Lords of the Realm

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One of my favourite games when I was a kid. And now it's still awesome. 10/10.

Holds up surprisingly well after all these years. I started it for the nostalgia, stayed for the fun. For new players start with sheep to sell wool until the price decreases over time then move to cows for dairy - worked for me. Make sure to adjust your workers by season in the town menu. Hire mercenaries to expand at the beginning.

While I recommend this game, I do note it is an old game. I played this a lot as a child. If you are not familiar with dos-era games, you may find this game frustrating, but if you enjoy dos-era games, this is a great buy and highly recommended. The mid/late game can get a bit boring however.

Childhood game on Peak like cocaine on cpu

This is a gem from 1994. I point that out because games back then cared less about teaching you how to play in game and instead wanted you to figure things out by reading the manual. Watch a how to play video on youtube or something. Starting this game can seem difficult with not fully understanding what to do. But once you figure it out and start your campaign the game is so rewarding. There is a large mix of gameplay that you can dive into. Given that a large portion of the game is focused on seige warfare and resource management it can sometimes feel like a slow grind but overall it's a great game.

This game is a throwback to an older era. Seriously, it uses DOS. While it is an RTS with turn-based movement, it... is tricky for the modern sensibility. Now, the backstory of the game does make a few changes to history. In 1268, the English king was Henry III, but he was... having issues with the barons of the realm. In fact, the year prior had seen the end of the Second Barons' War. So unrest does bubble beneath the surface. Frankly, his staying on the throne was more due to the efforts of his son than his own prowess. Now, the throne DOES end up empty for over a year in 1272-1274... but this was due to his son taking his time returning from Crusade. And I do believe there were still some rebellious forces when he returned (not least in Wales). But considering said new king was Edward I Longshanks... the rebels were doomed. You might remember Edward I as being the English king in Braveheart. He was a military genius and brooked no disrespect (but gave a lot out, starting with the naming of his heir as "Prince of Wales"). Okay, that aside, you do play in a time when a baron could conceivably take the throne, and maybe hold it. The gameplay is a bit confusing for me, as I am... unsure how to raise armies, fight, or... not have a peasants' revolt come out of nowhere... Still, for those used to this, or nostalgic for this game, it is a worthy acquisition.