Kingdom: New Lands

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7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 42
  3. Negative: 6 out of 42
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  1. Barnes1987
    Oct 5, 2017
    9
    Quality game that gets very addictive and a welcome addition to the Switch library. Not the sort of game i would normally play but i'm sure glad i picked this one up. For less than £20 this is a solid purchase. Highly recommended.
  2. wanderlei2
    Sep 20, 2017
    10
    At first it can be frustrating and hard. But once you crack how this game works it is compelling and addictive. I had a lot of enjoyment with this game.
  3. whalepudding
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    Truly amazing little game. It's a brilliant mix of tower defense, survival, and resource management. Mechanics are super simple, but the randomly generated worlds are unforgiving and become quite challenging, especially early on, since the game tells you very little about how the environment works. Art style is gorgeous, music is top notch, and the gameplay is satisfying and addictive.Truly amazing little game. It's a brilliant mix of tower defense, survival, and resource management. Mechanics are super simple, but the randomly generated worlds are unforgiving and become quite challenging, especially early on, since the game tells you very little about how the environment works. Art style is gorgeous, music is top notch, and the gameplay is satisfying and addictive. Some players won't appreciate its simplicity and repetitive nature, but if you have the patience, this is definitely worth a try.… Expand
  4. Stresspresso
    Dec 27, 2017
    8
    The game is a fairly quick and simple to learn game, but takes some time to master. I played the original Kingdom, and after beating the game a few times, it just wasn't enough to go back to, but the new lands expansion adds a lot to the game. It has a nice pace of adding in new features, and these features usually are combined with new challenges. The game doesn't explain anything, butThe game is a fairly quick and simple to learn game, but takes some time to master. I played the original Kingdom, and after beating the game a few times, it just wasn't enough to go back to, but the new lands expansion adds a lot to the game. It has a nice pace of adding in new features, and these features usually are combined with new challenges. The game doesn't explain anything, but you pick up on details pretty quickly. You will probably fail more games then you win, but starting a new game is pretty refreshing, the worlds are procedurally generated so there can be a bit of start hunting for the perfect setup, but overall the maps aren't too hard.

    The worst part of the game is the way it increases challenge, you have to be very certain of making choices, they can't be undone. Sometimes you will make a choice and just have to live with it, but again, the games can be quick to get back in to. You just learn from your mistakes, and that's okay.

    I just wish they would let me choose my queen! I don't want to cycle through randomly generated queens and kings, I just want, MY QUEEN! :) It's just a few colors and 2 genders, but I always feel the need to roll the same blue dress with a dark horse, let me have it!    … Expand
  5. ConsumerBatman
    Mar 21, 2018
    8
    This game is quite addictive, quite beautiful, and quite original... but the difficulty curve and lack on instructions, tutorial, or online manual is almost enough to push it to 7/10.

    It's not an expensive game. Not at all. And it is well made. But it falls victim to that classic trap where the desire to make a quick game you can pick up and put down, without sacrificing depth or    This game is quite addictive, quite beautiful, and quite original... but the difficulty curve and lack on instructions, tutorial, or online manual is almost enough to push it to 7/10.

    It's not an expensive game. Not at all. And it is well made. But it falls victim to that classic trap where the desire to make a quick game you can pick up and put down, without sacrificing depth or presentation, leaves you with little to learn from at the onset.

    Yes, it might have impeded the flow of the game to include more in-depth tutorials directly into the game. But the developer couldn't include some kind of readme file in the options menu? As far as I know, there's not even any kind of manual on the dev's website. And that's frustrating. But if you're willing to put in the time, it's an incredibly solid experience that can be highly rewarding.    … Expand
  6. StevenGreen
    Sep 22, 2017
    8
    This game is beyond addictive, and is a game I find myself playing over and over again! Simplicity is key here; the game uses very simple mechanics, and the faux-Tower Defense style gameplay in order to hook the player, and the fun just continues. If you're looking for a game you will pick up and play over and over again when you have 15 minutes or 2 hours available, then this is one titleThis game is beyond addictive, and is a game I find myself playing over and over again! Simplicity is key here; the game uses very simple mechanics, and the faux-Tower Defense style gameplay in order to hook the player, and the fun just continues. If you're looking for a game you will pick up and play over and over again when you have 15 minutes or 2 hours available, then this is one title to look into. Basically, you pick up coins from your mini-economy (hunters and farmers) and use that to build up your town's defenses as you attempt to move onto the next level. The biggest issue I have with this game is that as the difficulty progresses form night to night, you aren't given any variety in defenses. All you can do is make more archers or catapults. Although, the point of the game is to move on as quickly as possible, and you aren't supposed to just hole up in your camp, but some more units would have added some flavor or strategy, when in reality the game is about how quickly you can get more coins. Still very addictive and fun!… Expand
  7. JJHLH
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite game on the Switch. I love everything about it: the beautiful pixel art, the atmospheric soundtrack, the changing weather, seasons, and light; the original gameplay that is different from all the other games out there, and the perfect pacing and level of difficulty. This game just nailed it. This buried gem deserves much more attention so a wider audience canThis is my favorite game on the Switch. I love everything about it: the beautiful pixel art, the atmospheric soundtrack, the changing weather, seasons, and light; the original gameplay that is different from all the other games out there, and the perfect pacing and level of difficulty. This game just nailed it. This buried gem deserves much more attention so a wider audience can appreciate its greatness. I consider it a borderline masterpiece.… Expand
  8. TargetStalker
    Apr 18, 2018
    10
    Simple. Mobile. Challenging. At first it seems repetitive, but the more time you put into it you find yourself fine tuning your expansion strategy. With every failure and lost crown comes knowledge for future success. Definitely worth the 15 bucks.
  9. StoneColdBread
    Jul 18, 2018
    8
    Kingdom: New Lands is a bit of a hidden gem on the Nintendo Switch. With no proper way of filtering by genre and the game being out for about a year now, it's practically impossible for people to discover this game unless they are specifically looking for it. The objective of the game is simple, build by day and survive the night.

    The Good: 1. Kingdom is a fun, as well as relaxing,    Kingdom: New Lands is a bit of a hidden gem on the Nintendo Switch. With no proper way of filtering by genre and the game being out for about a year now, it's practically impossible for people to discover this game unless they are specifically looking for it. The objective of the game is simple, build by day and survive the night.

    The Good:
    1. Kingdom is a fun, as well as relaxing, game. The player should feel fine with saving at any point and not worry that it would be difficult to pick up where you left off.
    2. Player has freedom to build up their kingdom the way they want; allowing different play styles to be successful.
    3. Graphics and music set the mood nicely.

    The Bad:
    1. The game starts slow. This is by design to allow players to set up a small kingdom before a real threat comes in, but once you become familiar with the game the beginning is sometimes boring and is usually the reason I choose to play another game rather than start a new kingdom.
    2. The game is not very challenging. This is mostly because of the previous point, the game essentially gives you a head start where you can build a strong foundation.
    3. Not particularly a story driven game.

    Final Recommendation:
    Overall I really enjoy this game and think it was worth purchasing twice (once on old comp and now on Switch). Not a great game for players only looking for action based games but for if you're looking for something to play on a trip or you only have 30 minutes to an hour to play a game then Kingdom: New Lands could be a great purchase.    … Expand
  10. OtraPerspectiva
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. KINGDOM: New Lands es un juego de estrategia/gestión de perspectiva lateral, con un diseño visual pixelado muy hermoso.

    El juego consiste en crear una especie de pueblo y defender la misma de una horda de atacantes los cuales asediaran tu pueblo por las noches, de modo que se generara una dinámica la cual durante el día deberás mejorar las defensas o explorar el mapa mientras reclutas nuevos soldados y por la noche ver como estos defienden tu pueblo de las hordas de enemigos las cuales se irán haciendo mas grande cada día y te forzara a estar cada día mejorando tus defensas así como reclutando mas soldados, el juego funciona con una “moneda” la cual la recolectan tus soldados durante el día a través de la caza y es el centro del gameplay de este juego, todo en el juego gira entorno a estas monedas al punto que si te quedas sin monedas y te atacan la “cosas” te veras en una situación muy apretada.

    El juego funciona por un sistema de día y noche el cual gradualmente aumenta la cantidad de enemigos, así como la forma en que estos atacan y la clase de los mismos, por ende, llega un punto en que tu única solución es preparar tus cosas para ir a otra isla y volver a empezar todo de nuevo, aunque avanzando un poco mas en el juego desbloquearas una forma de hacer frente a estos enemigos, lo cual nos lleva al sistema de desbloqueos, cada vez que cambias de isla en la nueva abra una especie de desbloqueable, el cual puede modificar el gameplay del juego en diversas formas como cambiando la montura que llevas así como poder construir nuevas defensas entre otros aspectos. es una sistema lineal que no se hace para nada aburrido y te mantiene atento al mismo.    … Expand

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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. FNintendo
    Sep 30, 2017
    60
    Kingdom: New Lands may look impressive and feature a very immersive sound component but the game's limits become visible early on, when its simplicity turns more into an obstacle than an asset. The feeling of repetitiveness also becomes dominant early on, which doesn't contribute for an experience that at first seems to set the stage for something grand and ambitious.
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  2. Switch Player
    Sep 29, 2017
    80
    Kingdom: New Lands is a great experience. At a first glance, it looks like a kingdom management game with a very simple gameplay premise; carefully built with an astonishing beautiful pixel art style. Under its subtle design philosophy, though, lies a deep experience that is both frustrating and fascinating.
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  3. Destructoid
    Sep 25, 2017
    60
    When it hits those lows, it's not unplayable, but it's dang close. I'm more apt to put it down after a particularly choppy run, but I still find myself coming back to it after a while. Despite its technical flaws, I still want to see all of the different areas, and learn all of their secrets.
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