King's Bounty: Crossworlds

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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

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  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 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 Sure the graphics are outdated, and the game mechanics are simple; but who cares. EverythingSomehow 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 Sure the graphics are outdated, and the game mechanics are simple; but who cares.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.    … Expand
  2. bigsilverhotdog
    May 1, 2016
    10
    Crossworlds/Armored Princess (same game, Crossworlds adds 5% new content this is mostly OP and not well thought out) is even better than the original King's Bounty. Bigger, better, more of everything, better class skills, Paladin class isn't worthless anymore, the Dragon pet is adorable, the list goes on. Basically a near-perfect tactical combat strategy game, and don't forget: ImpossibleCrossworlds/Armored Princess (same game, Crossworlds adds 5% new content this is mostly OP and not well thought out) is even better than the original King's Bounty. Bigger, better, more of everything, better class skills, Paladin class isn't worthless anymore, the Dragon pet is adorable, the list goes on. Basically a near-perfect tactical combat strategy game, and don't forget: Impossible difficulty is the only true way to play any King's Bounty game.… Expand
  3. 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 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 isThere'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.… Expand
  4. 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 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 ofI 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.… Expand
  5. socokid
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    I loved this addition. Another solid 40 hours (I like doing all/most of the quests, a completionist). It was great fun from beginning to end. It made me realize how much more I like the King's Bounty series over others like Might & Magic. It feels much more free as there is no time limit and the progression always felt normal.

    Tons of detail, lots of fun. I hope King's Bounty is    I loved this addition. Another solid 40 hours (I like doing all/most of the quests, a completionist). It was great fun from beginning to end. It made me realize how much more I like the King's Bounty series over others like Might & Magic. It feels much more free as there is no time limit and the progression always felt normal.

    Tons of detail, lots of fun. I hope King's Bounty is recreated in the future. Such a great game.    … Expand
  6. TheNikus
    Aug 31, 2014
    3
    This game is not worth your time or your money. I've seldom played a game that is so boring, soulless and utterly devoid of artistic style or charm. With this one being the most hailed title in the series, I don't want to know how horrible the others are. I feel bad I actually paid 3 bucks for this.
  7. Dco326
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
    Dobro je ali moze biti i bolje, mnogo slicnosti sa proslim delom, muzika mora mnogoooooooooo da se popravlja posle nekog vremena nisam ni slusao vise xD i bossevi oni su mi malo smarali sto nisam mogao dragona da koristim, i to mu dodje to a da ne bi igrao opet! :D
  8. mamkerink
    Feb 27, 2019
    8
    По сути, "Перекрестки" это экспеншенпак для "Принцессы в доспехах", но этот экспеншен отобьет у вас желание играть в оригинал без всех этих новых финтифлюшек и дополнений. Это все ещё очень хорошая игра-сказка про принцессу которая спасает свой родной мир в чужом, которая заберет у вас от 60ти часов жизни. Все кто любит серию HOMM или просто TRPG -- Мастхэв. Рекомендую так же накатить модПо сути, "Перекрестки" это экспеншенпак для "Принцессы в доспехах", но этот экспеншен отобьет у вас желание играть в оригинал без всех этих новых финтифлюшек и дополнений. Это все ещё очень хорошая игра-сказка про принцессу которая спасает свой родной мир в чужом, которая заберет у вас от 60ти часов жизни. Все кто любит серию HOMM или просто TRPG -- Мастхэв. Рекомендую так же накатить мод от разработчиков (не понимаю почему они него не монетизировали) Красные Пески.

    Ах да, тут ещё две бесполезные компании, одна которая это большущее обучение, а другая это тупо босс раш, не обращайте внимания на них.    … Expand
  9. PolishGamer
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    One of the best games ive ever played. Graphics are really good, gameplay is fantastic, classes are well balanced etc. Random generated enemies and resources make this game more replayable and it's nice to check out all classes. I think this with is one of the best games of time and i think you should play, if you dont what are ya doing?! play it! (This is my review of basic version but iOne of the best games ive ever played. Graphics are really good, gameplay is fantastic, classes are well balanced etc. Random generated enemies and resources make this game more replayable and it's nice to check out all classes. I think this with is one of the best games of time and i think you should play, if you dont what are ya doing?! play it! (This is my review of basic version but i think i should post it here too :P)… Expand
  10. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Принцесса в доспехах на максималках. Сами новые миссии чисто на 12ч макс. Если начинать играть после легенды о рыцаре, то можно вначале даже потеряться от обилия новых механик. Советую запастись гайдами по доп кастомному длс по оркам. Можно было смело эту часть называть второй. Но так вышло, что сначало ведь была принцесса, потом перекрёстки, а потом поход орков.Принцесса в доспехах на максималках. Сами новые миссии чисто на 12ч макс. Если начинать играть после легенды о рыцаре, то можно вначале даже потеряться от обилия новых механик. Советую запастись гайдами по доп кастомному длс по оркам. Можно было смело эту часть называть второй. Но так вышло, что сначало ведь была принцесса, потом перекрёстки, а потом поход орков.
  11. Estro
    May 29, 2021
    9
    the soundtrack is one of the best I've heard in a while, the gameplay is really interesting, mixing Heroes style with an RPG. I liked the story and also the whole crystal storyline.
    oh and the dragons were cute!
  12. khangpro1112
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Highly Recommended : 10/10
    1. Graphics : GOOD
    2. Gameplay : GOOD
    Definitely worth a try !

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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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. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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