Legend of the North: Konung

 PC
Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 4 out of 8
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  1. Happy Puppy
    45
    To make a painfully long story short, even at a $20 price point, you won't eke a smidgen of amusment out of this product, unless you receive it as a white elephant gift.
  2. IGN
    42
    The dialog can be humorous, and there's plenty of classic RPG character building. The party system falls apart in combat, and quests are tiresome scavenger hunts and postal chores.
  3. All Game Guide
    40
    A good idea that fails to survive the transition from concept to actual gameplay.
  5. GameSpot
    35
    Because of its confusing story, unappealing visuals, and counterintuitive controls, Konung ends up looking like a Diablo clone that hit the shelves four years too late. Even at the bargain-bin price of $20, it's not worth recommending Konung, because it simply isn't fun.

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#81 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. RosstheBoss0
    Apr 9, 2018
    10
    Have loved this game since I was young, it's a really interesting combination of different elements.

    Compared to Baldur's Gate which also    Have loved this game since I was young, it's a really interesting combination of different elements.

    Compared to Baldur's Gate which also makes use of the Infinity Engine, Konung : Legend of the North is a bit of a different take on the same ideas. While Baldur's Gate is much more about Story/Characters and taking a lot of inspiration from D&D elements, Konung focuses much more on the world and factions, specifically 3 : The Slavs, Vikings and Romans.

    Pro's

    - 3 Main Characters with different spins on the same over-arching story
    - An interesting and mysterious world, including some really cool areas that I just haven't seen replicated to the same degree in another game.
    - Quite humorous and yet with themes of horror and tension that blends really well
    - A combat system that's really enjoyable and with some depth
    - Really interesting Village and Alliance systems where you can repopulate villages and become their lords.

    Cons
    - Party system which becomes a bit clumsy as more members join
    - Very slow movement with no sprint, however this can be offset with game speed options
    - Some small translation issues    … Full Review »
  2. iddqd4
    Feb 12, 2018
    8
    Аеее, да это же Князь: Легенды Лесной страны, нам с пацанами будучи в 7-8 классе заходил на отлично. Сеттинг славянского фэнтези к этомуАеее, да это же Князь: Легенды Лесной страны, нам с пацанами будучи в 7-8 классе заходил на отлично. Сеттинг славянского фэнтези к этому располагал.… Full Review »
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