many gameplay features unexplained. I’d recommend looking up a guide to uncover hidden mechanics that can make playing easier. Even playing on a lower difficulty, the game is unforgiving and hard. It is buggy and glitchy at times, like getting stuck on enemies, but there are workarounds.
The story continues from the first game, though it’s fairly thin. Your goal is to defeat the corrupted hero from the first game, who has been consumed by the artifact you once sought. However, with translation mistakes and limited narrative depth, the story didn’t feel as engaging as it could have been, and I found the first Konung had a more compelling plot.
Graphically, the game looks dated, with a bleak color palette, but I appreciate the detailed character portraits. Unfortunately, female character models are identical to male ones. The music is mediocre, and while the overall atmosphere fits the tone, it feels lacking compared to more modern RPGs. Voice acting is sparse, and most characters repeat the same lines when clicked on, adding to the repetitive feel.
The game’s open-world design allows you to choose where to go and what to do, but some locations only unlock after speaking to specific NPCs. Random attack encounters happen while traveling on the map, adding to the challenge. The game is slow-paced, with little hand-holding—there are no quest markers or detailed quest hints, which makes figuring out what to do quite challenging at times. The journal is limited to a list of quests and known potion recipes.
Combat is in real-time, and while you can control up to eight companions, managing battles is tough. The enemies often come in large groups, surrounding you and interrupting attacks. Since the game doesn’t let you pause during fights, things can get hectic, especially when you need to manage healing. Fighting is also really slow in general and takes a long time, especially in the beginning. On top of that, XP is only awarded to the character that lands the killing blow, which makes leveling up your team a frustrating micromanagement task, as stronger characters tend to dominate. Also, only your main character gets XP from solving quests. This imbalance makes it difficult to advance weaker party members, leading to a lot of grinding, especially mid to late-game. Dead companions are gone forever and can’t be resurrected.
Like a classic RPG, you can level up your character, improving various attributes and skills, and there’s a satisfying variety of weapons, armor, and accessories. Each of the six available characters starts in a different part of the map. I played as Anastasia, one of the more challenging characters, who starts alone in a hostile environment with limited resources. She can only recruit female followers, which adds another layer of difficulty. Ranged combat is especially hard to manage early on, as arrows and bolts are both scarce and expensive and take inventory space. Other characters may start with a settlement and companions.
I enjoyed experimenting with the potion-mixing feature—discovering new recipes was one of the more satisfying aspects of the game. Town management is another unique feature, but it is somewhat bare-bones and slow. You can become the Jarl of various villages, earning passive income from tributes and constructing missing buildings like a healer's hut, blacksmith or barracks. However, there aren’t enough NPCs to fill every position in your settlements unless you sacrifice your companions to fill the roles. Your settlements are also vulnerable to raids from roaming enemies. These raiding parties grow stronger over time, and while villagers can sometimes defend themselves, you’ll often have to recapture a village yourself.
It is sometimes difficult to spot quest-giving NPCs since every character is named, and it’s hard to tell them apart. However, each town only has a handful of NPCs and usually just 1-3 quests, so this issue isn’t overwhelming.
Konung 2 is hard to recommend unless you’re a fan of old-school, unforgiving RPGs with a high tolerance for grind and janky mechanics. I enjoyed the nostalgic elements and exploration, but the game’s flaws, from its real-time combat issues to its bare-bones quest system, may turn away most players. For the sale price of 0.74€, it’s a decent deal, but it’s certainly not for everyone.
Konung 2 is undeniably a unique gaming experience that may leave players feeling somewhat perplexed yet strangely entertained. While it's true that I often find myself lost in the game without a clear sense of direction, there's something oddly captivating about it that keeps drawing me back.
For those enamored with grand shields and imposing armor, Konung 2 certainly delivers on that front. The game's aesthetic is rich with medieval flair, immersing players in a world filled with towering shields and formidable armor sets.
However, if you're seeking cutting-edge graphics and a straightforward storyline, you may want to look elsewhere. Konung 2 prioritizes gameplay over visuals, and its narrative can be rather convoluted at times.
Nevertheless, there's an undeniable charm to Konung 2, particularly for seasoned gamers seeking a challenge. Despite its age, the game's difficulty can be downright punishing, making every victory feel all the more rewarding.
In essence, Konung 2 may not be everyone's cup of tea, but for those willing to embrace its quirks, it offers a uniquely satisfying experience that's as frustrating as it is fun.
Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Fulqrum Publishing |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 18.01.2025 |
| Metacritic | 35 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 74% положительных (27) |