King's Bounty: Crossworlds

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    90
    Two whole new campaigns and orcs with extra abilities. Add the strong editing tool and you got all improvements made to Armored Princess. Still, it's fun and entertaining but we wanted more. [Issue#196]
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  2. Computer Games Online RO
    88
    Some of those who've already gone through everything Armored Princess had to offer might argue that the novelties of Orcs on the March are insufficient for a replay. And this is why I recommend a healthy dose of patience, because I'm sure that in the near future we will see fan-made campaigns that will satisfy even the most pretentious fans.
  3. Gaming Nexus
    83
    A solid and entertaining expansion to the series, Crossworlds offers up plenty of additional goodies to pull players back.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 8, 2011
    80
    King's Bounty: Crossworld, with two new campaigns and a powerful editor, represents a great value bot for the new and the returning players.
  6. Gamer.no
    Oct 22, 2010
    80
    The strategic roleplay saga continues beautifully with King's Bounty: Crossworlds. Two new campaigns and an improvement of the old one has been added, and gives new depth to the series. The entertainment value of the game is better than ever, even though the game engine, graphics and game system remains the same.
  7. GameSpot
    80
    King's Bounty: Crossworlds may be a more-of-the-same expansion, but it's also the best edition of the strategy role-playing hybrid yet released.
  8. GameWatcher
    80
    The combination of strategy and role-playing still stands out from the crowd and the added bonus of so many extra quests, items and units crammed together really adds value to the game.
  9. GamingXP
    80
    All in all you'll get nothing especially new, but solid expansions. Old gameplay elements have been combined with new monsters, new spells, new abilities and new items in some new environments.
  10. PC Gamer
    Oct 25, 2010
    78
    Worth it for the two vibrant mini-campaigns, but only if you're dying for more KB. It doesn't sex up the formula at all.
  11. GameZone
    70
    If you haven't yet stepped into the comical and stylized world of King's Bounty, Crossworlds offers countless of hours to waste, provided you can deal with the steep learning curve of the combat mechanics.
  12. Digital Chumps
    70
    King's Bounty: Crossworlds is the best version of the recent revival to the 20 year old strategy game. While it does provide a good amount of gameplay additions to the picture, the lack of a new lengthy campaign makes the game hard to replay for those who've already experienced Armored Princess.
  13. Cheat Code Central
    66
    The rather slim RPG elements coupled with deep, strategic, turn-based combat, and a lot of new and extra content makes Crossworlds a definite value.
  14. RPG Fan
    59
    When I had heard about Crossworlds after sleuthing about on 1C's website, I couldn't wait for September. Now that I've played the game, I'm horrified. Was Armored Princess luck? I'd like not to think so, but if Crossworlds is any indication of the kind of work we can expect from future installments, I'll be dusting my Sega Genesis off for another go at nostalgia.

Awards & Rankings

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#54 Best PC Game of 2010
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#100 Most Discussed PC Game of 2010
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#94 Most Shared PC Game of 2010

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 131 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 131
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 131
  3. Negative: 6 out of 131
  1. Miskin
    Jan 6, 2013
    9
    Somehow I missed this one before, so my first go with King's Bounty series was the Crossworlds. The game offered me lots of hours of happinessSomehow I missed this one before, so my first go with King's Bounty series was the Crossworlds. The game offered me lots of hours of happiness and deep strategic challenges. The environment is colourful, joyful and often cartoonish. The design succesfully makes you to get into the game even more. Sure the graphics are outdated, and the game mechanics are simple; but who cares. Everything runs smoothly and well and that's enough for me.

    Accuse me of nostalgia, but I wish the game had similar game progression with Disciples 2. Overall, I would rate it a 9. It is strongly recommended to all strategy fans, who were dissapointed by Disciples 3 and HoMM; else it's a pass. I bought on a sale on steam; it's worth every penny for me.    … Full Review »
  2. Levethian
    Nov 27, 2010
    7
    There's enough additional content here, and I truly respect this series as a fan of the genre. While it trumps Disciples 3 in most other ways,There's enough additional content here, and I truly respect this series as a fan of the genre. While it trumps Disciples 3 in most other ways, there is not enough of a visual hierarchy ingrained in KB's units to convey their menacing or pitiful statistics. D3 uses a very distinct and striking consistency in it's art direction that better communicates a units' status. As King's Bounty is dominated by combat, this lack of visual flare beyond bright coloring starts to grate. Additionally, the omission of AI negates any time-pressure on the player, reducing it to a mmorpg-style grind fest, and the inability to replenish certain high-level units means that losing a special unit is frustrating. The whole series is frustrating - HOMM, Disciples and KB all boast great game-play elements, but some not-so-good ones. Combine the best elements of the three and a stunning game will emerge.… Full Review »
  3. kram789
    Oct 24, 2010
    8
    I have played all three add-ons included in Crossworlds. It is not earth-shattering, but it has made Armored Princess more interesting andI have played all three add-ons included in Crossworlds. It is not earth-shattering, but it has made Armored Princess more interesting and delivered a several days of enjoyable gaming. If you are not in need of a new game, then wait until the price is reduced. This may also have the positive effect of reducing the number of bugs. The King's Bounty games are usually unusually free of bugs, but not in this case.… Full Review »
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